Top Gastonia Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Morehead Inn is a historic estate in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood, built in 1917 by architect William Peeps and recognized today as one of the area's landmark properties. Following renovation in 1995, the inn operates as a boutique bed and breakfast and all-inclusive private event venue, set among mature gardens just minutes from Uptown Charlotte. The property features 12 individually appointed guest rooms and suites, a four-bedroom carriage house, period antiques, and fireplaces throughout. Its event spaces, set within the gracious estate and surrounding gardens, accommodate weddings, corporate meetings, baby celebrations, and custom gatherings of various sizes. All catering, beverage, and rental services are provided through an exclusive partnership with Something Classic Catering, with menus tailored to each event. On-site accommodations allow wedding parties and other groups to reserve the property for the full celebration experience.

• Spaces for 100-110 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Garden

The McGill Rose Garden is a historic outdoor wedding and event venue on the edge of Charlotte's NoDa Arts District. The garden traces its origins to the 1950s, when Helen McGill began planting rose bushes along the fence line of the Avant Fuel and Ice Company her husband Henry had purchased. By the time the garden opened to the public on Mother's Day 1967, it had grown to include more than 500 rose bushes across two acres. Today the property is a City of Charlotte municipal park, and Rosie's Coffee & Wine — operating from the on-site brick building since 2019 — manages event bookings and offers a café and wine bar experience within the garden setting. The venue hosts intimate weddings and private events for up to 100 guests on Saturdays from late April through early November. Farm tables and chairs are included with rental, and the venue maintains partnerships with a network of vetted vendors to support couples through the planning process.

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Great Aunt Stella Center occupies a neoclassical building in Charlotte, North Carolina, originally constructed in 1914 as a church and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The building retains its original Italian stained glass windows, a pipe organ, and a circular sanctuary that reflects nearly a century of architectural character. Named after the great aunt of the philanthropist who acquired the property in 1997, the center reopened as Charlotte's alternative performing arts, cultural, and community gathering place. The Sanctuary accommodates up to 400 guests for ceremonies, concerts, and conferences, offering a baby grand piano, a pipe organ, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The Cafe seats up to 150 guests for receptions and social gatherings, with a built-in dance floor and kitchen facilities. Together, the two spaces suit a range of events — from non-denominational weddings and musical performances to literary readings, corporate meetings, and community events. Self-Help, a community development organization, has operated the venue since 2002 with a commitment to maintaining its historic character and affordable access.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Willow Creek Inn is a historic Victorian manor built in 1877, now operating as a boutique event venue in Prescott, Arizona. Originally located in downtown Prescott, the building was carefully disassembled and relocated to its current address on Willow Creek Road in 1962, where it was reassembled and renovated. The property has carried several names over the decades — including the Green Frog Inn and The Carriage House Inn — and spent more than two decades hosting weddings, anniversaries, and banquets as the Willow Creek Restaurant. In 2021, the property was purchased and reimagined as a dedicated event venue by a third-generation wedding hostess, who oversaw a full renovation and redecoration of the space. Today, Willow Creek Inn welcomes a broad range of celebrations — weddings and elopements, anniversary parties, vow renewals, birthday gatherings, family and class reunions, celebrations of life, and corporate events — in both indoor and outdoor settings framed by lush gardens, serene creeks, and mature trees. The venue offers event coordination, in-house décor services through Willow Creek Creations, and partnerships with local catering and vendor teams. Event insurance is required for all bookings.

Enjoy the peace and quiet of our 4 1/2 acres of gardens and grounds while forgetting that you are only 2 miles from the city center. Take a stroll through one of Charlotte's most historic neighborhoods to a nearby store or restaurant. Or just relax with a book and a cup of tea on one of our screened-in porches. You can find modern luxury wrapped in Southern charm here, plus you get personalized service. We would be honored to assist in adding your special day to the memories of this 101-year-old property in this lovely historic setting. After perusing our numerous majestic settings, get in touch with us, and we'll help you organize your day! The Duke Mansion, which was built in 1915 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is run as a nonprofit, with all profits going toward preserving and safeguarding this local treasure. Come and take in the sights at this historic site that is 100 years old and has been restored.

• Spaces for 230 Guests

Catawba Brewing Company is a craft brewery whose roots run deep in the mountains and rivers of western North Carolina, taking its name from the Catawba River near where it sold its first keg of beer in Asheville in 1999. Its South Slope taproom, at 32 Banks Avenue in the heart of Asheville's craft-beer district, pours the brewery's approachable flagships alongside the small-batch, community-inspired beers Catawba is known for. The taproom is deliberately unpretentious — a come-as-you-are spot built around good beer, good people, and good times. Guests are welcome to bring the family and the dog, settle in with a board game, catch some live music, or simply relax over a pour from the tap wall. That easygoing setting lends itself to gatherings of all kinds, and the brewery welcomes inquiries for private events as well as music bookings. For celebrations that want the character of an Asheville craft brewery rather than a formal ballroom, Catawba's South Slope taproom offers a relaxed, welcoming backdrop.

• Spaces for 96-996 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Theaters
• 9 Total Spaces

Queens University of Charlotte occupies a tree-lined campus in Charlotte's Myers Park Historic District, offering more than 20 distinct venues for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and performing arts occasions. The setting — defined by historic architecture, manicured grounds, and proximity to Uptown Charlotte and SouthPark — has made the campus a sought-after backdrop for celebrations of all kinds. Belk Chapel anchors the wedding program: a non-denominational sanctuary that has hosted thousands of ceremonies since opening in 1950, featuring natural light and an adjoining rotunda for guest arrivals. Nearby, the McInnes Parlors in historic Queens Hall and the adjacent Hall Brown Terrace accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions and intimate gatherings. For larger receptions, the Young Dining Hall hosts up to 230 guests seasonally from May through August, while the Sandra Levine Theatre — a 996-seat performance venue within the Sarah Belk Gambrell Center — brings a dramatic scale to formal events and galas. The Conference and Event Services team coordinates all bookings, and in-house catering is provided exclusively through Carved & Crafted.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

The VanLandingham Estate is a historic Craftsman-style estate built in 1913 in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally the home of Dr. Ralph VanLandingham, the property features graceful verandas, centuries-old oak trees, and lush gardens that create a distinctive backdrop for weddings, corporate events, and philanthropic celebrations. The estate accommodates up to 300 guests across its indoor and outdoor spaces, including a garden ceremony area, a patio well-suited for cocktail receptions, and a 50' x 82' tented reception space that functions as a customizable blank canvas. The indoor floor plan seats approximately 150 guests and includes dedicated areas for a dance floor, band, gift table, wedding cake, and bar. Best Impressions Caterers — established in Charlotte in 1989 — serves as the exclusive on-site caterer, coordinating food, beverages, and equipment rentals for every event. The estate sits minutes from Uptown Charlotte with ample on-site parking and adjacent overflow parking with shuttle access.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 8 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 8 Total Spaces

Anne Springs Close Greenway is a 2,100-acre nature reserve in Fort Mill, South Carolina, just minutes south of Charlotte — more than double the size of Central Park. The preserve's lakes, hardwood forests, and 40-mile trail network carry historical ties to the Catawba Nation and the Revolutionary and Civil War, and the land has been permanently preserved for public use as the vision of its namesake, Anne Springs Close. Within the Greenway, eight distinct venues and outdoor spaces are available for weddings, receptions, birthdays, corporate events, and meetings, ranging from the historic Founders Dairy Barn, built in 1947, to the rustic Bob Reid Field Trial Barn with its fire pit and market lights, to the tree-lined Comporium Amphitheater and open-air lawns overlooking Patterson Pond and the Greenway's rolling hills. Greenway Catering provides on-site food service for events, including southern-style barbecue, classic buffet packages, and customizable bar service, with a venue host on hand from start to finish.

Our award-winning whiskey is maturing in barrels that line our private event space. The speakeasy atmosphere and the prominence of our own aging whiskey barrels have gotten rave reviews from our visitors. Any whiskey enthusiast would be greatly attracted to the space's aesthetic. We can either cater any event ourselves or, for a small fee, hire a caterer from outside our business. The number of bartenders included in your room rate depends on the number of people in your party. Access to our entire barrel room privately, complete with a full-service bar and a Smart TV for sharing presentations and slideshows! Leather chairs and couches with cushions are available in The Barrel Room. In addition to beer and wine, a full bar is available with craft cocktails showcasing our handcrafted spirits. Beverages are priced based on usage. Booking allows for discussion of the "Open Bar" option. Are you considering having a signature cocktail at your event? To create a special drink for your guests, schedule a meeting with one of our talented bartenders!

• Spaces for 220 Guests

WoodMill Winery sits in the Southern Appalachian foothills of Vale, North Carolina, producing wines from muscadine, scuppernong, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, and Concord grapes. The winery's selection spans sweet to dry varietals, with a particular emphasis on muscadine — a native Southeastern grape recognized for high antioxidant content. The estate hosts a range of private celebrations, from weddings and receptions to anniversary and birthday gatherings, bridal and baby showers, family reunions, and corporate meetings and workshops. Non-profit organizations are offered special pricing for on-site events.

• Spaces for 200-329 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Garden

The Clebourne House is an event location with the charm and warmth of a historic southern home, located in historic downtown Fort Mill, South Carolina. The beautifully restored venue offers ample space for both indoor and outdoor enjoyment, making it a fit for wedding receptions, company or personal events, holiday parties, and bridal showers. The venue includes a two-room bridal suite for the bride and her attendants to dress for the day, along with a separate groom's room. Catering, planning, setup, and cleanup are handled in-house as part of the venue's comprehensive event packages.

• Spaces for 80-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Ovens Auditorium is Charlotte's largest performing arts theater, part of the Bojangles Entertainment Complex on East Independence Boulevard. Named in honor of David Ovens, a civic leader central to the complex's founding, the venue has hosted concerts, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family events, and symphony performances since 1955 — and is consistently recognized on Pollstar's Top 200 Theatre Venues Worldwide list. The main house seats 2,447 guests across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony levels. For private gatherings, the auditorium offers dedicated event spaces with in-house food, beverage, and catering. The Hospitality Room accommodates up to 150 guests for receptions or 80 for a seated dinner. Ovens Auditorium is owned by the City of Charlotte and managed by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

SMS Catering Atrium is a full-service event venue and catering company set on 8½ acres in Charlotte, North Carolina. The centerpiece atrium features large sliding glass doors that open onto a patio with a decorative fountain, giving events a natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. For group celebrations, the property includes wireless internet, a 9×12 projector screen for presentations and slideshows, and an outdoor recreation area with volleyball, basketball, miniature golf, and horseshoes. Ample free on-site parking accommodates guests of all group sizes. The company's full-service catering team handles menu design and cleanup, covering everything from wedding receptions and corporate luncheons to private parties and anniversary celebrations.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Whitehead Manor Conference Center occupies a 3-acre estate in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, built around a historic home more than 100 years old. Exposed wood details, wraparound porches, towering oak trees, and manicured gardens set the property apart from conventional hotel or office settings — offering a quieter, more characterful backdrop for meetings, workshops, and private celebrations. The facility pairs the original manor house with a modern conference center and outdoor courtyard, giving event planners flexibility across multiple layout styles, including lounge, classroom, theater, seminar, and U-shape configurations. On-site event managers coordinate setup and custom furniture arrangements. A/V equipment — 85-inch Samsung Frame TVs, Bluetooth speakers, flipcharts, whiteboards, and full microphone and speaker systems — is available throughout. Catering for breakfast, lunch, hors d'oeuvres, and snacks is arranged through outside vendors.

• Spaces for 16-500 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Established in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ballantyne Country Club is a private club whose 45,000-square-foot main clubhouse anchors a range of settings for private events. Beyond its Rees Jones-designed championship golf course, the club opens its dining and meeting spaces to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, milestone birthdays and anniversaries, and corporate meetings. Event options span an intimate Wine Room and an executive Governors Room for gatherings of up to 16, a Stephenson Room for up to 60, and a Main Dining Room that holds up to 250 guests for cocktail receptions or 180 for seated dinners. For larger celebrations, the Event Lawn accommodates up to 500 guests outdoors. In-house culinary service, led by the club's chef and catering team, handles menus and tastings, while an on-site events staff coordinates each celebration from planning through event day.

• Spaces for 16-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Passion and creativity combine at TPC Piper Glen to create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable parties for any celebration. Whether you're organizing a small family reunion, a grand wedding, or a polished corporate outing, our skilled and committed events staff will put all of their effort into making your special occasion genuinely memorable. TPC Piper Glen is the ideal romantic location to celebrate the wedding of your dreams thanks to its stunning vistas and landscapes. Our wedding packages can be customized to include anything you want, whether your dreams are modest or lavish. Your wedding day will be the happiest day of your life thanks to the attention to detail provided by our special events team. At TPC Piper Glen, we specialize in putting together outstanding events that are specially tailored to suit your taste. Your vision and personality will be reflected in every aspect of your event, including the cuisine. For you and your guests, our skilled culinary and private events teams will collaborate to design a cuisine that is delicious and exquisitely presented.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 Historic Space

DeStarte Wedding Barn is a rustic-yet-elegant venue set on a six-generation family farm at the base of North Carolina's South Mountains, near Lawndale in the foothills west of Charlotte. Recognized as a North Carolina Century Farm with property heritage dating to 1803, the setting pairs an authentic barn with mature pine forests, poplar trees, and rolling pastures crossed by brick walkways. The venue began as Glenda Miller's family home, and the original barn was built to shelter the family's horses before becoming the heart of the property's celebrations. Its main barn anchors the space with a 16-foot rock fireplace and a 6-foot rock fire pit, hosting weddings of roughly 20 to 300 guests across intimate gatherings and large-scale events alike. DeStarte offers all-inclusive packages that bring together tables, vintage wooden oak chairs, linens, a bartender, an on-site coordinator, a DJ, and ambient lighting, along with ample parking with handicap access. On-site lodging rounds out the experience, including a five-bedroom home, a private guest house, and a handcrafted cabin nestled in the pines.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Nestled in the Firethorne community, Country Club of the Carolinas offers a one-of-a-kind setting where timeless tradition meets modern amenities. Spanning both North and South Carolina, the course features rolling fairways, picturesque water views, and a dynamic design that challenges golfers of all levels. Beyond the course, members enjoy refined dining, elegant event spaces, and a rich social calendar designed to elevate every experience.