Choosing the perfect North Carolina wedding venue is one of the most important steps in planning your big day. The right venue sets the tone, aligns with your vision, and ensures your guests have a memorable experience. Check out these Must-See North Carolina wedding venues to put on your tour list…in no particular order!
Summit on Cross Mountain
Perched atop the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Summit on Cross Mountain offers a stunning backdrop for your wedding or special event. With 94 acres of pristine mountaintop beauty, our venue blends rustic charm with timeless elegance. Whether you’re exchanging vows outdoors against a panoramic mountain view or celebrating indoors in our open-concept reception hall, your day will be nothing short of magical.
A destination wedding and event venue, our venue features a stone gate entrance, wedding platform, 2,000 sq ft terrace with a fireplace, lots of beautiful landscape, a bride’s suite, groom’s lounge, prep kitchen, bathrooms, reception hall space to 3200 sq ft, a 10’ porch, deck, and bar area plus a beautiful water feature. We continue our dream by building cottages on our expanding property for our couples and their guests and a new road. Tomorrow, our dream continues with hiking trails, a pond, and a wedding chapel. We have been so blessed and want to share our blessings with you!
Visit Edenton
The charming, coastal town of Edenton is a dream wedding destination. Its beautiful waterfront views, coupled with enchanting venues and affordable accommodations, set the stage for a timeless and memorable day. The southern charm provides a romantic and picturesque backdrop for your wedding, and the local hospitality will make your entire experience a breeze.
Magnolia Hill Chapel
Magnolia Hill Chapel in Pfafftown, North Carolina offers a serene countryside setting spanning two picturesque acres. Blending historic charm with modern elegance, our space is perfect for hosting weddings, community events, and celebrations.
Occano Golf & Boat Community
Serene Coastal Moments. Elevated Celebrations.
Set along the shores of the Albemarle Sound, Occano Golf & Boat Community is a stunning waterfront photography venue offering serene sound and lake views for unforgettable wedding moments.
With six private villas, Occano Golf & Boat Community is ideal for relaxed wedding weekends, pre-wedding golf retreats, and overnight stays. Located on an award-winning Arnold Palmer–designed course, guests enjoy access to premier amenities including an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, dining, pool, fitness center, courts, and a private beach.
Just minutes from Edenton, Occano Golf & Boat Community blends coastal beauty, luxury lodging, and effortless celebration—beautifully in one place.
Redbird Ridge Estate
Elevate your love story at Redbird Ridge Estate, a NC premier wedding venue serving Charlotte, Hickory, Asheville, Mooresville, Concord, Winston Salem, Greensboro and the foothills. Exchange vows under an endless sky, with majestic mountains as your witnesses. Our venue isn’t just a space—it’s an experience filled with beauty, meaning, and belonging. Choose from 9 ceremony location options on the property. Whether you envision a ceremony with mountain views, in the Main Hall, at the small Chapel, in the Gazebo, on the Terrace with mountain views, or at the Pavilion, our stunning outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting. You may want an intimate reception or sunset vow renewal. Our flexible spaces can accommodate your dream day.
To make your experience even better, enjoy the convenience of your wedding party and/or family and friends staying in our charming farmhouse and historic cabin. This makes the rehearsal dinner, decorating, and time with loved ones relaxed and intentional.
Enjoy exclusive property use, ample lodging, and dedicated hospitality that make your wedding the start of a legacy.
The Carolina Experience
Curated Stays, Unforgettable Experiences
The Carolina Experience provides downtown rentals across North Carolina – from the historic charm of Edenton to the wine-country feel of Elkin. With three distinctive properties designed for refined group stays, your unforgettable wedding weekend awaits.
In Edenton, two elegant Bed & Breakfast inns—Granville Queen Inn and Captain’s Quarters Inn—provide 16 private rooms for up to 33 guests, complete with daily breakfast, historic charm, and spaces ideal for intimate gatherings and beautiful photo opportunities.
In downtown Elkin, Three Trails features 14 boutique apartments, just minutes from Yadkin Valley vineyards and steps from downtown wedding venues.
Three locations. One seamless Carolina experience.
Oak Leaf Acres Farm
Oak Leaf Acres Farm, a newly renovated over 100-year-old farmhouse and barn, provides an ideal setting for your upcoming wedding. Their farm offers a picture-perfect blend of rustic charm and natural elegance. From golden hour photos in the fields or flower farm to vows under open skies, Oak Leaf Acres is more than a venue — it’s a destination where unforgettable memories take root. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering in the barn or a celebration garden side, they’re ready to make your wedding as magical as the setting.
The Graylyn Estate
Make your special day a memory that will last a lifetime at The Graylyn Estate. Our incredible 55-acre historic estate, exquisite gardens, sprawling lawns, and overnight accommodations will help you curate the perfect dream occasion. Graylyn, Historic Hotels of America’s Top 25 Most Romantic Hotels, offers the ideal backdrop for weddings, celebrations, and more. From a charming English rose garden and a stately stone gazebo surrounded by flowers to a breathtaking Manor House, Graylyn offers truly one-of-a-kind settings for your wedding celebration.
Southern C’s Farm
Southern C’s Farm, located 20 minutes from Piedmont Triad Airport and Downtown Greensboro, is nestled in Summerfield, North Carolina. Our outdoor wedding venue provides a customizable experience and incredible value unlike any other! We offer covered outdoor seating in The Pavilion and diverse ceremony sites seating up to 200 guests on our 127-acre horse farm full of meadows, pastures and lake views. We are managed by Pepper Moon Catering, renowned as one of Greensboro NC’s premier catering partners.
Our transparent pricing, combined with our in-house catering, bar, and rental services, simplifies the planning process. The venue rental fee encompasses a wide range of amenities along with various food and beverage package selections, allowing you to tailor your special day effortlessly.
Daniel’s Ridge
Daniel’s Ridge is nestled in the quiet countryside of Lee County, only a few minutes’ drive from the center of Sanford. They are centrally located between Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Cary, Chapel Hill, Greensboro and Raleigh areas. We offer gorgeous grounds for an outdoor ceremony and a light and airy reception space.
At Daniel’s Ridge they want to provide the best experience possible. So when it comes to the ceremony they want it to be perfect just for you. They have setup multiple areas that can be used for your ceremony space. Which one will you choose?
Cross Creek Country Club
Make our timeless elegance your canvas. With versatile spaces that accommodate up to 350 guests, personalized menus, and surprisingly attainable pricing, we help make your dream wedding a reality. Whether you envision an intimate gathering by our tranquil creek or a lavish celebration in our spacious indoor venues, we’ll customize every detail – from cuisine to beverages to amenities – to create the wedding day you’ve always wanted without compromising your budget.
Elm & Bain
Elm & Bain offers the charm, character, and space of a former blue jean manufacturing site, in an exclusive Downtown Greensboro location. The venue is modern industrial with an elegant historical feel. Our open and flexible floor plan, soaring ceilings, amazing acoustics, and plentiful rigging points for decor and lighting, ensure that logistics are never in the way of bringing your event dreams to life.
Grandover Resort & Spa
Grandover Resort & Spa offers picturesque grounds, unique ballrooms and lovely outdoor wedding ceremony spaces enhanced by exceptional event cuisine and the conveniences of overnight accommodations, on-site spa, golf, dining, hospitality and rehearsal dinner venues.
Duncraig Manor
Embark on a journey through time for a stay that intertwines history and romance, crafting memories that will last a lifetime. Constructed in 1928 to house the family of the Quaker Oats Company’s Chairman, this grand estate spans over 12,000 square feet. Designed in the English Country Tudor style, it proudly stands as one of the largest residences of its time in the area, featuring 12 bedrooms and 11 baths, and is honored on the National Register of Historic Places.
The moment you step through the doors of the meticulously restored Manor House, you’re transported to the opulent lifestyle of the 1930s elite. While offering modern comforts, the home retains its historic charm with original room layouts and many original bath fixtures. Choosing to stay at Duncraig Manor presents you with seven exquisite accommodations, each promising a unique glimpse into a bygone era of luxury.
Proximity Hotel
Let us help you plan your elegant, chic wedding in Greensboro for 20 to 200 guests. Versatile banquet halls, garden, customized menu options, decorative details, and unique amenities are just a few of the ingredients we’ll arrange for you at our Greensboro AAA Four Diamond hotel. We’ll even suggest florists, photographers and musicians, so every facet of your wedding or celebration at our wedding venue will dazzle the senses.
Our central Greensboro setting is the perfect destination for a wedding or other celebrations. The distinctive design of our full-service boutique hotel can accommodate your party from the dress rehearsal, overnight rooms, ceremony, wedding reception and even breakfast the next morning. You’ll never need to leave the hotel!
The Barn at Reynolda Village
The Barn at Reynolda Village abounds with historic charm and is the perfect blend of clean, contemporary style paired with unique architecture that can only be found in a Barn. Located in the heart of the Reynolda Historic District, The Barn at Reynolda Village and Reynolda Gardens are an ideal setting for corporate, weddings, and social events alike.
The Blue Heron Event Venue
The Blue Heron Event Venue is an elegant full-service wedding and special events venue in High Point, North Carolina serviced by Pepper Moon Catering, one of Greensboro, NC’s oldest catering partners. Our classically beautiful event venue offers a stunning natural backdrop with scenic lake views for events up to 380 standing/200 seated guests.
Our space is a timeless backdrop for year-round events, featuring an elegant interior and expansive outdoor terrace to complement a variety of event themes and styles.
Bar and catering services are provided in-house. The meal can be served in any style of choice from buffet to plated or stations. All linens and dinnerware will be supplied by the venue, and clients are welcome to choose from an array of other event rentals including decor, entertainment, and more.
The Colonnade at Revolution Mill
Full of unique character and industrial elegance, The Colonnade is a full-service event venue accommodating up to 200 guests within historical Revolution Mill in Greensboro. Guests will be wowed by the gorgeous private courtyard and inviting indoor space with original maple floors, enormous windows, exposed brick, custom iron work and high ceilings! Our event professionals will help you coordinate a custom layout, menu, bar service and rentals to create a seamless planning experience. The Colonnade is serviced by Pepper Moon Catering.
The Event at Two Ten
The Event at Two Ten is an exquisite industrial chic event venue nestled in the heart of downtown Kernersville, NC. This stunning space seamlessly blends historic charm with modern elegance, making it the perfect setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The venue showcases soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, and polished concrete floors, creating a distinct industrial ambiance that is both sophisticated and inviting. With its versatile layout, The Event at Two Ten can accommodate intimate gatherings or larger parties, offering flexible event spaces and state-of-the-art amenities. Combining timeless aesthetics with a prime down-town location, The Event at Two Ten is the premier choice for those seeking a unique and memorable event experience in Kernersville.
The Sutherland, Estate & Gardens
Whether you are having an intimate ceremony or want to plan the event of the millennium, The Sutherland provide numerous location options on our property to suit your needs. You may consider getting married under the historic oaks or possibly in the walled garden. No matter what your dreams, we will work with you every step of the way to ensure your big day is everything you’ve ever wanted. Our professionals can even help you with planning, as we have worked with a variety of vendors in the past and can vogue for their service.
The Sutherland is one of the only local venues offering special event coordination and direction included in your package. We provide pre-planning consultations from the time you book your date, all the way up to the day of your event. Detailed timelines and layouts are provided to ensure your vision is perfect. In addition, The Sutherland representatives are on site the entire day of your event, so you can be stress and worry-free!
KAU
A restaurant specializing in locally sourced foods. The restaurant includes an in-house butcher, open kitchen, Mezzanine, patio, private event spaces, and marketplace.
Oakhaven Properties
A wedding or event at Oakhaven is always a memorable one. Oakhaven provides a stunning natural setting for your wedding ceremony or special event. We will help you pick the perfect location for your celebration – Whether it be in our Manor House Garden, our 200-year-old Signature Oak Tree or in our newly built Grand Dutch Barn, Oakhaven has the perfect place for you!
We also offer numerous housing accommodations for our guests, including our elegant and spacious Manor House! When booking a wedding, this gorgeous home is included in your pricing! Want to stay overnight? No problem. That can easily be added to your package.
O. Henry Hotel
Let us help you plan your elegant, classic wedding for 20 to 200 guests. Versatile banquet halls, customized menu options, decorative details, and unique amenities are just a few of the ingredients we’ll arrange for you at our Greensboro Four Diamond hotel. We’ll even suggest florists, photographers and musicians, so every facet of your wedding or celebration at our wedding venue will dazzle the senses.
Our central Greensboro setting is the perfect destination for a wedding or other celebrations. The distinctive design of our full-service boutique hotel can accommodate your party from the dress rehearsal, overnight rooms, ceremony, wedding reception and even breakfast the next morning. You’ll never need to leave the hotel!
The Fair Barn at Village of Pinehurst
Few facilities are as inspiring as this historic Mission-style barn tucked in the middle of the oldest continuously operating equine sports complex in the state. With its soaring 2 1/2 story ceilings and dramatic wooden scissor trusses, the rustic, light-filled Fair Barn is the ideal space to inspire your group.
Originally designed as an exhibition hall for the Sandhills Fair in 1917, The Fair Barn is now the premier public indoor venue in the Sandhills. While respecting its historic significance, the Fair Barn is also equipped with modern amenities such as wireless high-speed internet service, recently renovated dressing rooms, state of the art AV equipment, and a commercial kitchen, making it perfect for wedding celebrations. Regardless of the type of event you are planning, The Fair Barn provides an extraordinary environment, exceptional service, and an unparalleled experience that you won’t soon forget.
The Penn House
Located in beautiful Historic Downtown Reidsville, NC, the Penn House offers southern charm and elegance everyone can afford. Whether it’s your wedding, a birthday party, anniversary, business meeting, or any special occasion, we have something to for you! Southern Charm at an affordable price!
Castle McCulloch
Nestled in the heart of Jamestown, North Carolina, Castle McCulloch stands as a remarkable symbol of history, architectural elegance, and timeless charm. Originally constructed in 1832, this enchanting structure was built by Cornish engineer Charles McCulloch as a gold refinery during the height of the North Carolina Gold Rush. Today, it serves as a unique event venue and a cherished landmark, blending historical significance with modern functionality.
Painted Plate at the Vineyard
The Vineyard supplies an elegant and modern space to host a variety of wedding events, corporate events, and other fashionable occasions. Parties of all sizes can be easily and comfortably accommodated, suitable for both intimate elopements and grand soirees. For a seated reception The Vineyard can host up to 250 guests, and up to 500 for a stand-up affair. The mezzanine presents a rustic ambiance complete with wine barrel display, ideal for an intimate ceremony or sophisticated cocktail reception, while the main event space offers an open-plan layout which can be arranged to suit your needs and style.
Heaven’s Cloud Event Venue
Heaven’s Cloud Event Center is a unique venue perfectly suited for your next event. Located on 4 acres of rolling hills, it is just miles from downtown Asheville, NC. Our spaces can easily be transformed to express your personal style and design, with a lot of flexibility to tailor everything to a couple’s vision for their big day.
- Wheelchair accessible
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Ample on-site parking
15 Must-Ask questions when touring North Carolina Wedding Venues
