NANTAHALA WEDDINGS DESTINATION WEDDING PACKAGES
Float Above the Clouds on Your Wedding Day!
We offer a wide variety of destination wedding packages to ensure an unforgettable experience for all our couples. At our venue, you can indulge in the serene ambiance of Nantahala for not just one, but three or four glorious days. Allow yourself the luxury of a lifetime, as you prepare for the most magical day of your life!
We offer Full Weddings, Microweddings, Elopements/Intimate Weddings, Minimonies, and All-Inclusive Elopements.
During the premium months of June, September, and October, the following additional fees apply:
$1250 for Full Weddings/Microweddings, $300 for Elopements/Minimonies.
Due to the climate in the mountains, we do not host Full Weddings or Microweddings in January, February, or March.
We host Elopements and Minimonies year-round.
Full Weddings for up to 118 people
Weekend Weddings: 3, 4, or 5 days | $11,750
Weekday Weddings: 3, 4, or 5 days | $9,750
1-Day Weekday Weddings: 1 day | $8,750
Price Includes all Amenities listed below. Price does not Include lodging at Fie Top ($650 per night), cleaning fee ($500), sales tax.
Microweddings for up to 50 people
Weekday Weddings Only: 3 or 4 days | $8,750
1-Day Weekday Weddings: 1 day | $7,750
Price Includes all Amenities listed below. Price does not Include lodging at Fie Top ($650 per night), cleaning fee ($500), sales tax.
Elopements for up to 25 people, 3 hours
Sundays or Weekdays: $1250 (10 people); $1750 (25 people)
Includes time to get ready in bridal/groom suite, ceremony areas, chairs, some decor with more available for rent. Price does not Include sales tax.
Minimonies for up to 45 people, 4 hours
Sundays or Weekdays: $3250
Includes time to get ready in bridal salon/groom suite, ceremony areas, chairs, some decor with more available for rent, onsite-representative for duration, plus set up for Cocktail Hour at Chapel in the Sky. Price does not Include cleaning fee ($50), beverages, food, ice, cups, plates, or sales tax.
All-Inclusive Elopements (3 hours) and Minimonies (4 hours)
Available through these vendors. Note: Venue is booked separately.
Affordable Smoky Mountain Venue
Our venue features two distinct ceremony areas: the Chapel in the Sky and the Covered Chapel, as well as a Reception Area, Bride and Groom’s Suites, and Lodging accommodations for up to 18 people. For a visual overview of our venue layout, please refer to this GRAPHICAL DEPICTION.
We have two Ceremony Areas.
- 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.
Chapel in the Sky and the Covered Chapel are both included in ALL packages.
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)
- a caterer’s kitchen, bathrooms, and a wood bonfire pit for a s’more party.
Choose between a pavilion floor plan with a sweetheart table + loveseat or a head table.
The Reception Pavilion is included in all Full an Microwedding packages.
Fie Top Suite is pet- friendly (Woof!), sleeps up to 10 people, and features:
- a bridal salon with sound system
- a groom’s suite with sound system
- honeymoon suite with bedroom and full bathroom
- two additional bedrooms with separate entrances and full bathrooms
- a ground-floor bedroom with a queen-size bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa
- full kitchen and large dining room
- a gas bonfire pit
- individual climate control in every room
Booking Fie Top Suite is required for all multi-day packages: $650 per night. Book your stay for as long as you wish, and you’ll have full, uninterrupted access to the venue for the duration!
Minimonies, All-Inclusive Elopements, and Elopements all include free access to Fie Top Suite for get-ready only – no overnight stay.
The Mateos are four separate bungalows (tiny houses) adjacent to Fie Top Suite with eye-popping lake and mountain views. Each Mateo has
- a queen-size bed
- full bathroom
- a kitchenette with coffee station/fridge/air fryer/microwave
- individual climate control
Booking is through Airbnb directly. $140 per night, 2-day minimum, pets allowed in two of the Mateos.
Amenities Included in All Full and Microwedding Packages
- Eight oversized (9 feet by 33 inches) wooden farm tables, chairs, chandeliers, lots of café string lights and chandeliers in open air pavilion and throughout garden around reception area. Red mahogany chairs with black padded seats.
- Tuxton China dinner plates, stemless wine glasses, utensils, beverage dispensers, white porcelain platters and serving bowls, serving utensils, natural cherry wood chafers, ice buckets.
- Pecan slab serving tables (8 feet by 2 feet), loveseat and sweetheart table (5 feet by 3 feet), spalted maple wood slab bar, five tree slice cocktail tables.
- Lanterns, vases, candle holders, votives, tree slices, signage, silver chargers, and much more!
- Dark maple dance floor (12 feet by 24 feet).
- Wooden Beverage Canoe for serving cold beverages.
- Clear walls to enclose pavilion and six stand up propane heaters if weather is cool.
- Generator to power entire Reception Venue, including music – 12 seconds!
- Onsite parking for 50+ vehicles.
- Barn wood cross.
- Hexagon arch for use during the ceremony at Chapel in the Sky.
- Wi-Fi throughout the venue, including all lodging and at Chapel in the Sky. 80-120 mbps.
- Mosquito control by ORKIN. Orkin Eclipse™ is a green pest solution that uses the mosquito itself to help spread larvicides and prevent breeding to reduce mosquito populations.
- And much more…
Optional Services and Rentals
Please see Optional Services and Rentals for information about add-on services and rentals.
Things Couples LOVE About Our Venue
- MULTI-DAY WEDDINGS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. Transform your wedding event into a wedding experience by extending the time with your favorite people: 3-, 4- or 5-days!
- UNLIMITED GATHERINGS FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY. That means you can host as many celebrations as you wish throughout your stay. Use any facility on the venue property to make your events special! Host a welcome dinner, a traditional rehearsal dinner, a relaxed cookout, or a delightful brunch. The possibilities are endless!
- ONSITE LODGING FOR UP TO 18 PEOPLE. Much more Lodging close by, some accessible via trails adjacent to the venue, and even more within walking distance across the road.
- OUR PROMISE: No other weddings or events will take place on our property for the duration of your stay!
- 100% OPEN-VENDOR POLICY. We have amazing recommendations, but feel free to bring your favorites.
- PETS ARE WELCOME GUESTS! We allow pets inside most buildings and everywhere on the venue grounds. Pets are often part of the ceremony and are most certainly welcome during your reception!
- LGBTQ-FRIENDLY. We welcome everyone at our venue, and we’ll help you choose vendors that share our open philosophy.
- NO MANDATORY END TIME AND NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS! Your reception or any other event you host at our venue can go on as long as you want, without any noise limits. The focus is on relaxing and having fun! Enjoy every moment without any restrictions!
- ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION TO CHAPEL IN THE SKY, our mountain top ceremony area.
- ADD WEDDING YOGA! Imagine a grounding yoga session at Chapel in the Sky to calm the nerves, connect you and your guests with each other and nature, and enhance mindfulness and awareness about the beauty of your upcoming wedding. Embrace tranquility and start your celebration with a peaceful mind and heart.