Forest Wedding Venues in NC
Wedding in the Woods
If you’re looking for forest wedding venues in North Carolina, we have you covered at Carolina Country Weddings.
The Wedding in the Woods ceremony site is the larger of our two forest sites and is very popular! This magical and unique ceremony space nestled in the forest is easily accessible directly off our private farm drive, even for those with mobility challenges. Fully enveloped by trees with a gorgeous leafy canopy, this natural ceremony backdrop with a cedar arch is easily transformed to your vision for a simple, peaceful, organic ceremony or a mystical enchanted fairytale wedding or anything in-between!
Shade is provided by the surrounding trees which create a leafy canopy overhead. Adding to the natural rustic charm are comfortable hand-made wooden benches for your guest seating. Ambience is provided by the quiet sounds of nature. If exchanging vows in an intimate clearing in the woods is your dream, this is the site for you!
New for late 2026 are festively hung strings of lights above the ceremony seating area! This infrastructure is also perfect for making overhead floral installations a breeze.
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Photo: Poppy Moon Photography
Photo: The Family Films
“I'm not sure where to begin because Carolina Country Weddings went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Melanie and her team were amazing to work with, and it's clear they genuinely care about each couple. What really stood out to us was that Melanie remembered couples by name months after their weddings – it meant a lot to us. They treat couples as more than just paychecks. Everyone at CCW goes the extra mile to ensure couples have the perfect day.
One of our main requirements was finding a venue that serves both beer and liquor, and CCW met that criterion! I was surprised how many places we looked at only offered beer or no alcohol at all. CCW even offered to buy new decorations for us, covering half the cost for items they didn't have but that we wanted.
The venue has multiple ceremony sites, and we chose the beautiful Wedding in the Woods site. Our ceremony on 11/3 at 4:00 pm had amazing weather, and the photos turned out breathtaking. No worries about traffic or construction noise – the venue is peacefully tucked away in nature. The multi-stalled restrooms ensured no one had to wait too long. There were many places to disappear to for a breath of fresh air.
In terms of affordability, they surpassed other venues. Our (package)… not only included decorations but also a month-of coordinator... What stood out to us was the extensive selection and variety of decorations they provided, ranging from ceremony flowers and drapes to tabletop centerpieces and even items we hadn't considered including.
I can't recommend this venue enough. They brought every dream to life, and we feel incredibly grateful to have found them. Booking with them gives you access to a client portal with helpful forms to plan your day, and they provide an incredible and detailed wedding timeline. We didn't have to stress about anything related to our venue – CCW did all the hard work for us. Thanks, CCW, for giving us the best day of our lives!”
-Krissy
A Walk Down the Aisle
Photo: Candle & Quill Photography
Fall wedding colors in full display at this Forest Wedding
Photo: Michael Finster
Photo: Posh Moments Photography
“The “wedding in the woods” ceremony site is even more beautiful than the pictures, they don’t do it justice. Absolutely gorgeous. Perfect venue for a serene and reverent wedding ceremony. Thank you Melanie for your professionalism and courtesy!”
- Joel
Summer Ceremony in our Lush Green Forest Wedding Site
Photo: The Family Films
Photo: Candle & Quill Photography
“Very organized and professional. Was thankful not to be thinking about logistics, but to know it was all taken care of. The venue in the woods was beautiful in the fall with all the leaves. And the lights in (Fern Hall) at night were magical. Would highly recommend.” -Emily
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“We had the wedding of our dreams at Carolina Country Weddings. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day Melanie worked very closely with us throughout our entire wedding planning process. We used so many of her recommended vendors because she knows what she is doing. Melanie was always available when we had a question, when we needed small items like a extra vase or an easel, and to constantly offer ideas. Our day ran so smoothly with the help of the staff on side. I didn't have to lift a finger as the bride.
And the VENUE! You cannot beat the quiet, mountain feel, and natural beauty of this place. It is gorgeous without any extra decorations. My husband and I got married at the Wedding in the Woods location (there are a few ceremony sites to choose from- extra bonus) and we had the most beautiful woodsy ceremony. The barn was perfect for our reception. The wedding gallery that we were able to get due to the natural beauty of the venue is beyond stunning. We got married in November and the colors were amazing. We were able to get photos with many different backdrops due to the size and nature of the venue.
We are so thankful we chose this venue!” -Savannah