North Carolina has a lot to offer when it comes to weddings, particularly if you’re interested in tying the knot in Charlotte.
Whether you’ve lived in the area your whole life, for a few years, or you’re planning your big day from another part of the country, selecting a wedding venue is an important step in your wedding planning journey!
Charlotte’s size, importance in the banking industry, and diversity make it a vibrant and engaging city that’s pulsing, popular, and downright fun. And because it is so dynamic and diverse, there are several fantastic wedding venues to consider, from gorgeous outdoor options to luxurious hotels that can accommodate large wedding parties.
As far as cost is concerned, weddings in North Carolina typically cost around $23,000, which is about $5,000 less than the national average.
Read on to learn more about the best wedding venues in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Road
Duke Mansion offers the perfect venue for a classic southern wedding. Located in elegant Myers Park, this historic wedding venue is a gorgeous Colonial Revival home that adds a touch of tradition to any ceremony.
Originally built in 1915 — and inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 — this gorgeous estate was once owned by James Duke, founder of Duke University.
The venue offers several beautiful outdoor ceremony options, including the charming Barnhardt Terrace featuring a white pergola, and the sunlit Nisbet Garden.
Duke Mansion is also a great choice if you’re looking for a little help in the catering department, as you’ll have access to on-site chefs who can prepare scrumptious dishes such as beef carpaccio and bespoke mac n’ cheese for your reception.
There’s even accommodation for up to 20 wedding party members to stay at the mansion overnight.
Price Range: $6,500
Capacity: 150 guests.
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Mint Museum
500 South Tryon Street
With its fantastic art collection, including works by contemporary European and American painters, Mint Museum Uptown is a fantastic option for couples interested in a wedding ceremony with contemporary flair.
The Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium features floor-to-ceiling windows, including a stunning multicolored stained-glass window that’ll flood your ceremony with light. And the venue’s Level Five event space with its exposed ceilings and polished concrete floors makes a perfect space if you’re after an urban industrial vibe.
Best Impressions Catering provides the food and beverage service, and they have several pre-set menus to help you get started.
Price Range: $1,200 – 3,400.
Capacity: 400 guests.
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The Ballantyne Hotel
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
No list of best places to get married in Charlotte would be complete without mentioning the luxurious Ballantyne Hotel.
Located in the ritzy Ballantyne neighborhood full of exclusive restaurants and boutiques, the venue is perfect for large, multi-day weddings with several out-of-town attendees.
The Ballantyne delivers pure luxury and seamless service, and while it was built in the 1990s, it’s outright overflowing with historic charm, making this a great option if you’re looking for a traditional aesthetic in a modern and well-appointed event venue.
The hotel’s stunning sunlit Atrium, featuring a grand winding staircase and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, is a popular beautiful event space, and there are also two traditional ballrooms, the Fairway and the Ballantyne, that can accommodate sit-down dinners and receptions.
The Carolina Terrance is also a wonderful place to host a welcome reception for close friends and family, offering access to the fresh North Carolina air.
Price Range: $1,500 – $2,500
Capacity: 500 guests.
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The VanLandingham Estate
2010 The Plaza
The VanLandingham Estate, in the fun and relaxed Plaza Midwood neighborhood, is a beautiful location for a romantic wedding.
The American craftsman-style home was built in 1914 and has tons of outdoor space to work with, featuring great views and amazing stone accents.
Inside you’ll find cozy rooms with aged hardwood floors, gorgeous chandeliers, and classic touches like interior stone arches and cozy fireplaces.
The enclosed greenhouse next to the main mansion is a beautiful light-filled option perfect for classy receptions and sit-down dinners.
If you decide to get married at the estate, you’ll essentially have access to the entire mansion, so you’ll have several spaces to choose from for both large and small events, such as welcome receptions and rehearsal dinners.
Price Range: Contact the venue for information
Capacity: 350 guests.
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The Terrace at Cedar Hill
800 West Hill Street
The views of Charlotte from The Terrace at Cedar Hill will simply take your breath away!
This historic venue is located at the corner of Cedar Street, in a building that used to bake goodies for A&P Grocery Stores. It was also used as a produce storehouse and an auto part warehouse, so if contemporary chic is what you’re after on your wedding day, look no further.
The venue has two spaces available for weddings: a bright, sunlit indoor area with dark hardwood floors and a large terrace where your guests can enjoy views of the city while dancing the night away.
Best Impressions Caterers runs the venue, so you’ll have access to tons of tempting catering options such as fried chicken steam buns and miniature open-faced cheddar biscuits.
Price Range: Starting at $7,500.
Capacity: 320 guests.
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The 1932 Barn
3900 Rocky River Road
Are you just dying to have that perfect farmhouse or DIY wedding but kind of want to get hitched close to the city to make things easier for your guests? Well then check out the 1932 Barn!
The venue is part of Hodges Hill Farm, set in over 100 acres of rolling Carolina hill country, yet only 15 minutes from the NoDa arts district with its on-trend restaurants, galleries, and boutiques!
The bright red wooden barn features floor-to-ceiling doors which flood the venue with natural light, and for outdoor ceremonies, there’s the lawn that oozes elegance with its shady trees and quaint white wooden benches for your guests.
Price Range: $5250 – $8250.
Capacity: 120 guests.
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Foundation for the Carolinas
220 North Tryon
This modern space in the heart of downtown Charlotte features tons of venue options for your ceremony, reception, and anything else you might have in mind!
The venue is within walking distance of several hotels and attractions, so your out-of-town guests will have plenty to do when they’re not busy with wedding events.
Variety is the name of the game when it comes to getting married at the Foundation for the Carolinas, as the venue’s versatility lends itself well to elegant contemporary weddings.
You can’t beat exchanging vows in front of the stunning wall of live greenery or throwing a swanky reception in the dramatic modern art gallery with its sky-high ceilings.
But don’t forget to also consider the Solarium with its huge floor-to-ceiling windows that create a seamless indoor-outdoor space!
Price Range: $2,000 – $9,500.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 South New Hope Road
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is an oasis of natural beauty about a 40-minute drive from the heart of Charlotte.
There is space for your nuptials inside the grand historic building as well as tons of intimate small garden spaces through the grounds, but be aware that the months between April and October tend to be the busiest months at this venue — it’s when the flowers are in full and spectacular bloom!
The venue has several packages to seriously simplify your wedding planning. There’s a special micro-wedding package where up to 30 of your closest loved ones can watch you get hitched in an intimate garden in front of a white wooden pergola.
There’s also space for an elegant sit-down reception in the octagonal Great Hall with enormous windows that flood the area with sunlight.
If this isn’t quite your vision, then how about getting married surrounded by orchids in the garden’s popular Orchid Conservatory and Terrace?
Price Range: $950 – $2,500.
Capacity: 500 guests.
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Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue
The Queens University of Charlotte is a private co-educational institution founded in 1857.
Located in the exclusive Myers Park area, this stunning Greek Revival 95-acre campus is dripping with tradition and southern charm.
Belk Chapel is the star of the show when it comes to ceremonies here. Its simple lines lend solemnity to the space, with seating for up to 500 guests available.
If you’re interested in hosting a cocktail party for your reception, you can have up to 100 guests in one of the McInnes Parlors, all of which feature room for guests to mingle inside as well as outside on the paved brick terrace.
Price Range: $600 – $3,500.
Capacity: 500 guests.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
201 E Trade St
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is a wonderful option if you’re looking for an extremely classic venue full of luxurious touches.
From the hors d’oeuvre plates to the downy-soft comforters tucked away in the hotel’s very well-appointed rooms, opulence awaits you at every turn.
Centrally located in the heart of the city’s central business district, it should jump to the top of the must-visit list for any couple planning to throw a wedding with lots of people coming from far away.
Ritz-Carlton’s multiple venues make it easy to create bespoke events of just about any size:
The Urban Garden has three different venues under an extraordinary glass roof that allows you to see straight up into the night sky, and the ballroom has lovely 18-foot ceilings and plenty of room for large receptions.
The hotel has an event manager who can help you arrange discounted rooms and special treats for any guests who stay at the Ritz.
Price Range: $6000 – $8500.
Capacity: 450 guests.
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Alexander Homestead
4717 Shamrock Drive
Alexander Homestead is a stunning early 20th-century architectural masterpiece located in historic East Charlotte.
Dating from 1903, the home is listed on the National Historic Register of Places and is now a fully renovated B&B with space for weddings and receptions; the dramatic Dairy Barn with enormous doors that open out onto stunning views of the garden, for example!
Bridal parties are welcome to stay at the homestead as part of one of the venue’s all-inclusive packages, all of which provide catering and offer several menu choices and packages to choose from. There’s even an unlimited bar option that’s sure to get the party started!
The venue is about 20 minutes away from downtown, but there’s free parking right on site for everyone’s convenience.
Price Range: $13,000 – $20,000.
Capacity: 215 guests.
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