The best memories made on wedding days involve what is seen and felt in the moment.  We all want to wow our guests from the moment they arrive. Scenery sets the tone for a wedding and is one of the main reasons a couple will fall in love with a venue from their very first visit.

There is no better scenery than that of a North Carolina mountain wedding. Picturesque mountains make the perfect backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime.

North Carolina mountain weddings feature some of the best views on the East coast. With over 40 mountains, North Carolina is bound to provide gorgeous views for weddings year round. Nature makes a great backdrop and allows photographers to really focus in on the important details, take a step back, and capture precious moments.  North Carolina mountain weddings supply ample backdrop with vast open spaces  highlighting the views of where the North Carolina mountain peaks meet the sky. It’s a dream view for any occasion.

Some of the best backgrounds for wedding photographers are vast open field and spaces because this allows them to focus in on the happy couple and capture up close and personal images without loud or distracting background objects. This is exactly what the North Carolina mountains provide. The peaceful and serene views set the mood for gatherings both large and small.

Having a North Carolina mountain wedding comes with many perks. It provides not only a gorgeous view for your big day but also an escape to explore the nature that surrounds. In the days leading up to or even after a wedding, the happy couple and even out of town guests can explore the trails and scenery the mountains offer. Nearby many North Carolina Mountain wedding venues you can find trails and scenic driving routes such as The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and even hiking trails stretching miles and miles long.  Each of these great outdoor explorations supply memories to be cherished with friends and families alike.


The Barn on New River hosts elegant weddings and parties near one of the oldest rivers in the world; the South Fork of the New River. You will not find another property as remarkable as ours. It hosts a 4900 square foot barn with 30’ ceilings on 100 beautiful acres and a cabin and honeymoon suite.  We’re located in the High Country in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone and West Jefferson North Carolina. Take a deeper look at the venue, availability, and packages.