Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings in NC - Outer Banks, Wilmington and NC Mountains

If you are considering a NC destination wedding, this page is for you. Whether you're a Raleigh area local looking for a nearby wedding getaway, or have found this website by searching for Southern wedding venues, we are so glad you've found us. Heart of NC Weddings is the leading upscale wedding magazine for the Triangle Area of North Carolina. For 35 years, we have offered engaged couples an annual list of hand-picked NC wedding vendors and venues. Please note, each is selected because they are high quality and reliable. We've visited each of the gorgeous properties you'll find on this page. And we personally know each of the wonderful vendors across our state. Below, scan the page for vendors that stand out to you. Read more about them on the profile page. Then, reach out to your faves, and don't forget to share that you found them on our local NC wedding planning website.

NC Destination Weddings

We hope you will agree that NC is a most wonderful location for an affordable Southern destination wedding. It’s also conveniently located in the center of the eastern seaboard.

Most of the services featured on this page are NC beach wedding destinations venues, NC mountain venues, and vendors serving those areas. If you are seeking wedding venues in the center of the state near RDU airport, visit our FULL VENUE LIST.

NC Mountain Wedding Venues

Plan a gorgeous wedding in the NC Mountains. Weddings are popular in Asheville, Boone or Blowing Rock.

Area bed & breakfast inns, mountain top barns, or lakeside resorts make unique wedding and reception sites. You, your friends and your family can all enjoy the ambiance of a getaway and the convenience of easy travel.

NC Beach Weddings

Plan an entire NC beach wedding on Bald Head Island, the Outer Banks, or even in the town of Wilmington! There will not be a shortage of things to do for your guests during the day. Plus, weather at the beach in NC is beautiful year-round.

New Bern, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Charlotte NC

There are so many fabulous cities across our state, each with a handful of excellent wedding venues to check out. We highlight venues in the NC Triad Area of Winston-Salem and Greensboro. We also have venues in central NC – from Fayetteville, to Charlotte. Or, consider a small town destination wedding in a quaint town such as New Bern or Goldsboro. There are so many possibilities in the gorgeous state of North Carolina. Let your dream venue lead your wedding planning by exploring this page!

River Landing

A Luxurious and Affordable Destination in Eastern NC

Location: Wallace, NC

This gem, nestled in Eastern NC, halfway between Raleigh and the coast, boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with a ballroom on a most picturesque property.

OBX NC wedding venue Bride and Groom Kiss at Jennettes Pier D'Ambra

Outer Banks Wedding Association

Find Your OBX Wedding Vendors

Location: Kitty Hawk, NC

The Outer Banks is a North Carolina treasure. Explore the OBX Wedding Association for all of the best venues and vendors in this remote beach region. They even have tips on private home rentals.

Rumbling Bald Resort Mountain Lake Views of NC Bride Groom Sunset Inspired Life Asheville Photography

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

The Dirty Dancing Resort - A Mountain Destination

Location: Lake Lure, NC

The resort from the movie "Dirty Dancing" has a renewed sense of romance for your destination wedding! Situated on a lake surrounded by mountains, this is a perfect location for intimate getaways!

Couple on pier at Sanderling Resort Wedding

Sanderling Resort and Spa

Luxury Four Diamond Resort spanning the Atlantic Ocean and the NC Outer Banks sound

Location: Duck, Outer Banks, NC

Spanning both sound and oceanfront of the world-famous Outer Banks, Sanderling Resort has everything one could desire for an affordable luxury wedding getaway of any size. This property is truly a gem of North Carolina. Our yearly visit is a favorite treat.