Botanical Gardens, Asheville NC

Arched bridge over the bubbling stream makes a beautiful backdrop for a wedding, ceremony. If you are planning to elope to Asheville, this is a great free spot for a couple to have a quiet ceremony. There is also a gazebo on the grounds which can be rented through the botanical garden.

Waterfall weddings in North Carolina

Within a 40 mile radius of Asheville there are at least 30 waterfalls. I suggest a wedding at one that is easily accessible.

Waterfalls

This gentle fall looks like a bridal veil. waterfall wedding in North Carolina

Mountain Weddings in North Carolina

A short ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway brings you to enchanted Vistas.

The Bird Sanctuary Wedding, Asheville NC

A large tree with a great curving trunk, offers a dramatic backdrop for a small wedding.

Bird Sanctuary next to Beaver Damn Lake

There are two decks within the Bird Sanctuary which overlook beautiful Beaver Damn Lake. These spots are great for an elopement wedding or a ceremony with only a few guests.

Deck overlooking Beaver Damn Lake

Another deck next to the lake within the bird sanctuary. A great spot for a private wedding.

Bird Sanctuary, Asheville NC

This beautiful structure spans a marsh area filled with cat tails, water plants and, of course, birds. This space is dramatic but it is part of the path through the Bird Sanctuary so you may have a few extra onlookers for your wedding.