15 Asheville Venues for Your Outdoor Wedding Celebration
There’s something so magical about a wedding surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors — especially if you’re getting married in Asheville! Whether you’re picturing a colorful outdoor ceremony in a vibrant garden, a whimsical cocktail hour featuring breathtaking mountain vistas, or a lively reception dancing under the stars, there’s a spot for every vision here. Explore our list below and start planning your al fresco Asheville affair!
GARDEN
GARDEN
Hidden River Events
Swannanoa, NC
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Panoramic Mountain Views
Farm-to-Table Catering
Fab Features: gorgeous farmland venue nestled along the banks of the Swannanoa River with Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains • Say ‘I do’ in the lush Perennial Garden or under the Old Sycamore Tree with views of the bell tower • dance the night away in the huge reception tent and enjoy the award-winning, farm-to-table catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Elopements
Green Initiative
Fab Features: 65 acres of meticulously cultivated gardens, bountiful flowerbeds, stone paths, and towering trees • choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces • their Green Wedding Program provides green initiative guidelines to help couples design their event to minimize its impact and preserve the natural beauty of this North Carolina gem
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Lovely Landscaping
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: gorgeous 250-room French Renaissance Chateau and former family home of George and Edith Vanderbilt • variety of event spaces from the charming inn to the rustic barn to the lavish gardens • packages include a selected menu, 4-hr open bar, customized wedding cake, champagne toast, and a complimentary overnight stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate for the bride and groom
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Nuptials for Nature | SAHC Community Farm
Alexander, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Historic Details
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: historic farm nestled among the hills, boasting dramatic views of Mt. Pisgah an the Newfound Mountains • exchange vows among wildflowers beneath an ancient oak, followed by a lovely indoor/outdoor reception • weekend packages include a 2-night stay for seven in the exquisite remodeled farmhouse
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Village Green of Cashiers
Cashiers, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Mountain Vistas
Picturesque
Affordable Elegance
Fab Features: spectacular 13-acre nonprofit park facility • the rustic-chic Lewis Hall is designed with a 30-foot ceiling, a stained concrete floor, two garden courtyards, and massive hand-carved beams connected with mortise and tenon joinery • gorgeous al fresco celebrations on the expansive event lawn backed by the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
MOUNTAINS
MOUNTAINS
Hawkesdene
Andrews, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
All-Inclusive
Cozy On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: serene, private village situated on 54 lush acres adjacent to the national forest • romantic ceremonies in an arbor or a garden, on a covered bridge, beside a creek, or in an open-air pavilion • cozy on-site accommodations for 90 in the main house, studio, and cottages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Lakeside Ceremonies
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake among the Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky, perched at 3,500 feet • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 14 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!)
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Biltmore Village Inn
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Historic Details
Elopements
Fab Features: beautiful hilltop Queen Anne B&B • exchange vows with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Swannanoa River Valley • unique micro wedding packages with optional useful add-ons like in-room hair and makeup services
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
COURTYARD
COURTYARD
The Hackney Warehouse
Murphy, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Vintage
Unique
Customized Packages
Fab Features: a loving restored former warehouse nestled in the mountains • sweet celebrations in the open-air courtyard beneath stringed market lights • the rustic-chic interior impresses with distressed brick walls, a tall, exposed beam ceiling, and large windows that fill the space with natural light
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
FOREST
FOREST
Emerald Ridge Farm
Weaverville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Pretty Panoramic
No Rush Weekend Package
Pet-friendly
Fab Features: historic farm only 12 minutes from Asheville but secluded among acres of pastoral meadows, oaks, and rolling hills • ceremonies set against the mountains with receptions in the classic red barn or under the stars on the expansive deck • cozy lodgings in the modern farmhouse
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Stony Woods Estate
Marshall, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Panoramic Views
Elopements
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: $ • $$
Heaven's Cloud Event Center
Asheville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Panoramic Views
Lush Grounds
Fab Features: a private setting nestled on 3½ acres of pristine countryside • exchange vows beneath a handmade arbor with lush woodlands as your backdrop • hold an al fresco event with a reception in the large, open-sided pavilion, featuring exposed trusses, wooden picnic tables, and pretty surrounding lighting
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
BARN/RANCH
BARN/RANCH
Barn Star Events
Waynesville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Red Barn
Creekside Ceremonies
Secluded Setting
Fab Features: this former cattle farm-turned-event venue is nestled in Jonathan Valley at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains • process over the burbling creek to say say "I do" in the meadow beneath a handcrafted wooden arch, with the beautiful mountains as your backdrop • dine and dance in the historic barn, beneath a soaring, open-beamed ceiling draped with chandeliers and rustic artifacts
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Venue at Turkey Ridge
Kings Mountain, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Landscaped Grounds
Panoramic Woodsy Views
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: picturesque event center set on 33 pastoral acres conveniently located between Asheville and Charlotte • a beautiful landscaped courtyard leads to the lovely stone amphitheater for a ceremony with sprawling views • receptions in the gracious barn, with its rustic wood-beamed walls, large windows, and soaring ceilings draped with chandeliers
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Fields of Blackberry Cove
Weaverville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Serene Setting
Rustic Elegance
Beautiful Barn
Fab Features: changing natural tableau across all seasons, with 21 acres of wooded paths, open fields, trees, and rolling hills • the Barn, once a rustic stable, adds glam with elegant chandeliers • the sprawling Lodge boasts a Great Room with a soaring vaulted ceiling, a Boardroom for rehearsal dinners, and dressing rooms with stunning views of the property
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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