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Asheville Wedding & Reception Sites

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An Asheville wedding can take advantage of many unique locations in the area. A variety of facilities will accommodate your wishes. With the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the many scenic spots in Asheville, your wedding can be very magical. Asheville is becoming a hot spot for destination weddings, with the bride and groom bringing in family and friends from across the country. The family and friends enjoy it because it combines a trip for the ceremony with a vacation getaway.

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Asheville Weddings and receptions Homewood, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: Piano Room (1,500 sq ft) seats 110 for dinner or up to 175 for hors d’oeuvres.
Outdoor Facilities: Wooded glen for ceremonies seats 300, Lawn can seat 200 for dinner outdoors.
Description: This elegant castle features original hardwood floors, cherry walls, 20 foot ceilings, grand Appalachian stone fireplaces and alabaster sconces. Located one mile north of downtown, it also features a caterer kitchen, bridal room, and ample parking for large parties.

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Asheville Wedding The Crest Center & Pavilion, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: Crest Center capacity is 300 for dinner or 600 for receptions and wedding ceremonies. The 4,000 sq ft overlook deck has an additional capacity of 250.
Outdoor Facilities: Pavilion capacity is 500 for dinner, 750 theatre, or 600 for receptions.
Description: Situated on a mountaintop overlooking Asheville, this state-of-the-art facility was fully restored in 2003. The Main Hall features 85 feet of windows framing picturesque mountain views. Adjacent to a waterfall, the Pavilion has mountain views and a garden terrace. Located 4.5 miles from downtown.
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Asheville wedding Claxton Farm, Weaverville
Indoor Facilities: 100-year-old tobacco barn capacity is 175.
Outdoor Facilities: Lawn capacity is 800.
Descripton: This unique and rustic setting on 600 pristine mountain acres is perfect for a formal or casual wedding from April through October. Enjoy 360-degree views, carriage rides, farm animals, and lawn games. Stay the night in the Farm House, which sleeps 12. Located 14 miles from downtown.
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The Orchard at Broadmoor, Fletcher
Indoor Facilities: Three dining rooms with capacity of 150 for dinner and 250 for reception.
Description: This "public" country club has several dining rooms that overlook the links-style golf course. Since this is not a private club, you can enjoy all the amenities of an exclusive country club without having to pay for it. Located 15 miles from downtown Asheville.
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Doubletree Hotel, Asheville Doubletree Biltmore Hotel, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: Burghley Ballroom (3750 sq ft) seats 250 for dinner or up to 400 for hors d’oeuvres.
Outdoor Facilities: Beautiful Garden Terrace that can seat up to 80 for dinner and 60 for a outdoor wedding; Lovely brick terrace with outdoor fireplace seats 70 for wedding and 60 for dinner; perfect for cocktail events.
Description: Classic yet modern hotel features a new stately ballroom with 20 ft ceilings decorated in the rich hues of the Arts and Crafts period. Grand private entrance leads to elegant prefunction space with hand crafted stone fireplace. Elegant surroundings and sumptuous food is the hallmark of the Doubletree Biltmore located in the heart of Biltmore Village.
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Destination Asheville
Let the experts plan the logistics of your Asheville event. Their complete destination planning will find and coordinate the perfect facility, overnight accommodations, floral, music, catering, decorations, transportation, and all your other wedding needs.
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Chimney Rock Wedding Chimney Rock Park
Whether on top of the Chimney with a 75-mile panoramic view, at the base of a 404-foot waterfall, surrounded by majestic cliffs, or in a silent grove, Chimney Rock Park offers a unique mountain setting for your ceremony that is as rustic or elegant as you are.
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Hot Springs Wedding Mountain Magnolia Inn, Hot Springs
Indoor facilities: Seated dining for up to 50 people.
Outdoor facilities: 3.5 acres has capacity for 150 people receptions with tentage.
Description: Elegant 1868 Victorian Inn with incredible mountain views. In-house wedding coordinator, on premises restaurant and catering and accommodations for 40 guests. Hot Springs is a beautiful and quaint wedding destination for you and your guests.
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Grove Park Inn Wedding Grove Park Inn, Asheville
Indoor facilities: Many options with seating up to 1,000
Outdoor facilities: Various areas with beautiful views
Description: Surrounded by nearly 100 years of historic grandeur, your special day at Grove Park Inn is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Outdoor terraces with majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, not to mention two magnificent ballrooms, opulent suites and our beautiful historic Country Club all combine for a truly one-of-a-kind setting and experience.
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Highland Lake Inn

Highland Lake Inn, Hendersonville/Flat Rock
Indoor Facilities: Several options for receptions from 25-250
Outdoor Facilities: Lakeview ceremony sites and a covered poolside Pavilion
Description: Highland Lake Inn is where natural beauty and southern hospitality combine to create a magical place to say "I do". Garden-centered cuisine, casually elegant lodging accommodations and a staff dedicated to fulfilling your every need ensures that your day will be everything you've hoped for. Friends and family will be talking about your wedding for years to come.
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Elope at Ponder Cove
Bed and Breakfast at Ponder Cove, Madison County
Indoor Facilities: The two-story living room overlooking the cove is perfect for an intimate wedding and reception up to 25 guests or a private elopement.
Outdoor Facilities: Adjacent decks and wedding arbor are the perfect spot for your vows and the meandering of guests.
Description: This relaxed but luxurious property is nestled within a private 91-acre cove. Ponder Cove specializes in elopements, but weddings of a personal nature will accommodate 2-25 guests. Located 30 minutes north of Asheville, we offer complete wedding packages.
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Coleman Place

Coleman Place, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: (4,000 sq. ft.) seats 250 for dinner or up to 400 for hors d’oeuvres
Outdoor Facilities: Wooded glen for ceremonies seats 300 a short distance away. Lawn for cocktails and an atrium is great for rehearsal dinner after parties.
Description: A space that celebrates all that Asheville has to offer. Conveniently located off of I-240 in the heart of downtown on the third floor, Coleman Place has panoramic mountain, city and town views from windows on all four sides and features bamboo flooring and directional lighting for dynamic emphasis.
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On Broadway

"On Broadway", Asheville
Indoor Facilities: This historic 6,000 sq ft downtown space comfortably holds 50 to 300 guests, enveloped by tin ceilings, hardwood flooring and fireplace. Free secured parking conveniently located. Full service catering provided by long time Asheville standard, Celine and Company Catering.
Description: “On Broadway” is the perfect setting for your complete wedding celebration. We feature a cozy bridal room, a beautifully illuminated arch for your ceremony and plenty of room for dining and dancing into the night. Celine and Chef Kim Lloyd personally guide you, step by step.
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Hidden River Events

Hidden River Events, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: 40x60 clearspan tent on permanent, concrete foundation with hi-tech LED lighting system and cathedral window sidewalls and heat, if needed.
Outdoor Facilities: 17+ acres with numerous sites for weddings and receptions, including an island in the river, ponds, and fields with panoramic views of the valley and mountains. Ample space for tents of all sizes, to accommodate lawn and tented events from 2-over 300 people.
Description: Located in one of the most scenic valleys in the region, next to Warren Wilson College, just 5 minutes from downtown. They can carry out your entire event, or you can pick and choose only the services you need. There is on-site housing available for 36-40 guests for one or more nights.

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Biltmore Estate Weddings

Biltmore, Asheville
Indoor Facilities: Biltmore features five distinct locations for ceremonies and receptions for 10-200 guests.
Outdoor Facilities: Biltmore offers outdoor ceremony and reception locations at all estate venues for 10-400 guests.
Description: Whether your bridal vision includes a fairytale setting next to a real-life castle, or dinner and dancing beneath the stars, Biltmore will turn your dreams into reality. From intimate gatherings to grand social events, Biltmore offers the locations, facilities, catering, and experience it takes to make weddings magical.
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Fields of Blackberry Cove The Fields of Blackberry Cove, Weaverville
Indoor Facilities: The Lodge is a 5,000 square foot conference center. The Great room features 20 foot ceilings with a stack stone fireplace. “The Brides Room” boasts vaulted ceilings, mountain views and overlooks the meditation pond. Two additional rooms for remainder of the wedding party.
The Barn: A 3,000 square foot facility with 21 chandeliers that opens onto The Fields. Beautiful, lush grounds with mountain views. Gently rolling landscapes accommodate 250 people.
Description: A unique 21-acre property at the end of historic Reems Creek Valley. Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is an environmentally friendly property with many alternatives. On site and nearby accommodations available.
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Wedding Services
Exquisite Events, Asheville
Exquisite Events & Consulting, Asheville
This full service wedding and event planning firm specializes in Western North Carolina celebrations. They are your premier resource dedicated to assisting you with planning and coordinating your dream wedding or special occasion. They provide expertise in day of services, ceremony and reception locations, vendor referrals and management, wedding attire selection, serving as the point of contact, and much more.
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Verge Events Verge Events, Asheville
These event managment experts have a true passion for delivering high quality weddings that go beyond expectations. They get to know the couple and their personality to incorporate into the wedding. Attention to detail is what makes a wedding fabulous! Your are entrusting them in your day, and they consider it an honor to be a part of this special time. So go ahead...sit back, relax, celebrate.
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Studio Wed Studio Wed, Asheville
Why run all over town to dozens of perspective vendors for your wedding? Let them come to you! Studio Wed provides a comfortable setting for couples to meet vendors. Spend the day selecting the best, hand-picked vendors in Asheville, while relaxing with a catered lunch and afternoon wine. Appointments are streamlined. Have the planning experience you should have, enjoying every step of the planning process.
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