Posted by Heart Light Weddings on Wednesday, May 29, 2013

There are many gorgeous venues in the Asheville area. If you are planning a small wedding or elopement, there are a number of locations in nature that provide a beautiful setting for you and a few witnesses.

Botanical Gardens, Asheville NC

A rustic bridge over the bubbling stream makes a beautiful backdrop for a wedding, ceremony.    There is also  a gazebo on the grounds which can be rented through the botanical gardens.

Waterfall Weddings in North Carolina

Within a 40 mile radius of Asheville there are at least 30 waterfalls. I suggest a wedding at one that is easily accessible.

Waterfall Weddings in North Carolina

This gentle fall looks like a bridal veil. It is the perfect setting to exchange vows and celebrate a sacred union.

Mountain Weddings in North Carolina

A short ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway brings you to enchanted Vistas.

The Bird Sanctuary Wedding in Asheville NC

A large tree with a great curving trunk, offers a dramatic backdrop for a small wedding.

Bird Sanctuary Next to Beaver Damn Lake

There are two decks within the Bird Sanctuary which overlook beautiful Beaver Damn Lake. These spots are great for an elopement wedding or a ceremony with only a few guests.

Deck Overlooking Beaver Damn Lake

Another deck next to the lake within the bird sanctuary. A great spot for a private wedding.

Bird Sanctuary in Asheville NC

This beautiful structure spans a marsh area filled with cat tails, water plants and, of course, birds. This space is dramatic but it is part of the path through the Bird Sanctuary so you may have a few extra onlookers for