12 Pet-Friendly North Carolina Wedding Venues
Celebrate with your favorite furry friend at a beautiful, North Carolina wedding venue. From rustic, sprawling farmlands to serene private estates, these North Carolina wedding venues can’t wait to accommodate your two and four-legged party members!
Hawkesdene
Andrews, NC
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: $ • $$
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake among the Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky, perched at 3,500 feet • cozy tiny homes offer overnight lodging for up to 14 people for weekend-long soirees (plus, no end times!)
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Flyway Lodge
Knotts Island, NC
Fab Features: gorgeous historic hunting lodge nestled on 26 acres on Knotts Island, including a cozy former caretaker's cottage-turned-dressing suite • ceremonies on the lush grounds with panoramic views of the sparkling Sound, followed by receptions that flow between the bistro-lit courtyard and rustic, refurbished farm building • weekend-long rentals ensure plenty of time to setup and relax
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Claxton Farm
Weaverville, NC
Fab Features: hold your ceremony on an idyllic, 500-acre working farm • pose for photos with the resident animals including a herd of cows, a camel, and a very handsome llama! • event coordination experts make the planning process a breeze.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Emerald Ridge Farm
Weaverville, NC
Fab Features: historic farm only 12 minutes from Asheville but secluded among acres of pastoral meadows, oaks, and rolling hills • ceremonies set against the mountains with receptions in the classic red barn or under the stars on the expansive deck • cozy lodgings in the modern farmhouse
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Earthshine Lodge
Lake Toxaway, NC
Fab Features: gorgeous alpine getaway with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views and a rustic, welcoming vibe • cozy log cabin-inspired Lodge • rentals include access to the property's sprawling 76-acre grounds, plus overnight accommodations for 18 in the Lodge and the romantic A-frame Sunrise Cottage
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Hidden River Events
Swannanoa, NC
Fab Features: gorgeous farmland venue nestled along the banks of the Swannanoa River with Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains • Say ‘I do’ in the lush Perennial Garden or under the Old Sycamore Tree with views of the bell tower • dance the night away in the huge reception tent and enjoy the award-winning, farm-to-table catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Chimney Pond Farm
Glenville, NC
Fab Features: rustic farmstead getaway nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking Lake Glenville • picture-perfect ceremony options include a hilltop pergola and the Chimney Pond Meadow, surrounded by neat rows of Christmas trees • stylishly rustic reception barn highlighted by Tuscan lights and globe chandeliers
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
The Barn at Reynolda Village
Winston-Salem, NC
Fab Features: the barn dazzles with its crisp white interior, elegant lighting, and large picture windows framing views of the greenery outdoors • dine and dance the night away in a tent set up on the lawn next to the Barn • gorgeous photo ops in the Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of Art
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Fontana Village Resort
Fontana Dam, NC
Fab Features: year-round beauty at this cozy resort nestled along the Fontana reservoir in the Nantahala National Forest • plenty of indoor & outdoor options, from a sweet traditional chapel to a sprawling lawn, led by a fab events team • on-site lodging boasts a private marina and 238 miles of shoreline
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Nuptials for Nature | SAHC Community Farm
Alexander, NC
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: $ • $$
WinMock at Kinderton
Bermuda Run, NC
Fab Features: lovingly restored country estate nestled on gently rolling acres beside the Yadkin River • a round, raised Terrace surrounded by greenery offers a dreamy setting for your ceremony • show-stopping receptions in the Main's Barn's Loft, outfitted with wrought-iron chandeliers suspended beneath original 32-foot soaring wooden beamwork
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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