Planning your wedding in Queen City? Charlotte blends Southern charm with urban elegance to offer some of the most unique spaces I've seen in the USA. Whether you want to get married in a garden (my favorite!) or on the rooftop, there are some great options.
For Younger Couples
1. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Rating: ★★★★★
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a beautiful venue for special occasions such as weddings, anniversary celebrations, bridal luncheons, and corporate events. Certain areas of the garden can be hired for private events and offer a variety of packages such as engagement and wedding packages, corporate and holiday rentals, portrait sessions, birthday parties, and more. Services vary according to each package, but include access to specified garden areas, the Great Hall and the Wren Room if required, rehearsal time, set-up and clean-up, event management staff, and complimentary parking for all guests.
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012, Phone: 704-825-4490
2. Levine Museum of the New South
The Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive museum dedicated to honoring and presenting a comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War Southern history. The museum can be hired for special affairs such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events for up to 600 guests and features several beautiful venues in which to host them. The New South Lobby and Sally Dalton Robinson Atrium are located in the heart of the museum and offer a spectacular space with high ceilings, skylights, and a wooden dance floor for receptions and parties. The Harris Hall is a flexible multi-purpose room that can accommodate a variety of functions and can be combined with the atrium for dining, cocktails, and dancing. Services include a catering kitchen, a full-service bar, and complimentary parking.
200 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, Phone: 704-333-1887
3. BanquetOne
BanquetOne is an elegant venue that caters for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, proms, and parties. Located in Charlotte near Huntersville with easy access from the I-77 and I-485, BanquetOne is fully equipped with stylish tables, chairs, and tablecloths for up to 150 guests and offers catering services if required. Services include set-up and cleaning of the venue, a state-of-the-art sound system with DVD and CD players, two HDTVs, high-speed wireless Internet, a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, ice maker, and sink, and a separate bar area with a granite bar. The venue has plenty of free parking for guests.
10616 Metromont Pkwy #100 Charlotte, NC 28269, Phone: 704-315-8908
For a Luxury Wedding
4. Big Chill
Big Chill is a full-service events venue that caters for a variety of special occasions from weddings and receptions to rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and birthday parties. Originally a jazz supper club with live music and celebrity acts, Big Chill is now one of Charlotte's premier special events venues with ample space for large groups, highly qualified professional staff, and all-inclusive packages. The 13,000-square-foot facility features a 1,000-square-foot dance floor and can cater for up to 300 guests for a sit-down dinner or 650 guests for a cocktail-style reception. Services include event management, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, all tableware with various linen options, and professional wait staff and bartenders.
911 East Morehead Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28204, Phone: 704-347-4447
5. First Dance Charlotte
First Dance Charlotte is a dance studio in Charlotte specialized in preparing brides, grooms, and their families for wedding day dances. Offering a fun and unique service, First Dance Charlotte aims to give you the skills and confidence you need to pull off an amazing first dance on your big day.
6. Hilton Charlotte Center City
Located in downtown Charlotte, the Hilton Charlotte Center City presents an elegant venue for weddings and other special events. The award-winning hotel features over 30,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a grand ballroom and several smaller rooms that can accommodate up to 1,100 people. Located directly across from the Charlotte Convention Center, the hotel is ideally placed for both leisure and business functions and features an array of services, including onsite catering and banquet services, professional staff, access to the hotel’s luxurious accommodations and amenities, and ample free parking.
222 East Third Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202, Phone: 704-377-1500
7. Le Meridien Charlotte
Blending European chic and Southern hospitality, the award-winning Le Meridien Charlotte hotel provides a beautiful venue for weddings, receptions, and other special experiences. Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, the hotel boasts over 65,000 square feet of shared, flexible event space that can cater for a variety of occasions, from intimate wedding ceremonies to lavish soirées and gala dinners. The hotel features five ballrooms, including a grand ballroom that can host up to 990 guests banquet style or 1,800 with cocktail tables, as well as smaller halls and rooms for more intimate celebrations. Services include wedding specialists and event management, professional staff, tailor-made packages, access to the hotel’s first-class accommodations and amenities, and ample parking for guests.
555 South McDowell Street, North Tower, Charlotte, NC, 28204, Phone: 704-372-9610
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