If you’re dreaming of a rustic wedding in Asheville or the surrounding North Carolina mountains, the options are plentiful! The popularity of barn and farm weddings is no surprise as more and more couples want a romantic ceremony with string lights, bales of hay and family-style reception. An authentic farm-style wedding is easy to achieve in our mountains. From working farms to elegant barns, find a big variety of venues with a rustic-chic charm. Photo by Meghan Rolfe.
Most rustic wedding venues are full service, with the ability to host both the ceremony and reception. Some even include on-site lodging, bridal suites, and added access to photo-friendly amenities including gardens, rolling pastures, meadows, ponds, rivers, etc. From do-it-yourself to full-service planning, there are plenty of options to personalize your big day. Photo by Meghan Rolfe.
Picturesque barns provide just the right amount of authentic charm on their own and don’t require a lot of decoration- a nice perk. Photo by JCM Photography.
Top Rustic Wedding Venues near Asheville
Oak Hill Farm
Located just 35 minutes East of Asheville, Oak Hill Farm features three beautiful indoor spaces, 267 sprawling acres of storybook grounds and mountain views, and countless enchanted settings to make lifelong memories for your wedding. Their Big Red Barn features 5,000 square feet of clear, unobstructed concrete floor space for 350 guests; their Round-Top Barn, built in 1948, features beautiful… read more
Paint Rock Farm, Hot Springs
Located on 162 acres of undisturbed meadow and forest, this unique venue doubles as a glamping and wedding oasis, overlooking the French Broad River. Enjoy a relaxed and unforgettable experience… read more
Located on 162 acres of undisturbed meadow and forest, this unique venue doubles as a glamping and wedding oasis, overlooking the French Broad River. Enjoy a relaxed and unforgettable experience with a natural canvas for your perfect day. The property has a fully restored barn, 30 acres of pastoral fields and multiple ceremony sites.
Claxton Farm, Weaverville
This unique event barn and the surrounding fields, located on a 500-acre conservation easement, offer a pristine setting perfect for a formal or casual wedding ceremony and reception year-round.… read more
This unique event barn and the surrounding fields, located on a 500-acre conservation easement, offer a pristine setting perfect for a formal or casual wedding ceremony and reception year-round. Enjoy 360-degree views, farm animals and lawn games on a working farm, just fourteen miles from downtown Asheville.Indoor Venues: Special Event Barn, capacity is 150. Outdoor Venues: Lawn capacity is…
Yesterday Spaces, Asheville
A sophisticated wedding venue in a rustic setting, 12 miles from downtown Asheville! Natural, comfortable spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Indoor Venues: Elegant fully-… read more
A sophisticated wedding venue in a rustic setting, 12 miles from downtown Asheville! Natural, comfortable spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Indoor Venues: Elegant fully-conditioned, hardwood floor Event Barn with large porches, beautiful bathrooms, professional kitchen and sound system. Oak round tables, chairs, place settings, and many choices of antiques and…
The Farm, Candler
Flexible venue for weddings, reception, rehearsal dinners and dances. Cabins and Cottages house up to 26 guests. Ten miles from downtown Asheville. Indoor Facilities: 2,200 sq. ft. great room with… read more
Flexible venue for weddings, reception, rehearsal dinners and dances. Cabins and Cottages house up to 26 guests. Ten miles from downtown Asheville. Indoor Facilities: 2,200 sq. ft. great room with hardwood floors, heated or air conditioned, a huge stone fireplace and 60 ft. of doors that open onto covered wrap-around porches. Indoor space plus porches seat up to 200. A well-appointed…
The Willow House & Social Barn, Maggie Valley
This creekside venue features a handcrafted rustic-yet-modern barn, waterfall, covered bridge and views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The ideal location for a wedding weekend with lodging for the… read more
This creekside venue features a handcrafted rustic-yet-modern barn, waterfall, covered bridge and views of the Great Smoky Mountains. The ideal location for a wedding weekend with lodging for the wedding party or family in The Willow House plus additional cabins for guests.Indoor Facilities: Surrounded by walls of locally saw milled wood, the Social Barn seats up to 150 guests. The vaulted…
Broadwing Farm Weddings, Hot Springs
This family-owned farm offers a gorgeous landscape with unique panoramic views of Hot Springs and the French Broad River valley. The modern event barn sets the tone for a romantic rustic wedding,… read more
This family-owned farm offers a gorgeous landscape with unique panoramic views of Hot Springs and the French Broad River valley. The modern event barn sets the tone for a romantic rustic wedding, including two private cabins within comfortable walking distance, each with its own private mineral water hot tub. The barn can comfortably accommodate up to 150 guests and is handicapped accessible.…
Tips for Rustic Weddings in Asheville
When considering a barn wedding, there are many logistics that need attention that aren’t immediately evident.
- Not all farms are set up to fully handle the electrical needs of a wedding and reception. Lighting, generators, back up ceremony tents, vendor tents, water and perimeter lighting are all factors to consider.
- Complying with noise ordinances in rural areas may affect the timing of your wedding.
- For your guests, consider the climate at the farm: weather, bugs (yes, you’re on a farm!), bathroom needs, large groups. For outdoor weddings, consider a back-up plan in the event of rain.
- Do tables, chairs, lighting, and wagons or golf carts come with the venue rental or do you pay an added rental fee?
- Don’t forget about elderly guests that need assistance with transportation around the property.
- Wedding planners are a great asset, particularly with farm weddings, as they manage all these little details for you.
- When planning your rustic reception menu, keep in mind Asheville is known for its fresh farm-to-table, local food.
- What to wear to a rustic wedding? From boots to blazers, high heels to sundresses, you can be creative in attire requests depending on your theme.
- To keep your guests entertained while they're here, see our Top 70 Outdoor Things To Do.
- If you're planning a destination wedding, see our Lodging guides for places to stay.
- For ideas for groups outings for your wedding party, see our Top Tours & Experiences in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.
- If you want to book a spa day with your bridal party, book well in advance. See our Top 20 Spa, Massage & Wellness.
For many more places to get married, see our Asheville Wedding Venue guide.
