SMOKY MOUNTAIN WEDDING VENUE WITH LAKE VIEWS
Discover Nantahala Weddings: Full Venue Walkthrough & Aerial Tour
Experience the Magic of Nantahala Weddings & Events
Our forest-nestled reception pavilion offers sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains, creating a stunning backdrop for your special day. Couples love the seamless flow from ceremony to reception to on-site lodging — all in one unforgettable mountain location.
Watch the video above for a full walkthrough tour of Nantahala Weddings & Events, featuring breathtaking aerial drone footage and a detailed room-by-room look. Explore our ceremony sites, reception pavilion, bridal and groom suites, and more — perfect for couples planning a destination or mountain wedding in North Carolina.
For a visual overview of our venue layout, please refer to this GRAPHICAL DEPICTION.
We have two Ceremony Areas. Chapel in the Sky and the Covered Chapel are both included in ALL packages.
Chapel in the Sky is an open-air ceremony area with lake and mountain views. We provide red mahogany chairs with black padded seats, a hexagon arch as well as tree stumps, candles, and signage to decorate the ceremony area. In case of rain, you can elect to have our clear tent set up at Chapel in the Sky.
Covered Chapel with a moss-covered stone backdrop interspersed with phlox and ferns seats 80 people on handcrafted sycamore benches is an alternative rain plan.
Our Reception Venue for up to 118 guests includes a majestic Reception Pavilion with lots of string lights and three chandeliers (already set up for you) and a caterer’s kitchen, bathrooms, and a wood bonfire pit for a s’more party. The Reception Pavilion is included in all Full an Microwedding packages.
Choose between a pavilion floor plan with a sweetheart table + loveseat or a head table.
Fie Top Suite is pet-friendly, sleeps up to 10, and includes:
- Bridal Salon with sound system
- Groom’s Lounge with sound system & home theater projector (WiFi/Bluetooth)
- Honeymoon Suite with bedroom & full bath
- Two private-entry bedrooms with full baths
- Accessible ground-floor bedroom with queen bed, sleeper sofa & transfer-shower bath
- Full kitchen & large dining room
- Gas fire pit
- Individual climate control in every room
The Mateos are four separate bungalows (tiny houses) adjacent to Fie Top Suite with eye-popping lake and mountain views. Booking is through Airbnb directly. $140 per night, 2-day minimum, pets allowed in two of the Mateos.Each Mateo has
- a queen-size bed
- full bathroom
- a kitchenette with coffee station/fridge/air fryer/microwave
- individual climate control
The Game Room is a great hangout spot for the groomsmen while the ladies get ready, and includes:
- Pool Table
- Shuffle Board
- Foosball Table
- Couch and Reclining Chairs
- Corn Hole
- Poker Table
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit