13 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
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Destination Weddings
Cliffside Ceremonies
Secluded Estate
More 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: $ • $$
The Mast Farm Inn
Valle Crucis, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Rustic Romance
Mountain Views
Historic Charm
More Fab Features: stunning historic setting in the mountains of western North Carolina • the 1870s barn and charming Wedding Square are tucked among the historic cabins, mature trees, and glowing bistro lights • intimate weddings are lovely in the fragrant flower garden, beside the bubbling waterfall, or in the pretty Granary with its adjacent Terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Stony Woods Estate
Marshall, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Treehouse Cabins
Pet-friendly
Secluded Setting
More 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: $ • $$
McKinley Edwards Inn
Bryson City, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Wooded Retreat
Weekend Weddings
All-Inclusive
Budget-Friendly
More Fab Features: welcoming hilltop boutique hotel offering beautiful Smoky Mountain views • spectacular grounds boast a koi pond, fire pit, whimsical sculptures, and evergreen trees connected by romantic stone walking paths • warm guest accommodations include 13 rooms in the historic 1940s apartment home and a two-bedroom cottage
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Biltmore Village Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Mountain Views
Elopements
More 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: $ • $$
CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE
Firethorne Country Club
Marvin, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable Luxury
All-Inclusive
Creative Cuisine
More Fab Features: dignified Arts and Crafts-style stone clubhouse • gorgeous outdoor ceremonies on the expansive patio, surrounded by lush plantings and verdant greens • dreamy photo ops among natural rock structures, reflective ponds, and several copses of trees
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
OUTER BANKS
OUTER BANKS
The Barn at Keeper's Galley
Nags Head, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
Beachside Ceremonies
Rustic Romance
More Fab Features: rustic barn-style event hall • al fresco celebrations in the expansive courtyard or on the beach • endless DIY opportunities
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
White Doe Inn
Manteo, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Elegant Estate
Small Town Charm
Garden Celebrations
More Fab Features: Fab Features: a grand 3-story late-Queen Anne style mansion located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina • choose between the Inn’s lush gardens or one of the beautiful nearby beaches for your ceremony • find exactly what you’re looking for with their assortment of wedding packages
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
RALEIGH
RALEIGH
Brier Creek Country Club
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Customized Package
Fabulous Amenities
Affordable Luxury
More 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: $ • $$
Soirée on South
Aberdeen, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Blank Canvas
Modern Romance
Industrial-chic
More Fab Features: Fab Features: a boutique wedding venue tucked in the historic town of Aberdeen • this dreamy space is ideal for intimate gatherings and celebrations • any design idea can be brought to life in this spaces bright and airy canvas
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Glass Box
Raleigh, North Carolina
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Luxury
Rooftop Events
City Views
More 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
Dewberry Farm
Kernersville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Family-run Farm
Country Setting
More Fab Features: beautiful 20-acre farm, lush with tulip and sunflower fields, rolling lawns, and colorful gardens • exchange vows beneath a quaint white pergola framed by blooms, under the shade of a pecan tree, or in the soaring barn • endless photo ops among the gardens, streams, and trees, in the classic farmhouse, and with the friendly farm animals
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge
Winston-Salem, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Elopements
Charming Chapel
Picturesque
More Fab Features: family-run sanctuary set on 54 acres of lakeside meadows • the chapel was built by local artisans using 500-year-old English brick, with stunning details like exposed oak ceiling trusses, and breathtaking custom stained glass windows • gorgeous photo ops among the serene landscape
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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