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A ceremony on Grandfather Mountain will delight your guests and fill your special day with the awe and splendor of this majestic mountain. Hold an intimate ceremony in the park itself, or for a larger ceremony, welcome guests to MacRae Meadows. Please contact the Group Tour Coordinator at 800-468-7325 to plan the details of your wedding.

MacRae Meadows

MacRae Meadows is a large grassy area at the base of Grandfather Mountain. It’s used for the Singing on the Mountain and the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, but it can also host your next special event, from a family reunion to a corporate picnic to a wedding. You’ll have access to the meadow area, plus the space across from the Meadows on U.S. 221, and ample space for parking.

Alcohol is not permitted, and the rental is for the property only: amenities are not included. Event participants must depart before sundown, and event insurance is required.

Contact the Group Tour Coordinator at (828) 733-2013 for pricing, scheduling, and details. You can also schedule an appointment to tour the property.

In the Park

Grandfather Mountain welcomes small wedding ceremonies inside the park.

Please contact Juliana Buchanan at (828) 733-2013 in advance to discuss your plans and details. If arranged in advance, the bride, groom, and clergy can enter the park for free. Discounted admission will be available for the extended wedding party (up to 10 people).

The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation regrets that we cannot make special accommodations for the ceremony or wedding party. We ask that the ceremony and wedding party not interfere with our other guests’ experience or enjoyment of the park. All Grandfather Mountain rules and regulations must be followed.

View the Grandfather Mountain Photo Policy for details on wedding and engagement photography at Grandfather Mountain.

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Jennifer Sent on 04/21/2014
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CEREMONY ONLY!!! This was our ceremony venue. We rented the entire McRae's Meadow for the whole day for only $200 plus an inexpensive event insurance policy. We had our choice of anywhere in the meadow for the ceremony, and we chose a small grove of trees near a rock outcropping. It was a lovely natural backdrop for our small event.

Working with Erin was easy. She was always available to answer questions, and even took the time to call us when she feared setup for another event might interfere with our photos. She made sure that the workers were clear before our ceremony, and she made sure that they knew where to hide their equipment so that it wouldn't be an eyesore during our wedding. She also arranged for us to get into attraction at the top of the mountain for no extra charge with our photographers to get some more dramatic shots. They gave the photographers and us free reign when it came to where we could set up shots, and the other visitors were very friendly and accommodating when we got some shots on the famous swinging bridge.

If you are looking for a scenic outdoor mountain setting, this is a fantastic and inexpensive option!

BE AWARE. . . They do not allow receptions or alcohol on the property!
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