Like most North Carolina locations, Asheville weather can be a bit unpredictable. Located in the mountains, Asheville is more likely to have afternoon showers. In July, the average high temperature is around 84°F and an average low temperature of 62°F, notably the warmest month. In this event, it’s important to come up with a backup plan for your wedding day. Whether this could be a secondary indoor location at your venue or a fun tented reception, be sure to always have a rain plan. With the logistics out of the way, we are going to share with you our favorite outdoor wedding venues in Asheville during July.
Some of Our Favorite Asheville Outdoor Wedding Venues for July
Mountain Wedding Venues
The Western North Carolina area is filled with many amazing venues that offer breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains for your friends and family. If you’ve always dreamed of having a scenic mountain view as a backdrop at your wedding, then these venues are great places to consider.
Longleaf Vineyard
This beautiful venue with lush vineyards and stunning mountain views is located just 25 minutes away from Asheville. Longleaf Vineyard is an outdoor ceremony location featuring a covered pavilion and an elegant white tent for a reception. Share your vows while overlooking the mountains, including Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, and Mount Pisgah. On a sunny day, you can even get a glimpse of downtown Asheville.
The Ridge
Just 30 minutes away from downtown Asheville in Marshall, NC, the Ridge offers amazing mountain views and an elegant French and Spanish-inspired event space. One aspect to love the most about The Ridge is its variety of spaces, including an outdoor ceremony site called The Knoll, located on a hill that overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains, and an indoor reception space called The Chateau, an event space perfect for hosting your reception and cocktail hour.
Farm and Barn Wedding Venues
Another popular option for couples getting married in North Carolina is barn and farm weddings. These venues are perfect if you are looking for a rustic countryside ceremony or a modern reception. Most farm and barns venues offer a beautiful outdoor area that can be transformed in any way imaginable and your guests a chance to enjoy the lovely outdoors,
Yesterday Spaces
Located just outside of Asheville in the town of Leicester, NC, Yesterday Spaces is a beautiful barn and 70-acre working family farm venue. Their Main Event Barn is a rustic indoor reception space, perfect for dinner, dancing, and making memories. They also offer lodging on the farm for up to 13 guests in their fully restored Farmhouse.
Claxton Farm
This working farm and venue are situated just 25 minutes north of downtown Asheville. With their rustic indoor barn, lush pastures, and mountain views, you can transform this beautiful outdoor space into the perfect wedding site that enhances the natural surroundings and allows guests to enjoy a fun outdoor wedding.
There are so many wonderful places to get married in Asheville. We hope you find this guide on some of our favorite venues in July helpful when planning your big day!
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