19 North Carolina Venues Perfect For Your Small Wedding
Making big plans for your small North Carolina wedding? With its picturesque landscape and historic charm, you can elope in the Blue Ridge Mountains, host a laid-back affair in the Outer Banks, or throw a petite-yet-posh party at a modern boutique event space downtown. These versatile venues provide a picturesque setting and custom-curated packages that are sure to make your micro celebration a mega-hit!
ASHEVILLE
ASHEVILLE
Twisty Maple Events
Fletcher, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Vibes
Tented Receptions
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: idyllic, woodsy setting perched on a hill just outside of Asheville, with magnificent views of the seasonally-changing leaves and mountains beyond • receptions in an expansive, clear-top tent for all-weather celebrations • overnight lodging for two nights in the cozy, fully furnished farmhouse is included in all wedding packages
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Outland Great Smoky Mountains
Whittier, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Destination Weddings
DIY Welcome
Laid Back, Natural Beauty
Fab Features: remarkable, secluded 20-acre retreat offering 3-day destination wedding weekends • large event lawns boast spectacular panoramas of the Smokies, alongside a cascading stream, a quaint pond, and lush forest that changes with the seasons • a charming vintage white barn makes a lovely ceremony backdrop or indoor reception site
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Downtown Asheville Location
Modern Vibes
Rooftop Bar
Fab Features: fresh, modern hotel with a fab downtown Asheville location • the Blue Ridge Ballroom boasts a clean, contemporary feel and moveable walls to accommodate celebrations of all sizes • enjoy a rooftop afterparty at Soprana Cucina, which offers nibbles, cocktails, and a fab city view
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Vineyard at High Holly
Highlands, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Gardens
Rustic-Chic
Charming Accommodations
Fab Features: picturesque vineyard set on the verdant Highland Plateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains • the gorgeous 32 acres house an award-winning dahlia garden, peaceful walking paths, a pond, and a serene waterfall • charming studio-style homestead cottage and 5 additional cottages
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Stony Woods Estate
Marshall, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Treehouse Cabins
Pet-Friendly
Secluded Setting
Fab Features: upscale estate home surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds, with large windows that frame views of the spectacular mountains • say "I do" perched on a hilltop, steps away from the home, then dine and dance on the lawn beneath a clear-top tent • cool on-site lodging in luxury treehouses
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Biltmore Village Inn
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Mountain Views
Elopements
Fab Features: beautiful hilltop Queen Anne B&B • exchange vows with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Swannanoa River Valley • unique micro wedding packages with optional useful add-ons like in-room hair and makeup services
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Destination Weddings
Cliffside Ceremonies
Secluded Estate
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake, with nature as your altar at the Chapel in the Sky • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 14 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!) • host a yoga session with your guests, or enjoy hiking, rafting, and river adventures with a guide, making your weekend a true experience!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Warehouse 18 Venues
Hickory, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historical Charm
All-Inclusive
Industrial Elegance
Fab Features: a spacious 160-year-old warehouse on Hickory City Walk in the heart of downtown • charming industrial details like vintage brick and exposed wooden beams offset by elegant crystal chandeliers and chic lounge furniture • delectable in-house catering serves all tastes, with options ranging from multi-course feasts to house-smoked barbecue to gourmet pizza and taco bars
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
Providence Country Club
Charlotte, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Gorgeous Outdoor Settings
All-Inclusive
Upscale Elegance
Fab Features: elegant country club surrounded by lush manicured grounds • ceremonies under a white arbor followed by elegant receptions inside the light-filled rooms • the professional and experienced staff ensures that your event goes off without a hitch!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Firethorne Country Club
Marvin, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Luxury
All-Inclusive
Creative Cuisine
Fab Features: dignified Arts and Crafts-style stone clubhouse • gorgeous outdoor ceremonies on the expansive patio, surrounded by lush plantings and verdant greens • dreamy photo ops among natural rock structures, reflective ponds, and several copses of trees
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
OUTER BANKS
OUTER BANKS
The Farm at West Prong Acres
Newport, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Relaxed, Natural Vibe
Rustic Barn
Friendly Farm Animals
Fab Features: rustic, welcoming farm on 14 pine-dotted acres beside the West Prong branch of the Newport River • picturesque 2-story timber-framed barn with a wood-burning stove, a rough-hewn staircase, and a full catering area • snap photos amid the gardens and with the adorable farm animals
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
GREENVILLE
GREENVILLE
The Ell Hotel
Washington, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Home
Overnight Accommodations
Landscaped Gardens
Fab Features: historic 1921 estate-turned-lovely boutique hotel located less than a mile from charming downtown and the Palmlico waterfront • ceremonies outside the hotel, backed by its stately brick exterior, or amid the intimate gardens • cozy, light-flooded lodging for your nearest and dearest
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Copper Ridge on the Neuse
New Bern, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Barn
Riverfront
Vintage Vibes
Fab Features: lovely, welcoming venue nestled on the lush banks of the Neuse River, surrounded by fragrant magnolia and Carolina pine trees • packages include use of their extensive collection of décor, vintage furniture, golf cart transport, fire pit, lawn games, and table settings • cocktails on the river-view Veranda followed by dining & dancing in the climate-controlled barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
RALEIGH
RALEIGH
The Carolina Manor House
Franklinton, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Unique Accommodations
Indoor/Outdoor Flow
Fab Features: authentic Queen Anne-style mansion nestled on a picturesque 10-acre lot • prep in the mansion's luxurious dressing suites, then exchange vows in a lovely, intimate garden "chapel" and receptions in the chic, modern Grand Hall • unique overnight lodging available in rustic, treehouse-inspired cabins
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Brier Creek Country Club
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Customized Packages
Fabulous Amenities
Affordable Luxury
Fab Features: elegant clubhouse surrounded by manicured grounds • walk down a brick aisle to exchange vows beneath a white arbor backed by towering trees • the grand ballroom is designed with a neutral color palette, crystal chandeliers, and opens to a covered terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Glass Box
Raleigh, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Luxury
Rooftop Events
City Views
Fab Features: sophisticated, loft-style gem nestled on the 5th-floor of a historic, turn-of-the-century Classical Revival building • the bright and airy space is bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors reflect its natural warmth • amazing downtown views from both inside and on the private outdoor balcony
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
WINSTON-SALEM
WINSTON-SALEM
Summit Street Inns
Winston-Salem, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Homes
Gracious Porches & Patios
Destination Weddings
Fab Features: two lovingly restored historic residences transformed into a charming inn in Winston Salem's desirable West End • exchange vows in the private courtyard among colorful seasonal blooms, then mingle on the Ludlow House's wraparound porch • dine & dance al fresco, or in the gracious rooms of the stately Tudor-style Shaffner Inn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge
Winston-Salem, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Elopements
Charming Chapel
Picturesque
More Fab Features: family-run sanctuary set on 54 acres of lakeside meadows • the chapel was built by local artisans using 500-year-old English brick, with stunning details like exposed oak ceiling trusses, and breathtaking custom stained glass windows • gorgeous photo ops among the serene landscape
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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