If you are searching for info on how to plan a wedding in Charlotte then we will do our best to help you out. Everything we can think of will be covered right here in one post to hopefully save you some time and maybe even a little money.
Our first section will try to assist with planning this on your own by sharing a list of local wedding and reception venues. Some may want to get married in the church they went to as a kid, others will prefer to rent a different venue that can be a great place to host the ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Charlotte Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Charlotte Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Charlotte
Up next we will discuss the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will garner our next few sections.
Then we will get into some of the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. Our last few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants to host your rehearsal dinner at.
The final section will share the best wedding planners in Charlotte for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to someone else. Most wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
You can also expect to find a map towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is closest to your current area. And if you wanted to compare what is available here to some other cities in the Southeast you can check out that link.
Charlotte Wedding & Reception Venues
Choosing the right location for a wedding and reception in Charlotte is a huge key to the whole process:
- The Duke Mansion at 400 Hermitage Rd
- Alexander Homestead at 4717 Shamrock Dr
- Big Chill at 911 E Morehead St #100
- The Collector’s Room by Beau Monde at 1520 S Tryon St
- McGill Rose Garden at 940 N Davidson St
- Pine Island Country Club at 1701 Stoneyridge Dr
- The Hotel Concord at 14 Union St N, Concord
- Separk Mansion at 209 W 2nd Ave, Gastonia
- The Magnolia Room at 4017 Laurel Creek Dr, Rock Hill
- Magnolia Woods Weddings & Events at 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville
- The Lakes a Wedding & Party Place at 4577 Hilton Lake Rd, Kannapolis
- Heritage House at 494 E Plaza Dr, Mooresville
Up to 150 people may attend weddings near you at the Duke Mansion.
Alexander Homestead is a large property that can accommodate as many as 215 guests and offers both a modern barn for indoor receptions and a garden gazebo for ceremonies.
Big Chill gives you the option to have a local wedding ceremony and reception for up to 150 guests or only a seated reception for up to 250.
With seating for 299 people The Collector’s Room by Beau Monde provides full-service catering and a bar ensuring a comprehensive experience for your event.
McGill Rose Garden is one of the most distinctive outdoor wedding locations in Charlotte with a capacity of 100 people.
The Hotel Concord can accommodate up to 150 people.
For a wedding celebration at Separk Mansion in Gastonia the needs of 250 guests can be met inside the mansion ballroom, 200 for a plated dinner, and 250 for a wedding ceremony in the garden.
The Magnolia Room in Rock Hill can hold 200 people and has an outdoor ceremony area.
Up to 225 guests can be accommodated in the Ballroom at Magnolia Woods Weddings & Events in Huntersville.
The Lakes offers a reception space in Kannapolis as well as a terrace for outside celebrations plus they also feature a dance floor and 200 seats inside.
For formal gatherings including weddings and receptions in your area Heritage House in Mooresville can comfortably seat 200 guests banquet style or 300 guests theatre style.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress and all of the other important items you need at one of the best bridal shops near you:
- New York Bride & Groom at 4618 South Blvd
- Hayden Olivia Bridal at 221 S Tryon St 200 #200
- Savvy Bride Boutique at 2222 Hawkins St
- Ladies of Lineage at 6809 Phillips Pl Ct #B
- Winnie Couture Bridal at 2909 Selwyn Ave
- Lovely Bride at 1233 W Morehead St #A
- J. Major’s Bridal Boutique at 1900 South Blvd #150
- Vow’d Charlotte at 1930 Camden Rd #120
- McKenzie Jade’s at 840 Florence St NW, Concord
- Poffie Girls Bridals & Formals at 512 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia
- Bluebird Bridal at 16610 Old Statesville Rd b, Huntersville
- Hope’s Bridal Boutique at 311 S Main St, Kannapolis
- Tulle Bridal at 125B Thunder Rd, Mooresville
Where To Get Your Invitations
You can get invitations and envelopes in your area by contacting:
- Olive Paper at 1820 E 7th St
- Viri Lovely Designs at 3110 S Tryon St
- Arzberger Stationers at 2518 Dunavant St
- La’mas Printing at 2624 Cochrane Dr
- Overhead Station at 212 E Main St, Rock Hill
- CRC Printing Co at 15700 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville
- Cutie Patootie Creations
- Hive Design & Porcelain
Choosing The Right Florist
The venue will look stunning when it gets filled with flowers by one of these florists:
- Kelilabee Flower Company at 11914 Elm Ln #140
- Flowers Plus at 301 S Tryon St #50
- Midwood Flower Shop at 2415 Central Ave
- Southern Blossom Florist at 321 East Blvd
- Lily Greenthumb’s Wedding & Event Floral Design at 3110 S Tryon St
- Bookout Blooms at 2000 South Blvd
- Bloom CLT at 6530 Freedom Dr #A
- Starclaire House of Flowers at 1421 Emerywood Dr
- Flowers By Oralene at 231 Branchview Dr NE, Concord
- Fine & Fancy Flowers at 1204 S York St, Gastonia
- Cindys Flower Shop at 1138 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill
- Big Bud’s Florist at 16308 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville
- Midway Florist at 1420 S Main St, Kannapolis
- All Occasions Florist & Boutique at 1205 Mecklenburg Hwy, Mooresville
- Anabella’s Flowers & Gifts at 4420 Friendship Dr #D, Stallings
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Having one of these local wedding photographers and videographers on the scene will make sure that nothing is forgotten:
- Piper Warlick Photography
- Picman Media
- Robert Burns
- Moving Mountains Studios
- Brian Bunn Films
- Stephanie Bailey Photography
- Weddings by Bluesky
- J.P Photography
- Ken Thomas
- Mike Gibson Photography
- Carina Studios Photo + Video
- Samantha Laffoon Photography
- Irresistible Portraits
- David Edward Photography & Videography
Bands & DJ’s
The reception will be the party of the year if you book the right band or DJ:
- Next Level Band Of Charlotte
- The Craig Vaughn Experience
- Jazz Revolution Band
- Carolina Royal Strings
- The Herringbones
- Carolina DJ Professionals
- Split Second Sound
- Mixology DJ Entertainment
- LoSo Sound
- Bunn DJ Company
- Elegant Soirée Wedding DJs & Photobooths
- DJ Havoc
- AAA Entertainment
Hair & Makeup Stylists
One of the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will have you looking better than ever on your big day:
- Who’s The Fairest? at 3204 N Davidson St
- Whitney Elise Beauty at 5975 Thunder Rd NW #122
- Blo Blow Dry Bar at 2850 Selwyn Ave
- Makeup by Caitlyn Michelle at 2331 Tanfield Dr
- Makeup By Kait at Orion Communcations, Concord
- Lauren’s Beauty Bar at 3740 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia
- Salon Naman at 1445 Riverchase Blvd # 104, Rock Hill
- TaylorMade Salon & Spa at 2906 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis
- Love n’ Glow Bridal Makeup at 144 Alborn Dr, Mooresville
- Cali Stott Artistry at 1037 Fleming Ln, Stallings
- Beauty Asylum Hair + Makeup
- The Makeup Team
- The Posh Palette
- Bel Fiore Beauty
Tuxedo Rentals
The groom needs to look good too and he will if you rent a tuxedo in your area at:
- Nyoni Couture at 325 N Graham St
- The Formal Touch at 4300 Monroe Rd
- D W Designs Custom Clothiers & Tuxedo Rentals at 1415 East Blvd
- Bedazzled Bridal & Formal at 605 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia
- Gregory’s Formal Wear at 140 E Main St #130, Rock Hill
- Mr. Tuxedo at 875 Cloverleaf Plaza Concord, Kannapolis
- The Back Room at 119 N Main St #102, Mooresville
New York Bride & Groom from our bridal shops list also offers tuxedo rental services.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
These bakeries are known to make some of the best wedding cakes in Charlotte:
- Delish Cakery at 3425 Back Creek Church Rd
- Celestial Cakery at 1640 Oakhurst Commons Dr #103
- The Wow Factor Cakes at 2400 Park Rd #I
- Edible Art Cake Shop at 2908 Selwyn Ave
- Suárez Bakery at 4245 Park Rd
- Renaissance Patisserie at 6401 Carnegie Blvd #4a
- Smallcakes Steele Creek at 4847 Shopton Rd E
- The Sweet Life at 11 Cabarrus Ave E, Concord
- Mary D’s Tasty Bakes & Wedding Cakes at 501 W Garrison Blvd, Gastonia
- The Whisk It Shoppe at 1204 Mt Gallant Rd #3, Rock Hill
- The Bakery Shoppe at 9606 Sherrill Estates Rd, Huntersville
- Eat Cakes Bakery at 141 West Ave, Kannapolis
- CynTucci’s Bakery at 242 N Main St, Mooresville
- Cheesecake Etc.
Caterers
Everyone will rave about the food when you book one of these caterers:
- QC Catering
- Roots Catering
- SMS Catering Services
- The Southern Gourmet
- Best Impressions Caterers
- La-tea-da’s Catering & Events
- Delectables By Holly Catering
- Tin Kitchen
- Grate Catering Co
- Guilty Pleasures Catering & Bakery
- Melanie Rowe Catering
- Savory Moments
- Doughgirls Catering
- LKN Weddings & Events Catering
- Chef’s Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Any of these restaurants will make for a great option for your rehearsal dinner:
- Napa on Providence at 110 Perrin Pl
- The Fig Tree Restaurant at 1601 E 7th St
- La Belle Helene at 300 S Tryon St #100
- McNinch House Restaurant at 511 N Church St
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 1928 South Blvd #200
- Church & Union Charlotte at 127 N Tryon St #8
- Fahrenheit Charlotte at 222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor
- Dressler’s at 1100 Metropolitan Ave #125
- Johnny’s Farmhouse Restaurant at 290 Copperfield Blvd NE #2400, Concord
- Webb Custom Kitchen at 182 S South St, Gastonia
- The Pump House at 575 Herrons Ferry Rd, Rock Hill
- Red Rocks Café at 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville
- Epic Chophouse at 104 S Main St, Mooresville
Charlotte Wedding Planners
Sign up for the full service package or just get a little assist by contacting one of the best local wedding planners:
- Sarah Elizabeth Events at 7116 Bridlespur Ln
- Jackie Fogartie Events at Easen Ct
- Elegant Insight Events at 9900 Poplar Tent Rd #115, Concord
- Crafted Charm at 2538 Bonnybrook Cir, Rock Hill
- A Simple Affair Events at 14215 Century View Dr, Huntersville
- Celebrations Remembered at 15080 Idlewild Rd #F, Stallings
- Details Wedding Planning
- Hospitality Butler
- Magnificent Moments Weddings
- Chancey Charm Weddings
- Elevated Elegance Event Planning & Design
By the way we have also written a:
- Local Raleigh Wedding Guide
- Local Asheville Wedding Guide
- Local Winston-Salem Wedding Guide
- Local Charleston Wedding Guide
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Charlotte
Hopefully after reading about all of the above you feel a lot more confident about planning your wedding in Charlotte. You got linked to some of the best planners near you if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own.
We tried to cover it all from local wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Charlotte and we wish you all the luck in the world!