Nantahala Weddings

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,750 for off-peak dates, and $9,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $1,250

Guest capacity

Up to 118 seated guests

Offer from vendor

$1000 off Weekday Weddings in 2026

We are offering a $1000 discount on weekday Full and Micro wedding pacakges!

About this venue

Nantahala Weddings is a destination wedding venue in the mountains of Western NC with exclusive access to lake and mountain view property for multi-day events. Onsite lodging for 21. Beautiful backdrops for photos: lake, river mountains, waterfalls, forest. • No other weddings or any other events will take place on our property for the duration of your stay! • Pets are welcome. • LGBTQ-friendly. • NO MANDATORY END TIME and NO NOISE RESTRICTIONS. • Destination vibes – no passports required. Surrounded by the pristine natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains, our venue is intimate, magical, and elegant with lake and mountain views that will make your guests swoon. • A wedding on Nantahala Lake is ideal for couples who want to unplug from the hustle of urban life to embrace the peace and quiet of the mountains. Our multi-day packages are designed to help you chill out during your wedding weekend. • A luxurious summer camp feel with onsite lodging and outdoor activities at your doorstep.

Seated guest capacity

2-118

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Lodges, Retreats
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

16121 Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781

Our event spaces

Reception Pavilion

Gorgeous views with a powerful connection to nature.

Majestic pavilion with lots of string lights and three chandeliers, kitchen, bathrooms, and a wood bonfire pit. Red oak farm tables, red mahogany chairs, chandeliers, lots of café string lights, pecan slab serving tables, spalted maple wood slab bar, tree slice cocktail tables, dinner plates, glassware, flatware, beverage dispensers, serving dishes, natural cherry wood chafers, ice buckets, vases, candle holders, signage, dance floor + clear walls and stand up propane heaters (for cool weather).

Guest capacity

31-115 Seated

31-115 Standing

Square footage

1,600

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Chapel in the Sky

"Everyone asked if there was a backdrop behind us because there is no way a location could be this beautiful and let me tell you it is!” Lyndsey

This space features a jaw-dropping view of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains that will make your guests swoon! Arch available free of charge!

Guest capacity

2-115 Seated

2-113 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Red mahogany chairs Arch

The "Mateos" - 4 Tiny Houses

Eye-popping views of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains through an 8-foot sliding glass door.

The Mateos are situated on the 6.5-acre lake and mountain view property of Nantahala Weddings & Events, directly adjacent to Fie Top Suite" - lodging for bride and groom.

Guest capacity

1-2 Seated

1-2 Standing

Square footage

240

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Each Mateo has a queen size bed, private bath, ac/heat, and a kitchenette with a Keurig coffeemaker, 4.4 cu. ft. refrigerator with freezer, air fryer, microwave, tableware, and glassware for two people. The Mateos are not handicap-accessible. Pets are never allowed – this is a pet-free space.

Room cost

$130 per night, two-night minimum

Fie Top Suite (Lodging and lounges)

A flexible space to maximize your guest interaction and be together.

Fie Top Suite is the central hub at Nantahala Weddings—set up like a boutique hotel with an oversized honeymoon suite and three private, key-coded bedrooms, each with a full bath. The Bridal Salon is spacious and luxurious; the Groom’s Lounge features a projector, games, lounge seating, fridge, and a subwoofer speaker. The full kitchen, dining room, balcony with lake views, gas fire pit, and grill make it ideal for hosting. Included with all multi-day venue rentals.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Bridal Salon - Groom's Lounge - Full Kitchen - Dining space for up tp 30 - Gas fire pit with chairs and string lights for mood setting - Grill Lodging for up to 10: - Room 1 - Honeymoon Suite with King bed for 2 guests - Room 2 - Handicap accessible room with Queen bed and extendable day bed for up to 4 guest (separate entrance) - Room 3 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 - Room 4 - Standard Room with Queen bed for up to 2 (3 and 4 are side by side with separate entrances)

Window Suite (Game room and lodging)

Modern living with ultimate game room for extra distance between bride and groom before the wedding.

The Window Suite is on-site lodging just steps from Chapel in the Sky—making it one of the most convenient and stunning places to stay at Nantahala Weddings. This brand-new, modern home features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase panoramic lake and mountain views. Inside, you'll find a king bed, a pull-out couch for one, and an incredible game room with billiards, foosball, cornhole, and darts—an ideal hangout for grooms and guests alike on the big day.

Guest capacity

Up to 16 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Ideal for

Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- King bed with projector - Pull out couch - Kitchen - Rocking chairs - Game room with Billiards, shuffle board, foosball, poker table, and corn hole - Fire Pit

Room cost

$199/night