Nantahala Weddings


Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000 for off-peak dates, and $7,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $25

Guest capacity

Up to 113 seated guests



About this venue

Nantahala Weddings is a destination wedding venue in the mountains of Western NC with exclusive access to lake and mountain view property for multi-day events. Onsite lodging for 18. Beautiful backdrops for photos: lake, river mountains, waterfalls, forest. • No other weddings or any other events will take place on our property for the duration of your stay! • Pets are welcome. • LGBTQ-friendly. • NO MANDATORY END TIME and NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS. • Destination vibes – no passports required. Surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains, our venue is intimate, magical, and elegant with lake and mountain views that will make your guests swoon. • A wedding on Nantahala Lake is ideal for couples who want to unplug from the hustle of urban life to embrace the peace and quiet of the mountains. Our multi-day packages are designed to help you chill out during your wedding weekend. • A luxurious summer camp feel with onsite lodging and outdoor activities at your doorstep.

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Nantahala Weddings packages

3- or 4-Day Weekend, with Lodging for 6

31-115 guests

Peak pricing $8,750-9,500

Off-peak pricing $25

Description

We specialize in destination weddings for up to 115 guests (max capacity) with 3- or 4-day packages, including onsite lodging, with uninterrupted, exclusive access to our 6.5-acre property for the duration of your stay.

What’s included
  • wooden tables, chandeliers, string lights, more...

1- or 3-Day Microwedding

2-27 guests

Peak pricing $3,750-4,750

Off-peak pricing $2,750-4,250

Description

Ceremony at Chapel in the Sky/Covered Chapel, chairs included. Reception at Fie Top Suite: reception hall, full kitchen, a bridal salon, a groom’s suite with a ping pong table, a honeymoon suite, two additional bedrooms with separate entrances and full bathrooms, and a gas bonfire pit. All rooms have individual climate control, and sound systems are available in the dining room, bridal salon, and groom’s suite.

Elopements

2-30 guests

Peak pricing $600-700

Off-peak pricing $500-600

Description

Includes one hour to get ready in the bridal salon, plus two hours for ceremony and phots at Chapel in the Sky or covered chapel (rain plan)


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

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5.0 (4 reviews)

  • Unique & Stunning

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    Caroline Hoyt4 months ago

    The Nantahala Weddings team is truly spectacular. They are a dream to work with and generally just wonderful humans. The venue itself cannot be beat - It can accommodate larger weddings and small gatherings beautifully without losing its cozy and romantic feeling. Such a special venue in a truly magical area!

  • Unique and Beautiful Venue

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    Alyssa G.9 months ago

    Nantahala Weddings is a hidden gem in the Nantahala National Park. Jody is personable and very professional and willing to help you make your day perfect. They have everything you need from a place to have your bridal party stay, a caterers kitchen and of course a beautiful mountain & lake backdrop for your ceremony space. I would recommend making the hike into the mountains for your wedding day.

  • The most magical, romantic wedding venue in NC!

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    Ashley and A.2 years ago

    Where do I even begin?! From the moment we arrived at Nantahala lake we fell in love all over again. This hidden NC gem is one of the most serene, magical places I have ever been. Nantahala Weddings and Events made all my wedding dreams come true and it was absolutely perfect. If I could give them 10 stars I would. My wedding here was everything I dreamed of and more. I absolutely loved all the options to customize and choose your own vendors. I became very frustrated early on in my wedding planning process because I didn't want to have my vendors chosen for me by my venue. While Jody, the venue owner, has a list of trusted vendors (that are wonderful btw), you don't have to use them. Being based in Atlanta, we used a mixture of local vendors, Atlanta vendors, and Asheville Vendors. The venue spaces are sensational, and the views are the best in the area! Jody is absolutely amazing and such a joy to work with through the entire planning process. Not only is she professional and prompt, but you can tell she loves what she does and she loves the couples who choose Nantahala. She was able to help me so much through the planning process with recommendations and tips. The venue is in the woods in the mountains overlooking Nantahala Lake. It can be used for a wide variety of wedding styles from casual to formal (my theme was elegant bohemian!)- which I think makes it attractive for so many different brides and grooms looking for an outdoor venue. It is also completely dog friendly!! There are so many options to make it exactly what you want. Bonus, there is no end time, set schedule, or noise restrictions! The package I chose meant I had the venue Thursday - Monday so I was able to host a wide variety of wedding events (Rehearsal, Ceremony, Reception, After party bonfire, Sunday Brunch) all at my own leisure. It truly is an all in one venue at one great price! The venue has lodging options right on the site which is amazing. I was barely in the car the whole weekend! There are also several cabins within walking distance of the venue. Overall, I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else. It truly was the best day of my life. This place is magic and I would recommend it a 100 times over!

  • Many Many Thanks!!!! Exactly what we wanted!!

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    Skylar and M.2 years ago

    Thank you so much for everything! It was exactly what we were hoping for. So much so that we want to sing a few praises. The fie top suite is adorable! Roomy yet still quaint. We loved there was no tv! We didn't even really mind the limited cell service. It was nice to unplug. The arbor decor was even more beautiful than we imagined. Pastor Jack was as sweet as pie. Everyone we met was as down to earth and welcoming as if we were in our home town. Tracy and her husband are the sweetest and her food and set up was the perfect ending to a perfect day. We both ate things we had never eaten and it was absolutely delish! I've never eaten a steak with out steak sauce but hers was good to the last bite. Please send our chefs kiss to her and to sally for the cutest wedding cake! Last but definitely not least. We cannot say enough good things about Mike. First he introduced us to some fantastic beer and pizza on Friday and on Saturday he did not disappoint. You can truly tell that he is passionate about getting those "money shots" and making his clients wishes come true. We expressed we weren't telling anyone we eloped until we got our pictures back and two hours later Mike delivered several for us to tell everyone with. We are picture people and never have we gotten that type of service. We cannot wait to see how the rest come out! We know we were the first to take the elopement package and we highly recommend it to anyone! It was absolutely worth it! There isn't a bad thing we can say about the whole experience. Feel free to use us as references. Thank you to everyone for making our day exactly what we hoped for. Sincerely, The Garner's