Biltmore Estate is America's largest private home — a 250-room French Renaissance château built by George Vanderbilt in 1895, set on 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain land with formal gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Wedding ceremonies take place in the iconic Walled Garden, a four-acre enclosed English garden with fountains, climbing roses, and sculpted hedgerows, or on the manicured South Terrace facing the mountain horizon. Receptions unfold in the Antler Hill Barn, the glass-ceilinged Limonaia, or the Celebration Garden Tent for up to 200 guests. On-site accommodations at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, the award-winning winery, and multiple on-site dining venues make this the definitive destination wedding in the American South.
Best seasons to marry here
Starts in 17h 13m
Sunset faces
West-facing mountain views from South Terrace
Capacity
Up to 200
Price
$$$$
Setting
Both
Airport
AVL · 15mi
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Best for photos
Walled Garden, château façade, Olmsted gardens, mountain views, estate vineyard
Sunrise
10:35 AM
Solar Noon
5:27 PM
Sunset
12:18 AM
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house catering required
Bar / Alcohol
In-house bar program; estate wines featured
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list for florists and DJs
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor event spaces on estate
Hurricane Season Note
Mountain location greatly reduces hurricane risk; occasional tropical remnants may bring heavy rain in Aug-Sept
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current capacity limits and Walled Garden availability; pricing tiers vary significantly by package
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer · Prospect Photography
Sunset faces
West-facing mountain views from South Terrace
Shade coverage
Excellent — mature formal gardens with tree canopy throughout
Best shots & hidden gems
Walled Garden, château façade, Olmsted gardens, mountain views, estate vineyard
1 Lodge St
Asheville, Asheville
Parking
On-site estate parking and valet available
Nearest Airport
AVL · 15 mi
Guest Hotels
Inn on Biltmore Estate (on-site), Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate (on-site), The Omni Grove Park Inn
