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The Morehead Inn

4.4
(22)
best-of-weddings

1122 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC

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About This Vendor

Historic Inn in the Dilworth neighborhood

The Morehead Inn is a historic wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The estate was built in 1917 by London architect William Peeps for C.C. Coddington, who brought the first Buick south of the Mason-Dixon line. Now a renovated boutique hotel as well as an event space, the manor combines retro charm with modern comfort. It welcomes couples through its splendid doors to celebrate their romantic day surrounded by Southern hospitality. For your ceremony and reception, you will have access to The Morehead Inn’s distinct event spaces. Exchange your vows out in the secluded courtyard or gardens, or take advantage of the tastefully-furnished indoor locations and sweeping staircase. These include the Tea Room, Library, Main Floor, and the Front parlor. Each of these rooms features breathtaking chandeliers, antique furniture, intimate fireplaces, and elegant vintage accents. The property also comes with twelve well-appointed overnight accommodations where you and your guests can relax and rejuvenate over the wedding weekend. These suites boast four-poster beds, eco-friendly amenities, WiFi, cable tv, and plush robes and linens. Weddings at The Morehead Inn are coordinated by Dorrys McArdle, Director of Sales and Events. Dorrys is passionate about working closely with you and your partner to plan and execute nuptials that feel uniquely you. From the first venue walk-through to the final finishing touches, she becomes an integral part of every celebration. Dorrys will also assist with choosing the catering menu, which is provided by the in-house chefs. These extensive menus include passed hors d’oeuvres, carving stations, buffet spreads, and multi-course sit-down dinners, and can be fully customized to your tastes.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
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
Backyard, Ballroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

The Morehead Inn Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/28/2022 by Ginny G
Dorrys was warm and wonderful from the first smile! We absolutely loved our elegant and cozy wedding and reception here. Outdoor wedding was picturesque and indoor reception provided many spaces for people to gather and chat. Great dancing even...
though we didn't order the dance floor--was a ball! To-die-for spiral staircase for photos. And excellent food. Would love to do it all over again!
Reviewed On 1/11/2022 by Lonica H
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding. After having to cancel our destination wedding the year before, we were in a time crunch to find something local that we also loved. From our first meeting with Dorrys, to saying goodby...
e the night of our wedding, we had such a great experience. She kept us on track schedule-wise but was never too pushy when we needed time to discuss and make decisions. Communication was prompt and we planned everything from beginning to end in about 3 months. We were given lots of options to cater to our vision. Although, we didn't need to come with much vision as The Morehead Inn sells itself. We needed minimal to zero decor - the place is beautiful. Having the catering in-house was also a plus, one less vendor to juggle. Dorrys stayed around the entire evening making sure that we had all we needed. The entire staff was wonderful. Our guests raved about it. If you're looking for a venue that's intimate and quite different from your standard ballroom, in the city, yet tucked away surrounded by beautiful scenery, this is your place!
Reviewed On 11/04/2021 by Debbie M
This was a wonderful place to have our wedding. The setting was beautiful inside and out. The staff was very attentive and easy and pleasant to work with. We were very pleased. The wedding event planner Dorrys was awesome , The caterer had uni...
que choices and a large selection.
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Melissa H
The venue was amazing. Dorrys knocked it out of the park. The evening was perfect. It was all planned to a tee. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Great location. Great service. Rooms are so cute. Price was affordable.
Reviewed On 9/30/2021 by Hayley V
Can't say enough great things about the Morehead Inn! It's beautifully decorated and has abundant indoor and outdoor space. We held our wedding reception here and were blown away at every detail - the rooms were incredible, the food was delicio...
us and the staff was so kind and accommodating. We rented all the rooms in the Inn and were able to extend the wedding well into the night - such a unique and awesome perk to the space! We'd highly recommend anyone choose this venue!
Reviewed On 6/08/2021 by EJ R
We held our wedding reception at The Morehead Inn and cannot recommend it enough. The Inn is gorgeous, both indoors and outdoors, so we hardly needed additional decor. It’s located in the heart of Charlotte, so it was convenient for guests to g...
et to while still being able to explore other parts of the city. The food at our reception was amazing—we received so many compliments from our guests on how delicious everything was. We were required to book all the rooms for the weekend, and it ended up working out perfectly that our entire wedding party could stay there. Everyone had a comfortable stay and we were able to gather around the fire pit after the reception to continue celebrating with s’mores and cigars. The Inn provides a fantastic breakfast included in the price of each room, so it was nice to enjoy breakfast together Saturday and Sunday mornings. One thing to be conscious of is that the space for the dance floor/band isn’t too big, and the neighborhood does not allow amplified music outdoors. We made it work by using a five-person band and holding the wedding party intros and first dances in the main living room. We had around 100 guests at the reception and felt like there was plenty of space for traffic flow and for guests to mingle and sit. The best part of the Morehead Inn though has to be the people—the entire staff was warm, welcoming, and dedicated to making sure we had the best weekend. Dorrys, the events coordinator, was a joy to work with and her enthusiasm during our initial tour sold us on selecting the Inn as our reception venue. She was so helpful and honest with her suggestions during the planning process and really took care of each meticulous detail. We will always be grateful to the Morehead Inn and its wonderful staff, as we truly had the perfect wedding weekend there.
Reviewed On 5/14/2021 by Brenda W
I cannot say enough about how wonderful my Experience with the Morehead Inn was. They were professional, courteous, warm and friendly. I hosted the rehearsal dinner for my son and his bride there. It was wonderful!
Reviewed On 5/03/2021 by Fred L
The staff at the Morehead Inn and Dorrys McArdle, who handled arrangements for our three-times postponed Wedding Celebration, were fantastic ...working with us with a positive, can-do spirit, made the whole process actually enjoyable...working ...
together to “make the plan come together,” to quote the original Mission Impossible television show!
Reviewed On 2/01/2021 by Katy H
Having my wedding at The Morehead Inn was a dream come true. From my first encounter with Dorrys and the initial tour I was blown away. The Inn is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need for an intimate wedding. Dorrys was extremely he...
lpful throughout the entire process. She was kind, professional and responsive. She had great ideas and was always open to let us stop by for a quick chat or to ask questions. I thought planning during a pandemic was going to be stressful but it was a breeze. Dorrys was always informed on the latest mandates and everyone made our guests and I feel comfortable the entire stay. The food was AMAZING! We chose appetizers from the catering menu and it was absolutely delicious. There were option for some amazing food and it was very hard to choose! The staff from the catering company was great and there was plenty of food and drink for the night. If you are thinking about booking The Morehead Inn then do it, you will not regret having this unique and memorable venue.
Reviewed On 1/19/2021 by Leah G
Highly recommend this venue!! We had our wedding at The Morehead Inn in December of 2020. We were able to rent the entire Inn for the whole weekend. Wedding planning in 2020 was extremely stressful! However Dorrys, the on-site event planner, ...
eased my stress the entire planning process. We had originally placed to have the ceremony at a separate location, but due to COVID restrictions that plan fell through. Thankfully we were able to move it to the Inn easily and I’m so glad we did! Dorrys never batted an eye and promised me they would make it the wedding I always dreamed of, and it was! The location is beautiful and classic. Plenty of background options for your photos, either outside, or inside in front of one of the fireplace, or on the grand staircase! The catering was amazing. All of our guest told us how it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! They had plenty of options to choose from when planning the menu. Including mini chicken and waffles for hor dourves! Which we thought was so fun and unique! The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Since our party had rented the entire Inn for the weekend we quite literally had access to the entire building. They made it feel like our home for the weekend! My wedding was a everything I ever wanted. It truly felt like a movie! I can’t imagine having it anything other than at The Morehead Inn.
Reviewed On 11/20/2020 by Liz B
The Morehead Inn is very beautiful and charming and every staff member we encountered went over and beyond the call of duty to provide us with amazing service! I’ve never been to an event, venue, or dinner where the service could even be compa...
red to what was delivered to us. They were so personable, helpful and attentive to anything we needed throughout the weekend, all while making us feel safe with their Covid precautions. We had a wedding ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner at the Inn with the wedding party and family members staying in the various rooms. Each room was beautiful and had its own personality and decor; the beds were comfortable and the venue was perfect for the bridal party and groomsmen to have their own separate areas. Dorrys, the Inn’s event coordinator was wonderful to work with and jumped through hoops to help us pull off our vision for a rehearsal dinner in just a couple of hours, four days before the event!! The food was super yummy at each event and all of our guests raved about the food and service. If you’re looking for an amazing wedding venue with impeccable service look no further!!
Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by William B
We chose the Morehead Inn for our wedding and reception venue on September 26th, 2020. Our wedding was an absolute dream! Dorrys is the Inn's event coordinator, and she was very easy to work with. Our original wedding venue in Charleston, SC cl...
osed unexpectedly, and we had to recreate our entire wedding in two short months. Needless to say, we needed flexibility, and Dorrys went above and beyond to work with us and our budget. Everything about our wedding and reception went off without a hitch. Dorrys and our day-of wedding coordinator stayed in constant contact with each other and with us to make sure everyone stayed on the same page. The food was catered by Charlotte favorite Something Classic. It's been a month and our guests are still raving about the appetizers and the dinner they provided. The bar and wait staff were professional and attentive, also. As for the Inn itself, we loved it so much that we reserved all 12 rooms for guests. There were beautiful and unique rooms for pictures and for the bride and groom parties to get ready on the wedding day. If you are planning a wedding in Charlotte, NC, do not overlook this gem!
Reviewed On 7/08/2020 by Katherine K
I cannot rave enough about the Morehead Inn! During these seemingly inflexible times, the inn was incredibly flexible from the start. They were gracious in allowing us to split up our ceremony and reception while giving us the utmost care and k...
indness of making sure everyone was safe. They were great partners through the whole experience and were always in communication with us and our needs. If you are looking for an intimate backyard vibe, I would highly recommend the inn and their staff!
Reviewed On 7/23/2019 by Mary B
I would strongly recommend NOT getting married at the Morehead Inn. My best friend held her wedding here and the on site event planner was absolutely awful. She was difficult to work with throughout their planning phases, and rescheduled the ta...
sting multiple times. During the wedding there was a severe thunderstorm, and, even though a tent was in place, all the gutters let out onto the covered patio and the ground was a pool. Due to the lightning, they decided to move the wedding inside. This escalated to a screaming match between the on-site wedding coordinator and the family. It was incredibly stressful and not the environment any bride desires for her special day.
Reviewed On 5/18/2019 by LISA H
DO NOT BOOK A WEDDING HERE!!!! This venue was a nightmare of rudeness, negligence and poor customer service for my daughter, who used them for her wedding venue. They got a new "wedding coordinator" in 2019, when the old coordinator left. Fr...
om failure to get necessary tent permits after 100 reminders, to gutters that drain into their only outdoor space and flood it into a lake, to forcing guests to move furniture when their outdoor space flooded, to multiple cancelled menu tastings, to one of 2 toilets for 100 guests put out of commission before the ceremony started, to serving buffet style after guests paid for individually cooked breakfasts, topped with arrogant and anti-customer behavior on the part of their "wedding coordinator", my strong suggestion is RUN FROM HERE!
Reviewed On 6/13/2018 by Andrea H
I cannot say enough great things about our experience with the Morehead Inn. Ashley was an absolute dream to work with. She made the entire process so easy and pleasant from start to finish. She listened to my description of how we wanted our w...
edding to look and feel and went over and above to make that happen. It could not have been more perfect and I can’t thank her enough. Even when we were dealing with the possibility of rain she gave us all the options and let us know we had the final say so. There was never any pressure or stress through the whole process. Chef Myra was absolutely perfect. We wanted to do something a little different and she jumped right on board. She had so many great suggestions and the food was absolutely fantastic. You don’t often say that about wedding reception food but I’m still getting messages about how great the food was! Every staff member that worked there was so friendly and warm. They made my family feel just like we were staying in their personal house. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing! I will recommend the Morehead Inn to anyone looking for a venue that gives you that personal attention and intimate feeling.
Reviewed On 2/15/2015 by Ashley H
The Morehead Inn was the perfect wedding venue for me! The entire house is gorgeous and gave my wedding a very cozy, intimate feel. I had my ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all inside the house and I loved how it all turned out! The outs...
ide grounds are also beautiful - the places for great photos are endless. The staff at the Inn pulled off everything for my event flawlessly. Everyone was so nice and my event planner truly helped me create the wedding of my dreams! I loved having guests be able to stay right there at the Inn the night of the wedding and then getting to have a wonderful breakfast all together the next morning. The food was absolutely delicious (both on the wedding day and for breakfast). I'm so thankful I found this gem early in the wedding planning process. I would chose the venue again in a heartbeat! If you want a southern, elegant wedding that makes you feel like you're right at home when you are getting married, then definitely check out the MHI!
Reviewed On 12/03/2014 by Sou C
My experience with MHI was by far the biggest disappointments I endured as a bride. I do not want another couple to have to go through what we went through with them. MHI was recommended by my wedding Planner, Angela, who told us that they woul...
d accommodate our every need. This was important to us b/c would be showcasing my Lao culture, which means the food above all else had to be precise. In Sept 2013, we went to go visit the space and the Coordinator there, Jackie, told us that the Chef would be able to customize our menu & if there are dishes that he wouldn’t be able to replicate, they would allow for outside catering. April 4th was the date that the final head count was due as well as the remaining balance. The invoice amount was wrong & it showed us being charged for the tasting. Angela she said that she would consult with Billy and Kaylie. She told me not to pay & said that we would clear the issue by the weekend. She also told me that she worked on a wedding with them in the past where the couple did not pay MHI until the day of their wedding so we should be fine. We received the revised invoice over the weekend and upon reviewing it w/ Angela; we were not able to conclude how they came up with the calculation. April 7th I asked Kaylie to revise it so I knew exactly what I was being charged for. She said that the Accounting Dept would not be able to provide this for me but that if we got overcharged, they would refund us after the wedding. So essentially, they ask us to pay them based on good faith but the ironic thing is that there was no good faith on their part b/c what happened next is obvious who Billy, the owner, is and how he treats his clients. We agreed to make the pymt on April 8th even though we didn’t agree with the amount we were charged for. I emailed Kaylie that morning and said that my fiancé would call her with the credit card number, which she told us was ok to do. By midday, we received an email from Kaylie who said that Billy told her to tell us that they would no longer take our cc and that the only form of pymt he would accept would be cash or cashier’s check or our event would be cancelled. We were shocked by this since our agreement stated that credit card is the appropriate form of pymt. We sent Billy our cc info & told him that he could run the transaction since that was a valid form of payment in our contract. The next day he sent us a threatening email demanding cash and that he would take us to court b/c we breached our contract by cancelling our event. We reminded him that he was the one that said our event would be cancelled if we didn’t provide the other form of pymt and because of his nasty behavior; we did not want do business with him anymore. On April 10th he ran our credit card without notifying us and told Angela that we could still have our event there. We were livid that Billy charged our card after he cancelled our event and demanded we pay him in cash. We ended up having to pay them the $6k but we did not have our event with them because we could not trust them after all this. The way we were treated caused my fiancé and I so much stress during our final days before our big day. For all those who fall in love with the MHI, let me forewarn you that the owner Billy is not someone who you can depend on to treat you like a bride deserves. Feel free to contact me for details.
Reviewed On 11/03/2013 by a member
The Morehead Inn is a great setting for a wedding reception! You can't go wrong with a wedding and reception at the Morehead. I highly recommend them!
Reviewed On 10/28/2011 by Katie W
I loved the Morehead Inn. It had the vintage charm that I was going for. I originally didn't want an outdoor wedding, but since they had the option to move the wedding inside in case of bad weather it was perfect. I had about 125 guests and the...
re was plenty of room for them all. Since it's an old house the rooms are separated, which was great for the DJ. People could dance in one room and those who wanted to talk weren't overwhelmed by the music. The staff was also fantastic.
Reviewed On 9/13/2011 by a member
My husband and I chose to The Morehead Inn for our ceremony and reception and it we could not be happier. They were so wonderful and accomadating to us and we had a blast. I would definitely reccomend this vendor.
Reviewed On 9/23/2007 by Maigen T
I loved the quaintness of the Inn, and the individuality of the rooms - we had a daytime wedding, so (in all honesty) it could have been better. When we have boatloads of money, we're going to get married there again and have an evening recept...
ion and 'do it up right'.;It's quite expensive - if you have a Saturday evening wedding, you're required to rent out the entire estate. BUT - it's totally worth it if you're having that many people anyway. It was only 1,750 to rent the whole Inn (not including overnight stays).

Contact Info for The Morehead Inn

1122 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC
(704) 376-3357
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