Mountain Elegance Package

A Premier All-Inclusive Wedding Experience in Asheville, North Carolina

For a stress-free, all-inclusive wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Say “I do” in one of the most breathtaking wedding destinations in the U.S. Hidden River Events’ Mountain Elegance Package offers couples from Western North Carolina, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Cincinnati, Washington, DC, Denver, San Francisco, and beyond a turnkey destination wedding experience just minutes from downtown Asheville.

Designed for weddings of 25 to 350 guests, this comprehensive package takes place on our private 20-acre property in Swannanoa, NC. You’ll enjoy onsite lodging as needed, customizable planning, and full-service coordination—all against the backdrop of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.

What’s Included

Infrastructure

• 6,800 sq. ft. climate-controlled event tent with elegant lighting (chandeliers & cafe lights) and greenery
• Farm tables (for up to 150) or round tables with linens and farm tables (for 151 to 350 person events)
• Wooden cross-back reception chairs (for up to 350); white padded ceremony chairs (up to 350)
• Sweetheart table
• LED candles
• Dance floor
• Vintage plates and water goblets, plus wine glasses and utensils for up to 350 guests
• DJ sound systems for ceremony and reception
• Ceremony arbor, signage, table numbers, whiskey barrels, greenery photo wall
• Outdoor lounge furniture, umbrellas, cocktail tables, lawn games
• Dessert sideboard, buffet tables, vintage lounge setups
• Catering equipment and staging area
• Bar setup
• Onsite bathrooms
• Electric Vehicle for guest transport
• All the little things you need (signage, votive candle holders, and more)

Ceremony Site Options

• By the River
• Under the Grandmother Tree
• Surrounded by Flowers
• On an Island in the Pond
• In the Field with a Mountain Backdrop

Planning & Labor

• Full-service planning with our Preferred Event Manager
• Access to a password-protected planning portal
• Day-of coordination (multiple coordinators for large weddings)
• Setup and cleanup crews, onsite drivers
• Bartenders, DJ
• Donation of unused food and flowers to local nonprofits

Catering & Desserts

• Choose from 3 customizable menus: Gourmet BBQ; Classic (protein plus 2 sides, salad, and artisan bread); or Pasta with salad and bread or upgrade to any kind of meal you imagine
• Wedding cake or cutting cake with cupcakes, with customization options
• Sweet & unsweet tea, water provided

Photography

• 4 hours of professional photography with editing and reprint rights
• High-resolution downloadable gallery
• Extra photographer included for guest counts over 199

Flowers & Decor

• 3 seasonal bouquets, 3 boutonnieres, and all table florals
• Grown on-site for sustainability
• Optional additions: arbor décor, floral crowns, chandeliers, more

Miscellaneous Inclusions

• Bartender service
• All taxes included
• Saturday and Wednesday weddings include a minimum 2 day site rental
• Use of venue infrastructure for rehearsal dinners, brunches, or other events

What’s Not Included but Required

• Event cancellation insurance
• Liability insurance
• ABC Permit (if serving liquor)
• Additional bartender if serving liquor

Items that can be removed from the Package

• Catering: –$35pp
• Photography: Up to 200 guests –$2,675 | Over 200 –$4,000 (+ tax & gratuity)
• DJ: –$1,497 + 15% gratuity (less for small weddings)
• Flowers: –$600 to –$4,700 depending upon event size
• Dessert: –$6.75/pp

Items that can be added to the Package

• 3 House Package x 3 nights: –$3500 (sleeps 30–40, extra nights no charge as available)
• Mountain Vista House: $450 plus tax and cleaning (sleeps 16–20)
• Quartz Mountain House: $400 per night plus tax and cleaning (sleeps 10–14)
• Overlook: $175 per night plus tax and cleaning (sleeps 6–8)
• Additional beverage glasses: .65 pp plus tax
• Horse carriage and driver: –$350
• Rehearsal and Ceremony Direction: $150
• Officiant: –$300
• Local jams for table favors: –$5 each
• Cloth napkins: –$1.25 each
• Lawn games: –$33
• Appetizers, additional florals, extra bartenders: varies
• Photo booth: $500
• Alcohol packages: bring your own or order locally (10–20% vendor discounts)
• Rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, extended photography coverage, additional floral, hair and makeup services, shuttle services, and more