5 Woodsy Wedding Venues Near Charlotte


Charlotte may be known for its small-town charm and thriving business scene, but with over 210 parks, it also has an abundance of shady groves and towering trees that provide a stunning backdrop for a whimsical wooded celebration. So whether you're planning an intimate affair along a forested path or a large gala amongst century-old oaks, this Queen City jewel has the perfect place to match your wedding day dreams.


Fields at Skycrest

Cleveland, NC

Fab Features: 85-acre working farm bounded by a tree-lined drive and rolling green pastures • dreamy al fresco events in any weather in the covered "Gathering Place," with panoramic views of the property • the French-country inspired modern reception space boasts exposed white trusses, chandeliers, and a large herringbone white brick fireplace for ambiance

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$

Carolina Country Weddings and Events

Mount Pleasant, NC

Fab Features: nature-inspired family farm with sweeping meadows and wooded hideaways • ceremony site is covered by a canopy of shade trees and adorned with hand-made benches for the guests • celebrate the evening in the barn where partial open sides bring the outdoors in

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Camellia Gardens

Monroe, NC

Fab Features: exquisite landscaped lawns and gardens highlighted by a sparkling lake • exchange vows beneath the boughs of a century-old oak or a flower-draped pergola • stable-turned-reception barn with soaring ceilings and an adjacent covered patio

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$

The Legacy at Gregory Downs

Marshville, NC

Fab Features: quaint, family-owned working farm surrounded by rolling countryside • lovely, open-air cedar pavilion offers gorgeous views in any weather • cozy, modern farmhouse-style dressing suite offers plenty of space for wedding party prep

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Separk Mansion

Gastonia, North Carolina

Fab Features: Italian Renaissance mansion surrounded by formal gardens and century-old oaks • exchange vows on the tile veranda surrounded by the forest views • enjoy an all-inclusive reception in the historic mansion

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$


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