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Hidden River Events

4.9
(34)best-of-weddings

30 Hidden River Drive, Swannanoa, NC

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About This Vendor

Simply Beautiful Mountain Weddings

Wed next to the the Swannanoa River, 5 minutes from Asheville, and follow with a reception amidst a stunning Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop on our 17+ acre farm. House 50+ guests on site. Kindness, quality, and reasonable pricing for large or small destination weddings and local events.

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Mountain, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner

Hidden River Events Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/20/2022 by Stefanie L
To say that our wedding weekend at Hidden River Events was magical would be a drastic understatement; this place, and its people, are absolutely extraordinary. The all-inclusive but fully customizable planning structure makes it easy to get you...
r day exactly right, with as little or as much outsourcing vendors as you like. What is included is amazing; horse drawn carriage, all the infrastructure, signage, etc was a list of both everything we needed, plus some really special extras. The farm is so stunning in every season, but especially on May when the side field had exploded into yellow buttercup blossoms and everything was green with spring. Our ceremony down at the River Cove was set to the background of the rushing water and bathed in dappled sunlight. We were blown away by the genuine love from each staff member, from the care they took to make each detail perfect, and the easy, calm energy with which everybody operated. It was unlike any wedding I've ever been part of in that we were all relaxed and having an amazing time from start to finish. Haley and Trevor were our Day of Coordinators and they were excellent, capable, and sweet. Ivy took us through the planning process with ease, and Anne's Custom Catering was extraordinary. The in house floral staff was incredible, and did a stunning job with our arrangements. Trust this team, they will not let you down. We're beyond grateful we found Hidden River. We can't imagine our wedding having taken place anywhere else. To say that our wedding weekend at Hidden River Events was magical would be a drastic understatement; this place, and its people, are absolutely extraordinary. The all-inclusive but fully customizable planning structure makes it easy to get your day exactly right, with as little or as much outsourcing vendors as you like. What is included is amazing; horse drawn carriage, all the infrastructure, signage, etc was a list of both everything we needed, plus some really special extras. The farm is so stunning in every season, but especially on May when the side field had exploded into yellow buttercup blossoms and everything was green with spring. Our ceremony down at the River Cove was set to the background of the rushing water and bathed in dappled sunlight. We were blown away by the genuine love from each staff member, from the care they took to make each detail perfect, and the easy, calm energy with which everybody operated. It was unlike any wedding I've ever been part of in that we were all relaxed and having an amazing time from start to finish. Haley and Trevor were our Day of Coordinators and they were excellent, capable, and sweet. Ivy took us through the planning process with ease, and Anne's Custom Catering was extraordinary. The in house floral staff was incredible, and did a stunning job with our arrangements. Trust this team, they will not let you down. We're beyond grateful we found Hidden River. We can't imagine our wedding having taken place anywhere else.
Reviewed On 5/05/2022 by Allie H
Jeanne and her team at Hidden River were superb partners in helping me and my husband create our dream wedding. Jeanne is the owner of the property, and is warm, wise, and wonderful. She also served as our officiant, adding a very special touch...
to the wedding day. When you book a wedding at Hidden River, you get wedding planner support (thank you Grace and Ivy!), day of coordinator support, and access to some seriously amazing vendors that Jeanne has worked with for many years. All of our vendors were exceptional, including the catering, our photographer Erica Mueller, the bartenders (so great!!), the florist (more beautiful that I could have imagined). The property itself is simply gorgeous, and has a feel like you are out in the countryside, but is also very close to Asheville and Black Mountain, making it easy for your guests to explore the area. There are 7 houses on-site for your guests to stay, which was a major selling point for us. This allowed so many of our friends and family to stay on-site with us. I cannot recommend this venue enough, it was a fantastic experience planning and having our wedding here. We will cherish it forever, and we will have to come back for future anniversaries. Thank you Jeanne and team, from the bottom of our hearts. Allie & Stewart 4.16.22
Reviewed On 4/27/2022 by Morgan P
I absolutely loved working with all the staff at Hidden River Events! Everyone we worked with from the owner/our officiant, planners, day of coordinator and wait staff was so sweet and repsonsive to any questions we had during the planning proc...
ess. I can't tell you how easy and stress-free the entire process and every the day of wad a breeze which allowed myself and my husband to just be present and enjoy the day. We would recommend this venue to anyone who wants a stree-free all-inclusive wedding in the mountains! We could t be happier with how everything turned out!
Reviewed On 11/27/2021 by Marjory S
My daughter's wedding was a few months ago at Hidden River. I would highly recommend it. We took the entire package, venue, flowers, dj, photographer and lodging. The contract was very clear and there were no surprises or hidden fees. We ha...
d great weather which made the whole day extra magical and extraordinary but I think it would have been great in the rain, the tent is large and sturdy. My daughter did most of the planning, I just made the payments, but the experience surpassed our expectations.
Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Kirk G
I recently got married at Hidden River Events, and it was an amazing experience. Our family and friends stayed on site in the vacation rentals, which were very well maintained and furnished. We had a beautiful rehearsal dinner on the deck of th...
e Craggy House, as well as a well orchestrated wedding rehearsal the day before. I can not say enough about the professional quality of the staff and the owner. It felt like every detail was prepared for and handled with care. I would recommend this to anyone in search of an outdoor wedding venue with all the amenities of a indoor space. Flowers 10/10 Catering 10/10 Lodging 10/10 Housing 10/10 Overall experience 10/10
Reviewed On 9/01/2021 by Natalie J
We got married at Hidden river events in late June 2021 on Friday with about 55 guests. We did not stay on the property. Everything was PERFECT. Jeanne told us when we toured Hidden river that their goal is to make you feel relaxed on your wed...
ding day, my first thought was well that sounds perfect but how could this be true. I had already dabbled a little bit in wedding planning without the all inclusive package in my hometown and was stressed from day 1. Well I am here to tell you they lived up their promise! Ivy and Grace helped with most of our planning and then we had Ashley as day of coordinator. They were super fast with communication and worked well as a team. They were laid back which helped the no stress vibe on the wedding day. They made planning easy with a well organized wedding webpage. We planned the whole thing from out of town. The venue is unbelievably beautiful. I mean breath taking! We picked Jesse Kitt as our photographer. She knows the lay of the land as she has been photographing weddings there for about 13 years. She took gorgeous pictures and was super organized. Flowers are included in the package and they were beautiful. I didn’t do a flower consultation (it’s extra) but I was super happy and honestly it was 1 less decision I had to make. We picked the fajita bar and it was delicious, people really enjoyed the different sauces and there was variety for all diet restrictions. The DJ was awesome. This is something I was worried about as we never talked to the DJ we only submitted a DJ form but he was great! The bar tenders were top notch! The made each cocktail individual and you could tell they knew there stuff. The cake was good, not awesome but good. I seriously don’t have 1 complaint. I would get married there again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed On 7/27/2021 by Chelsea S
The Hidden River team is INCREDIBLE. They worked together smoothly and made everything feel easy. We had the case of r-a-i-n and they handled it so well as we had to pivot an hour before the ceremony. They didn't pressure me/us in any direction...
but were clearly taking all the right precautions and giving me a real understanding of what each decision would entail and the implications. Of course, the decision was challenging but ultimately was 100% the right one! Jeanne (the owner of hidden river) officiated our ceremony and it was perfect. She is truly magical. We received more compliments than we could have ever imagined about how special the ceremony was. We had friends saying they took notes during the ceremony and we received a message from another friend saying that she and her partner are bringing home some things they learned from our weekend to work on as a couple. The moment that we stopped for the rain stood out to everyone under the tent as she created a space that slowed everyone down for those few minutes to just be present. Jeanne has such a gift and we are honored that we were lucky enough to have that moment with you. The whole planning team was so easy to work with and helped keep us on track along the way. They made the planning process... dare I say... easy? Everyone loved the food, Erica Mueller (photographer with Hidden River) was amazing, the flowers were gorgeous... literally incredible flowers. Such a special weekend because of the space at Hidden River. Everyone loved spending the weekend there and getting to be present & together throughout the whole weekend. Can't go wrong with a magical place like this!
Reviewed On 6/07/2021 by Kelli Y
It almost feels impossible to sum up what an amazing experience it was to have our wedding at Hidden River. We had an intimate wedding (16 guests) on a Monday evening and it was PERFECT. The planning process from start to finish: Excellent comm...
unication, accommodating, easy. Every person I interacted with, whether staff of Hidden River or a hired vendor, was incredibly kind, talented, and delightful to work with. And of course, the beauty and peace of the location felt unmatched. I got the wedding of my dreams without 90% of the stress (I don't think you can take 100% of the stress out of any wedding planning, but HRE gets as close as possible). Our wedding was so wonderfully perfect, I would HIGHLY recommend the experience to anyone.
Reviewed On 11/12/2016 by Claire P
We absolutely loved our ceremony under the sycamore tree! Jeanne (our officiant and owner of the farm) was amazing. Several of our guests noted that it was one of the most beautiful weddings they had ever been to.
Reviewed On 8/19/2015 by Robin B
Our goal in picking a wedding venue was to find a place to relax and enjoy the celebration with our family & friends. If it wasn't fun we took it off our to-do list. We were married here last May. Everything was absolutely perfect! Grace ( the ...
wedding planner/event coordinator) is amazing, she handled my nerves-- it was raining earlier in the day and stopped just in time for the ceremony. She handled all the details so we didn't have to worry about a single thing. We had a small wedding (35-40) so everyone was able to stay on site for the weekend with us. Grace managed the staff, caterers, florist, musicians, DJ, etc and didn't need any additional information from us which I really appreciated. Wedding planning came down to checking boxes and asking Grace to coordinate the vendors, as Asheville is a small area she was familiar with the appropriate folks and able to make what we envisioned happen. Initially, I was reticent to use the florist they recommended, but had a long conversation with Grace & Cynthia (the florist) and all the flowers from my bouquet, to ceremony site, to reception were perfect. Jeanne officiated our ceremony, she took time to understand what we wanted and our faith tradition and is an all around awesome individual. Can not recommend this place enough if you're looking for a no-fuss wedding where someone else handles all the worries and details and you get to show up and enjoy! My caveat would be, if you're super detail-oriented and into being 'in-control' this may not be the place for you. Can't recommend this venue (or Grace) enough!
Reviewed On 7/08/2015 by Logan L
WOW. I don't know if I can adequately express the level of happiness and appreciation I have towards Hidden River Events. I had my wedding at this venue on 6/28/15 and every thing was absolutely perfect. This venue offers a wedding package that...
you can customize to your liking. If you go with the full package, they literally take care of everything (with your input on personalizing the event, of course). I truly felt like a guest at my own wedding. We didn't have to worry about setting up anything or taking anything down. When the reception was over, the staff brought our left over alcohol and food up to the cabin we were staying in (on site). Every single person that was working our wedding was extremely professional and caring and made me and my family feel like we were appreciated and that we were special. Jeanne, the owner, is one of the sweetest and loving people I have ever met. Jeanne officiated our wedding (included in the package) and did an outstanding job. I honestly wish I could relive the day over and over again; it was that perfect.
Reviewed On 5/11/2015 by Stephanie G
Words can't express what Hidden River has done for my husband, Mike & I. From the first email I sent inquiring about the venue & services until the end of our reception, the staff took care of us and made us feel like we were apart of their fam...
ily. "Staff" doesn't even seem an appropriate word for the people we worked with over the months leading up to our wedding. Everyone-- Jeanne(#1 & #2!), Grace, Cynthia, Jesse, Valentine, Anne....I mean EVERYONE that was involved in our wedding was so kind, warm, approachable, flexible, and professional. They took care of everything that needed to be done and were on top of their game....they did their jobs so well, but even more than that, they felt like family while they did it. We went with their Mountain Elegance Package which utilized all of their preferred vendors (flowers, photography, DJ, dinner, cake, etc) and were thrilled with the results. The food for the rehearsal and reception as well as out cakes (all prepared by Anne, their preferred caterer) are still being talked about (a month after our wedding)! We took advantage of the engagement photo session with Jesse Kitt, included in our package, and we instantly fell in love with Jesse. Her work is amazing and we felt so comfortable the whole time we worked with her. My husband and I live in Cleveland, OH & Jeanne, the owner & our Officiant was kind enough to let us stay on the property in one of the on-site houses over Thanksgiving several months before our wedding so that we could do the engagement session with Jesse-- things like this set HR apart from other Wedding Venues-- it's not all about the money and business for them (though they do run an excellent business!).... it's truly about the people they work with and their love for what they do. Jeanne's officiant services were exactly what we wanted-- she provides you with so many options and ideas of things to include in your ceremony and truly listens to what you want & then delivers. All of our guests said that our ceremony was so true to us as a couple and many said it was the most authentic, beautiful ceremony they'd ever seen. Grace, the venue's wedding planner, is an incredibly sweet woman and so responsive to any questions or requests we had throughout planning. She always made me feel calm and honored. Cynthia, the florist was also incredibly responsive to our ideas and created stunning arrangements that were exactly what we wanted. There's also on-site housing for 3 nights for up to 50 guests, which was so great to have-- though not as luxurious as a nice hotel, the places were comfortable and so convenient-- our guests raved about how great it was to stay onsite. We were able to host a whole wedding weekend at a great price, having field games outside, our rehearsal dinner, and a bonfire during the days/nights leading up to our wedding. I could just write on and on about the incredible experience we had with HR, but I'll stop now. If you love the outdoors and have a rustic style, do yourself a favor and have your wedding here-- we couldn't have asked for a better place to start our married life together & we are already planning our next trip down to visit!
Reviewed On 5/04/2015 by Rebecca H
Our wedding at Hidden River Events was wonderful. The staff took care of every detail, and everyone really was free to enjoy themselves. It was so "easy" to plan my wedding from afar with the all-inclusive package, which still allowed us to m...
ake many choices and create exactly the event we wanted. They work with spectacular vendors (catering, photography), and I totally trusted that they would help make our day special. The on-site lodging was also a great option for our out-of-town guests - they loved staying in such a beautiful location! Jeanne is a kind and sincere person - we loved her instantly and she was the perfect person to officiate our very special ceremony. I am so thankful for Hidden River Events!!
Reviewed On 3/04/2015 by Knottie1425448657
Hidden River is everything I would ever want from a wedding venue. There are so many wonderful settings to choose to have your ceremony in, including next to the Swannanoa River, under beautiful trees, in the wildflower garden, in the center of...
a pond, and that's just a few of the options. The difficult part is choosing. Despite the quaint location, the destination is a mere five minutes from Asheville, which is a wonderful city to explore with fabulous dining, drinking, music, and hiking in every direction. There's a large permanent tent installation equipped for the reception and dancing, and it doubles as a safety net in case of unfortunate weather. The bathrooms are much nicer than I would have ever expected from an outdoor venue. This location also offers several houses for guests to stay in, so family and friends don't have to go to a hotel! And in case you do need to use a hotel, Hidden River has a bus so your guests don't have to drive (which is great if you'll be serving alcohol!). The bridal house is huge and towers over the property, and the bridal suite within the house is magnificent. I have a thing for large bathrooms, and this house delivered. The balconies on the house (yes, there are more than one) look out over the entire venue. The staff legitimately cares about your wedding and work with you to customize your day to be perfect. The views are amazing, insuring all of your pictures will be flawless. It really takes the stress out of the big day so you can relax and enjoy it! I would highly recommend this location for anyone who wants a rustic feel to their wedding without sacrificing creature comforts. The sheer beauty is unlike any other place I've ever been. If you want a hassle-free outdoor wedding in Western North Carolina, Hidden River is the way to go.
Reviewed On 12/19/2014 by Sheila S
HRE is amazing. I had Indian wedding. As some people may know, they can be complicated. We had events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Hidden River. Grace, Jeannie and the staff were amazing. We went through all their vendors and they handle...
d just about everything. They are professional and responsive. The venue is truly beautiful. One of the reasons I chose HRE was because of how peaceful it made me feel. To be surrounded by nature and the mountains was wonderful and beautiful. You can't beat price for everything they offer. I was really sad to go since wedding planning took 7 months of my life. I can't wait to go back and visit.
Reviewed On 11/20/2014 by Knottie21741622
From the moment the contract was signed, there was a sense of trust and relief that we were in the best hands for the most speical day of my daughters life. Not once did I ever question whether we made the right decision. Every step of the j...
ourney we were constantly confirmed by each and every person that we came into contact with at Hidden River that all details were going to be taken care of and followed through. Working with each person, i.e. photographer, flowers, cake, etc. everyone could not have been more enjoyable to work with and the end result was even more than we ever imagined. The best thing that happened was my daughter said the evening of the wedding, "this is exactly as I had pictured it!" You can't ask for anything more than that! Thank you Hidden River for the best experience ever on the most important day of my daughters life!
Reviewed On 10/31/2014 by Knottie70892236
Our wedding at Hidden River was an amazing, wonderful experience. It really is a beautiful and uplifting venue. But more importantly, the Hidden River team is excellent at what they do... professional, capable, imaginative, friendly -- and best...
of all -- truly committed to helping you create and experience an enjoyable, meaningful, memorable wedding. I know I sound like a brochure at the moment, but our experience at Hidden River moved me from a "stereotypical guy" attitude of "eh, I'm going to have a wedding" to "wow, I just had a unique, personal, fantastic, life-memorable experience!" Jeanne and Grace were incredibly helpful and encouraging (and patient) during the planning phase. And they added "masterful" to that list in how they handled the event logistics. During and after the wedding we kept hearing our guests gushing, unprompted, about how much they enjoyed the place and the event. And that speaks volumes about the magic that is Hidden River... because ours was an Indian wedding with events over the course of 3 days and many complicated logistics. They're good a what they do. They care. And their venue is beautiful. They have my thanks and my highest recommendation.
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Allie E
Our wedding was attended by mostly out of state guests and they were just Blown away with this venue. Ceremony next to a small river, on a farm looking grounds, surrounded by mountains that were in full autumn color. Its what wedding dreams ar...
e made of. The staff was very organized, and they day flowed very well. The reception was smooth, and the dance floor was packed! What a party! We both could have asked for anything more. Thank you!
Reviewed On 10/29/2014 by Felica S
Hidden River is a beautiful wedding venue that is run by people who truly care.
Reviewed On 10/29/2014 by Knottie01889999
Hidden river was the greatest decision I made to get married at. Grace and Jeanne were an amazing help throughout the entire process. They were always willing to help me with any questions that I had and wanted to make sure that it went all as...
planned. The whole day was amazing! The entire day felt like it was a dream come true; the weather was perfect and the whole set up was breath taking. Jesse kitt did awesome with the pictures. The pictures are something that I will honestly treasure forever, she caught moments throughout the whole event that still make me smile. I couldn't of been happier about everything at hidden river and I would recommend that place to anyone to get married! Thank you all for everything !! I will never forget the hard work you all put in to that day to make my dream wedding come true! :)
Reviewed On 10/29/2014 by Kristina F
From the moment my husband and I first saw Hidden Rivers, we absolutely fell in love and knew that there would not be a better place for our wedding! Jeanne and Grace were beyond helpful with the planning and getting things together and ready. ...
They were both helpful, kind, and went above and beyond what they needed to do for our wedding. Honestly, I kept waiting for something to go wrong because for the most part something usually does, but everything went completely perfect. I’m serious, it did! The ceremony was enjoyable, the food was amazing, the photographer and DJ were awesome, and the decorations and atmosphere were both unbelievable. Everyone who attended our wedding was amazed at the beauty of Hidden Rivers and fell in love with the venue about as quickly as my husband and I did. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day or place to get married. If you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, Hidden Rivers is it! It is truly beautiful and I am sure that you too will fall in love with it!
Reviewed On 10/29/2014 by maddie d
We are so happy that we went with Hidden River!! Our family and friends are still telling us that our wedding was the best they've ever been to!!! It was truly beautiful, words can't describe how perfect our wedding was. Farm field with horses,...
a pond, a river, flower garden, view of the mountains, no spot quiet like it!! During our search for a wedding venue we were overwhelmed and disgusted with all the hidden costs ("you want chairs? Oh that's not included it'll be an extra 7$ a chair. Oh you want a dance floor? That'll be an extra $300"... and it went on and on...) With Hidden River everything was reasonable and made sense! They weren't trying to rob us by tacking on extra fees for every little thing you would of course need. Everything is included when you choose them as a venue. They also had package options that include food, photography, flowers or you can pick your own. We paid one fee that included our venue (tent, chairs, table clothes, etc), food, cake, and photography, we had a babysitter for small children, and they had a bartender. Our wedding took place on a Friday and we had around 150 guests. There was even a carriage ride to the ceremony site for myself, flower girl, and my parents who walked me down the aisle :) Jeanne officiated our wedding and it was beyond magical. She isn't just running a wedding venue business she genuinely cares about the couples that are getting married. She takes her job seriously and is in it for the right reasons. She takes the time to get to know you and understands and appreciates the commitment and promises you make to one another. She listens and creates a ceremony that represents your beliefs and your unique relationship. The wedding planner, Grace, was available to answer all our questions and made planning our wedding easy, we truly couldn't have done it without her! If you go with Hidden River, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed On 10/04/2013 by Rebecca S
I absolutely loved the venue! It is beautiful and perfect for any bride going for a farm/shabby chic type wedding. The only complaint I have relates to the wedding coordinator at the venue, not the venue itself. If you sign a contract with t...
he venue, you are required to use the wedding coordinator at the site, Grace. Her fee is $500, plus a $75 "suggested" gratuity. In my opinion, she didn't really earn the $575, and was a little frustrating to work with. In the months leading up to the wedding, I often had trouble getting a hold of her. She didn't respond to my emails for a week or two, and often times I had to re-send the same email a couple of times before I could get a response. I did most of the planning myself, and we only used two of the "venue recommended" vendors, so she didn't have much work to do related to my wedding. However, on the day of the wedding, the musicians kept coming up to my family and asking to be paid. That was supposed to be Grace's job, and it caused my family some stress scrambling trying to find a way to pay them. Grace was no where to be found on the day of the wedding. She was very unorganized and I had to remind her of my wedding details multiple times. In addition, she didn't really keep track of the payments I had been making toward the wedding, which was annoying at times. Overall, I would still recommend this venue, but if you're a very detail-oriented bride that likes organization and quick responses, this venue may cause you more stress than it's worth.
Reviewed On 6/02/2013 by a member
This is how our guests described our wedding. It is a beautiful farm with a rustic appeal that you can dress up. My planning was relatively stress free as they offer reasonable all inclusive packages. Despite not micromanaging my wedding I was ...
extremely pleased with the turnout. It was a beautiful, unique, and intimate ceremony and reception and not to mention we had a blast on the dance floor! Staff are very friendly and laid back yet organized. The vendors are wonderful and good quality and the whole event was well orchestrated. I highly recommend for the couple that wants a more simple and naturally beautiful wedding with an intimate feel.
Reviewed On 4/16/2013 by Jessie H
I recently had my reception at Hidden River and I could not have asked for anything more. The staff was so great and made everything so easy! We especially loved how they had housing on the property for all of our wedding party and out of town ...
family members! If you are looking for an outdoor reception take a look at Hidden River! You will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2013
Thank you for choosing to begin your married life with us. It was a pleasure to serve you and your families well. We hope you will visit us many times to remember how and when your marriage began. We wish you both the best, always.
Reviewed On 11/05/2012 by Alicia C
Our entire wedding weekend was amazing! The venue is gorgeous and was the perfect backdrop for our relaxing, fun-filled weekend. We loved making s'mores over the firepit, playing football in the field, and dancing the night away! Kelly, the w...
edding coordinator, was a great help throughout the months leading up to the wedding and helped keep me calm the day of the wedding. All of the staff was helpful, and polite. The facilities were exactly what we expected and the houses on the property were actually better than we imagined! The onsite housing allowed our family and friends to spend valuable quality time together. We were able to create memories that will last a lifetime. Truly an amazing experience and my words will never do it justice. It was just perfect! Thank you to everyone!
Reviewed On 10/24/2012 by Amanda M
Kelly was very responsive to our needs and made everything flow easily. The only complaint is that the rehearsal dinner (held on site) was very dark…no light was provided. I am sure this is an easy fix for future occasions.
Reviewed On 10/18/2012 by Amanda H
I had my wedding here in June 2012. Kelly Giles, wedding consultant, was great with coordinating with us and the vendors. They have good relationships with a few preferred vendors, who give you a discount if you use them. The only complaints we...
had were about the DJs provided by HRE. Their iTunes crashed and so they had to play music from YouTube all night. They also mispronounced a few of our bridal parties names. Another thing to keep in mind if you use this facility for a Saturday wedding is that they can schedule other weddings and rehearsal dinners that weekend. They had a wedding and reception at the same time we were having our rehearsal dinner. Some guests were confused as to where to go and we had some party crashers. I think if you pay an extra 1000.00 you have a guarantee that they will not schedule other events on your weekend. But it is a beautiful place to be married. The housing is okay, the house my mom and aunt stayed in the ac unit was not working. but they did not tell management. I'm sure if they had, someone might have come out to fix it. It is expensive, but I'm 80 percent satisfied.
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2012
Thank you for having your wedding with us. We aim to have our clients experience 100% satisfaction, so to hear about 80% from your perspective is not acceptable to me, as the owner of Hidden River Events, and we will do everything we can to ad...
dress the issues you experienced. For purposes of clarity, so those reading reviews will have full understanding, I wish to clarify our policy on multiple events per weekend, how to handle any kind of "service call" that might need attention with regard to the onsite housing, and the transition to a new DJ earlier this season. We do not conduct more than one event on a Saturday. Our Saturday weddings include onsite housing from Thursday until Sunday and the infrastructure for a DIY rehearsal dinner at one of the vacation homes, at no additional charge. If the couple wishes to have solo access to the venue, meaning there would be no wedding at the tent and ceremony sites on Friday night, they can pay an additional $2000 and we will set up for 3 events for the couple with the Saturday wedding, anywhere on the property. Without this, couples know there may be another event on the property on Friday night, and both couples are encouraged to provide their guests with directions to the venue. With regard to the housing, there are posted notes on the refrigerators of the houses with phone numbers to call in case of a problem, and there are directions as to how to work the AC unit in the house to which you are referring, as it can be confusing. Usually, reading these directions is enough. If not, I have driven to the farm in the wee hours of the night to help someone turn it on correctly So, couples and guests should never hesitate to tell us, during an event, if there is something not working or they have any concerns. We always oblige. Finally, I'm happy to say that our DJ's learned their lesson with regard to mispronunciation and the installation of wireless at the tent complex makes downloading any new requests a seamless event. Since your experience, we are happy to report 100% satisfaction with our DJ's. Thank you again for having your wedding with us and for the helpful feedback. I am happy to report the 99% of the time 100% satisfaction is experienced at Hidden River, making us one of The Knot: North Carolina's "Best of Wedding Venues" for 2012. This, however, does not dismiss this reviewer's concerns, which we take very seriously.
Reviewed On 6/07/2012 by Trisha O
Loved the one-on-one attention from Kelly at Hidden River Events and loved being able to stay out there the week before the wedding. Very convenient to have everything in one place and a great list of tried and true vendors. My only complaint w...
as the DJ--very inexperienced--who was a last minute replacement for our original DJ. We also spent a little bit of time stocking the cabins with toilet paper and other essentials which would have been nice to have had in place already. But overall, a very positive experience. All the guests loved the venue, from the horses to the planted fields, to the on-site cabins! The horse and carriage ride was also a hit with my nephew! Cost looks expensive, but this included access to the property for the whole weekend, housing on site, several built-in "extras" (carriage ride, candles/centerpieces/white linens/most of the tableware/etc). Very reasonable when everything is factored in!
Reviewed On 10/30/2011 by Sarah Y
I couldn't have been happier with Hidden River. The staff was amazing and they made things go so smoothly. I didn't even have to deal directly with vendors. They took care of all of that. The best part was that we were able to rent out the hous...
ing on-site so all of our out of town friends could stay there with us all week.
Reviewed On 6/28/2011 by alison f
I had an incredible experience with Hidden River Events. The people there are warm, good hearted and laid back, but still very organized and efficient! They are as involved as you need them to be in planning and facilitating, but they're very o...
pen minded and let you dictate how you want things done if you have your heart set on something. They have amazing vendor contacts with great deals as well. The property is gorgeous; it's located in a valley with the NC mountains in the background and the Swannanoa river near the back of the property (that's where we had our ceremony). I couldn't say enough good thing about them!
Reviewed On 5/20/2011 by Sarah W
My husband and I absolutely LOVED Hidden River. They were so great and easy to work with and we couldn't haven happier with our pick. The farm is beautiful and created the most perfect backdrop to our special day. They worked with us to crea...
te the wedding of our dreams! It was really an unbelievably special event and something we treasure for years to come! Highly recommended!!! Sarah & Nick
Reviewed On 5/18/2011 by Claire L
This venue is practicually heaven sent!! The package we chose came with so many wonderful additions, including the DJ, a heated and enclosed tent, and even a horse drawn carriage!! Trust me, that's not even the half of it! Not to mention is has...
the most glorious view of the blue ridge mountains, I have ever seen! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to have my reception. I would reccomend this place, and it's wonderful, unforgettably attentive staff to anyone!!
Reviewed On 6/28/2010 by Jennifer K
We got married here, and it couldn't have been a more perfect location for us. Surrounded by natural beauty in an absolutely wonderful location!

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