Top 12 Charlotte Wedding Venues You Have To See

We Have Curated a List of the Charlotte Area’s Top Twelve Wedding Venues You Have to See When Planning Your Dream Wedding in North Carolina

After photographing hundreds of weddings across North Carolina, we have chosen our Top 12 Wedding Venues in the Charlotte Area! There is something on our list for every bride, whether you want to have a rustic, elegant affair, or a luxurious Uptown can’t-miss event!

The Alexander Homestead, Charlotte

Alexander Homestead wraps you in the warmth of Victorian architecture, perfect for a fairy-tale wedding with a high-end twist.

• Venue Capacity: The venue can host seated weddings and events for up to 215 guests.
• Booking Inclusions:
  • Full-service wedding experience with a dedicated planning and coordinator team.
  • The venue features a beautiful, intimate, personal ceremony followed by a reception.
  • It includes a modern reception area, a secret garden for outdoor ceremonies, and a picturesque gazebo.
  • The venue offers Nate’s Cabin for the groom and a luxurious bridal suite for the bride.
• General Aesthetic: Alexander Homestead offers a secret garden vibe near Uptown Charlotte, combining vintage charm with modern elegance. It features a beautiful garden, a modern indoor event space, a pond with a waterfall and stream, and a historic house built in 1903.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: The venue provides a luxurious bridal suite and Nate’s Cabin, a lounge and ready room designed for the groom, offering comfort and luxury.
• Unique Features:
  • The venue is set on a 5-acre property, offering a tranquil and natural setting.
  • It offers an indoor/outdoor wedding reception experience with beautiful indoor spaces at the barn and an outdoor party vibe with bistro lights and a fire pit.
  • The Secret Garden and the gazebo ceremony area provide picturesque settings for ceremonies and photography.

This comparison provides an overview of what The Alexander Homestead offers as a wedding venue, including its capacity, included services, aesthetic appeal, and unique features.

For more information on the Alexander Homestead, click HERE

The Duke Mansion, Charlotte

The Duke Mansion exudes grandeur and sophistication, offering a majestic backdrop for those dreaming of an upscale, historic wedding venue.

• Venue Capacity: Up to 150 wedding guests.
• Booking Inclusions: All food and beverage is provided by their Executive Chef and culinary team. The mansion offers 20 overnight guest rooms for additional costs.
• General Aesthetic: A historic setting with lovely indoor and outdoor settings for weddings and celebrations.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: A Bridal Suite is available for the bride and the Dickson Boardroom is available for additional for the groomsmen.
• Unique Venue Features: Available for weddings only 25 weekends a year, ensuring exclusivity for your special event.

More details can be found on The Duke Mansion website.

The Mint Museum, Charlotte

Celebrate your love among world-class art at The Mint Museum Uptown, offering a unique and upscale urban elegance.

• Venue Capacity: Accommodates a variety of event sizes from intimate nuptials to large, standing cocktail parties.
• Booking Inclusions: Offers a range of rooms, terraces, and gardens
• General Aesthetic: Elegant architecture and sophisticated spaces with an artistic backdrop.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: Dedicated meeting rooms for Brides and Grooms to prepare for the wedding.
• Unique Venue Features: Distinguished art collection and cultural significance; endless backdrops for photographic opportunities

For more information on the Mint Museum, click HERE

The Ivory Barn, Huntersville

The Ivory Barn captivates with its blend of rustic elegance and modern luxury, offering an idyllic setting for couples seeking a high-end barn wedding experience.

• Venue Capacity: The space includes a 5000 sq ft barn and outdoor areas.
• Booking Inclusions:
  • A 5000 sq ft temperature-controlled barn with stylish dressing suites, a built-in bar, posh bathrooms, and a caterer’s warming kitchen.
  • Outdoor spaces including a large patio under bistro lights, a covered pavilion with a greenhouse-inspired design, and a gas fire pit.
  • A church bell in the pavilion for couples to ring after their ceremony.
• General Aesthetic: The venue has a modern barn style with a combination of elegant and rustic elements. It’s situated on 11 acres of farmland and offers a whimsical and magical ambiance, especially during receptions.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: The venue features two stylish dressing suites.
• Unique Venue Features:
  • The bar inside The Ivory Barn is notable for its elegant, classy design with dark, rich wooden accents.
  • The bathrooms are designed to be Instagram-worthy.
  • The venue provides a variety of photo opportunities across its expansive property.

For more detailed information, you can visit The Ivory Barn’s website here.

Fields at Skycrest, Mooresville

The epitome of rustic elegance is at the Fields at Skycrest, where rolling hills and scenic views create a lavish outdoor wedding venue.

• Venue Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests; Pavilion up to 350 seated and 500 standing.
• Booking Inclusions: Tables, chairs, linens for up to 200 guests, bridal suite, groom’s suite, climate-controlled space, and optional floral services.
• General Aesthetic: Casual elegance on an 85-acre working farm, with indoor and outdoor spaces including a large patio and a covered Pavilion, or have your ceremony under the large oak tree.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: Beautifully appointed suites for both bride and groom.
• Unique Venue Features: 2500 square foot outdoor covered Pavilion with a stone fireplace, 8000 square foot indoor reception space with a white brick fireplace and a grand metal staircase.

See More about the Fields at Skycrest HERE

The Laboratory Mill, Lincolnton

The Laboratory Mill presents a unique blend of historical ambiance and upscale design, perfect for a wedding that’s both elegant and unforgettable.

• Venue Capacity: Up to 450 seated guests.
• Booking Inclusions:
  • Climate-controlled venue with large windows, a unique clerestory with exposed heart pine beams, original hardwood flooring, and distressed brick walls.
  • Bar services, clean up, dance floor, dressing room/bridal suite, event rentals, event staff, pet-friendly options, set up, and WiFi.
  • Chiavari chairs, China, glassware, and sound/AV equipment.
• General Aesthetic: Industrial/Vintage vibe in a 200-year-old historical mill, located beside the scenic South Fork of the Catawba River, providing beautiful views of the dam and surrounding Catawba Lands Conservancy.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: The venue offers bride’s and groom’s suites.
• Unique Venue Features:
  • The venue is situated next to the South Fork Catawba River, creating fabulous opportunities for wedding photography.
  • Rustic charm with unfinished wood beams, large open windows, and vaulted ceilings.

For more detailed information, you can visit The Laboratory Mill’s website here.

The Providence Cotton Mill, Maiden

The Providence Cotton Mill combines rustic industrial charm with chic elegance, creating a breathtaking canvas for a high-end wedding.

• Venue Capacity: Can accommodate up to 700 seated guests.
• Booking Inclusions: Offers just the space, with clients bringing in their own caterer and vendors.
• General Aesthetic: Features old-world charm with a 130-year-old, two-story building, a soaring 30 ft. tall ceiling, sunlight streaming in through arched open windows, and a main hall of 10,000 sq. ft.
• Spaces for Bride and Groom: Bridal Suite and Groom’s area available on site.
• Unique Venue Features: Set amidst green fields and plush forest, the venue offers a large main tower as a perfect backdrop for outdoor weddings on the lawn.

For Providence Cotton Mill Wedding Inspiration, click HERE

The Brawley Estate, Mooresville

Experience timeless elegance and southern charm at The Brawley Estate, where luxury meets history in a breathtaking setting.

• Venue Capacity: Customizable, with options for the entire estate, Grand Oak Pavilion, or the Main House.
• Inclusions:
  • Three wedding suites, five ceremony locations, ceremony rehearsal.
  • Tables, walnut Chiavari and white ceremony chairs, full set-up and breakdown, parking.
  • China, glassware, silverware, customizable menu, estate manager, parking attendant.
• Aesthetic: A historic and elegant setting with options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
• Bridal/Groom Suites: Yes, included.
• Unique Features: Located on a large estate with multiple ceremony and reception options, including a Grand Oak Pavilion and classic main house.

For more information on The Brawley Estate, click HERE

Chickadee Hill Farm, Troutman

Chickadee Hill Farm blends rustic charm with luxury, offering a picturesque countryside setting for your upscale wedding.

• Venue Capacity: Not specified, but offers a variety of settings for ceremonies.
• Inclusions:
  • Climate-controlled venue, reception barn for corporate events and weddings.
  • Elegant bridal suite with private porch.
• Aesthetic: Rustic and natural, set in the foothills with wooded areas and wildflower fields.
• Bridal/Groom Suites: Elegant bridal suite available.
• Unique Features: Set on a farm with rolling hills, wooded areas, and wildflower fields, offering a charming countryside backdrop for weddings.

For more detailed information on Chickadee Hill Farm, visit their website here

Separk Mansion, Gastonia

Step into the grandeur of the past at The Separk Mansion, where opulent decor and stunning gardens promise a high-end wedding experience.

• Venue Capacity: Up to 250 guests, suitable for both intimate and larger weddings​​​​.
• Booking Inclusions: Offers all-inclusive packages including food, bar, wedding cake, table centerpieces, ceremony decor, chairs, tables, linens, and more. An Ala-Carte booking option is also available​​.
• General Aesthetic: Features Italian Renaissance revival architecture with a large formal garden, providing a romantic ambiance. The venue is known for its elegant settings, including spacious ballrooms and luxurious bridal suites​​.
• Preparation Spaces: Provides a luxurious bridal suite and a groom’s suite for the bridal party to dress and relax​​.
• Unique Features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion boasts enchanting outdoor gardens and spectacular staircases, making it a historically significant and picturesque venue​​​​.

For more detailed information, click HERE

The Ruth, Charlotte

The Ruth offers an exquisite backdrop for couples desiring an upscale urban wedding with a touch of modern sophistication.

• Venue Capacity: Can house 350 guests, with the option for more intimate weddings of 120 guests or less to have their ceremony outside. This makes it adaptable for events of varying sizes​​.
• Booking Inclusions: Offers all-inclusive packages, bar services, catering services, clean up, event planning, rentals, get ready rooms, liability insurance, lighting/sound, outside vendors, preferred vendors only, set up, WiFi, chairs, tables, and parking​​.
• General Aesthetic: A modern, light-filled, airy, and warm venue with large indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. It’s characterized by its modern bar, expansive outdoor space, and wrap around patio​​​​.
• Preparation Spaces: Features two spaces for getting ready, catering to both bride and groom with ample comfort and privacy​​.
• Unique Features: Notable for its expansive outdoor space rare for a venue in Charlotte proper, featuring lounge areas and market lights. It also offers a dedicated bar program for couples, including signature drinks​​.

For more information, click HERE

Looking for more wedding venues in North Carolina? Check out our Top Wedding Venues in Winston-Salem

*Top 12 Charlotte Wedding Venues listed are in no particular order. Information may be subject to change. We encourage you to check the venue’s website for the most up-to-date information.