By Kari Lucke
North Carolina
Destination weddings are a popular choice for many couples in the
United States, but there is no need to leave the country to find a beautiful and interesting location for the celebration. Whether you want to get married on top of a mountain, on a
beach or at a more unusual site, North Carolina offers a variety of options for wedding bliss.
The Speedway Club
The Speedway Club in Concord, North Carolina, offers a venue for an out-of-the-ordinary destination wedding. Occupying the fifth and sixth floors of the Smith Tower, the private club has 13,000 square feet of space for special events and overlooks the front section of Lowe's Motor Speedway. The Speedway Club provides a wide range of services for nuptials, including catering, sound systems and electronic equipment, linens, tableware, tables, chairs and bride's and groom's dressing areas. Guests can take a tour of the speedway, which includes a visit to the Winner's Circle and a lap around the track.
The Speedway Club
5555 Concord Parkway South
Concord, North Carolina 28027
(704) 455-3213
Fontaine Vineyard
Fontaine Vineyard is located 20 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina, in western North Carolina and offers a peaceful, beautiful outdoor setting for a destination wedding. Situated on a mountaintop, Fontaine provides 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys in addition to a view of the Asheville skyline and grassy area for large or small gatherings. The pavilion houses a fully equipped kitchen as well as a bride's dressing area. Tables and chairs are provided, and couples can make use of the gazebo in the vineyard for the ceremony.
Fontaine Vineyard
P.O. Box 873
Leicester, North Carolina 28748
(828) 683-2316
Courtyard Marriott Carolina Beach
The Courtyard Marriott in Carolina Beach is located in the small town of Carolina Beach, a short distance from Wilmington. The Courtyard Marriott has a ballroom that can accommodate up to 200 guests, and it provides all catering and other services needed for a destination wedding. The hotel includes 144 oceanfront rooms with private balconies, an indoor and outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center. Couples can choose to be married on the beach and then move indoors for the reception.
Courtyard Marriott Carolina Beach
100 Charlotte Ave
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(800) 321-2211
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About the Author:
Kari Lucke has been a freelance writer and editor for the past 13 years. She has edited many academic journals and nonfiction / reference books, and her writing appears in various publications. Lucke has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Buena Vista College (now University) and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Northern Iowa.
Photo Credits:
Shining Rock Wilderness, North Carolina image by Pablo M from
Fotolia.com
