We offer a variety of wedding packages, from elopements to luxury multi-day experiences! View services and pricing options here!

We've designed our venue to be as inclusive as possible for people with mobility challenges!  We have ADA compliant bathrooms, as well as wheelchair accessible parking.  A six-passenger golf cart with driver is included in most of our wedding packages.  Wedding in the Woods is wheelchair accessible. Our Meadowview sites are accessible with the assistance of our golf cart.  The Brickhouse, Farmhouse, Reception Barn, and Reception Patio are accessible.  

Our all inclusive packages provide a fully enclosed reception space with ample heat and air conditioning! For those who prefer a more open air concept, sliding doors and windows allow the natural breeze to flow right through Fern Hall.

Overlook Lodge, two separate getting ready spaces, bathrooms, Bella Brickhouse and 1901 Farmhouse are also heated and air conditioned.

You are the hosts of a private party serving alcohol to your guests free of charge. You may purchase your own beer and wine and your guests may serve themselves. Kegs are only allowed when they are served through a kegerator by an insured bartender.

Bar service must end 30 minutes prior to the end of your reception. If you are allowing self-service, please have at least two designated individuals tasked with removing remaining beer and wine out of sight at the 30 minute cutoff.

If you choose to serve mixed drinks with liquor, NC law requires an ABC one day special occasion permit. NC law prohibits guests bringing their own alcohol or liquor. We require a NC licensed and fully insured bartender to serve any liquor/mixed drinks. Drinks must be served open-bar style only; cash bars are not allowed.

Budgets vary widely, and we can accommodate a wide range of budgets! The most common budget range for couples at our venue is $15,000 for smaller weddings to $40,000 for larger weddings.

Our all inclusive packages include decor, set up, clean up, planning helps and day of coordination which helps stretch many couples’ budgets.

Our pricing is for venue rental and services and not a per person fee.

Our packages are designed to be all inclusive rather than a la carte.

We have all inclusive wedding packages to suit all different size weddings from elopements to luxury weekend experiences for 300+ people.

Yes! We have two getting ready spaces conveniently located in separate buildings to ensure privacy.

Relax while being pampered in an airy, whitewashed suite with floor length mirror, makeup bar and hair styling chair. This space conveniently adjoins Fern Hall.

Additionally, enjoy the lofted knotty pine ambience while getting ready in Overlook Lodge. This cozy area includes couches, game tables and large mirror.

With the exception of select dessert items, we require full service catering for all food served. We require pre-approval of caterers to ensure they meet licensing and insurance requirements. Caterers on our list of Vendors We Love are already approved!

The Caterer is responsible for all food-related clean up including bussing the tables and proper removal of food waste at the end of the evening. Caterers must provide us with a recent health department inspection report and a certificate of liability insurance listing Carolina Country Weddings as the certificate holder

There are no minimums. We believe in treating others how we would like to be treated, so we have chosen not to take commissions from vendors.

Yes! Food trucks work really well at our venue. We still require pre-approval, as with all caterers, but we love having food trucks. Food trucks tend to be budget friendly.

We do require a $200 fee for our staff to provide the services that a full service caterer would otherwise perform.

We do not allow any lit candles or flames of any kind at ceremony sites. For receptions, Taper candles must be enclosed in glass hurricanes and require prior approval. We strongly suggest using LED candles instead. We do allow floating candles in glass cylinder vases. All votive candles must be battery operated.

Yes, our all inclusive Signature Diamond Wedding Experience includes many up-to-date décor options. Our couples enjoy attending décor inspiration events where we get hands on with creating a comprehensive vision and design plan for their wedding day. Carolina Country Weddings also includes set up and clean up of décor.

We love serving our couples so they can focus on family and friends on their wedding day!

We do not allow anything that will leave permanent marks on our venue, such as adhesives, nails and staples. Most florists and decorators plan for this standard policy, but we ask that you make sure they’re aware just in case! We’re happy to assist with creative ideas to install your decor!

Cold spark machines, smoke bombs, confetti and other potential hazards are only permitted in limited areas with previous approval from the venue.

We require a non-refundable $2000 retainer when the contract is signed. This amount is applied toward your overall venue fee.

We offer flexible payment schedules. An initial payment of $2,000 is required tor reserve your date and start the process of us working together. Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your wedding date.

Yes, our venue is dog friendly! We have a few basic requirements (for example, that pets must be kept away from food serving areas, and that they have an approved pet handler). We have hosted many weddings with our couples’ fur babies present, and are happy to share more details upon request!

Guest count depends on the package you choose! Your contract will state how many guests are included. We host weddings with up to 160 people. Weddings with more than 160 guests have a separate package that requires tent rental.

Just around the corner from the main venue, our 1901 Farmhouse and The Bella Brickhouse are two great local options!

If your guests are flying into Charlotte then the hotels at the Charlotte Motor Speedway/Concord Mills are conveniently located halfway between the airport and the venue.

There is a motel located 9 minutes from the venue. There is also a Bed & Breakfast 10 minutes away.

If your guests are driving in from the north the hotels at exit 60 off I-85 are a good choice. Most of the hotels are approximately 25-30 minutes away from the venue.

Yes!

The 1901 Farmhouse is perfect for use by the wedding party, out of town family and friends, or as a romantic getaway to begin a honeymoon. We finished a complete remodel/rehabilitation of this charming homestead in October of 2018. The Farmhouse has a full kitchen, laundry area and 3 full bathrooms. The first floor has been opened up to accommodate small events such as rehearsal dinners and brunches. The Farmhouse has 4 bedrooms each with a queen bed. One bedroom also has 2 twins.

We are so excited to add our light-filled mid century modern brick house to our growing list of options for our couples. The Bella Brickhouse sleeps 10 with 3 bedrooms, a “mini-bedroom” with a futon, a pullout sofa, 2 full bathrooms, full modern kitchen and separate laundry facility. The open floor plan features plenty of space for socializing and group dining up to 24 people. Beautiful views abound from each window.

The second to none outdoor social space is outfitted with a stone firepit enveloped by a open air craftsmen style porch swing structure for 12 adults. A meandering path throughout leads to a waterfall pond, outdoor patio, garden wall, wishing well and open ended Trolley Barn festively strung with market lights.

The Bella Brickhouse is located across the street from the venue on a 150 acre lot surrounded by fields and native forests.

You can find more details at our On-Site Accommodations Page.

Houses can be reserved via Lodgify.

Please note that once reserved, we are unable to offer refunds if your plans change.

In addition to our paved parking lot for wheelchair accessibility, we have a huge gravel parking lot with lighting. We invested in the parking lot so that guests wouldn’t have to worry about getting either their vehicles or their heels stuck in muddy fields! We’ve been there ourselves and know it’s no fun. We intentionally built our parking lot below the line of sight from ceremony and reception areas to preserve the natural look and feel of our venue.

Photo booths are great fun! The patio is a great place for a photo booth. A pop up tent can be set up on the patio. Photo booths in the barn look great under one of our lofts and work best in the barn if your guest count is 120 or fewer.

Yes, we have a list of Vendors We Love that will be located in your online client planning portal! Couples find our curated list to be a great place to start when building their vendor team. You are not required to select vendors from our list, but we do require pre-approval of caterers and bartenders that are not otherwise on our approved list. All vendors must supply us with a certificate of liability insurance. There are several companies that will provide inexpensive single day policies if your selected vendor does not have liability insurance.

It is a good idea to have your caterer or DJ schedule a site check if they have not previously worked at Carolina Country Weddings.

Send your vendors here for more information.

Yes, we have a fantastic rain plan and even held a wedding during Hurricane Matthew! Our barn can accommodate both ceremonies and receptions in case of a rain event. Please note that there could exist very rare situations where the weather makes it too dangerous to accommodate a wedding, but such situations are incredibly rare in our temperate, sheltered climate. Our backup generators allow for receptions to party on even if the power goes out.

Yes, you can! Most couples find four-five hours to be just the right length for their ceremony and reception. However, if you would like a longer reception than what your base package includes, additional time can be added to your wedding package in advance at the following rates:

$100 per 30 minutes with no liquor served at the reception

$150 per 30 minutes with liquor served at the reception

Yes, absolutely! One of the benefits of our venue is that we’ve been through a rigorous zoning process, and have a highly functional two-lane road that even large shuttles can easily navigate. We definitely recommend providing transportation for your guests when serving liquor. Past couples have utilized charter buses, regular buses, vans, and limousines. We have several transportation companies on our Vendors We Love list.

Staffing depends on your package and wedding size.

Our Signature Diamond Wedding Experience includes wedding day management. This includes: a Day of Coordinator, an additional team member for set up and strike and a golf cart driver. Our in-house day of coordinator and team will run your rehearsal and ceremony, implement the wedding day timeline, and be responsible for set-up and tear-down of your décor plan. This information is gathered through 2 timeline planning calls as well as your participation in one of our popular Sip & See décor inspiration events for our VIP booked couples.

Our wedding day management is designed to serve as a substitute for hiring a Day of Coordinator.  Most DOCs focus on décor set up and strike and cueing the ceremony entrances. These services are included in our wedding day management. However, if you feel you need for someone to be personally with you throughout the day, then feel free to hire someone. We welcome the opportunity to work with other creatives if you have a favorite wedding planner you would like to head up your wedding team!

Our Farmhouse Packages do not include staffing; CCW staff can be added if desired.

We love being creative and working with our couples to design and plan their unique wedding celebration! Please reach out to us if you would like more information about these services.

There are a number of caterers in the area who offer vegetarian and vegan options. We’re happy to help you find one!

We do not have any hidden fees! Please note, however, that we are required by law to charge sales tax, and sales tax is not included in base prices. There are three things that could cause your venue price to be more than quoted on your proposal:

1) Additional Time. If you are having a Friday or Sunday wedding, you can add up to two additional getting ready hours for $100 per hour. If you want a longer reception, this may be added prior to your wedding date. for $100 per 30 minutes. Please note all receptions end at or before 10:00 pm.

2) Additional People. If your contract allows for adding additional guests, you can do so. For example, our Signature Wedding Experience Packages allow adding additional guests for $10 per person up to 160 guests.

3) Additional Professional Services and Select Décor. Our Diamond Package is already very inclusive with over 4000 decor items, however, you may find a specific upgrade or two to be the perfect finish to your wedding plans.

We are an all season wedding venue and host weddings 12 months out of the year!

Fall from late August through mid-November is our busiest time of year.

Our preferred method of payment is Zelle. We also accept personal checks as well as cashier checks and cash.

We accept credit card payments only for renting our onsite lodging opportunities.

The Signature Diamond Wedding Experience includes 8 hours access to the entire venue including Fern hall and the Garden patio.  Your choice of access time between 8am-11 pm.

Monday -Wednesday the Enchanted Forest Micro Wedding package is $4400 for ceremony + social hour + reception using the upper patio, Enchanted Forest Ceremony Site and Overlook Lodge with 7 hour access. Choose your hours between 9am-9pm.

On Thursdays you may choose 8am-3pm for $4400 or 4-11 pm for $4850