The Best Small Wedding Venues in Asheville North Carolina
When eloping with your close family and friends in North Carolina, consider these small wedding venues in Asheville for your elopement day that will easily accommodate your guests! The good news is…you don’t have to give up the mountain views you’re dreaming of if you decide to have your elopement at a venue. Luckily, Asheville has a handful of beautiful small event venues tucked away in the mountains that give you the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the dependability of a wedding venue. Some of these Asheville venues – like Laurel Falls and Twin Willows – provide lodging, ceremony spots, and dinner spaces that make it easy to have your whole elopement day on the property. While others – like Reverie – work really well paired with a nearby hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway to include a mountain adventure in your day. Keep reading for a list of my favorite venues in Asheville that I have worked with to create an exceptional elopement experience for couples eloping with 20+ guests!
5 Elopement and Small Wedding Venues in Asheville
Downtown Asheville Wedding Venue: Reverie
As an elopement photographer, Reverie has been my favorite Asheville event venue for a few years now. The venue is tucked away in downtown Asheville, conveniently located for easy access, but private from the busyness of downtown with a beautiful outdoor courtyard. Reverie not only offers a beautiful setting for your elopement dinner or reception, but they also have an incredible in-house chef, custom signage and table decor options, day-of coordination, custom cocktails, and floral services! While there aren’t mountain views here, Reverie pairs really well with a location like Jump Off Rock for your ceremony! And with their off-site services, you could seamlessly add a second location to your day. The owner and coordinator, Abby, will be your biggest hype girl and always goes above and beyond to make sure your day runs perfectly.
Book Your Elopement At Reverie Here
Asheville Wedding Venue with Lodging: Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls Venue is truly one of a kind, with overnight accommodations in 4 historic cabins for up to 20 guests, on-site waterfalls, ceremony sites with beautiful mountain views, and a reception barn. Having your wedding here allows you to privately enjoy a weekend in your own little slice of the Blue Ridge Mountains, only 20 minutes from Asheville. While the cabins accommodate 20 guests, you can invite up to 75 guests to your wedding and reception!
Book Your Elopement at Laurel Falls Here
All Inclusive Wedding Venue in Asheville: Something Blue Mountain Venue
Something Blue Venue has some of the best mountain views that you can find at a venue here in North Carolina! The venue accommodates up to 30 guests for a ceremony and reception, as well as getting ready suites for both the bride and groom. They offer officiant services, venue coordination, bouquets, cake, tableware and decor, hair and makeup add-on, live music add-on, and more. The owner and venue coordinator, Lisa, will make you feel welcomed and cared for throughout your entire day!
Book Your Elopement at Something Blue Here
Asheville Wedding Venue with Lodging: Twin Willows
Twin Willows is an estate located in Mars Hill, about 30 minutes from Asheville. There are 3 homes on-site, accommodating up to 30 overnight guests. One of my favorite features of Twin Willows is the beautiful custom-built chapel on the property that makes a perfect ceremony space with seating for up to 24 guests. The Stable House is the perfect space to host your elopement dinner or reception, with farmhouse dining tables for up to 50 guests and a kitchen for a private chef.
Book Your Small Wedding at Twin Willows Here
Luxury Elopement Venue in Asheville: The Ridge
The Ridge is a French and Spanish inspired wedding venue, offering a beautiful elegant setting with 360 views of the Blue ridge Mountains. They provide ceremony chairs for up to 50 guests, option ceremony decor add-ons, reception decor, bar and beverage services, transportation for your guests. This venue is perfect for couples that want a luxury elopement experience, with both the elegance of a high-end wedding venue and the intimacy of an elopement in the mountains.
Book Your Wedding at the Ridge Here
Planning Your Small Wedding at a Venue in Asheville
How Much Does a Wedding Venue Cost in Asheville?
Wedding venue cost varies depending on popularity, but mostly your guest count. When having a small wedding, you will likely save money on your venue with less guests. You can expect to pay anywhere from $2,000-15,000 for a small wedding venue when catering, coordination, accommodations, and other services are included. You can also save money on your wedding venue by getting married on a weekday.
Cheap Elopement Venue Option in Asheville
If you’re looking for something more affordable than a venue that can still accommodate some family and friends, consider getting married at an Airbnb! Airbnb elopements can cost under $1,000, and provide the privacy of your own space and a unique setting unlike anyone else’s! When eloping at an Airbnb, you won’t have a coordinator, so you may be doing most of the planning yourself. You can ask a family member or friend that you trust to help set up decor and complete various tasks on the day of your elopement. You can find an Airbnb for your elopement here!
What is the Best Month to Get Married in Asheville?
North Carolina is beautiful in all 4 seasons, so it all depends on your preference! I always suggest booking a venue in the winter months to ensure that your ceremony spot is still accessible in cold and snowy conditions. October is another great month to get married at a venue in Asheville to avoid the crowds and tourism on public land during peak foliage, but you will likely pay more for a venue during October due to higher demand. If comfort is a priority, I would recommend getting married in April-June or September-October for the most comfortable temperatures. You can read more about the 4 seasons in North Carolina here.
Small Wedding Reception Venues in Asheville
If you’re planning to get married in the mountains and want a space for a dinner or reception with your loved ones, downtown Asheville has a variety of restaurants with private event spaces that are perfect for elopements! Click here for 5 Asheville elopement dinner ideas!
Planning a small wedding at a venue can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to plan it all alone! I’m Erin, an elopement photographer & planning expert based in Asheville, North Carolina. I help couples plan a wedding day with both the adventure of an elopement, and the company of their closest loved ones. As a local expert, I’ll provide you with all of the best options for your elopement locations. You can click here to learn more about working with me, I can’t wait to hear from you and start planning your dream elopement day!
