The Ultimate 2025 Guide To: The Best Wedding & Event Venues in and around Asheville, North Carolina
The Ultimate 2025 Guide To: The Best Wedding & Event Venues in and around Asheville, North Carolina
Planning your dream wedding, hosting a family gathering, or organizing the perfect reception or rehearsal dinner in Asheville?
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Explore 12 breathtaking venues ideal for weddings, rehearsals, reunions, celebrations and more! Whether youโre envisioning mountain views or modern elegance, find the perfect space to create unforgettable memories โคต๏ธ
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1. The Venue
Instagram: @thevenueavl
Location: 21 N Market St, Asheville, NC
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The Venue is a premier event facility nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, offering over 13,000 square feet of stylish, versatile space across two floors. With three distinct areasโeach designed for flexibility and flowโThe Venue can accommodate intimate gatherings or large celebrations of up to 400 guests.
Two spaces feature private entrances: our Market Street level and our Second Level, which includes a stunning open-air balcony that overlooks Ashevilleโs vibrant downtown scene.
Known for its unique blend of modern amenities and natural elegance, The Venue showcases original tile floors, exposed wooden beams, and red brick walls that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Itโs a favorite for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, and community events alike.
We are a full-service facility, offering comprehensive bar packages, in-house equipment, and professional staffing to ensure your event runs seamlessly. We also welcome outside catering, with a full commercial kitchen on-site.
Our experienced Event Managers are here to guide you from the first tour to the final toastโensuring every detail is cared for with precision and heart.
When you host at The Venue, youโre not just booking a spaceโyouโre partnering with a team dedicated to bringing your vision to life.
2. Serenity Ridge
Instagram: @serenityridgenc
Location: 444 Delind Dr, Mill Spring, NC
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Weโre not just a wedding venueโweโre a full, all-inclusive wedding experience. With eight cozy vacation rentals on-site, your guests can enjoy a mountain getaway complete with modern amenities, scenic hiking trails, and a fire pavilion perfect for morning coffee or evening conversations. Plus, our full catering kitchen ensures your big day features incredible food, because a party without great cuisine is like a mountain without a viewโunthinkable!
3. Twisty Maple
Instagram: @twistymaple
Location: 226 Gravely Branch Rd, Fletcher, NC
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At Twisty Maple, your love story is at the heart of everything they do. Tucked away in a peaceful, picturesque setting, they offer more than just a beautiful locationโthey offer genuine care, personal attention, and a commitment to making your wedding day truly unforgettable.
As a small, family-operated team, Twisty Maple takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home from the moment you arrive. They believe every couple is unique, and your wedding should reflect that. From your first visit to your final send-off, the will be by your side with thoughtful guidance, flexible options, and the kind of personalized service only a family business can provide.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, they tailor every detail to fit your visionโno cookie-cutter packages here. Their passion lies in the little things: the quiet moments, the joyful tears, and the memories youโll carry for a lifetime.
At Twisty Maple, youโre not just another eventโyouโre part of the family.
4. Laurel Ridge Country Club
Instagram: @laurelridgeweddings
Location: 49 Cupp Ln, Waynesville, NC
Laurel Ridge Country Club and Event Center provides a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding. With its stunning architecture, elegant chandeliers, and scenic views, Laurel Ridge offers a unique setting for your special day.
With a capacity to accommodate up to 300 guests when you reserve both the Pavilion and Grand Rustic Lodge, you can host an unforgettable celebration. Nestled in nature, our venue provides endless photo opportunities on our beautiful grounds.
At Laurel Ridge, our dedicated in-house events and culinary team will work with you to bring your vision to life and create the wedding of your dreams. Our culinary team is also available to customize a menu tailored to your tastes and dietary needs. Whether you're planning an extravagant affair or an intimate ceremony, you and your wedding party will be treated with the special care and attention you deserve.
5. Aurora Farms
Instagram: @aurorafarmseventvenue
Location: 1045 Milford Church Rd, Taylors, SC
An elegant all-white post and beam venue in Taylors, SC, seating up to 250, just 11 miles north of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. We offer customizable packages that include full wedding planning and day of coordination (and you can add photography, cakes, cloth linens, and/or dishes), gorgeous indoor/outdoor ceremony options, stunning lighted weeping willow trees, a commercial kitchen with YOUR choice of catering, use of our decorations, on-site lodging, and much more.
Contact us today to schedule a tour! Check out our website for photos, availability, full pricing details, FAQs, and more.
6. Grand Eagle
Instagram: @arcadianave
Location: 90 Eagle Crest Way, Fairview, NC
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Perched in the Asheville mountains, Grand Eagle is a stunning 7-bedroom retreat designed for unforgettable gatheringsโperfect for intimate weddings and elopements. With soaring views, luxe amenities like a hot tub, sauna, game room, and theater, plus personal local hospitality, every stay feels special.
Planning something beautiful? Grand Eagle offers the perfect backdrop for your small wedding or elopementโelegant, private, and truly one of a kind.
7. JuneBug Retro Resort
Instagram: @junebug_asheville
Location: 355 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville, NC
JuneBug Retro Resort is a unique wedding venue located in Weaverville, North Carolina, 12 minutes from downtown Asheville. This vintage-style resort offers your guests a chance to step back in time, featuring restored 1950's campers, a vintage working farm truck and a historic tractor.
This one-of-a-kind property boasts 50 pristine acres that includes an organic farm and two ceremony sites. Walnut Cove can host up to 180 guests and includes the rental of 10 vintage campers. Choose the more inclusive Treehouse site if you are looking for a micro wedding for up to 22 guests.
8. Albemarle Inn
Instagram: @albemarlehistoricinn
Location: 86 Edgemont Road, Asheville, NC
Nestled in Ashevilleโs historic Grove Park District, the Albemarle Inn offers an idyllic setting for intimate weddings and elegant events. This classic 1909 Greek Revival mansion, surrounded by lush gardens and mountain views, blends timeless Southern charm with refined hospitality.
From romantic elopements to celebratory gatherings, our property features stately indoor spaces, sprawling verandas, and 11 beautifully appointed guest rooms for a seamless overnight experience. With personalized packages, customizable spaces, and an atmosphere steeped in grace and tranquility, the Albemarle Inn is a serene escape just minutes from the heart of downtown Asheville.
9. Henderson Acres
Instagram: @hendersonacresnc
Location: 197 Holcombe Branch Rd, Weaverville, NC
Situated atop a mountain on eleven acres, this vintage, luxurious property offers breathtaking long and short range mountain views of The Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of the most uniquely designed mountain properties in Western North Carolina, enjoy privacy and nature at its best all while being minutes from the quaint downtown of Weaverville and the iconic downtown of Asheville.
The three story home will be yours for the day (or weekend) for both your ceremony and reception. A beautiful, natural stone, outdoor ceremony stage with endless mountain views behind it will be the perfect frame to say "I DO".
Choose your own vendors that fit you style and budget and design your perfect wedding day. A retractable ceiling with windowed side walls offer protection for the outdoor reception deck.
10. Crave Dessert Bar
Instagram: @cravedessertbar
Located in Asheville, NC, Crave Dessert Bar is a venue hosting rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, wedding showers, and other special events. Our unique eatery offers a stylish, modern dining lounge where you and your loved ones can celebrate in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
With locations in both Charlotte and Asheville, Crave was established by two friends with roots in the Carolinas. Together, they took inspiration from the region's rich culture and cuisine, to create a guest experience centered around the concept of exchange. Our goal is for guests to live in the moment and get lost in conversation while enjoying Crave's delicious cocktails, savory plates, and desserts.
We offer an extensive menu filled with delicious savory options, including sirloin empanadas, blackened ahi tacos, slider trios, flatbreads, and much more. Pair your meal with a fine wine, cocktail, or locally sourced beer. Afterward, you can enjoy a sweet treat from the delectable dessert menu, which features chocolate-covered strawberries, tiramisu, cakes and cheesecakes, s'mores, and cupcakes. To find out more about holding your special occasion at Crave Dessert Bar, contact us today.
11. Beaufort House Inn
Instagram: @beauforthouseinn
Location: 61 N Liberty St, Asheville, NC
Tucked into Ashevilleโs beloved Chestnut Historic District, Beaufort House Inn is an 1894 Queen Anne Victorian gem thatโs made for intimate weddings and weekend-long celebrations. Exchange vows beneath a canopy of trees, toast the night away on our wraparound porch, and let your guests settle into one of our charming rooms for a relaxed and memorable stay. With lush gardens, mountain air, and flexible spaces that feel both elevated and easygoing, Beaufort House brings a timeless, personal touch to every โI do.โ
12. Pretty Place Chapel
Instagram: @ymcaprettyplace
Location: 100 YMCA Camp Rd, Cleveland, SC
Fred W. Symmes Chapel (also knowns as "Pretty Place" because of its amazing view) is a timeless gift given by Mr. Fred W. Symmes for the enjoyment of the boys and girls who attend YMCA Camp Greenville each summer. It is the spiritual center of camp, and a special place to thousands of visitors annually. When you host an event at Pretty Place, you and your guests will be treated to a gorgeous view of South Carolina's Upstate, and a truly unique outdoor experience. You will also be supporting the mission of YMCA Camp Greenville. Reservation fees ensure maintenance and upkeep of the chapel, as well as assist with scholarships for children who might not otherwise experience camp. We hope you enjoy the peace and serenity you will experience upon visiting the Pretty Place Chapel.
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