The Venue
About This Vendor
Premier Event Setting
The Venue is located in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Offering custom wedding and elopement packages, it is the ideal location to say “I do” for any couple. The Venue celebrates all love and welcomes LGBTQ+ couples. Our 13,000 square foot property features two distinct venue spaces, the Market + Mezzanine and the Second Level. The Venue assists with everything our couples need to create a unique and memorable wedding celebration! Our Market + Mezzanine venue space features seating for 200 guests reception style and can accommodate guests counts up to 350 with cocktail style seating. This space features two areas with exposed beams, original brickwork, an exquisite chandelier, and charming golden decor. Our average guest count for this space is between 120-185 guests. This space is accessible via wheelchair access lift. Our Second Level venue space is perfect for rehearsal dinners and intimate weddings! This space features seating for 120 guests reception style and up to 175 guests with cocktail style seating. A highlight for the property, the Second Level features an open-air balcony providing guests with city views. Similarly, to our Market + Mezzanine, this space flaunts original brickwork, exposed beams, and several petite chandeliers. Our average guest count for this space is between 50-90 guests. This space is accessible via a stair chair lift. At The Venue we take pride in our management team who are there to assist clients every step of the way! All staff, bar, and catering needs are provided by The Venue for our couples with the exception of wedding cakes. Our culinary team exceeds client expectations by offering an extensive menu selection as well as availability for custom menus. While we do not permit any outside alcohol at The Venue, we can customize clients’ bar experiences based on preferences. Basic equipment such as tables, chairs, standard linens, and centerpieces are provided by The Venue. We also offer a large digital catalog of upgrade items for our clients to choose from to make their wedding vision a reality!
Amenities + Details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business, LGBTQ+-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Pricing for The Venue
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The Venue Reviews
4.9 out of 5.0
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Wow, I cannot say enough good things about The Venue. Deandra, Paige, and entire staff really made the entire experience so much easier than I was anticipating.
These were some of mine and my now husband’s favorite things about the venue:
-Th...
e 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!
Everything from the planning process to the day of our rehearsal dinner went flawlessly! The staff all the way down to the bartenders were some of the most genuine and kind people 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!
The facilities are beautiful but what really makes the reception is the service and people managing the event. There were numerous issues that affected the event but I just name a few. The cocktail hour lasted an hour and 45 minutes so dinner s...
tarted 45 minutes late. Wedding planner never asked us if it was ok. This impacted the entire event as it did not leave enough time to do everything the bride and groom had requested, especially with the DJ. Once we sat down the wedding planner was serving food! It was obvious the venue did not have enough staff even though we were charged for a specific amount of staff. Owner is non-responsive and does not seem to care. There were many other issues so I will just say review your contract carefully and buyer beware.
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The Venue was THE perfect venue for my husband and I to get married in. Our ceremony and reception was on the second floor, with 90 guests fitting perfectly. I cannot say enough about 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!
Our wedding at The Venue was everything we dreamed it would be! The space is so unique and beautiful and was exactly what we wanted for our big day. I can't say enough good things about Paige and Nicole, they were absolutely amazing! We book...
ed 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!
The Venue gave us a wedding that impressed all of our guests and that gave us a night that we have cherished every day since. Paige, in particular, was spectacular. She handled our long distance planning efficiently, patiently...all of the posi...
tive 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.
We had our rehearsal dinner at the Venue. I could go on about its stylish and fun atmosphere and great food, but what I think is so much more valuable to say is that the staff truly 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.
We held our son's rehearsal dinner here and it was absolutely fabulous. Deandra was most helpful and communicated well with us (which was great because we live in Louisiana). The food was delicious and the setting was magical. Everyone continue...
s to rave over the entire night.
Jameson and I got engaged last October and we weren’t really sure where we wanted to get married. We played with the mountain idea and talked about Tennessee and it didn’t feel right. Asheville has been apart of our story. While we dated lon...
g 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!
Our wedding was the most amazing day of our lives and that was fully due to the expertise of The Ridge, The Venue, and The Planning's (RVP's) amazing team. We are SO thankful to have 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!
The Venue made sure our daughter's wedding reception was beautiful with delicious food and drink. The staff was extremely attentive and "can do" when requests were made. The space lends itself to a lovely antique French country feel especiall...
y 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.
I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue and everyone who works there! I am a recent bride who had my wedding reception at The Venue, and everything about our day was perfect. 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!
I will try not to use the word perfect over and over in this review, but it was! Amanda answered every email & call promptly. She was patience, understanding, & her guidance helped make each decision an easy one. Everyone commented on the deli...
cious 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.
I cannot even express how amazing our experience with the Venue was. Deandra worked with us every step of the way and truly brought to life the wedding of our dreams. The Venue itself is stunning-- but the thoughtful, creative, and incredibl...
e 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!
We worked with Amanda in planning the rehearsal dinner for our son and his fiancé May Wedding and a Welcome party afterwards . She was great to work with, very prompt responding to tons of questions and always pleasant! We would highly recomme...
nd them for your next event!
Response from the Vendor on 05/21/2021
Mr. & Mrs. Hirsch, thank you so much for your kind words, recommendation, and 5-star review! We strive for prompt and open communication with our clients. I am pleased to hear that I was able to provide that. Thank you again and all our best to...
you and the happy couple! Sincerely, Amanda and The Venue Team
We found The Venue to be the perfect place for a wedding reception. Convenient location, EXCELLENT food, beautiful facilities, and extraordinary communication and professionalism. 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
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2020
Karen,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We always strive to create experiences that our clients and their guests will remember for years to come, so it means so much to know that we were able to help make the overall experience an easy a...
nd memorable one. We know this has been a very weird and difficult year for everyone, so we greatly appreciate the recognition of our flexibility, our level of cooperation in rescheduling the event date, and our tending to every detail. We are so grateful to have been a part of Erinn & Colin's special day and wish them all the best!!
Sincerely,
Marta, Amanda & The Venue Team
We planned a wedding in very short order from a state away, and never actually had the opportunity to visit The Venue before the wedding day. We really didn't know what to expect as we walked in for the very first time, but I can say with absol...
ute 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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2020
Ryan, thank you so much for your kind words and review! We are elated to hear that everything turned out as you hoped and planned. It was a quick planning process, but we enjoyed every second of it. Congratulations to you and Caitlin, and thank...
you for entrusting The Venue with your special day!
Warm Regards,
Amanda, Nicole, and The Venue Team
Deandra and Marta went above and beyond to make our wedding reception unforgettable. They are thoughtful, professional, creative, problem-solvers that will make all of your dreams a reality. You are in good hands at The Venue! Adding Nicole wit...
h 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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2020
Elisabeth, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words in this review. We are over the moon to hear about your experience. What an incredible time we had planning your wedding!! Congratulations to you and Nick, I wish we could go back and...
do it all over again. Sending big hugs to you both! Love of love, Deandra, Nicole, and the entire Venue & Planning Team. <3
Amanda, Marta and the entire Venue team absolutely blew our wedding out of the water!! Long story short, we had to postpone our original wedding plan back in March 2020, originally scheduled for May, then completely change everything for our ne...
w 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 :)
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2020
Julie,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this amazing review!! It was quite the ringer you were put through, but in the end, everything came together beautifully! Not to toot our own horn, but we agree, Chef Mike is a genius. The br...
unch menu you selected was not only positively scrumptious, it was visually appealing too. Executing an intimate outdoor tented reception was certainly something new for us, but we loved seeing your vision come to life with the wonderful greenery, farm tables, draping, and lighting. We are so happy for you and Charlie and grateful for the opportunity to have seen your special day through to the end!
Sending all our thanks,
Marta, Amanda, and The Venue Team
itemized and I knew exactly how much things would cost. They had a wide variety of food on the menus and worked with us to get what we needed and wanted for the day. The most stress-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 ;)
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2020
Holly!! Reading your review brought so much warmth to my heart. I loved planning your wedding with you and your mom, such gems you both are! Let us know next time you're around town and I'll have Chef whip up a batch of that french toast for yo...
u. :)
Sending you the warmest wishes!! <3 Deandra and the entire Venue Family
All these months later we are still in total bliss as we reminisce about THE most fabulous wedding ever (The Ridge) and reception that followed at The Venue! Magical! Unforgettable! Working with Marta, Deandra, Cloie, Darien and Chef was a plea...
sure!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!!!
Our rehearsal dinner venue cancelled on me three weeks before the already rescheduled wedding. The wedding was already scheduled for The Venue. I knew nobody in Asheville to call, but figured someone at The Venue could possibly help me out. I t...
alked 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.
The Venue made all of our wedding dreams come true! My husband and I primarily worked with Deandra and Nicole and Cloie from The Planning, but any staff member that we came in contact with was professional and answered our questions and conce...
rns 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!
The Venue is an AMAZING space. We had our reception here for our July wedding - it was beautiful. We worked closely with Amanda, who was not only so sweet but on top of everything and every detail. Definitely will be popping in to say hello nex...
t time we are in Asheville :)
We got married at The Venue in Jan 2020 and it was absolutely a dream come true. I loved working with Amanda and the staff. They are open and so willing to help cater the day to your 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!
Deandra and the entire staff at The Venue provided exceptional service and attention to detail which ultimately lead to an exquisite wedding for my daughter. I offer my highest recommendation.
I could not have envisioned a more gorgeous wedding and reception. The Venue had was everything and more and Amanda was absolutely incredible to work with. She was accommodating, helpful and truly just a wonderful person to have on your side o...
n 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.
I have nothing but positive things to say about the Venue. From our first email to our wedding and even post wedding, the Venue team exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was absolutely amazing and went off without a hitch. The professional an...
d 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!!!!!
We had both the ceremony and the reception at The Venue, and they were perfect! Marta, Amanda, and the entire crew were responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The food was delicious, the space was gorgeous and comfort...
able, and the entire process was stress-free. If ever I can throw another fancy event, this will be the top of the list!
We live in Florida and after a lot of research, my daughter and (now) son-in-law, chose to have their wedding ceremony at the Ridge; their reception at The Venue; and The Planning 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!!!
From the first moment we walked in the door, we absolutely fell in love with this event space. From the first moment we met Deandra, our wedding specialist at The Venue, we immediately knew this was the right place for us! And boy were we rig...
ht. 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!
The Venue is absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Our reception went off without a hitch, and everything was better than we could have imagined! Thank you so much to Marta. She was very accommodating an...
d could not have been nicer. Without her, our day would not have been possible.
I can't thank the team at the Venue enough for creating the most beautiful and incredible day of my life. We had our wedding reception in the upstairs space with approximately 110 guests. To put it simply, the Venue has it figured out-- they k...
now 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.
My husband and I couldn’t have picked a better venue or people to work with for our wedding! We knew we wanted to have a destination wedding in Asheville, NC in the fall but weren’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!
I booked The Venue for my ceremony and reception and hired The Planning team to help with planning my out of town wedding. I cannot express how amazing the Venue and The Planning team was! Everything was so easy, I truly had a stress-free weddi...
ng 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.
Our daughter and son-in-law had their ceremony and reception at The Venue on October 19th and everything was spectacular! Everyone was so receptive to any and all questions and Deandra was particularly helpful in answering questions, giving su...
ggestions 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!
Two words that pop into mind when looking back at my wedding experience at the Venue and Ridge: PERFECTION AND OUTSTANDING. The first thing you will notice about the Venue is that they have two standout locations. An amazing location downtown i...
n 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.
We can't thank Amanda and the entire team at the Venue enough for our incredible wedding day. The Venue is absolutely beautiful and the team knows how to seamlessly pull together an amazing event. We loved that it's right downtown, which gave o...
ur 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."
I am so thankful for Marta and her team for such an amazing wedding! Deandra, Darien and Jillian were great to work with and so responsive with everything. We received so many comments from our guests on how beautiful the views were from our ce...
remony 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!
Exactly one month and one day ago my fiancé and I had our wedding ceremony at The Ridge followed by our reception at The Venue. If we could do it all over again - the planning, e-mails, phone calls, the visits to Asheville, then of course the a...
ctual 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:)
Thank you, thank you to Marta and her team on a perfect day. My daughter had her ceremony at The Ridge and reception at The Venue Asheville. It was a magical day because of the exceptional work of Marta and her team. Special thanks to Deandr...
a, 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.
DREAM. TEAM. Deandra & Marta are absolute wedding queens. Our event was executed beautifully. Professional staff, amazing service & spectacular personal touches. The staff always made 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?
Where do I begin... I truly can not imagine anything better. If you didn't think about something... they were already on top of it. Every tiny detail was perfect. We were told by so many of our guests it was the best wedding they had ever been ...
to. The food was spectacular, the decor that comes with the space was elegant, and the staff was so friendly. The best of the best. I tear up thinking about our perfect day thanks to The Venue and The Ridge.
Wedding reception at Venue was awesome. Amanda was efficient, friendly and always communicated in timely manner. Food was excellent! Great place for a fabulous wedding reception.
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Venue in May and from day one we knew we made a great choice! Throughout the year long planning process, Marta, Amanda, Amy and many others went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. ...
Amanda is a dream come true. She was always quick to answer any questions that we had and did an amazing job of keeping us on track. We could feel the love and enthusiasm they pour into each of their events each time we connected with them. The day-of was absolutely perfect! Not only is the space simply gorgeous but the team is so accommodating. They were attentive to all of our needs (me, my husband, multiple family members) before things got kicked off and then during the celebration, they were ever present making sure guests had what they needed and were well taken care of. The food is DELICIOUS! My husband is a chef, so we had high standards going in, and their chef, kitchen staff and wait staff were beyond what we thought was possible for a wedding. So many guests have complimented the food and desserts they did for us. The Venue’s team made our day so perfect. We couldn’t have pulled it off so successfully if they were not such a professional, caring, talented and amazing team. Thank you all for everything you did for us!
We are writing, belatedly, about the fabulous December rehearsal dinner that Amanda at The Venue helped organize for our son and his wife. Amanda was so patient, understanding and calm with the changes that came with a December, snowy evening!...
Beyond that, she was so professional and organized; everything that our son and his wife envisioned, Amanda made happen! The staff was terrific and the food was incredibly tasty! Thanks to everyone at The Venue, but especially Amanda! It was a magical evening!
We used the venue for our February wedding reception. The staff was absolutely amazing! Especially Amanda—she was so kind and easy to work with! She took care of all our day of coordination at the venue and helped us with all our decoration dec...
isions. Our food was the most amazing wedding food we have ever had by far! All of our guests had incredible things to say about how delicious the food was and how beautiful the facility was. They went above and beyond to make sure we had no stress on our wedding day! We also used the planning who helped tremendously in arranging contracts and coordinating our vendors! We highly recommend The Venue for your wedding needs!!
We held our son’s rehearsal dinner at The Venue in Asheville on November 17, 2017 and we are from out of town. We knew nothing about Asheville, but our experience with The Venue was exceptional. From my first interview with Deandra of the Ve...
nue staff to the end of the evening, I had help all along the way and every question was answered by email right away. We used their tablecloths and table accessories which were beautiful. I did order some cocktail napkins and koozies for the bar. The waiters and waitresses were plentiful and so hospitable. They got us anything we needed. Their service was excellent. The food was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly as were the vegetable medley and potatoes. Also, the amounts were perfect. The candles all lit all over the room made for an inviting space for the dinner and for friends to gather afterwards. Deandra helped so much with the food and amounts, and any leftovers we brought to the hotel room for later. This was one of the most pleasant experiences I have ever had in entertaining any number of people. My son and his fiancé thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening as did other “ young people” as well as our friends from out of town. I would highly recommend The Venue for any event!
We got married at The Venue on 12/2/17. I cannot begin to say enough amazing things about Marta and her staff. From day 1 over a year before, everyone was extremely helpful and attentive. Amanda has the answer to anything you could possibly nee...
d! Amy with The Planning was on top of everything the night of our wedding. We had to ask for nothing. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was and the space was decorating unbelievably. I wish we could do it all over again! They truly made our dream wedding come to fruition and we could not have asked for a better night!
My husband and I just recently got married at The Venue on November 11th, 2017 - and we could not have been more thrilled with the entire experience!
Marta, Amanda, Paige and Amy were so attentive, caring and organized throughout the entire pr...
ocess that a typically stressful time was an absolute breeze. It meant the world to both of us that the entire staff treated our wedding day and days leading up as if they were their own. We were so pleased with the prompt responses any time we had questions, or just needed advice for local vendors and/or recommendations.
We used the entire lower-level of The Venue (Market and Mezzanine), and were over the moon about how The Venue staff made our vision come to life. The staff worked their tails off all night to ensure that everything went off without a hitch, and that guests (especially the bride and groom and our families) were well taken care of. We truly felt special on our big day, and would not have changed one thing.
A huge thank you to all the folks at The Venue for making our day a dream! We are so very thankful for all the hard work that you all put into our event, and are so happy that we made the decision to host the best day of our lives here.
All our love, The Webster's.
We had our reception at the The Venue and couldn't have imagined a more perfect place! The space itself is gorgeous, with all the decorations and candles already in place, it made my job as the bride so easy as I didn't have to worry about any ...
decorations. The food was phenomenal, our guests are still raving about it 2 weeks later. The thing that truly made this whole wedding come together is the amazing staff at The Venue. Not only do the anticipate your needs before you even realize you need it but they are always willing to help and made sure my wedding day was perfect from start to finish. The added bonus is that the location is downtown Asheville so our guests could walk to their hotels after the reception! We had our ceremony at their sister property The Ridge which was breathtaking and gave us incredible views. Looking back on our wedding, I can honestly say there wasn't 1 thing we would have changed. We are so thankful we found The Venue and the amazing team that works for Marta. Thank You All for being a part of the best day of our life, we couldn't have done it without all of you!
As the Mother of the Bride, I was a bit nervous about helping to plan an out-of-town wedding, but The Venue in Asheville turned out to be a perfect location for a beautiful and fun evening reception. Deandra, Marta and Chef Joel were accommodat...
ing and creative during our planning process, and communications were always easy, even with the Bride, Groom and parents in 3 different time zones. No matter what questions we had, Deandra offered thoughtful solutions: special touches for decor, lovely linens, a variety of table setup options, suggestions to maximize the space for a large dance floor, plenty of room and lovely setup for 2,000+ homemade Italian cookies, personalized wine & beer choices...so many important details handled with care!
We were all overwhelmed with joy when we arrived, because the cocktail and reception rooms were truly elegant, with every little detail turning out just as we had imagined. The service staff did an amazing job for our large and gregarious group; the cocktail and appetizer service was excellent and dinners for 200 people were served in record time.
And oh, that dinner! Our guests are still commenting on the splendid meals; whether they chose filet mignon, salmon, chicken or risotto, every person loved their main course and deliciously innovative sides, all served at the perfect temperature. Even our few special dietary requests were accommodated easily.
We certainly treasure every memory of our daughter's spectacular wedding day, and we are superbly grateful to Deandra, Marta, Chef Joel and the staff at The Venue for their partnership in making our Bride & Groom's wedding visions become reality. Highly recommended!
I write this review on behalf of my entire family extended and family friends. My sister (the bride) has already contributed her positive experience, but I thought I would also follow up and share a perspective other than the bride/groom's.
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I work in Chicago doing wedding planning/catering sales myself and I must say, I had very high expectations due to my experiences here. My expectations were not only met, but they were surpassed! I was blown away but not only the venue itself, but the service and food that came with it!
My family comes from all of the United States and have traveled the world, and we heard nothing but positive feedback on the food and service. You can really tell that the owners and staff really put their heart and soul into making sure you have the best experience possible. I would go back in a heartbeat!
I highly recommend this venue and experience as a whole to anyone not only getting married, but also for anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, any sort of celebration really, it's the perfect getaway!
Where to begin! My husband and I got married in May 2017 (ceremony at The Ridge, and reception at The Venue). It was the MOST fun, beautiful, and memorable day of our lives. I know that everyone says that about their wedding day, but I promise,...
this is different!! If you haven't been to the The Ridge yet, you must go. It will take your breath away, literally. I could go on and on about this. It's also not just the "day of" experience that makes this venue so spectacular. It's the entire year leading up to your big day. Marta, Deandra, Darien and Paige had a way of making us feel like our wedding was the only one they were planning, or at least the most important!! :-) Our family has formed friendships with everyone at The Venue/Ridge and we look forward to visiting soon to see all the beautiful developments going on (this is the other great thing about Marta is that she and her team are constantly finding ways to improve things at these venues. The best venue just keeps getting better!!)
We got married in August and had our reception at The Venue and couldn't be happier!! The set up was amazing - so beautiful and everything we hoped for to make this day special. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Thank you so m...
uch for making our day perfect!!!
I cannot say enough positive things about the Venue. Our son had his wedding reception there a week ago (early September). The staff - starting with Deandra - was so easy to work with. It was a destination wedding so all of us were dealing with...
things from afar throughout the planning and Deandra could not have been any more responsive or helpful. The staff the evening of the event was awesome as well. The food was great and it was served very timely which is a definite challenge when you have 180 people at an event. The atmosphere was wonderful - we had cocktails on the street level and then dinner/dancing in the Mezzanine. All the feedback we got from invited guests was very positive.
I can't say enough about The Venue, Marta, and her amazing team. The attention to detail was apparent when my groom & I walked into the reception for a sneak peek before the guests arrived. We were blown away with the ambiance, service, and ove...
rall experience we had. We constantly receive compliments on what a beautiful and unique venue it was and we couldn't agree more.
We had our dream wedding at The Venue, and we couldn't have been happier. The food, the decor, the ambience, the professionalism, and attention to detail, all was perfection. Our guests raved about the food; we had a bacon tree and s'mores to n...
ame a few of the standouts! The space is so unique, and feels so classy, inviting, warm and hip. Plus it's in the heart of downtown Asheville! Epic wedding! We loved The Venue, and highly recommend!
I cannot say enough positive things about the Venue and their staff. My husband and I had our ceremony, as well as our reception at the Venue. The day after our wedding, we went on and on about how wonderful and how perfect our wedding was. I...
t brings tears of joy to my eyes to think back!
People always say there will be something that goes wrong, but as I look back I can't recall a single detail that was out of line. I cannot begin to express the gratitude we feel toward the Venue and their staff. The day of the wedding, everyone was so accommodating and did so with a huge smile on their face. However, being the bride, and doing most of the planning, I want to specifically call-out Paige and Amanda. These two girls are hands-down nothing short of rock star planners and master organizers! :) All the while smiling and just having fun through the process WITH you. You always talk about the actual wedding day, but you are planning this one day for months! My planning process with Paige and Amanda was stress-free, truly. They kept all of the details straight, kept a master plan, made sure I had recommendations for vendors if I asked, and made sure everything was in line. Because the planning process was so smooth, the actual day of our wedding, I was so relaxed, because I had full faith in in the Venue staff.
Honestly, our wedding was the best day of my life and I have the Venue, their staff (Marta, Paige and Amanda), as well as our other vendors to thank. I have told the Venue this, but I feel as if they are apart of our family! It was an absolute pleasure working with them and hosting the biggest party of our lives!
Cheers - Brooke
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Venue on May 20, 2017. From the moment we booked the space at The Venue, the staff was incredibly attentive, sweet, creative, and thoughtful. Amanda made sure everything went smoothly and ensured...
that all of our requests were fulfilled. Paige was beyond detail-oriented and helped us plan everything down to the tiny details. Tara and Maggie jumped in and helped with day-of details that we did not even think of before the day arrived – they were lifesavers! Honestly, it felt like we were all friends by the end of the weekend –everyone exceeded our expectations. When the wedding day arrived, The Venue was absolutely gorgeous, and the staff worked together to create our dream wedding. We were surrounded by all of our loved ones in a beautiful space, and the staff worked tirelessly to be sure all guests had a wonderful time. In addition to The Venue’s fabulous location, the food was delicious and the space was perfect for dancing. Thank you all for everything! We would recommend The Venue to all of our family, friends, and anyone looking to host a wedding in Asheville.
Was very impressed with how The Venue made my rehearsal dinner intimate and cozy in a larger room. They also completed the dinner with their in-house decorations that looked amazing and created a relaxing and cozy environment for the crowd. Lo...
ved it!!
We chose The Venue for our reception and could not have been happier with Marta, her team, the facility, the food, etc. From start to finish, The Venue put our minds at ease and handled everything from our band's meals to a six hour open bar. I...
t was decorated perfectly to our taste and we could not have asked for a spot that fit us so well. I HIGHLY recommend The Venue for literally anything - especially weddings!
I had both my ceremony and reception at The Venue and I could not be happier. I cannot express how impressed by and grateful I am for the wonderful people here. Marta, Amanda, Stephanie, and Laura were attentive, professional, and, above all, i...
ncredibly kind. The ceremony and reception went off without a hitch and my guests could not stop telling me how amazing everything was from the food to the attentive staff.
Everyone went above and beyond to make sure I had an amazing day. I had a pre-ceremony dress emergency and Marta was there in seconds to help sew me up. Crisis averted. :)
The space is beautiful and the experience was above and beyond what I ever expected. I would recommend The Venue again and again.
I had my rehearsal dinner here and it was spectacular! We had a sit down dinner on the second floor with the balcony. The staff was friendly and helpful. The coordinator Amanda was very organized and took care of everything for us. It is a...
beautiful venue in a great location in downtown Asheville!
We had our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception at The Venue and the whole experience was a great one! Customer service is their top priority and it makes the experience from the beginning to the end a pleasant, enjoyable, relaxing ...
experience. The staff were courteous, fast to respond, knowledgeable and reliable. They were easy to contact and quick with answers/responses. On the day of the weekend of the event, they would not allow us to lift a finger so that we can enjoy every single moment.
The planning team had lots of great ideas and working with them was a pleasure.
The coordinators are extremely professional and made the day go exactly as I had hoped it would. I had nothing to stress over. All details were taken care of. I am still hearing compliments from my guests as to how impressed they were with the Venue and staff. The timing and how smooth everything went was absolutely flawless.
We chose to have family style seating and it was going to take 20 minutes to serve all the guest and after our request just a few days before the wedding, Marta and her wonderful team were able to serve a 158 guest in 7.5 minutes. The food was amazing and our wedding guests are still talking about how great the food and service was the entire night.
Amanda, Stephanie and Marta are wonderful. If you are planning to get married in Asheville, I would strongly recommend The Venue. You will not be disappointed.
Choosing The Venue for our wedding reception was without a doubt one of the best decisions we made! We had an exceptional experience from start to finish and could not be happier with how it all turned out. Marta, Amanda and the planning team w...
ere a pleasure to work with, the food and service were outstanding and the space itself was absolutely stunning. Marta and Amanda were so attentive and accommodating and truly went above and beyond to deliver the perfect evening for us. Every detail was beautiful – I will never forget how enchanted I felt when I arrived at the reception and took a moment to look around the room. As many brides do, I have been dreaming of the perfect wedding day since I was a little girl and I am so grateful to everyone at The Venue for all they did to bring my dreams to life! Thank you so much for your hospitality and professionalism, and for making our reception such a beautiful and memorable occasion!
Our experience at The Venue in Asheville was amazing! We held a Welcome to Asheville party there the night before our wedding. Our initial tour with Marta was unscheduled and last minute (on our end), and she was super accommodating and flexibl...
e with us. After that, all of our questions got answered right away by either Marta or Amanda. Then our last meeting with Amanda weeks before the event went so well. She was extremely thorough and helpful. They helped us throw the type of party we had envisioned and at no point did we feel pushed to spend extra money to do what we wanted. The staff at the event were all super friendly and treated our guests with respect. The food was some of the best food we've ever had in Asheville, and that says a lot about the chef because there is some great food in the city! The decorations they provided were beautiful, we barely had to add any extra. Overall, it was an outstanding experience and I would recommend The Venue in Asheville to anyone for your big event!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at The Venue and the whole experience was a great one! From the beginning, the staff were courteous and knowledgeable. They were easy to contact and quick with answers/responses. The planning team ha...
d lots of great ideas and working with them was a pleasure. On the day of the wedding, everything was set up as I had planned and the setting was gorgeous! The coordinators are extremely professional and made the day go exactly as I had hoped it would. I had nothing to stress over. All details were taken care of. I am still hearing compliments from my guests as to how impressed they were with the Venue and staff. I cannot forget to mention the food. AMAZING! Again, I am still getting compliments and my friends have even been inspired to recreate the dishes. I highly recommend The Venue if you are getting married in Asheville!
The Venue staff went above and beyond and made our big day spectacular!! Every detail had been attended to, they were quick to respond to planning e-mails. Stephanie of The Planning service was amazing!!! She literally thought of everything....
My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy our day without a care in the world. There is not a more well run venue in all of Asheville. The decor and facility are beautiful and I would not have changed a thing. The chef created a fantastic meal, which ALL of my guests (even the vegetarians) have been raving about. This is a one-stop shop for all of your wedding ceremony/reception needs. They were very accommodating in getting us in to set up our special request items (my chuppah). I was in an accident earlier in the week, and unable to attend to some of the remaining planning features. The staff at The Venue took care of it all, and made it the most spectacular day ever. If you are looking for a venue you need look no further.
Our son's rehearsal dinner was held at The Venue on May 28, 2016. What an amazing night! EVERYTHING was perfect--impeccable service, delicious food, fantastic decor. Their attention to even the smallest detail was evident and greatly appreci...
ated throughout the entire process.
My experience at The Venue was nothing short of wonderful. Marta and Amanda did everything they could to help us reach our vision for our wedding and they were a dream to work with. We had a budget, but that didn't stop our wedding from being...
fabulous with their help! Marta really went above and beyond to help us cut costs so that we could have our dream reception at The Venue. For example, we chose a menu that was simple to match our budget, but the food was a huge hit and it was absolutely delicious! We did not even taste the food prior to our wedding day, but we were happily surprised that it was so delicious! Everyone kept talking about how wonderful the food was even though we chose a limited food selection with steak, salmon, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and bread. For alcohol consumption, it was suggested that we pay a certain dollar amount for wine and beer for our guests and after that was used, it would move to a cash bar. That was perfect because it only became a cash bar at the last call for alcohol and our guests had plenty to drink. Another touch I loved was that the staff gave me and my groom a moment to ourselves with champagne when we arrived at The Venue after our ceremony. It was a nice start to our reception! The Venue is truly such a beautiful location for a dream reception. There is almost no need for extra decor at The Venue because it is so beautiful and the staff makes sure to light all the candles for your event to give a romantic glow. My fiance and I planned our wedding and reception in 3 months, and with The Venue, we planned our dream reception in that amount of time! Thank you to the Venue, Marta, Amanda, and all of the staff for everything you did to make our wedding reception so perfect. My family and friends will not stop talking about it, and we love it!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2017
Hello Brook!!
As the owner of The Venue, I can not thank you enough for letting us be a part of your journey! We had a great time executing your event, and I am definitely pleased to know that Paige and Amanda exceeded your expectations. I can ...
not agree with you more on your thoughts about them. :) I do have to say, you as well, made the process easy on us. being organised, responsive and with a clear vision of your dream day, made our process a very enjoyable one.
I wish you all the best life can brig you. filled with great health, happiness and a sea of unconditional love.
Many hugs to you and your family!
Marta Santamaria
Working with The Venue staff was an incredible experience from beginning to end!
We had our rehearsal dinner at The Venue on October 16, 2015. The setting was absolutely stunning yet so warm and inviting. The chef prepared delicious appetize...
rs, a wonderful fall dinner and the desserts were amazing. The staff who worked our event was incredible. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening!
From the moment we spoke with Marta, she was so attentive and enthusiastic about making our evening perfect. We planned our event from long distance. I worked with Jon in planning the rehearsal dinner. He approached every detail and every question that I had with wonderful advice and made sure we planned the evening to perfection. It was an absolute pleasure to work with someone who truly cared about carrying out our vision for the evening. He made sure that not only would our guests have a great time, but that the bride, groom, and ourselves could relax and enjoy the evening. And that task was easy because Marta, Jon and their staff took care of everything! Thanks to everyone at The Venue for a perfect evening and treasured memories!
Absolutely Fabulous!!
If you think we are exaggerating, just ask our guests. Every single one used the word "perfect" in their description of our rehearsal dinner at The Venue.
Marta's staff anticipated every need and remembered every small ...
request we had made in advance (i.e., groom's father, no bleu cheese on salad!).
Every food item, from appetizer to dessert, was delicious. (we highly recommend 3 way shrimp)
Amanda coordinated everything seamlessly.
We loved having the balcony, which gave us a great cocktail area and enhanced the ambience of the party.
We think it was a perfect night, but it is very reassuring to have guests tell you that it was the best rehearsal dinner that they had ever attended!
We are back to reality and can't stop reminiscing about our wedding day! It was truly a dream come true! Not only were we surrounded by our loved ones but we had the most beautiful setting to enjoy it all in!! We cannot say enough how grateful ...
we are to have worked with such an amazing, professional and talented staff, that we can now call our friends! You guys really know how to put on a five star event! Everything was executed so beautifully and far exceeded the expectations we had!! We had so many compliments on the decor, food, service and venue. It was such a fairy tale wedding! Make sure to pass on our love and thanks to the planners... I didn't get their contact info! Also, our compliments to Steve. The food was incredible and everyone loved it!
We are so happy we shared our wedding with you guys and are sad to part ways! Adam said he wants to stop in and hangout with you guys every time we come to Asheville! ;)
Thank you again SO MUCH for everything! It could not have been more perfect!
We chose The Venue for the Rehearsal Dinner for our son and his fiancée. From my first introduction to Marta, the proprietor, Jon, the manager and Steve, the chef,
I knew I had chosen the perfect place for our event. The execution of the e...
vening was flawless and everyone on staff worked smoothly together and attention was paid to every detail – and, beyond. I wish we had a video to share with viewers of The Knot. Our family and friends are still commenting on The Venue and their enjoyment of the evening there. I would like to have the opportunity of entertaining there again!
- Mary Nell Brandt, Spartanburg, SC
We held the rehearsal dinner for our son’s wedding at The Venue, and we could not have been happier! The setting was absolutely beautiful, but it was the service that made the experience so great. Marta, Amanda, and Jon were there for me at eve...
ry turn, from helping select the menu to providing table cards on the night of the event when I had forgotten ours. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and just plain nice! And to make it even better, the food was delicious! Thank you all! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
This is an amazing venue and it was perfect for our wedding! The food was amazing, the staff friendly and the atmosphere outstanding. We loved every minute of our time there and our guests did as well. If you have the chance to host an event...
here, I'd highly recommend it...they'll do a wonderful job for you too!
How do you describe an absolutely flawless evening? Perfect setting, atmosphere and impeccable service from the planning stage all the way to the event. I can't thank Marta and Jon enough for their guidance, recommendations and Chef Steve's del...
icious, 5-Star appetizers and meal. The Second Level was perfect for my son's Rehearsal Dinner. Cocktails on the balcony and then dinner inside was the ideal set up and made for a memorable evening. My expectations were exceeded in every way! xoxo
The venue was an awesome place and the staff was excellent to work with! I would definitely recommend The Venue!
Our son and his new bride celebrated their wedding reception at the Venue on 9/20/14. Jon and his entire staff were incredibly attentive and accommodating in every detail. We did three specialty craft cocktails during the cocktail hour and th...
ey were a huge hit! The food was as good as we have ever enjoyed at a wedding reception--truly outstanding.
And in addition to all the above, the place is just flat- out beautiful! The cocktail reception and bar service was in the street-level area, with the dinner and dancing up a short set of stairs. This really provided a nice separation for those guests wanting to get away from the music for a bit to visit after dinner.
We had such an amazing wedding planning and wedding day experience with The Venue. I was so impressed with the enthusiasm all of the staff showed throughout our entire wedding process. Every detail was addressed, even things I would have overlo...
oked. The staff was phenomenal in making sure all of our desires were met.
The day of the wedding the staff took care of everything, leaving nothing for me to address or worry about.
I cannot express how beautiful the event was, the food was exceptional and the specific attention we received from Marta and Jon was incredible.
I would recommend The Venue to any future brides and grooms. We had the most amazing night of our lives. The whole night went so smoothly and all of that was due to Marta and Jon's hard work.
Everyone who attended our wedding raved about the character The Venue possesses, how delicious the food was as well as how fantastic the service was.
Thank you so much! You all made the best night of our lives one we will never, ever forget!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2015
It was our absolute pleasure! delighted to know you were pleased with our services. Creating Great memories is what we love to do!
Best Wishes and Many Hugs to All. :)
My groom and I were able to book The Venue about 4 months before our Sunday evening wedding on 21 September. Marta, Jon, and Steve are a great leadership team and know how to put on a great event. They were easy to work with and we always fel...
t like they put us first. The Venue is a beautiful place and they gave us a wedding that will be etched for decades not only into our memories, but also the memories of the many friends and family who attended.
As a bride, the biggest satisfaction I could have after the wedding was hearing from so many guests what a great time they had, how much they enjoyed the food, and how beautiful the setting was. I never heard a criticism.
Advice to future brides: The Venue team knows what they are doing…listen to them and you will have a great event!
The facilities at the Venue, Marta, its owner, Jon her assistant, and all of her staff were superb in all respects. They were patient and helpful though out the planning process and followed that up with an excellent execution of the entire r...
eception evening event. The appetizers, speciality drinks, the entire meal, and the late night snacks were all absolutely wonderful. We received more compliments from out guests as to the excellence of the entire meal than we ever could have expected in fact several close friends said honestly that it was the best meal they had ever been served at a wedding event. Of particular note, not only did all the courses taste good, but their preparation and presentation were wonderful. We would highly recommend and Marta and The Venue to anyone wanting plan a remarkable event in the Asheville area. Carole R.
We had a destination wedding in Asheville and wanted a venue that could accommodate all of our guests for the rehearsal dinner/celebration. The venue made everything so easy to plan as they do it all in house. They have gorgeous decor, amazing ...
food, tables, linens, AV equipment, bar etc. all built in. So easy to have everything all in one vendor especially when planning out of state.
The food was incredible! We worked with Jon to plan the menu and he offered great suggestions and tips to match our theme and budget. The staff was very willing to work with us regarding custom food requests that were not on their pre-fixe options. The biscuit station with sausage gravy was a HUGE hit as was the mac and cheese!
We were on the 2nd level with the balcony which was the perfect setting for our event.
Highly recommend using The Venue for any function!
My new husband and I grew up in western North Carolina, so a wedding in Asheville was a must for us. We lucked out finding The Venue online. From the very beginning Marta and Jon were so accommodating and professional; they answered all of...
our questions and made planning a wedding from across the country so easy! The closer we got to the actual day, Jon was like a member of the wedding party; daily emails between us and him, phone calls, and encouragement..., he was so fantastic. Please, please consider The Venue for any event that you are planning. It's such a beautiful venue and the people are incredible. Our wedding was a dream because of them!!
I cannot say enough about the Marta, Jon and Amanda and their staff at The Venue- Asheville. It was an amazing night and the reception was a culmination of months and months of planning and they did not disappoint! I had so many comments about ...
how beautiful The Venue was and the professionalism of their staff. The cocktail area was separate from the eating and dancing area. It is gorgeously decorated with all the beautifully lit lanterns, candles and architectural exposed brick walls and beams. As soon as I arrived, the staff made sure we were given something to drink and our bags were put where we were to be seated. What parent of the bride and groom would not need that kind of service after a long, exhausting and emotional day? The eating area was unveiled once the bride and groom arrived.The planner, Amanda, took care of all the details and assisted the bride( my daughter) in bussling her gown immediately upon her arrival. Everything went like clockwork! We could not have asked for more. The bride and groom were seated and the tables were dismissed one at a time and served in the buffet line. The bride and groom actually got to eat! Imagine that? The food was out of this world! Jon worked with us to make sure the appetizers, food and beverages were exactly what the bride and groom wanted for their BIG day!
The attention to detail and the planning for the BIG day was made so easy and effortless by Marta and Jon and their well-trained staff. You guys are a CLASS ACT! I highly recommend the services of the Venue- Asheville for all your catering, wedding or event needs! You are the BEST! HANDS DOWN! Thanks so much for making our daughter's wedding day such a wonderful and special occasion that will remain etched in our memory for many years to come! You became part of our family during this process, not just a business acquaintance. Not many businesses have those bragging rights!Thanks again!
Tammy Packard
We had the most amazing wedding thanks to The Venue and their staff. Planning a wedding is such a stressful process, but Marta, Jon, and Amanda (coordinator) took extra efforts to make sure we were taken care of throughout the entire year and u...
p until we left at the end of our event. The space is breathtaking (more beautiful than in pictures), and it provided the exact vibe we were hoping for - rustic, but modern, refined, but not stuffy. The food provided by chef Steve was amazing. We are still having guests mention how exciting and delicious the meal was. The price is not the cheapest you'll find, but it is totally worth it!
We began our search for a venue for our destination wedding in Asheville online, slimming down the choices to 5 options. The Venue was the first venue that we visited, and I knew that it was the right place for us when we began benchmarking the...
others by it - one had a beautiful ceremony space, but the reception space left much to be desired, one was very specific about the type of music that could be played (or rather not played), and one was nice, but didn't have enough chairs, enough space, etc, while Marta seemed open to any ideas we had, and has a beautiful, flexible space.
Marta, Jon, Chef Steve, and the rest of the staff at The Venue made our dream a reality. They were easy to work with, had lots of ideas, and were open to our ideas. They thought of every detail, and are very accommodating.
We had quite a few special dietary needs (allergies, vegetarians, etc), and they were happy to offer alternatives to meet these needs. The food was not your typical wedding food, which was great. We heard from guests who typically don't like salmon, who said that they tried it, and it was great. Other friends enjoyed the fresh takes on appetizers, and our steak lovers told us the steaks were cooked to perfection - not overdone, not too rare, and just the right temperature and flavor.
Their suggestions on other vendors were great as well. We ended up choosing a photographer, florist, and baker from their list of suggested vendors, and were very happy with all three. And because they had worked together before, it seemed easier to coordinate.
As we sat reflecting on our wedding the next day, we commented on how much we enjoyed our day, and every detail that Marta, Jon, & Chef Steve helped with. Many people commented on how calm we were throughout the weekend, and my husband and I agree that it's because we had nothing to worry about - we knew that we'd chosen the right partner, and the right Venue, and that everything would work out.
Many kudos to the entire staff of the Venue, not only Marta, Jon & Chef Steve, but everyone who worked on our wedding. We will have happy memories for years to come because of you!
Marta and Jon were wonderful. They worked with us during the planning process and developed an amazing floor plan and added beautiful room accents.
The food was amazing and the bar was well staffed. Guests did not want for anything.
We had ...
200 guests and there was plenty of space for everyone! Great venue with great people.
I had my wedding at the Venue on December 21st. It was a wonderful experience. Truly perfect!
I am so happy I had my wedding and reception at this beautiful place! Not only was it lovely, but Marta and Jon were fantastic! They are professional, but above all, kind, creative, accommodating and helpful. The food was delicious and we ha...
ve had many compliments on the entire evening. Love the Venue and the people who helped make our night perfect!
My husband and I chose The Venue originally for its location and gorgeous look. It fit perfectly into the downtown wedding we wanted, and the decor offered the simple yet extreme elegance we were looking for. We soon discovered that the beaut...
y of the space was only surpassed by the amazing staff. I coordinate events for a living, and know the stress that goes into executing the day-of an event. I didn't want to feel this on my wedding day. Jon and his staff made our wedding day perfect. They were supportive and responsive throughout planning, which was even more important to us as we were planning our wedding from four hours away. On our wedding day, everything was handled seamlessly. Food and drinks were waiting for us when we arrived; our few personal touches to the decor were displayed beautifully; and we were able to truly enjoy our guests and reception. I am so glad we chose to have our reception at The Venue. We couldn't have dreamed the day better than it was, and we know the wonderful staff of The Venue made it that way.
My husband and I got married and had our reception at The Venue, and I couldn't have hoped for a better experience! The space was gorgeous and fit our personalities perfectly, the food was outstanding and earned high praise from all of our frie...
nds and family, and the waitstaff and bartenders were prompt, attentive, and very polite. We could not be happier with how it all turned out! Jon & Marta made the whole process extremely easy, they were always immediately available and gave plenty of advice and input which gave us a lot of confidence while planning an event of this magnitude. All-in-all I cannot praise The Venue and their staff highly enough, if you are looking for a great place to have a wedding/reception in beautiful Asheville, choosing Jon, Marta, and the Venue will be the easiest decision you've ever made.
We could not be more happy the we went with The Venue for our reception! Best food in Asheville, best staff in Asheville and by far the most beautiful. It is one of those dream come true wedding recpetions. Thank you Jon and Marta! You true...
ly made our wedding reception unforgetable! :-)
Unbelievable dream come true reception. The food was outstanding and The Venue was beautiful! From our first phone call about 6 months before our wedding up until the second we left our recpetion The Venue staff helped us make our reception t...
he best reception ever! Thank you to Jon and Marta for going the extra mile with us every step of the way. We could not have asked for anything better. It was just perfect! Thank you!
The Venue was the PERFECT location for my wedding. The decor and the atmosphere fit in with my theme. The staff was great and the food was delicious!