Plate
$210
Hotel Avg
$365
Best Month
October
Airport Dist.
95km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in HighlandsComplete guide for your wedding in Highlands
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Highlands, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The refined mountain sanctuary on North Carolina's high plateau featuring temperate rainforests, tumbling waterfalls, and Relais & Châteaux luxury. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.7/10 in romanticism, Highlands offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Highlands has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.3/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Highlands
Main advantages
- Blissfully cool summer climate owing to its 4,118-foot elevation atop the scenic southern Blue Ridge plateau.
- Remarkable density of world-class Relais & Châteaux retreats, championship golf clubs, and renowned destination spas.
- World-famous autumn tapestry in October with vibrant crimson, amber, and gold foliage across mountain forests.
Points to keep in mind
- Frequent rainfall nourishes the lush temperate canopy, making a rain-contingency plan essential.
- Mountain roads require a picturesque 90-minute to 2-hour drive from nearby regional airports.
The style in Highlands
Dominant Style
Temperate Forest Manors, Appalachian Fall Foliage & Refined Southern Luxury
Local Tradition
Stone terrace vows surrounded by antique mountain laurels and towering rhododendrons, fresh mountain-stream trout tasting paired with boutique cellar selections, and fireside nightcaps by outdoor native-granite hearths.
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Highlands
Old Edwards Inn & Spa
Iconic European-style luxury retreat featuring The Farm, glass greenhouse pavilions, and cobblestone garden courtyards.
Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards
Intimate luxury boutique estate surrounded by 14 acres of private lakes, forest trails, and woodland tranquility.
The Farm at Old Edwards
Enchanting garden compound with an open-air timber hall, apple orchards, and arched stone bridges over bubbling creeks.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Highlands
Precio medio: ~340€/noche
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Vuelos a Highlands
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Que hacer en Highlands
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Highlands such a sought-after destination wedding location?
Highlands unites the untamed serenity of the Southern Appalachians with world-class hospitality, James Beard-nominated dining, and refreshing mountain air.
How do guests reach Highlands, NC?
Guests typically fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) or Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), followed by an easy and scenic 90-minute mountain drive.
What is the premier season to wed in Highlands?
Late spring (May-June) offers blooming native flora and crisp air, while October is globally celebrated for its awe-inspiring multi-hued autumn leaf canopy.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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