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Venue Spotlight: Victorian Crow’s Nest

WedShops — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:08:24 +0000

Located just outside of Charlotte, NC in lovely Monroe, the Victorian Crow’s Nest is a spectacular venue for your wedding or event. Designated as a local Historic Landmark, this turn of the century Victorian estate is rich with its own unique heritage and ambiance, and is indeed among the South’s most elegant and romantic settings for your wedding, reception, or private function.

This beautiful Charlotte wedding venue can hold up to 250 guests and has both indoor and outdoor areas for your event. The Victorian Crow’s Nest also offers other services such as consulting, catering and floral design.

Learn more about weddings and Receptions at Victorian Crow’s Nest.

Visit Victorian Crow’s Nest’s Home Page to learn more.

Images courtesy of: Lem Lynch Photography, Leslie Hancock Photography, Middle Gray Photography and Frank Ryder Photography

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WedShops Featured Wedding – Holly and Todd

WedShops — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:16:54 +0000

Holly and Todd were married on October 2, 2010 at the Stephenson Presbyterian Church in Monroe, NC. Their wedding took place at the Rolling Hills Country Club – a beautiful venue, also located just minutes from Charlotte in Monroe.

Also included are images from Holly’s Bridal Portrait session, which was taken at the Victorian Crow’s Nest in Monroe NC. Not only can you have a bridal portrait taken there, its also a great Charlotte area wedding venue.

Congratulations Holly and Todd!

Thanks to Lem Lynch Photography for providing the images!

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Venue Spotlight: The Quarry at Carrigan Farms

WedShops — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:45:25 +0000

The Quarry at Carrigan Farms is one of the most beautiful and unique locations in the Charlotte area for your wedding. Located in a stunning old rock quarry, Carrigan Farms is a lovely and intimate location for your outdoor wedding.

The Quarry at Carrigan Farms is located in Mooresville, NC, just minutes from Charlotte.

The natural beauty of the blue water and sky, gray granite cliffs and white sugar sand beach create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Pictures and words attempt, but fall short, of capturing the magical beauty of The Quarry which will amaze both you and your guests.

The Quarry is an outdoor facility, much like a private park, equipped to host events from March thorough November. Catering is also available. An online brochure is available to assist you in planning your event.

Learn more about weddings, receptions and bridal portraits at Carrigan Farms.

Thanks to Lem Lynch Photography for the images.

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Venue Spotlight: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

WedShops — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:43:29 +0000

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, or DSBG, is located near Charlotte in Belmont, NC. As its name would suggest, DSBG is a beautiful botanical garden with over 110 acres of themed gardens and fountains.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is one of Charlotte’s most popular locations for weddings, so its important to book well in advance. However, DSBG has several different areas that can be rented for weddings, so your options are always open. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has both indoor and outdoor areas for your ceremony.

DSBG is not only a spectacular venue for weddings, but also a great location for bridal portraits. If you’re unable to book DSBG for your wedding, or are simply getting married elsewhere, you can still book it for your bridal portrait for a small fee.

Learn more about weddings and bridal portraits at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

Thanks to Lem Lynch Photography for the images.

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Large Weddings Venues in Charlotte

WedShops — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:45:49 +0000

Planning a wedding with a big guest list? If you need a venue that can accommodate a big group, then look no further. Below is a list of wedding venues in and around the Charlotte area that can handle large weddings and receptions. Click ‘Learn more about this venue’ for more information including contact information and photos.

Note: Most of the venues listed below have several areas within their venues with different capacities to match the size of any wedding.

Founder’s Hall

Capacity: 500-1000

Located right in the heart of downtown Charlotte at the corner of Trade and Tryon in the Bank of America Corporate Center is Founder’s Hall. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about weddings at Founder’s Hall.

Belk Chapel

Capacity: 500

Located in the Myers Park area of Charlotte on the campus of Queen’s Univeristy, Belk Chapel is one of the most popular locations for your wedding ceremony. Available for weddings only.

Learn more about Belk Chapel.

The Point Lake Club

Capacity: 500/Reception 230/Ceremony

Located just north of Charlotte in Mooresville on the shores of Lake Norman, The Point Lake and Golf Club is a beautiful location for your wedding and reception. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about The Point Lake Club.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Capacity: 300

Located in Belmont, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a beautiful Botanical Garden that hosts both weddings and receptions. A truly unique location for your wedding. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Carrigan Farms

Capacity: 300

Located Mooresville, Carrigan Farms features a beautiful rock quarry and a sandy beach. Carrigan Farms can host your outdoor wedding and reception from March through November. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about Carrigan Farms

Birkdale Golf Club

Capacity: 250

Located in Huntersville, Birkdale Golf Club is a fantastic location for your wedding. Have your ceremony outdoors on the lawn, then celebrate your reception inside the Palmer Pavilion. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about Birkdale Golf Club

Rumbling Bald Resort

Capacity: 200-300

If your looking to get a little farther outside of Charlotte, Rumbling Bald Resort on scenic Lake Lure may be perfect for you. Available for weddings and receptions.

Learn more about Rumbling Bald Resort.

These are just a handful of the wonderful Charlotte area wedding venues that can handle large groups of people. Find more Charlotte are wedding venues on WedShops.com!