Asheville, NC is an absolutely gorgeous and desirable place to get married, so naturally the area has many amazing wedding venues! Included in those venues are many affordable wedding venues Asheville NC. Whether you’re looking for a small venue for an intimate wedding, a large venue to suit a large guest list, or you want to share your vows in a beautiful garden or with long range mountain views, the Asheville area has it all!
1. Haiku
For a wedding venue that feels peaceful and tucked away while still being in the heart of Asheville’s Biltmore Village neighborhood, Haiku is it! The entire property has a calming, zen garden vibe that makes it feel like a little escape. There are two separate getting ready spaces, so everyone has plenty of room to relax before the wedding ceremony. Whether you’re picturing an intimate indoor chapel or an outdoor ceremony surrounded by nature, Haiku gives you both options, along with a beautiful indoor reception space. They also include onsite event coordination, so you can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying your wedding day!
2. Something Blue Mountain Venue
This beautiful venue sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just east of Asheville, NC with long range mountain views, gorgeous getting ready spaces, and lovely staff. It’s truly a gem of a venue! There are many amazing photo spots. Imagine mountain views behind you everywhere you go! I love walking this gorgeous property and capturing stunning wedding photography with my couples, all while documenting their unbreakable connection on their wedding day! You will be blown away by the beauty of Something Blue Mountain Venue, and that is why it makes my list of affordable wedding venues Asheville NC!
3. NuWray Hotel
This historic hotel sits on the square in the quiet mountain town of Burnsville, NC and has such incredible character! It was built in 1833 and is the oldest continuously operating hotel in North Carolina. It has recently been restored and is absolutely beautiful. From the common areas and guest rooms to the restaurant and outdoor spaces, it’s gorgeous! The hotel boasts 27 guest rooms, a full-service restaurant, an outdoor bar, a speakeasy in the basement, and plenty of room for weddings and events in their beautiful and breezy outdoor spaces, as well as their well appointed indoor spaces. If you’re looking for a unique and historic hotel wedding venue, NuWray Hotel is it!
4. Asheville Botanical Gardens
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that is in the center of Asheville, has beautiful gardens, and epic colors in the fall, this is it! I love this wedding venue because it is extremely diverse all year with open green space, rock walls, bridges, a creek, trails, and more. There are always beautiful landscapes to use in photos, and in the fall, the colors of the leaves are amazing! With many species of trees in the park, there is a range of fall colors that last a little longer here. It’s beautiful! Plus, with this expansive garden, you can choose from multiple outdoor ceremony locations, which are all beautiful! It’s easy to see why Asheville Botanical Gardens makes my list of affordable wedding venues Asheville NC!
5. Highland Lake Inn & Resort
Tucked away in a quiet area of Flat Rock, NC, just south of Asheville, is this gorgeous lakeside retreat. With multiple outdoor ceremony location options (think lakeside wedding!) and an indoor option, there is a beautiful spot for every couple to share their vows. My favorite thing about this Highland Lake Inn & Resort wedding venue is the endless photography spots! This quiet property on the shores of Highland Lake includes a dock, open green space, wildflowers in the summer, and more. Your wedding photos will be incredible! Plus, the onsite lodging is perfect for guests to stay close.
6. Laughing Waters
If you’ve always dreamed of a waterfall wedding, Laughing Waters is a one of a kind event venue in Gerton, NC, where nature shines. Imagine saying your vows while standing on the rocks in Hickory Creek, with the waterfall behind you, and your family and friends gathered along the shore. Whether you prefer an intimate ceremony in the creek or on the large patio, a larger celebration in the open field, or the peace of mind of an indoor ceremony option, you’ll find a setting that feels just right. With onsite lodging, your wedding can easily turn into a relaxing weekend away, instead of a one day event. Located just a short drive from Asheville, NC, Laughing Waters feels like a hidden mountain retreat where you’re completely immersed in nature, yet still close to everything. Guests can even spend time exploring the nearby hiking trails in Hickory Nut Gap, making your wedding weekend as memorable as the big day itself.
7. Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
This venue makes the list of affordable wedding venues Asheville NC because is an absolute gem! It is tucked into the Blue Ridge mountains in Burnsville, NC, just one hour northeast of Asheville, NC. This venue sits on a very private and serene hillside property with beautiful mountain views. You can choose from multiple outdoor open air ceremony locations with mountain views, and there is an indoor reception space that is perfect for a seated dinner and dancing. The large decks, open green space, dirt lanes, and mountain views make for incredible photography spots. Plus, Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat has beautiful onsite cabin accommodations for guests, so all of your guests can stay and celebrate with you for a few days!
8. Kanuga
If you’re looking for a peaceful mountain wedding venue near Asheville, NC, look no further than Kanuga. One of my favorite things about it is that there are so many options for your wedding ceremony location—you can get married in the beautiful indoor chapel or choose one of the outdoor ceremony locations, including the lakeside chapel with gorgeous lake views. Afterward, you can celebrate with a lakeside reception or move the party indoors to one of Kanuga’s event spaces. Since Kanuga has onsite lodging, family and friends can stay right on the property and enjoy the whole weekend together. The property is full of beautiful spots for photos, especially around the lake, and if you’re planning a fall wedding, the colorful leaves make an incredible backdrop. It feels quiet and tucked away, but it’s still just a short drive from Asheville, so you get the best of both worlds!
To see some real weddings at affordable wedding venues Asheville NC, click over to Highland Lake Inn Wedding Photography | Jessy + Matt and Haiku Asheville Wedding Photography | Katie + Bobby.
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