Nantahala Weddings
Guest capacity
Up to 118 seated guests
About this venue
Not just a wedding day—your own private mountain wedding weekend. Nantahala Weddings is a 6.5-acre destination venue overlooking Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains, designed for couples who want time to actually enjoy their celebration. Our multi-day packages give you exclusive use of the property for your entire stay—no other weddings or events, no curfew, and no limit on how many gatherings you host. Welcome dinner, lake day, rehearsal, wedding, late-night fire pit, farewell brunch—it all happens here, at your pace. Host up to 118 guests, with onsite lodging for up to 20 and many vacation rentals within walking distance. Pets are welcome and we’re proudly LGBTQ+ friendly. Think luxurious summer camp meets mountain wedding weekend: lake, mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls, with the people you love gathered together for more than just a few hours.
Our event spaces
Reception Pavilion
Gorgeous views with a powerful connection to nature.
Celebrate under the glow of chandeliers and café lights in our open-air Reception Pavilion, surrounded by the mountains and sounds of Nantahala. Designed for long dinners, packed dance floors and late nights by the fire, it’s relaxed, warm and unmistakably mountain. Clear walls and heaters can transform the space for cooler weather without losing the feeling of being surrounded by nature.
Guest capacity
2-118 Seated
2-118 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Dark oak farm tables • mahogany chairs • dance floor • handcrafted cherrywood bar • beverage canoe • pecan serving tables (4) • cocktail tables (5) • kitchen • restrooms • dinnerware • glassware • flatware • serving pieces • chafers • beverage dispensers • ice buckets • vases • candleholders • signage • café lights • chandeliers • fire pit • clear walls & propane heaters
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Chapel in the Sky
"Everyone asked if there was a backdrop behind us because there is no way a location could be this beautiful and let me tell you it is!” Lyndsey
Exchange vows above the clouds overlooking Lake Nantahala with sweeping mountain and tall trees surrounding you. Chapel in the Sky is our signature outdoor ceremony setting—natural, breathtaking, and intentionally simple, letting the landscape take center stage. After “I do,” your guests can stay and enjoy cocktail hour overlooking the lake while you slip away for photos.
Guest capacity
2-118 Seated
2-118 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs • choice of arches • ceremony décor • optional cocktail hour setup
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The "Mateos" - 4 Tiny Houses
Eye-popping views of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains through an 8-foot sliding glass door.
The Mateos are situated on the 6.5-acre lake and mountain view property of Nantahala Weddings & Events, directly adjacent to Fie Top Suite" - lodging for bride and groom.
Guest capacity
1-2 Seated
1-2 Standing
Square footage
240
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Each Mateo has a queen size bed, private bath, ac/heat, and a kitchenette with a Keurig coffeemaker, 4.4 cu. ft. refrigerator with freezer, air fryer, microwave, tableware, and glassware for two people. The Mateos are not handicap-accessible. Pets are never allowed – this is a pet-free space.
Room cost
$160 per night, two-night minimum
Fie Top Suite (Lodging and lounges)
A flexible space to maximize your guest interaction and be together.
Fie Top Suite is the central hub at Nantahala Weddings—set up like a boutique hotel with an oversized honeymoon suite and three private, key-coded bedrooms, each with a full bath. The Bridal Salon is spacious and luxurious; the Groom’s Lounge features a projector, games, lounge seating, fridge, and a speaker. The full kitchen, dining room, balcony with lake views, gas fire pit, and grill make it ideal for hosting. Included with all multi-day venue rentals.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Bridal Salon - Groom's Lounge - Full Kitchen - Dining space for up tp 30 - Gas fire pit with chairs and string lights for mood setting - Grill - Lodging for up to 10: - Room 1 - Honeymoon Suite with King bed for 2 guests - Room 2 - Handicap accessible room with Queen bed and extendable day bed for up to 4 guest (separate entrance) - Room 3 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 - Room 4 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 (3 and 4 are side by side with separate entrances)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Window Suite (Game room and lodging)
Modern living for an extra chic honeymoon suite with the ultimate game room for groomsmen shenanigans before the wedding.
The Window Suite is on-site lodging just steps from Chapel in the Sky—making it one of the most convenient and stunning places to stay at Nantahala Weddings. This brand-new, modern home features floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase lake and mountain views. Inside, you'll find a king bed and an incredible game room with billiards, foosball, and cornhole—an ideal hangout for grooms and guests alike on the big day.
Guest capacity
Up to 16 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- King bed with projector - Pull out couch - Kitchen - Rocking chairs - Game room with Billiards, shuffle board, foosball, poker table, and corn hole - Fire Pit
Room cost
$230/night
Reception Pavilion
Gorgeous views with a powerful connection to nature.
Celebrate under the glow of chandeliers and café lights in our open-air Reception Pavilion, surrounded by the mountains and sounds of Nantahala. Designed for long dinners, packed dance floors and late nights by the fire, it’s relaxed, warm and unmistakably mountain. Clear walls and heaters can transform the space for cooler weather without losing the feeling of being surrounded by nature.
Guest capacity
2-118 Seated
2-118 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Dark oak farm tables • mahogany chairs • dance floor • handcrafted cherrywood bar • beverage canoe • pecan serving tables (4) • cocktail tables (5) • kitchen • restrooms • dinnerware • glassware • flatware • serving pieces • chafers • beverage dispensers • ice buckets • vases • candleholders • signage • café lights • chandeliers • fire pit • clear walls & propane heaters
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Chapel in the Sky
"Everyone asked if there was a backdrop behind us because there is no way a location could be this beautiful and let me tell you it is!” Lyndsey
Exchange vows above the clouds overlooking Lake Nantahala with sweeping mountain and tall trees surrounding you. Chapel in the Sky is our signature outdoor ceremony setting—natural, breathtaking, and intentionally simple, letting the landscape take center stage. After “I do,” your guests can stay and enjoy cocktail hour overlooking the lake while you slip away for photos.
Guest capacity
2-118 Seated
2-118 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Ceremony chairs • choice of arches • ceremony décor • optional cocktail hour setup
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The "Mateos" - 4 Tiny Houses
Eye-popping views of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains through an 8-foot sliding glass door.
The Mateos are situated on the 6.5-acre lake and mountain view property of Nantahala Weddings & Events, directly adjacent to Fie Top Suite" - lodging for bride and groom.
Guest capacity
1-2 Seated
1-2 Standing
Square footage
240
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Each Mateo has a queen size bed, private bath, ac/heat, and a kitchenette with a Keurig coffeemaker, 4.4 cu. ft. refrigerator with freezer, air fryer, microwave, tableware, and glassware for two people. The Mateos are not handicap-accessible. Pets are never allowed – this is a pet-free space.
Room cost
$160 per night, two-night minimum
Fie Top Suite (Lodging and lounges)
A flexible space to maximize your guest interaction and be together.
Fie Top Suite is the central hub at Nantahala Weddings—set up like a boutique hotel with an oversized honeymoon suite and three private, key-coded bedrooms, each with a full bath. The Bridal Salon is spacious and luxurious; the Groom’s Lounge features a projector, games, lounge seating, fridge, and a speaker. The full kitchen, dining room, balcony with lake views, gas fire pit, and grill make it ideal for hosting. Included with all multi-day venue rentals.
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Bridal Salon - Groom's Lounge - Full Kitchen - Dining space for up tp 30 - Gas fire pit with chairs and string lights for mood setting - Grill - Lodging for up to 10: - Room 1 - Honeymoon Suite with King bed for 2 guests - Room 2 - Handicap accessible room with Queen bed and extendable day bed for up to 4 guest (separate entrance) - Room 3 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 - Room 4 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 (3 and 4 are side by side with separate entrances)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Window Suite (Game room and lodging)
Modern living for an extra chic honeymoon suite with the ultimate game room for groomsmen shenanigans before the wedding.
The Window Suite is on-site lodging just steps from Chapel in the Sky—making it one of the most convenient and stunning places to stay at Nantahala Weddings. This brand-new, modern home features floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase lake and mountain views. Inside, you'll find a king bed and an incredible game room with billiards, foosball, and cornhole—an ideal hangout for grooms and guests alike on the big day.
Guest capacity
Up to 16 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- King bed with projector - Pull out couch - Kitchen - Rocking chairs - Game room with Billiards, shuffle board, foosball, poker table, and corn hole - Fire Pit
Room cost
$230/night
Available services that can be provided by Nantahala Weddings
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
15 reviews
- LG
Lisa G.
Welcoming, helpful- truly a wonderful venue/vendor
From our first conversation with the team at Nantahala Weddings, we knew we had found the right venue for us. They responded to every question quickly and gave us clear answers that made planning so much easier. The venue itself is gorgeous with its picturesque setting, and we loved how welcoming and clean everything felt. What really set them apart was their genuine care for making our day special—they provided us with a preferred vendor list and helped us problem-solve when we had questions. The space is ADA compliant and they were incredibly accommodating to all of our needs. The staff are truly nice people who went out of their way to make sure we felt supported throughout the whole process, and our wedding day was perfect because of them.
Jody Hafey•Jul 20, 2026Lisa - Thank you so so much for these words! We are so grateful for you and for finding us, bringing your vision to light surrounded by all your lovely, kind people. Also, for the ADA highlight - we have put so much effort toward making the spaces accessible to all and it feels so rewarding when it is used and appreciated! So glad we could support you in your special day. Hopefully we see you again for a quick photo shoot on your way to a weekend get-away in Nantahala, that offer always stands - just text me ; )
- A
Adilyn
Nantahala Dream
From the moment we started planning, the team at Nantahala Weddings was direct and informed about what they could offer us. They answered our questions right away and gave us helpful advice as we thought through our vision. The venue itself is stunning and well maintained, with plenty of room to make it feel exactly how we wanted. We loved that they provided Polaris rides to help guide guests during the ceremony, parking and check-in, which was such a fun and unique touch. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the area was. We'd absolutely recommend Nantahala Weddings to any couple looking for a venue with real potential to bring their wedding dreams to life.
Jody Hafey•Jul 13, 2026We are so happy you had the best time and loved the Polaris touch! I love your title!!! That is our goal, to make your wedding day feel like the best dream, but in the end it was your vendors and your people that brought it to life for you. We are sending you all the love from the Nantahala Mountains and from us. Thank you for the kind words and please know how much we appreciate you and these kind words!
- TB
Trinity B.
Beautiful venue and amazing people!!
Nantahala weddings was the absolute best choice! We toured many venues but their attention to detail and true interest in our story really drew us to Nantahala. Not only was Jess amazing and so so helpful throughout the planning process, she also gave us the most amazing post-wedding experience we could have asked for! After our wedding we participated in the wedding dress challenge (started by Jess!!) where we hiked, paddle boarded, biked, and rafted all while wearing my wedding dress! Jess was an amazing host and the challenge was such a treat! If you're looking for a truly memorable wedding, Nantahala is the place!
Jody Hafey•Oct 28, 2025You two will always hold such a special place in our story! You were the first to say yes to the Wedding Dress Challenge — the ones who helped show what this could become. The courage, playfulness, the fairies, and heart you brought to that day set the tone for every couple after you. Your wedding was beautiful on its own, but the days after — the mountain miles, the river, the laughter and grit in full wedding attire — that is the part I will remember forever. It captured exactly why this challenge exists: turning “the day after” into a living memory stitched into the land. I am so glad you felt cared for here, not just planned for. Did you see the third couple who completed the challenge was just featured in People Magazine — the legacy is already growing! Thank you for trusting this place, and for trusting the adventure. You will always be part of the beginning.
- MA
Madisyn A.
Dreamy Wedding Venue️️
Choosing Nantahala Weddings & Events as our venue was hands down the best decision of our wedding planning journey. This place is truly magical—it’s nestled in such a beautiful little corner of nature, with views and scenery that left our guests speechless. Every detail of the venue feels special, from the ceremony space to the reception area, and it all created the perfect backdrop for the most important day of our lives. Beyond the breathtaking setting, the owners were incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive throughout the entire process. They treated us like family and made sure we felt cared for every step of the way. Our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be and more, and we will forever be grateful to Nantahala Weddings for providing not just a venue, but an unforgettable experience that we and our loved ones will cherish forever.
Jody Hafey•Sep 26, 2025Thank you so much for this heartfelt review!!! We are overjoyed to know that your wedding felt every bit as magical as you hoped. The mountains truly shine when they’re filled with love, laughter, and family—and your day was such a beautiful reflection of that. It means so much that you felt cared for and supported along the way, because welcoming couples like you into our Nantahala family is the best part of what we do. We’ll forever treasure the memory (and incredible photos) of your celebration and are so grateful you chose us to be part of it.
- TL
Tiffany L.
Best venue EVER
If you’re looking for the mountain wedding of your dreams, LOOK NO FURTHER. This is the perfect venue to have a weekend filled with joy and tranquility. We loved having all of our family in one place for the rehearsal, wedding, and morning after brunch. Jess and Jody went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and we could not be more grateful for such gracious venue hosts. 10/10 for views, hospitality, and organization!!!
Jody Hafey•Aug 25, 2025Thank you, Tiffany + C! It was an absolute joy to see your families gathered together for such a beautiful mountain wedding weekend, and (thanks to the bourbon) with pristine early fall weather! Ha! Thank you for letting us be a small part of such a meaningful celebration. The mountains will always call you back; see you soon again!
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