Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Linville, NC, Appalachian View is a charming and idyllic wedding venue. It offers vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A couple's wedding album is sure to be magical, with photos taken in this picture-worthy setting.
Appalachian View is suited to a range of wedding styles, from small elopements to large celebrations. The capacity for the venue is 200 guests. Couples can customize the modern barn-style reception hall to best fit their vision. To the east, Grandfather Mountain soars to touch the sky, while the Roan Highlands and the Black Mountains stand tall to the west. Both local and destination weddings are welcome here.
All events at Appalachian View include the use of both buildings and the grounds. Access to multiple dressing rooms is also provided. The venue has a catering kitchen for the convenience of your chosen culinary team. Outside, there are multiple ceremony options, along with an outdoor gas firepit with seating. The back patio features string lighting, as well as the fence and gazebo, helping to create a magical ambience. With 75 parking spaces and more room for vehicles behind the pavilion, transportation for guests is simple. Round, rectangular, and cocktail tables and up to 400 white-padded chairs are provided. The staff can set and clean up the tables, chairs, and linens for your convenience. During the ceremony, couples also have the choice between a cross, circle, triangle, or rectangular arch. Specific packages are available for weekend events, single-day festivities, elopements, and micro-weddings. We also have 2 on site cabins that are included in our weekend wedding packages to help with lodging. Each cabin sleeps 6.
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Starting prices
Reception
$4,500
Reception
$4,500
Ceremony
$4,500
Bar services
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Catering
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Couples usually spend $10,000
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Barn
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Cathy and Dale Buchanan
Owner
As natives to North Carolina and these mountains, Cathy and Dale Buchanan have enjoyed this area for years - a cabin, time with family and friends, hiking the Appalachian Trail... Here, over the recent past, we have hosted weddings for special people in our lives. Consequently, we decided to build on these 75 acres a venue to share this beautiful location we love with others. We think this is the quintessential place to start your lives together, and it is very exciting for us to be able to make it available for your ceremony and precious memories.
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5.0
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32 reviews
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Appalachian View is highly praised for its breathtaking mountain views, beautiful facilities, and accommodating staff, including Pam and Nicole. Reviewers express their satisfaction with the seamless planning process, swift communication, and helpful suggestions for vendors. The inclusive packages, picturesque setting, and availability of on-site cabins for pre-wedding preparations are highlighted as standout features. Despite unforeseen weather challenges, the venue ensured a stress-free and beautiful wedding experience, receiving high recommendations for its exceptional service, stunning views, and valuable amenities.
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Emily D
5.0
8/27/2024
Beautiful venue for any wedding! Highly recommend and Pam is so easy to work with ❤️
response08/27/2024
Thanks for your review and kind comments. We do have the best staff!
John O
5.0
8/24/2024
Great venue with WONDERFUL views!
My 2nd time there for a VERY WORTHY event (Humane Society) 🦮 and EVERYONE surely enjoyed being THERE. 👍
Any questions?
Kenzie M
5.0
8/24/2024
Beautiful venue with excellent staff and service! Pam is wonderful to work with and will strives to see that everything is above and beyond your expectations!
Shelby T
5.0
7/11/2024
This venue is perfect in every way. Beautiful facilities, accommodating staff, and gorgeous mountain views!
response07/11/2024
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share.
Sarah E
5.0
6/26/2024
My husband and I got married here two weeks ago and it was perfect. The venue is beautiful and the people are amazing. My emails were answered swiftly and politely no matter how many times I emailed or at what hour. They helped make the day run smoothly. They were also super helpful in suggesting vendors that were amazing and sending reminders for things that I did not think of that I needed to do. This place is like a hidden gem. Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful it was. Plus they included a lot of things in the venue such as tables, chairs, linens, arbors and some decor. It was really helpful to have a vanue that offered so much yet still allowed us to personalize our day with our other choices in vendors.
response06/26/2024
Thank you so much for your comments. We loved working with you guys and wish you a lifetim...
e of happiness. We strive to make your day every you want.
Emily C
5.0
5/08/2024
Appalachian View made my job as the wedding planner absolutely seamless. The staff were incredibly helpful and always available whenever we needed anything. Everything was set up promptly, and their positive and professional attitudes made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to celebrate my clients special day!
Josephina T
5.0
12/09/2023
We had our wedding on 10/14 this year and it was absolutely gorgeous. The venue was so beautiful and it was exactly how we imagined our wedding to be. Book quick if you want a fall wedding! We booked July, 2022 and there was only one or two dates left in October, 2023. We got very lucky. 10/10 worth it.
response12/09/2023
Josephina, you were a joy to work with and had a beautiful wedding. Thanks for your kind ...
words. Cathy Buchanan
Brooke S
5.0
11/19/2023
Beautiful location, helpful owners and staff, loved it all~
Bailey Y
5.0
10/07/2023
Great Views
Jill L
5.0
9/18/2023
What an awesome experience we had for my daughter’s wedding.! There was not one single glitch before during or after the wedding. The staff was responsive and helpful every step of the process.
I had so many guests ask me, young and old, "how did they find this place, I had no idea it was here". The view is absolutely spectacular AND PRICELESS. Being on top of a mountain with a 360 degree view with all the landmarks (Grandfather Mountain, Roan Mountain, Appalachian Trail, etc) just made it more special for guests (of course for us too) to be able to relax outside in awe of what God has given us.
And the pictures……WOW!
I encourage you to book an appointment with Appalachian View venue. You will not be disappointed!!
Pamela Y
5.0
9/05/2023
We enjoyed having our daughter’s wedding at Appalachian View! The photos that were taken at the venue inside and out, was absolutely gorgeous! The views from the top of the mountain are unbelievably breathtaking. The beautiful wildflowers that they have planted is the perfect touch for a picturesque landscape. The venue’s manager, Pam, was professional, helpful, and kind not only to the wedding party, but to all of our guests. She went above and beyond to make our wedding go as smoothly as planned. We could not have asked for a more perfect and memorable place to have our wedding. Thanks to the owners and staff of Appalachian View for making this possible.
Emma T
5.0
9/05/2023
Our wedding at Appalachian View was an amazing experience. Cathy was an absolute delight to work with, showing genuine care and providing invaluable assistance throughout the planning process and on our big day. Pam, the venue manager, was a true standout. Her kindness and willingness to go the extra mile were remarkable.
The venue itself offers breathtaking views from every angle, making our wedding truly special. Even when rain unexpectedly fell on our day, the venue's rain backup plan and provision of umbrellas ensured a beautiful celebration.
One of the venue's standout features is the on-site cabins. They were a tremendous asset, eliminating the need to drive after the wedding and serving as the perfect space for pre-wedding preparations.
We highly recommend Appalachian View for any couple for the wedding venue!
response09/29/2023
Thank yo so much for your kind words. We are in a very happy business. Your family was a ...
pleasure to work with. Cathy
Tracey B
5.0
9/04/2023
We loved this venue for many reasons. One was the amazing views. You can’t beat the views at this Venue. Two was the staff. They were very friendly and easy to work with. Pam was very personable and great to talk to about wedding and non wedding things. Three was the overall space of the whole venue. There’s a very nice outdoor area for the ceremony facing Grand Father Mountain (unbeatable), reception area is amazing and beautiful, the pavilion just in case there’s bad weather (great views as well) and the three cabins for family and wedding party. The cabins are very spacious and beautiful. Overall this venue is the best for value, views, location, esthetics, staff, and cleanliness! Nothing beats it!
Nancy C
5.0
9/02/2023
Such an amazing venue and the staff were fantastic!!!!
response09/02/2023
Thanks! We love what we do.
Cathy Buchanan
Amanda N
5.0
9/01/2023
I attended an Oasis event at this venue and WOW!! The view, the building, the employees it was second to none!
response09/01/2023
Thanks Amanda. Oasis was a great organization to work with.
Cathy Buchanan
Kelly B
5.0
11/18/2022
Appalachian View was great to work with for our daughter’s wedding! We were so excited to have the beautiful Mountain views but then a few days before the event we found out Hurricane Nicole was coming exactly over the NC Mountains at the time of the wedding! Cathy and our coordinator Nicole(ha!) we’re so helpful in making the adjustment to moving the ceremony inside the main building so our guests and the bride and groom didn’t have to go out in the storm once dressed. We made the best of the situation and it was a beautiful ceremony and fun reception. They have a nice sized room for the bride and bridesmaid to get ready and a smaller room for the groom and groomsman. Since it was pouring outside the guys took advantage of the corn hole boards and played several games inside while the girls got ready. The main building is a large space and we had plenty of room for all the tables and the triangle arbor and we had a blast dancing! I highly recommend this venue.
Megan U
5.0
11/11/2022
We knew immediately when visiting the Appalachian View that this would be our wedding venue. First off - the view! It’s absolutely gorgeous with mountain views at every angle - especially the most famous, Grandfather Mountain. I’ve visited more than a handful of venues in the high country and this is by far one of the newest, prettiest and most accommodating venues. The LED lighting in the rafters is my favorite feature, adding that fun party flair for the reception. All of our guests commented on how new the venue is and how gorgeous even the bathrooms are. We worked with Nicole, who is the venue manager, and she was incredibly helpful, professional and personable. She let me visit the venue numerous times to show my vendors and even measure a wall for decor ideas. It rained the whole day of our wedding and I love that they offer a separate beautiful pavilion as a rain location option. This is much better than most places that would instead hold your ceremony in the reception hall surrounded by tables. They even offered super cute clear umbrellas for our wedding party, how thoughtful. Everything was just wonderful, more than I could have ever dreamed of - I definitely had the wedding of my dreams! Do yourself a favor and book this venue - you will not regret it!
Gabriella M
5.0
11/07/2022
Appalachian View could not have been a more perfect venue. From the views to the support of the owner Cathy, it will always be one of our most favorite details of our wedding. The indoor and outdoor spaces truly are beautiful and well thought out. Our wedding guests are still talking about those views! I recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Boone/Linville area. It was the mountain wedding we’ve dreamt of. Thank you so much!!!
response11/07/2022
You guys , your family, and friends were truly a pleasure to work with. Thanks for your ...
kind words and thanks for choosing Appalachian View.
Cathy Buchanan
Lizzie A
5.0
10/27/2022
This was absolutely the most perfect venue for our wedding. It was BEAUTIFUL and had everything you could ever need. Nicole, Cathy and Dale were so incredibly helpful and kind and communicative. It was a perfect experience. They provided chairs, tables, tablecloths, everything you could need! They even set them up for you. The views are INCREDIBLE. Like you seriously have to see a sunset here. It is amazing! They will go out of their way to make sure your day is perfect. For example, I completely forgot to get sparklers. I have no idea why or how, but I just forgot and did not realize until the photographer asked. Nicole just happened to have extra in her car and saved the day! She did not even think twice about letting us use them. I just cannot express how perfect this venue is. You need to have your wedding here!!
Sue N
5.0
9/08/2022
Absolutely amazing for our daughter's wedding! Beautiful venue had everything to offer. Inside or outside down to the last minute made it stress free, knowing if it rained, they were all set up inside just in case. Luckily it didn't rain but knowing we didn't have to worry was huge! The guys having their own building away from the girls was a huge bonus also! The kitchen and bar area are perfect. Not to mention the outside views with a fire pit, yard games, and dancing outside on the patio! It was perfect! Having cabins on site is also a huge bonus! Bride and groom don't even have to leave! Thank you, Kathy and Nicole, for being so accommodating and easy to work with!
Becca D
5.0
8/08/2022
My husband and I got married here in June and it was just absolutely perfect! Nicole graciously answered all our questions and phone calls as we planned the wedding from out of state. The weekend of they were so helpful with everything! The views were incredible and so many of our guests told us that it was their favorite place they’d ever been to for a wedding!
response08/08/2022
Becca, thanks for your kind words. We strive to to help our couples enjoy the process as w...
ell as their big day. We wish you all the best!!
Cathy Buchanan
Darci B
5.0
7/06/2022
Cathy, her husband Dale, and Nichole were wonderful to work with! We fell in love with Appalachian View right from the start, and appreciated Cathy's practical advice! Throughout the planning process, we were pleased with response times to any questions we had, and appreciated that we were able to visit several times to show the venue to our friends and coordinator!
On our wedding weekend, Nichole was very present and helpful and ensured everything ran smoothly! She also did a fantastic job bringing our floor plan to life in a way that made the best sense for the space! Both the main and rehearsal building provided everything that we and our vendors needed, and several of our vendors commented on how well everything was planned out for their use! Even with clouds on our wedding day, the venue provided the most beautiful pictures and scenery! We would choose this venue 100 times over again!
response07/08/2022
Thanks Darci! You are a beautiful bride and we loved being a part of your special day.
Taylor R
5.0
6/21/2022
I am a wedding planner and I recently had the pleasure of doing a wedding at Appalachian View. When I say this was the best wedding I've done my entire career, I'm not just saying that. This venue was FANTASTIC all the way around - the owner Cathy was so sweet, the venue manager Nicole was so helpful, the venue assistant Cheyenne helped out so much. This venue has it all - a great staff, the best view of the mountains that I've ever seen, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and just an overall feeling of happiness and peace permeating the grounds. I cannot WAIT to do another wedding with them!
response07/08/2022
Thanks so much for your kind words. Having a great Planner/Day of Coordinator is key to a ...
smooth wedding day. We’d highly recommend you as well.
Thanks, Cathy Buchanan
Kelsey R
5.0
1/31/2022
Definitely picked Appalachian View for the views, and man they did not disappoint! If you’re looking for a wedding in the NC mountains, with the most helpful staff, this is it. The building itself is beautiful, and has everything you need, not requiring extra cost going into decorating. The staff kept me up to date and was very good at communication in the months leading up to the wedding. They are constantly updating and adding on to make this the most beautiful venue. My guests could not stop complimenting the venue more than me as a bride! Our vendors also said the venue was awesome to coordinate with, which is a huge plus.
Also, best price in the area if you’re a budget friendly bride!!
Daniel B
5.0
12/27/2021
I attended a wedding here and wish I had done my wedding at this venue! The views were spectacular, the amenities were bountiful, and the staff was more than accommodating! 10/10 would recommend this venue to anyone looking for any type of event!
response12/28/2021
Thanks for your kind words!
Georgia W
5.0
12/16/2021
This space is absolutely incredible both inside and out! We had an outdoor wedding in November, which could have gone poorly, but Cathy was ready with a back-up plan just in case! This venue really has everything, and the interior is almost as breathtaking as the surrounding views. The venue was clean, easy to get to, and it really felt like Cathy thought of everything! The bridal suite was a good size for myself & my 3 bridesmaids, as well as the mothers and some other people who were filtering in and out. I loved how many items Cathy was able to provide and we definitely took advantage of not needing a whole lot of extra rental equipment.
response12/17/2021
Thanks so much for your kind comments. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Lainy W
5.0
11/15/2021
The venue is absolutely beautiful. The view is amazing. We were fortunate to be there during prime leaf changing season., but it would be breathtaking any time. The owners thought about every little detail in designing their place. The staff was so helpful and kind. We would recommend Appalachian View to anyone who wants a beautiful, elegant wedding.
response12/05/2021
Thanks for your beautiful comments. We love being a part of such happy events!
Anat B
5.0
10/18/2021
This was the first venue I called at the beginning of my wedding planning, and Cathy Buchanan was so friendly and helpful from the first moment. Anyone would be lucky to have their wedding here. The genius of a built-for-purpose wedding venue only dawns on you after you have looked at lots of other venues that each have their own unique set of challenges. This venue is perfect in every way. The owner thought of everything so that the annoyances of other venues do not exist here, but you still get a beautiful, unique, memorable setting for your wedding.
The indoor venues are beautiful. I was first attracted to the feeling of a large “blank slate” that it gives, but when you are in there you notice the beautiful details throughout. The light fixtures are stunning and not cheesy the way most wedding venue chandeliers are. The bright, clean feel of the space means you can go rustic if you want to, but you aren’t forced into it by the space like so many other venues in the High Country. The quilts on the walls are gorgeous and they are made by the owner! Our caterer even mentioned loving the venue because of the catering kitchen and the dedicated side entrance. My absolute favorite feature of this venue is, funny enough, the bathrooms and the dressing rooms. They are really, truly, actually wheelchair accessible. They are private and abundant (a private bathroom for the bride, a private bathroom for the groom, a multi-stall women’s room, a multi-stall men’s room, and a separate family/huge wheelchair-accessible single-occupancy bathroom!). If you have loved ones who are in a wheelchair don’t discount how important this all is.
Of course, the best parts of the venue are the views and the grounds, but these parts speak for themselves.
C L
5.0
10/12/2021
I Cannot give this venue any higher marks!!! Everyone there went above and beyond to make my daughter’s Wedding Day spectacular! Unfortunately, the day was rainy on and off, but this did not in any way bring down the day. The inside venue is beautiful and again the staff did everything possible to allow guests and our photographer to use the outside when the rain let up. Cathy was on site during the entire day to ensure everything went well. She was beyond helpful! The views are amazing. We do not have the pictures back yet but I am sure they will be amazing as you cannot ask for a more picturesque location.
response10/13/2021
Thanks so much for the kind words. It was a beautiful wedding and you guys were a pleasure...
to work with. Cathy
Juliet R
5.0
12/13/2020
I don't even know where to begin. This venue exceeded our expectations in every way.
Cathy and Dale (venue owners) went above and beyond to make sure my now-husband (Matt) and I (Juliet) had everything we needed: the obvious items- ironed table cloths, chairs set up exactly how I (the bride) wanted (in the reception hall and the outdoor ceremony and backup ceremony location), and constant availability for all my questions from wedding insurance to table arrangements and more AND the not-so-obvious items- Cathy taking over for my brothers (who served as parking attendants) so they could get seated before I walked down the aisle, constant communication with my day-of-coordinators to make sure everything was going according to plan and making sure my guests were safe (#COVID).
This is one of those hidden treasure venues that not many people know about yet, so I HIGHLY recommend booking before it gets too popular to even book. When you visit, you will agree that everything from the absolutely immaculate landscaping, to the "plan b" ceremony space (a totally separate building called the pavilion), to the custom lighting, is absolute perfection.
Finally, I could write on and on about how gorgeous and spacious this venue is, but what stood out the most to my husband and I was the kindness of Cathy and Dale. Cathy told us that before they even built this venue, they went around asking other local venues if there was "space" for another venue. That alone shows their hearts and character, and it comforted Matt and I, knowing that if Cathy put that much heart into building this venue and creating this experience, our wedding would be perfect. And it was.
Abby T
5.0
8/02/2020
Cathy and her crew were phenomenal! With everything going on she was so helpful the entire time. She was so calming and made everything absolutely perfect. She was so accommodating and everything at the venue was more than I could imagine. It was the best day and she played a huge part in that. The views were amazing and i couldn’t have asked for a better venue.
laura h
5.0
7/09/2020
Cathy and her family are amazing! We needed a last minute venue and Appalachian View was the answer. The venue was stunning! Cathy made sure everything was setup before we arrived to decorate and helped us quickly move our outdoor ceremony indoors. Her and her team really went above and beyond to ensure that our day was perfect. In the midst of covid she made sure everything was properly spaced for social distancing and even provided masks for all our guests. The venue was spotless and Cathy was attentive to our every question and need.
If you are looking for a gorgeous mountain top venue run by a wonderful family look no further!
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