The Venue

s through The Venue so easy for me. I actually got married at The Ridge which is another one of their properties and also used The Planning which is also their planning service. I could not have asked for a better team from the planning to both venues to make my wedding weekend the BEST! Food, cocktails and service was 100%.

g our accommodations. The dinner was beautifully presented and was delish! I would highly recommend this venue , the whole experience was wonderful!

to work with and remained responsive throughout the entire process. The food was delicious, and the location is perfect for a destination wedding in Asheville. I highly recommend The Venue to anyone looking for an amazing wedding experience.

mine and my now husband’s favorite things about the venue: -The food: This was on my husbands “ most important” list, and he has a pretty high standards since he was in the culinary industry himself. Months later, we still have guest talking to us about how delicious the food was!! -The staff: As a self proclaimed perfectionist, I actually relaxed and enjoyed our wedding day. Everything executed perfectly by The Venue. -The location: Seriously, this could not be more perfect. Right in the heart of downtown Asheville. There are so many things we enjoyed about our wedding at The Venue. It would be hard to list in one review. We don’t currently live in Asheville (and didn’t at the time of our wedding) but still recommend The Venue all the time!! So thankful we chose The Venue for our special day!

I have ever had the pleasure to work with. The food was actually incredible, we opted for the BBQ and Mac & cheese station which was so elegant and delicious! Deandra and Paige, it was an absolutely dream to work with you both. My entire family thanks you and appreciates the time and effort it took to have everything come together. The best venue and experience we could ever hoped for!

out how DAMN GOOD the food was - our guests still talk about the pork tenderloin and mini cheesecakes. Paige was so kind, patient and attentive throughout our entire process and answered all 300 of my questions. The night-of staff were also amazing, big shout out to them as well. Quaint, rustic and romantic feel. We highly, highly recommend The Venue!

s about Paige and Nicole, they were absolutely amazing! We booked the Venue a significant period of time out from our date and there were some staff changes along the way, but Paige was our constant the whole time. She was so responsive, answered a million questions and went over all the details with me. Paige went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect and the event was exactly what we wanted! Nicole with The Planning was assigned to us later in the process but once we got going with her she was on top of everything and I really enjoyed working together. She made sure all of the details of the day were right and double checked anything there might be a question about. The event itself was perfect. We have had some many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was to how absolutely delicious all the food was (our guests are still talking about the food days later). We would definitely recommend The Venue and would love to have another event there in the future!

long distance planning efficiently, patiently...all of the positive adverbs. When we encountered brief friction with the owner, Paige was calm and poised and friendly while bridging us back into our planning. The crew was perfect, our tables and setup were arranged and shifted without any hiccup. The chef provided us meals that every one of our guests complimented us about. Even though we were that same couple who didn't get to eat everything right away, we did get take-home dishes and they were phenomenal. The Venue without decor at all would still be wedding-ready, and the cute location on the cobblestone street will give you easy amazing pictures.

y make this spot incredible. Deandra, Nicole (from The Planning), Marta, and the rest of their team are truly the best. They have a great sense of humor, which made the planning process fun and full of laughs. When my wife and I felt overwhelmed with the number of details, Deandra’s calming presence helped us feel at ease as she organized the night into manageable to-dos. The staff welcomed my wife bringing a bunch of her own DIY decorations; they were fully invested in helping us make our own vision come to life. We quickly realized that working with The Venue felt more like planning a spectacular night with hyper-competent friends than any kind of formal process. In writing this review, I really don’t feel like I can do justice to communicate how the unique contributions by the staff at The Venue helped create the best weekend of our lives in a way we would not have had if we had worked with anyone else. They are wonderful.

ood was delicious and the setting was magical. Everyone continues to rave over the entire night.

ght. Asheville has been apart of our story. While we dated long distance we visited Asheville twice and both times were beyond extraordinary and we knew that was the city we would celebrate the union of us. We were really hoping for October, because duh and in December we decided to set up some venue visits. We had our first visit at The Venue with three other locations scheduled. We walked in and instantly we both were like, “is this real life? It’s BEAUTIFUL.” We met with the owner, Marta who showed us the space but most importantly we loved how passionate she was about creating magical moments for her clients. We were already sold on the location, but Marta is the real reason we fell so in love with it. We ventured into our next appointment with a date of October 9th open and we weren’t nearly as impressed but we felt we had to do our due diligence. Marta called us and let us know she had another showing after us and they were interested in the same date, realistically it comes down to who is faster to pull the trigger. We never stumbled through credit cards so quickly. From our initial meet to the day of the wedding everything was so incredibly organized, thorough and the experience could not have been better if they tried. The food was AMAZING, the staff was incredible, friendly and I loved how much they loved their job, that is such a huge reflection of the organization as a whole. We worked closely with Nicole and Deandra and those two beautiful women are ROCKSTARS, you guys! I am thoroughly so incredibly happy and impressed with how smoothly this has been and how perfect the evening was. If you’re looking for a spot in Asheville, there really is no other place than The Venue!

ve had the opportunity to work with Marta, Darian, Kay, Deandra, Amanda and Nicole throughout our planning process and extending into the actual event. I can’t speak highly enough about RVP – their professionalism was impeccable and kept me, as the bride, calm, confident, and organized while also being very efficient. We made a full wedding weekend out of our event in August 2021. Starting on Friday we had a Chinese Tea Ceremony out on “The Knoll” which is THE most beautiful site. Following that we hosted our Welcome Party at “The Chateau” (which is also part of The Ridge). Our guests were blown away with the event orchestration and the simple elegance and undeniable beauty of The Ridge. The following day we held our wedding and reception at The Venue. While getting ready my bridesmaids and I utilized “The Loft” – which was particularly charming with warm sunlight pouring in the windows. Throughout our weekend, our bridal party was chartered around by the RVP Sprinter van. This wound up being perfect and ensured everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. For our actual wedding we utilized the entire space available at "The Venue". We started out by having our ceremony on the Second Floor, guests were then led downstairs for a cocktail hour on the first floor "Market and Mezzanine level" and then finally into the the reception in the back. I loved the way this was done as each room was a bit different and served as a little surprise for everyone! Our reception was catered by The Venue and our guests were blown away with the quality of food and service... Chef prepared a delicious meal with very satisfactory serving sizes (I was extra critical of this as I've been left hungry and unimpressed with the meals at other weddings I've attended!). As a whole, everything was orchestrated with precision and I was beyond thrilled with my wedding both during the weekend and in retrospect! As for the individuals involved: Nicole was the most amazing planner throughout the process – she tolerated my questions and any last minute changes like a champ! She was always warm, welcoming, and helped to make it the best day ever! Darian, Kay, Deandra, and Amanda were equally wonderful and were able to put together the wedding of my dreams while accommodating and helping me put together exactly what I was envisioning. I recommend The Ridge, The Venue and The Planning with every ounce of my being! They were wonderful - my husband and I are so fortunate to have been able to experience our dream wedding weekend!

e lends itself to a lovely antique French country feel especially in the evening. We enjoyed working with Deandra and staff to make the reception exactly what our daughter and son-in-law wanted. Hats off to The Venue and its caring staff.

erfect. The space is beautiful, the staff are very friendly and helpful, and the people who help you throughout the planning process are so responsive every step of the way. Additionally, the food is delicious, which is not always a given at weddings. I cannot recommend enough renting The Venue for your next event!

make each decision an easy one. Everyone commented on the delicious food and the professional staff. One comment, “The best food I have ever had at a rehearsal dinner.” The perfect location for a welcome party - the decor, the balcony with a bar, and the food & staff. We were extremely happy with the evening.

tself is stunning-- but the thoughtful, creative, and incredible attention to detail from everyone who works there really makes your vision come to life. You cannot go wrong with Deandra and the team at the Venue, and Nicole from the Planning made every step of planning our event special!

o tons of questions and always pleasant! We would highly recommend them for your next event!

Amanda handled our requests and rescheduled reception without a hitch and with complete attention to every detail. The flexibility at The Venue under pandemic times was unparalleled and we appreciate their cooperation in helping us put the reception together under these unusual circumstances! Highly recommend to anyone looking for the right place for a perfect event

s we walked in for the very first time, but I can say with absolute confidence that everything was perfect! Amanda and Nicole are the best in the business, and we're so lucky we found them to help plan our big day. Thank you!

a reality. You are in good hands at The Venue! Adding Nicole with The Planning will make for an unstoppable team! Nicole gave us so much peace of mind. She will do anything to make your wedding day go off with out a hitch. Lots of thanks to the team at The Venue! We couldn't have done it without them!

scheduled for May, then completely change everything for our new wedding date in October 2020 because of the pandemic. Roughly two months before the new date in October, we found out we could no longer have our ceremony at the church we had planned for, since COVID was still very much a thing, and because of that, we decided to shift having both our wedding ceremony and reception in downtown Asheville to having both events in the Lake Junaluska area (about 30 minutes away). We scaled down our guest list, chose a new ceremony location (The Chapel at Lake Junaluska) and also moved our reception to an outdoor / backyard event. We asked The Venue if they would still cater, organize and run our event, and they stepped up to the challenge and delivered something beyond our expectations! (Side note, Chef Mike is a genius and people cannot stop talking about the food at our wedding!) But in all seriousness, 2020 brought about a lot of struggles and planning a wedding during a pandemic (and then a hurricane that decided to make a last minute appearance) was LESS than ideal, but it is because of vendors like The Venue who came together and helped us come up with a new plan and adjust to last minute changes that made our weekend so incredibly special! We so appreciate Amanda, Marta and the entire Venue staff for helping to plan and execute a perfect day! 10/10 recommend :)

s-free part of wedding planning was working with Deandra at The Venue. We had a simple brunch reception and planning was so smooth, I could not have asked for better customer service. (plus the place is just beautiful!) Also, the chef was just amazing because the food was DELICIOUS. Still dreaming about that french toast ;)

! Working with Marta, Deandra, Cloie, Darien and Chef was a pleasure!We had been told by former clients that they were the best that is but nothing prepared us for what was to come! From the first meeting with Marta, we knew we were in expert hands and our search was over! Her 'dream team' respected our ideas and wishes while making certain we did not overtook a thing!In fact, you could ask them to create an perfect wedding/ reception and walk away knowing the end result will be spectacular! We will never forget walking up the stairs that night! The beauty of that candlelit room was breathtaking! The tables were perfectly set and the food was amazing... perfectly prepared, every bite scrumptious! We were bursting with pride all evening at the constant compliments from our guests....what a wonderful gift to offer people who take time out of their lives to attend, with many traveling from long distances. The food, the music, the ambience of The Venue (fire tables on the balcony!!!!) along with a room filled with love and laughter created exactly what we dreamed of for our daughter and her groom!!! NO ONE wanted the night to end! So here we are, months later, wishing for a do- over...an anniversary celebration maybe?! We wouldn't change a single thing except the ending time... for just one more dance!!!

but figured someone at The Venue could possibly help me out. I talked with Amanda, they had availability for the rehearsal dinner, everything was taken care of with one visit and we could not have been happier with the results. The staff from the servers to bar tenders to everyone else involved were super friendly and accommodating to any request. I highly recommend The Venue for your next event. They make their events totally worry free for the hosts and guests.

ntact with was professional and answered our questions and concerns promptly. We started our wedding planning process early into our engagement and Deandra was so helpful through it all. We had to make A LOT of changes over the past 1.5 years of our wedding planning process, especially in the past few months because of COVID. The Venue handled all of our requests and changes professionally and made us feel at ease when we were stressing. They went above and beyond to make our day beautiful, special and safe with restrictions in place due to COVID. The day of staff was amazing and made sure everything was seamless. Nicole from The Planning was focused on every detail and set up the decorations beautifully. Our day was better than we ever imagined. The best part was knowing we could relax and enjoy our day and The Venue had it all covered!

and every detail. Definitely will be popping in to say hello next time we are in Asheville :)

ur needs, budget, and desires. Multiple people told me after the wedding that they had not been to a wedding that ran so smoothly before. I give all the credit to the staff and organization of The Venue!

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helpful and truly just a wonderful person to have on your side on your wedding day. We've also had multiple people tell us this was the BEST food they had ever had at a wedding. The chef is incredible. They made our big day absolutely perfect.

lutely amazing and went off without a hitch. The professional and kind staff at the Venue made all the difference. Being a destination wedding, and a control freak, I had lots of anxiety, but the Venue staff worked with me and answered all my questions. They are truly incredible and know how to put on a wedding. A+++++ for the Venue!!!!! We thank you so much!!!!!

ss. The food was delicious, the space was gorgeous and comfortable, and the entire process was stress-free. If ever I can throw another fancy event, this will be the top of the list!

assist with all of the (long distance) preparations. After only one visit to North Carolina and almost a year of numerous email questions; last minute changes; and suggestions on things I hadn’t thought of; the “Big Day” arrived. The weather cooperated so the view at The Ridge was breathtaking; and the food and service at The Venue was extraordinary. Needless to say, we could not be more pleased with the way everything turned out. Many, many thanks go out to our wedding planner Cloie (The Planning), Darien, Olivia, Hope (The Ridge) and Deandra (The Venue) (plus countless others on their respective teams) for their professionalism, patience and for all of the hard work and dedication they put into making this “Big Day” a huge success!!! We truly appreciate all of you!!!

ately knew this was the right place for us! And boy were we right. Everything was perfection! They are the ultimate professionals. They are well staffed, efficient and anticipate your every need. The food is beyond 5 Star. Our guests are still talking about the Pad Thai station and the biscuits were to die for. Deandra worked closely with us throughout the process to make sure our wedding day vision came to life. We would recommend THE VENUE to anyone and everyone...YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

ined! Thank you so much to Marta. She was very accommodating and could not have been nicer. Without her, our day would not have been possible.

guests. To put it simply, the Venue has it figured out-- they know how to take your unique vision, diligently attend to the details, and professionally and seamlessly orchestrate an awesome event. Their staff is exceptional and the event space is stunning. And the FOOD! Holy smokes, you won't be disappointed. The selection is incredible but almost impossible to choose your favorite because everything is so good. You can taste the quality and love that goes into that food for sure. Planning our wedding at a distance was not an easy feat, but Deandra made the entire process absolutely amazing from start to finish. From my first in-person meeting followed by countless emails, up until the night before the wedding, I had total faith that we were in good hands. I'm not one of those brides who had the wedding already planned out so I needed a bit of guidance, but she was so patient with me, kept me organized, had great recommendations for out-of-town guests, and made great suggestions to personalize our night. I had so many compliments from our guests but I have to give full credit to the Deandra and Jillian for making it happen because I could never have imagined it being as amazing as it was. The staff is so genuine and make you feel like family-- with full hugs and sharing in the joy and excitement through the process. I can honestly say Deandra and Jillian made wedding planning as easy as possible and enjoyable (I know, I said it!)-- I'm so grateful for the whole experience. I only wish I could have the opportunity to plan another party there soon.

t exactly sure where. We loved the idea of an outdoor wedding in the mountains but didn’t want a reception in the same setting. That is where The Venue and their partner The Ridge made all of our dreams come true! We had a outdoor ceremony at the Ridge followed by a reception at the Venue. Marta made the entire process of deciding to have our wedding with them so easy! She is very reasonable and kind. She also let us know they offered planning services too which was incredible! Jillian our planner made the fear and stress of a destination wedding fade away and she made it all seem so easy! Everything The Ridge and The Venue does is so amazing. The food, drink, and ambiance is so exquisite. Both of the site managers Amanda (The Venue) and Darrien (The Ridge) were so great! Along with Jillian they honestly thought of everything! They do such an amazing job making sure the bride and groom have a great wedding day filled with little moments just to take it in. Everyone was always available for questions or just to check in! I had several odd requests and they bent over backwards to make sure they got them all right! The food is 100% gourmet and my guests did not stop raving about it all night! This is without a doubt because of the chef they have in house who hand crafts every meal. I couldn’t have asked for a better team they made sure I had no reason to stress on my wedding day! I can’t recommend them enough!

eam was! Everything was so easy, I truly had a stress-free wedding planning experience thanks to Amanda and Jillian and everyone else who was involved. The Venue is not only beautiful, but having most decor and all tables, linens, chairs, and food in-house made for the easiest planning experience EVER. I cannot recommend this Venue enough. My guests were raving about the food and atmosphere all night. I wish I could do it all over again beginning from the proposal! My day was truly a dream and it would not have been the same without the Venue and everyone involved.

andra was particularly helpful in answering questions, giving suggestions and accommodating us in whatever way she could. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception went off without a hitch and the entire space was gorgeous. The food was phenomenal and everyone raved about how delicious it ALL was. Thank you for helping to make this magical time so memorable!

they have two standout locations. An amazing location downtown in a beautiful brick, industrial building and a gorgeous, romantic, location out in the mountains. This was the first thing I was drawn to for my wedding. But, NOTHING will compare to the team of people they have at the Ridge and the Venue. I was an out of state bride and their in house wedding planning was nothing short of a miracle. They helped us pick the perfect vendors and always kept are wedding planning experience positive. Our wedding coordinator at the Venue, Amy, was an absolute dream to work with. She handled all of our questions, our vendors, our last minute details, our phone calls, and everything you could ever think of. She was prepared for anything and I never once worried about something going wrong (even when our wedding had lined up with Hurricane Florence). Amy and the team at the Venue and Ridge made my dream wedding come true. From the beginning planning, to the heavenly food, to the creating of back up plans B, C, and D because of the hurricane this team made my wedding the best day of my life. All I can really say is that the spaces at the Venue and Ridge gave my husband and I the perfect backdrop for our celebration, but the team of people at are what really set the Venue apart.

n amazing event. We loved that it's right downtown, which gave our guests the freedom to explore and enjoy Asheville between our ceremony and the reception. We planned the wedding long distance from Brooklyn, but Amanda made it so easy - Amanda was so responsive and answered all of our questions thoroughly - and she was also patient when we weren't quite as fast to respond as she was. :) It alleviated a lot of stress to not have to worry about providing our own decorations and candles and trust the team to make it look spectacular. Amanda was incredibly thoughtful and made sure to check in with us throughout the reception (she had drinks waiting for us and even brought some of the late night biscuits to us on the dance floor and packed up some of the desserts for us to take with us that night too). Also - I'm not sure if my parents had more fun at the wedding or the tasting - definitely do the tasting if you can. Chef is amazing and has such a passion for the food and local ingredients. Definitely one of the best parts of planning the wedding! Here's a comment from my mom too: "The Venue was an amazing event space for their wedding, the food delicious (please compliment chef), the wait staff gracious and the coordination of all the moving parts went off without a hitch."

ents from our guests on how beautiful the views were from our ceremony at The Ridge. I would recommend this Venue and this team to any brides looking for a beautiful venue and wonderful team to work with!

ails, phone calls, the visits to Asheville, then of course the actual day of the ceremony and reception...we wouldn't change A THING. We cannot thank the team at The Venue enough. From day one, Marta, Deandra, Jillian, Darien, and Chloe made us feel completely comfortable and that whatever it took to make use feel stress-free and at ease, they would take care of. Planning a wedding from a distance (we live in Charleston) can be stressful, but the team at The Venue went above and BEYOND to take care of all of our needs, wants, and wildest dreams. Their level of professionalism is outstanding - from the early days of planning to the execution of the events, they never once failed to accommodate. I also felt like I became friends with the planners, as they were so welcoming and easy to talk to, and reassured me constantly that everything would be beautiful - and it was. The space is incredible, and they nailed our vision in every way. The FOOD...AMAZING. All of our guests commented about how delicious the food was, and couldn't get enough. Our friends and family also couldn't believe how smoothly everything ran considering the change of venues (The Ridge to The Venue). This proves that their entire team works incredibly together to ensure that every moment of your (our) special day runs seamlessly. I am someone who can easily become stressed out, and the day of my wedding, I didn't worry one bit - I knew I was in good hands at all times. We can't thank the team enough for the time and effort they put into making this truly, the best day ever. To be honest...I miss them all! I would recommend them now and forever. Also, totally do the mashed potato station:)

xceptional work of Marta and her team. Special thanks to Deandra, Jillian and Darien for their tireless efforts. If you are looking for a special outdoor location for your ceremony, @The Ridge is the place. Spectacular location and views.

ade sure my husband and I had drinks in hand. At the end of the night they even sent us home with a box of donuts & extra food! Everyone went above and beyond and our day could not have gone more beautifully!!! THANK YOU, VENUE. Can we do it all over again?