Emerald Ridge Farm & Event Center — Attraction in Weaverville

I cannot tell you how happy we were to get married at emerald ridge farms. We got married here Sept 20, 2025.

We did a weekend package, and had only toured this one venue in person, and never looked at other venues since we loved it immediately. We were drawn to the views, the mountains, rustic vibes, the open barn with twinkling lights, but also plenty of greenery/trees, and florals plus natural charm on the property.

We live in Georgia 3 hours away so sadly we couldn’t make it an additional time to view things in person prior to wedding but I know the staff always had it be an open invite to come stop by when we could if we wanted to which was nice.

When we booked, Janice was so lovely to communicate with and answered so many questions I had and was very quick to always respond. She checked in occasionally with us which was very helpful along the way. She provided us a preferred vendor list/recommendations, and a full inventory to view online (photos) which was SUPER helpful to help us plan from a far what we wanted things to look like beforehand. We also booked with emerald ridge due to the large amount of decor and items we were able to use if we desired (plates, silverware, tablecloths, glassware for drinks and decor, frames, and so much more). Also worth mentioning we liked that the venue allowed us to choose vendors not on their list if we wanted to, and they also allowed us to supply our own alcohol which saved us so much $$$. We did end up hiring bartenders through their add on option for bartenders and they were also fabulous!

Prior to our wedding date there are some things we added on that I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend

the month of and day of coordinator. Malorie was AMAZING! As a type A bride, she really I could tell was very detail oriented as well, communicated well with us, and had several meetings online with us the month of our wedding. She answered SO many questions I had (through a shared google doc I created) and we appreciate her to the moon. She and her team also worked amazingly day of our wedding, helped make executive decisions on the fly with items on the timeline that needed to switch around, while making sure those things would still happen. She seriously made us feel at ease and not stressed one bit about anything the day of our wedding (which is usually not the case with other weddings we’ve attended). DAY OF COORDINATOR A MUST 👏✅

the set up/clean up fee: we had been on the fence for a while on this since we had added it in the month prior to the wedding. Weddings can add up after so many things we paid for. But this is something we do not regret one bit. Emerald ridge set up everything perfectly, we had our flowers at the ceremony moved post-ceremony to reception by their team as well as several other items, and after the wedding nobody (us or friends/fam) had to lift a finger. The venue’s team even packed up our own personal items we brought back into their bins so it was ready for pickup next day. It was SO worth paying the fee so we could enjoy after our wedding and spend time with family before the very end of the evening. We also found it important to not have to assign big tasks to our friends and family so this was worth it 10000% in the end.

The space in the house on their property that my family stayed in for the weekend (included on the weekend package) everyone loved. It was also the perfect place for myself and couple others to get hair and makeup done and be on site.

One thing I will mention- with it being in NC if you end up bringing liquor to serve at the wedding you will need to fill out a special day of permit for liquor specifically ($50). You also have to apply and buy venue insurance for day of wedding ($120). The venue will not do these for you, you have to do it from your end which we understood. We just wished we would have done these things/around 2-3 months in advance instead of 30 days prior since we were getting anxious with it taking long to be approved.

But we are over the moon! Thank you all again so much, we had the best weekend...

While planning a wedding was one of the most exciting things my husband and I have done together, it was also overwhelmingly emotional. Knowing that we’d only get to experience the day once, we wanted it to be just right - a reflection of us and our relationship, with as little planning stress as possible. After multiple tours and venue searches, we feel incredibly lucky to have found Emerald Ridge Farm. Aside from the love between us and the family beside us, the team at Emerald Ridge was the next most influential factor in ensuring that our wedding weekend was everything we hoped it would be.

Our priorities in selecting a venue were: finding a place we could enjoy for more than just one day, working with an involved and supportive staff, and being able to highlight the beauty of our home in North Carolina for our out-of-state guests. Emerald Ridge Farm had all of these qualities and more. They far exceeded our expectations in their planning and preparations for our special day. We know they were in the midst of caring and planning for other couples, but they made us feel like we were the only wedding on their minds. Their attention to detail, problem-solving, and positivity provided us with the sense of calm we craved throughout wedding planning, especially in 2020.

On-site housing allowed us to have more precious time with our loved ones who were visiting. Multiple sites for our ceremony and reception (field, patio, deck, barn) allowed us to have stress-free back-up plans, which we were so grateful for when it poured rain the night and day leading up to our wedding. Shuttling from the parking area by the barn to the house for our rehearsal dinner and our ceremony was invaluable for our guests with mobility challenges, and due to uncertain weather conditions.

The Emerald Ridge team was so present and attentive throughout the weekend that our guests and vendors are still commenting on their support, weeks after the wedding. While my husband and I were busy enjoying the reception, Paul noticed two of our seven-year-old guests were getting antsy waiting for cake-cutting. He offered to get them set up playing cornhole while they waited. During the planning stages, Janice was available by phone and in-person visit to problem-solve the newest pandemic-related change of plans. She met with our vendors in advance of the wedding to ensure seamless service on our wedding day. During the reception, she was able to snap photos of some of our more candid moments, for which we will be forever grateful. Throughout the planning process and weekend setup, Mason patiently ensured that we had everything we needed and frequently checked-in to make sure we were happy with how everything was going. As I am someone who likes to play an active role in planning, I was so grateful for his patience in allowing me to try out different seating and decor arrangements, move things around, and take my time to make a decision.

In addition to maintaining a beautiful physical space, Janice, Paul, and Mason have perfectly curated an environment in which we were able to make beautiful, lasting memories. Wedding planning during a pandemic brought with it more challenges than anticipated, but the Emerald Ridge team worked diligently to ensure that every question had an answer and that every problem had a solution. While the Asheville area boasts many choices for venues with beautiful scenery, we are convinced there are none which can provide such a beautiful experience as...

Emerald Ridge and its wonderful staff ensured our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. Every single space on this property is beautiful and the built in contingency spaces in the case of rain eased any concerns we had wbout our special day. I really can't say enough about this venue and it's staff. Janice, Paul, and Mason are lovely and made any necessary paperwork a breeze to get through. They're communication is so on point, I never once felt stressed about planning or making payments. Once they lead us through everything Emerald Ridge had to offer, we would have been crazy not to select it as our wedding venue with the no rush weekend package! As an exceptionally busy couple, we truly appreciated their flexibility and experience as a well established wedding venue.

We chose to add on full wedding planner services with Malorie for our big day. Malorie is an absolute joy to work with and set up regular meetings with us virtually since we did not live in Asheville. She is very well organized and makes all the decisions leading up to your wedding day a breeze. She made wonderful suggestions for vendors and sent reminders to keep us on track. If you're on the fence about getting a wedding planner, I can promise you that hiring Malorie is well worth it. A wedding can be very stressful to plan at times but I can honestly say that having Malorie there through the planning process and on the day of helped us have a stress-free day where everything went so smoothly I almost couldn't believe it.

The venue itself offers almost everything you could need or want to create a beautiful wedding event from the gorgeous scenery to tables and decorations. It was amazing to not have to worry about renting anything additional for our sepcial day. We got so many complements from guests about how beautiful and unique Emerald Ridge was and that it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had been to.

Finally, Paul, Mason and the other staff were there with us every step of the way to ensure everything was ready for our events and it was all arranged exactly as we wanted. They were exceptionally communicative and listened to what we wanted and made it happen. We are so happy that we chose Emerald Ridge for our wedding day and we hope to schedule another event with them in the future for other celebrations and...