10 wedding location ideas in greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina, is a city offering a plethora of beautiful and exciting wedding localities. The following ten locations are just a few of the prime spots that can accommodate your special day, making it a memorable event.

First, located on Blandwood Avenue, is Blandwood, a national historical landmark. Originally erected in 1846 and restored in 1966, Blandwood was the home of former North Carolina Governor John Motley Morehead, who held that office from 1841 until 1845. Blandwood holds the distinction of being the country’s oldest standing Italianate villa. The plantation features a lovely carriage house with two accommodating spaces to choose from for your special event. The first is a ballroom with large glass doorways leading to the surrounding outdoor patio. The ballroom offers a lovely view of Blandwood’s gardens. The second space, a carpeted dining area, features an attached caterer’s kitchen. A five-minute drive offers over 250 hotel rooms to choose from, so guest accommodations should not be an issue when planning your wedding at Blandwood. The home can be contacted at P.O. Box 13136, Greensboro, NC, 27415, or by telephone at (336) 272-5503.

The second location is Castle McCulloch, a true Medieval-style castle in every sense of the word, complete with a moat and drawbridge. Built by a Cornishman named Charles McCulloch during North Carolina’s gold rush in 1832, the castle was restored to its grandeur in the 1980s. The castle is set on a 60 acre forest and features a lovely great hall with an archway of leaded glass, heart pine flooring, and stone walls. The hall also has a cathedral ceiling and a winding staircase for a grand bridal entrance fit for a queen. Wrought iron chandeliers adorn the ceiling. Castle McCulloch can be reached at 2925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown, North Carolina, 27282, or by telephone at (336) 887-5413.

Located on the same property is our third location, Crystal Garden. Crystal Garden is a round ballroom area with completely glass walls and a surrounding terrace. Set on a hillside looking down on Castle McCulloch, the ballroom features French doors, stately columns, and an amazing and intricate crystal chandelier. Reservations for the Crystal Garden can be made through Castle McCulloch.

Fourth, Twin Lakes Lodge offers the perfect setting for a smaller and more intimate ceremony. Set on an eight acre lake in a sequestered forest of beautiful hickory and dogwood trees, the lodge offers an in-house masseuse to relinquish you of your wedding day jitters. Reverend John Williams can customize the ceremony to fit your personal tastes and desires, and services are conducted on the lakefront. Twin Lakes Lodge can be contacted at 2700 Twin Lakes Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, or by telephone at (888) 484-5253.

The fifth wedding setting is Troy-Bumpas Inn, built in 1847. Renovated in 2004, this southern-style plantation boasts lovely gardens, palatial columns, loads of authentic antiques, and fresh-baked cookies served round the clock. Troy-Bumpas Inn can be contacted at 114 South Mendenhall Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 24703, or by telephone at (336) 370-1660.

Sixth, the Cloister Gardens of O’Henry Hotel are a choice for brides looking for one-stop-shopping for all of their wedding planning needs. Named for the famed writer, the original O’Henry Hotel was Greensboro’s first modern hotel, built in 1919. The Cloister Gardens offer a gorgeous area encased by blooming trees, an adjacent enclosed banquet area, customizable menu choices, and the staff will even arrange music, flowers, and photography for your ceremony. O’Henry Hotel can be contacted at 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 24708, or by telephone at (877) 854-2100.

The seventh location is The Empire Room, built in 1952. This grand ballroom can accommodate anywhere from 100 to 1000 guests and features seven sparkling chandeliers, fabric-covered and mirrored walls, an adaptable dance space, double balconies overlooking the elm-lined street outside, and an amazing curved stairway perfect for a bridal entrance. The Empire Room can be reached at 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, or by telephone at (336) 230-1588.

Eighth is Magnolia Manor, a sprawling southern plantation with a beautiful koi pond and garden path leading to the garden ceremony alter area. The famed 100-year-old Sweetheart Tree offers an embrace of shade for the service. Inside the plantation, marbled floors and a double grand staircase offer a spectacular backdrop for bridal portraits, while the enormous ballroom can accommodate a lovely reception, complete with on-site catering services. Magnolia Manor, located on Frances Dailey Court, can be reached at P.O. Box 19014, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27419, or by telephone at (336) 665-0655.

The ninth location is Grandover Resort, a modern resort based on an old European themed decor. With a dramatic black and gold motif and marble columns, Grandover makes guests feel as though they are stepping back in time without sacrificing any of the luxuries of modern technology. The Grandview Ballroom staff prides themselves on paying special attention to each and every detail of your special day and will arrange any and all elements of the ceremony and reception. To keep your day even more stress-free, on-site catering offers three convenient wedding packages designed at a per-person rate, so that there are no surprises. Grandover Resort can be contacted at 1000 Club Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, or by telephone at (800) 472-6301.

Finally, for the outdoor loving couple, Jimmie I. Barber Park, dedicated in 1989, is a sports-lover’s dreams come true. This inexpensive alternative offers shaded pavilion areas for your ceremony. But the real charm of Barber Park is the abundance of fun-filled opportunities that it offers in lieu of a traditional reception. An indoor athletic complex offers arenas for tennis, basketball, and volleyball. A complete outdoor baseball stadium, full Frisbee golf course, playground, horseshoe pits, nature trails, walking trails, biking trails, and a sand volleyball court give guests a wide variety of recreational options. Jimmie I. Barber Park can be contacted at 1500 Dan’s Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, or by telephone at (336) 373-5888.

No matter where you may decide to have your ceremony in the Greensboro area, be sure that it fits your personal style and preferences. This is a special day and should be one of the most memorable of your lifetime.