We are pleased to recommend the following experienced, affordable Asheville Area wedding vendors.
These are just a few of the many,  great vendors we recommend. Contact us for additional suggestions tailored to your style and budget.
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Bakers The best wedding and party cakes, cookies and more. Cakes, pies, cookies and unique desserts Delicious, moist cakes that WILL last until your anniversary!

Bands Super party band Regional Party Band Resource Booking agent for many smaller, more affordable bands R and B, Soul and Gospel Best of the NC Mountain sound
  • Other
This area has an abundance of talented bands. You'll find musicians in Asheville are very versatile. Most can play solo or with a group, and can work in a variety of genres. Don't be afraid to ask if they can add or change something from what you see on their sites, or learn a special song that is not on their playlist. 

Bar and Beverages Professional, entertaining bartenders with a large, portable bar and all brings all the mixers, ice, etc, that you need for full bar service. Vintage Ford Truck with 4 beers taps. Can also do wine and full bar. Wine experts can advise you on selection and quantities of craft beer and wine. Delivery available. Local craft beer expert (+wine) and good source for kegs. Do deliver.
  • Liquor
If your venue or caterer does not have a license to buy and serve liquor from the state, you may have to get a special event permit and purchase your own, In NC, liquor must be purchase from a local ABC store and cannot be brought in from out of state. Permit info here: https://abc.nc.gov/Permit/ApplyLSO

Beauty-Hair, Makeup
These companies have experienced, professional makeup artists and hair stylists who use only the highest-quality products to make you look your best for the big day. All can travel to your getting- ready location and can also assist the wedding party and moms. Beauty Salons Other
Free wedding day makeup advice is available at any of the cosmetic counters at Belk and Dillards in the Asheville Mall. Mac, Clinique, Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Lancome, etc. Call ahead for a bridal makeup trial appointment.

Caterers
Ceremony Music Folk, Bluegrass and Classical for ceremony and/or reception. Let Megan Johnson help you find the right soloist, duo or trio - whether violin, cello, guitar, harp, vocalist - for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour. Incredible roster of talented, professional musicians who have experience with weddings, at surprisingly affordable rates.

Clothing,  Alterations & Accessories Across from  Asheville Mall Suits, Tuxedos and Accessories
  • Quick as a Wink-Cleaning, Pressing and Alterations
750 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-2331 Wedding gowns, MOB dresses, flower girls, and accessories
Can do alterations and dress steaming even if you did not buy there
308 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

DJ Services
​Photography/Photo Booths
Videographers
Venues-Asheville Area
  • Biltmore Estate-$$$$-grand resort with multiple locations including Inn on Biltmore. Everything you need on property. Top-notch, white glove service. Contact: (828) 225-6270, catering@biltmore.com
  • Broadmoor Golf Links Clubhouse-$$-nice clubhouse near airport and hotels, rentals and catering available on site, and golf packages, of course. 101 French Broad Ln, Fletcher, NC 28732 (south) Contact Blair Halstead, (828) 684 8379, blair@broadmoorlinks.com
  • Bull Creek Ranch -$-Bring your own food and decor to this rustic farmhouse with lots of land and a pond on site. Yard games like corn hole included. 332 Bull Creek Rd, Asheville, NC  28805. Contact Suzanne Gustafson at (828) 298-0838, info@bullcreekranchnc.com
  • Capital Club Asheville-$$-Come adore the penthouse views at this modern, urban, dowtown venue. Rentals included, may choose any caterer. 82 Patton Ave, Ste 800, Asheville, NC 28801. Contact: Mariah Gunther (828) 398-5055, mariahg@capitalclubavl.com
  • ​Century Room at Pack's Tavern-$$-renovated warehouse event space (hall) overlooking downtown Asheville's central park. Rentals, catering and bar included. Outstanding chef. Also great for rehearsal dinner, or after party at the Tavern. Contact  (828) 774-5235, centuryroomonthepark@gmail.com
  • ​Grove Park Inn - $$$$-Huge historic resort inn with large ballrooms as well as clubhouse, event pavilion, and terrace settings with mountain views. Golf, spa - everything you could want in one place!  290 Macon Ave, Asheville NC 28804 (north Asheville), (828) 252-2711.
  • North Carolina Arboretum-$$$-Fairy tale setting with endless gardens and mountain views. Can bring own caterer, but they handle all the alcohol. $12 charge to visit. 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville NC 28806 (East Asheville). Contact: Jessie Grose, 828-665-2492, jgrose@ncarboretum.org
  • The Venue-$$$-Renovated downtown warehouse with separate areas for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Easy walk to hotels. Elegant decor package available. Contact: Amanda Hartzell, (828) 252-1101, wedding@ashevillevenue.com​

Miscellaneous Wedding Services
Able Rent a Jon Individual Restroom Units as well as Trailers.
(828) 575-2253. Contact: George, ablerentajon@charter.net
Floral and Decor

Events for You - Flowers for You
​ Luck McElreath (828) 258-8427
flowers@flowergalleryasheville.com ​Kristi Mayrand Pam Hedstrom raysflorist@gmail.com
  • Flower Farms
Flying Cloud Farm-Seasonal flowers and greenery available by the bucket. Can also make bouquets, etc.
Annie Perkinson
perkinson.annie@gmail.com
(828) 768-3348

​Health and Wellness

Bad Hangover? Cold you can't beat? Just need an energy boost? Try Hydrate Medical. Medically supervised recovery system. It's like a spa for the inside of you body. One hour with an IV drip of fluids and vitamins tailored for your condition, and you'll be a new person!

Other
Call us for recommendations for fitness centers, yoga studios, etc.

Lodging
  • Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau-One call or email to Beth will get you quotes from a variety of local hotels. Contact Beth McKinney at 828-258-6102 weddings@exploreasheville.com
  • Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association - Many historic and unique properties to choose from, centrally-located. Call Toll Free: 877-262-6867
  • Biltmore Farms Hotels (Biltmore/South Asheville)Several properties to choose from with a variety of rates
  • Hampton Inn or Homewood Suites-Tunnel Road. The best rates in Asheville and still close to downtown. Also have properties near Airport. Contact Drew DeVane at (828) 684-1486, ddevane@ashevillehamptoninns.com
  • Hilton Garden Inn- Downtown Asheville. Brand New hotel with restaurant and rooftop bar. Walk to everything downtown. Free Courtesy Room Blocks available
  • Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West. A full service hotel in West Asheville, close to Candler and Leicester venues.
  • Night Star Lodging-Best Western, Holiday Inn Express and Quality Inns - Dillsboro/Sylva. (828) 586-6060
  • Residences at Biltmore. Condos for rent - large suites, full kitchens, near Biltmore. Contact: Shane Bounds (828) 772-6927
  • Sweet Biscuit Inn. Bed and Breakfast in Kenilworth neighborhood near Biltmore. Contact Claudia or Christian Hickl at (828) 250-0170, info@sweetbiscuitinn.com
  • CAROLINA MORNINGS-Asheville's #1 Vacation Rental Company. Don't try to DIY your VRBO. Let Carolina Mornings place you in the rental house or cabin that is right for your group and destination. Plus, all renters get a free Biltmore Estate pass! (855) 398-0712
  • Yonder Vacation Rentals-Whole house rentals - Upscale - Large homes to sleep the whole wedding party or a whole family with space to entertain guests or maybe host your rehearsal dinner. Great customer service reps will help you find the right place: 888-699-2987

​​Rehearsal Dinner
Contact us for our free list of great rehearsal dinner spaces--too many to list here!

Rentals       (828) 255-2230 828-693-180028-693-1800 828-274-2332 GREENVILLE, SC • (864) 627-8808
CASHIERS, NC • (828) 743-9676

Transportation
Venues-Western North Carolina-Farms, Lakes and Mountains
  • Highland Lake Inn-Former summer camp with lakeside ceremony site and indoor gathering hall for reception. Lodging includes inn or rustic cabins. Award winning restaurant on site. Flat Rock, NC (near Hendersonville).  
  • Lake Junaluska-Chapel, Inn, and Pavilion within the Methodist conference center, all overlooking beautiful lake. Near Waynesville. For those desiring a meaningful, Christian wedding. 
  • 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa-Classic summer resort hotel with indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies. All inclusive. One of our favorite places to work. Famous for its Dirty Dancing tie-ins. Restaurant and private beach for smaller parties. 
  • Farm at Green Heron Pond-$$-Beautiful farm with open air pavilion, large flat area for tent, several beautiful ceremony sites surrounded by woods or pond and just minutes from downtown Asheville. Browntown Road, Leicester, NC 28748 (by appointment only). Contact Bob or Amy 847-650-8347, greenheronevents@gmail.com
  • Laurel Falls Retreat. Just outside Asheville on the side of a mountain, this property features waterfalls, walking trails, main lodge and 3 different cabins, and many modern amenities. Camping sites available. Ideal for groups <60 people. Just a short drive to town. Contact Paul, pauljsamuels1@gmail.com, 828-231-9900
  • Old Edwards Inn, Farm at Old Edwards, and Half-Mile Farm-Many locations to choose from in and around Highlands, NC, from casual to elegant. Convenient to Atlanta and Asheville guests. 
  • Rumbling Bald Resort-This modern golf resort has a gazebo on Lake Lure, two restaurants, and a variety of lodging types.
  • ​Carolina Jewel-Historic Cabin in Weaverville perfect for small weddings, with lodging on site, including an incredible treehouse. 1006 Reems Creek Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787. Contact: Eva Greene, 828-275-1888, info@carolinajewel.com
  • Waynesville Inn Resort-Golf resort and Spa with rooms, pool. restaurant -- receptions in main lodge or tented Grand Pavilion.

​Weather
Personalized wedding weather forecast for your venue from a professional meteorologist - with very helpful updates the week of the wedding. No more guessing about the weather!
Rain or Shine Weddings.

There are more links to local weather resources and visitor information on our Asheville Area Info Link.