Best Micro-Wedding Locations in Western North Carolina
Fifteen Unique Spots for Your Intimate Wedding
When it comes to finding the perfect spot for your micro-wedding, the options can be a little bit overwhelming. Sure, many of the larger, more traditional venues are off the table, but a whole new world of possibilities is open to you. As the intimate wedding industry grows, many unique places are leaning in and offering up their spaces for people like you to host your intentional day. From breweries and vineyards, to old inns and rustic barns, to magical tree houses and quaint farms, keep reading for some of our favorite venues western North Carolina has to offer!
The Bier Garden at Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville, NC. Image courtesy of their website.
Breweries & Vineyards
The Barrel Room at Highland Brewing
Location: Asheville, NC
Capacity: 64 guests
What we love about this spot: A cozy and intimate space, the barrel room has a very natural look with barrels lining the walls and greenery hanging from the rafters. The space also includes a private patio and bar serving their beer and a selection of wine. With a view of the production area, this spot is perfect for a couple of beer-enthusiasts!
The Bier Garden at Hi-Wire Brewing
Location: Asheville, NC
Capacity: 70 guests
What we love about this spot: The Bier Garden almost looks like a conservatory, with high, windowed ceilings, plants everywhere, and an abundance of natural light. A private bar serves Hi-Wire’s tasty brews to your party!
Fonta Flora at Whippoorwill Farms
Location: Nebo, NC
Capacity: 30-50 guests
What we love about this spot: Nestled into sprawling farmlands near Lake James, Fonta Flora’s Whippoorwill Farms location is set in a beautiful field with multiple barns housing their taproom and production facilities. There are two private spaces for smaller groups, their Orchard Bar and Milking Parlor. Both spaces are rustic and embody the energy of rural Appalachia, and have options for private bars available.
Grandfather Vineyard, photo courtesy of High Country Press
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery
Location: Banner Elk, NC
Capacity: Not specified
What we love about this spot: With the iconic profile of Grandfather Mountain in the distance and the Watauga River providing serene background noise, Grandfather Vineyard is a family owned business on a beautiful property. Currently, Grandfather Mountain State Park is not allowing any weddings, so this is perfect for a couple who would like to spend their morning hiking the mountain before their intimate wedding later in the day!
Elkin Creek Vineyard
Location: Elkin, NC
Capacity: 30 guests (options for more in larger packages)
What we love about this spot: A stunning vineyard in Elkin County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there are a variety of different options depending on your needs, from locations to packages. There are also four cabins on site, which are offered at discounted rates when paired with a wedding package.
Lake Lure Inn, image courtesy of Our State Magazine
Inns and Lodges
Lake Lure Inn & Spa
Location: Lake Lure, NC
Capacity: 75 people (For Roosevelt Hall)
What we love about this space: The inn as a whole is a hopeless romantic’s dream, set along Lake Lure in the mountains. Roosevelt Hall is the perfect size for your smaller wedding, and you may even recognize it from Dirty Dancing!
Green Park Inn
Location: Blowing Rock, NC
Capacity: Varies depending on the space
What we love about this space: A history lover’s dream, the Green Park Inn is one of the Historic Hotels of America through the National Trust for Historic Preservation. With a couple of different venue options depending on the size of your wedding, the Inn also boasts an impressive menu for your reception.
Laughing Heart Lodge
Location: Hot Springs, NC
Capacity: Not Specified
What we love about this space: This unique lodge shares the property with a small chapel and… an Appalachian Trail Hostel! But don’t let this discourage you, the lodge is romantic and beautiful, and the perfect place for a couple who loves the essence of Trail Magic to tie the knot!
The Magnolia House, image courtesy of Ryan Bumgarner Photography
The Magnolia House
Location: Hot Springs, NC
Capacity: Package Dependent
What we love about this space: Just a five minute walk from downtown Hot Springs, this property is breathtaking with historic charm. With multiple different ceremony site options, and multiple different package options, we recommend this venue for weddings under 20 people.
Stony Woods Estate
Location: Marshall, NC
Capacity: 75 guests
What we love about this space: Tucked into the woods, this estate is peaceful and secluded. We love this property so much that our photographer Hannah and her fiance picked it for their November intimate wedding! Aside from the villa, this property also features “treehouses” available for you or your guests to rent for your festivities.
Laughing Waters, image courtesy of Wedding Wire
Barns & Outdoor Spaces
Laughing Waters
Location: Gerton, NC
Capacity: Not specified
What we love about this space: Whether you are choosing to get married in front of a waterfall, in the orchard, or in the meadow, amongst other options, you’ll be in awe of what the property has to offer. Aside from the fact that it is beautiful, we love the pillars of sustainability this venue stands on.
Wanderlust Acres
Location: Purlear, NC
Capacity: 50 guests (for intimate wedding package)
What we love about this space: Located a short distance off of the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Boone area, this 1920’s farm boasts a private setting for a couple who wants to prioritize nature. A beautiful barn sets the backdrop for your day. We also love that on top of on site accommodations, this property also allows people to camp as well.
Hidden Flower Tiny Farm
Location: Asheville, NC
Capacity: 30 max
What we love about this space: This venue is perfect for a very intimate wedding for couples who want a quiet day connected to nature! It is a thoughtfully curated property, with an adorable tiny home for you to spend your wedding night.
June Bug Treehouse, image courtesy of Explore Asheville
June Bug Treehouse
Location: Asheville, NC
Capacity: 20 guests
What we love about this space: How could we not be obsessed with a place where you can get married literally in the trees!? Exchange your vows 25 feet off the ground, then celebrate your love in the cocktail area on the lower level of the treehouse. This venue also boasts an impressive list of included services, perfect for couples who don’t want to juggle multiple vendors.
Mountain Fiesta
Location: Spring Creek, NC
Capacity: Not Specified
What we love about this space: An aesthetically beautiful property, the owners have done an incredible job of transforming this once-garden-center into the perfect location for your wedding. With both an outdoor ceremony site nestled into the mountains, and a barn for a rain back-up and reception space, this venue also includes multiple options to house you or guests, including a yurt!
Of course there are many more options available for your Western North Carolina micro-wedding, but we hope this has given you some ideas and inspiration! If you are in the process of planning your micro-wedding, reach out to us here! We would love to chat.
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