Laurel Ridge Country Club is a private mountain club in Waynesville, NC, nestled in the Blue Ridge at over 3,400 feet elevation, delivering wedding settings of extraordinary natural beauty in western NC. The historic stone and timber clubhouse, championship mountain course, and panoramic ridge views combine to create one of the most distinctive venues in the Asheville region. Ceremonies on the outdoor terrace are framed by layered Blue Ridge ridgelines in every direction, while the main event hall accommodates seated receptions for up to 200 with mountain views through every window. The club's culinary team prepares menus celebrating Appalachian ingredients, and nearby Waynesville and Maggie Valley offer charming accommodations for guest stays.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:41 PM | 3:41 PM | 4.6″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 4.3″ |
| March | 7:39 PM | 5:39 PM | 4.5″ |
| April | 8:04 PM | 6:04 PM | 4.5″ |
| May | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 4.2″ |
| June | 8:48 PM | 6:48 PM | 4.2″ |
| July | 8:47 PM | 6:47 PM | 4.1″ |
| August | 8:21 PM | 6:21 PM | 4.3″ |
| September | 7:39 PM | 5:39 PM | 4.3″ |
| October | 6:57 PM | 4:57 PM | 3.0″ |
| November | 5:25 PM | 3:25 PM | 3.6″ |
| December | 5:20 PM | 3:20 PM | 4.7″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from WAYNESVILLE 1 E, 0.9 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house catering required
Bar / Alcohol
In-house bar service
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Full indoor clubhouse event hall available
Hurricane Season Note
Mountain elevation greatly minimizes hurricane risk; afternoon thunderstorms common in summer; indoor fallback available
Verify Before You Book
Members-only club — confirm outside wedding availability; verify address and elevation
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing over Blue Ridge ridgelines — spectacular fall sunsets
Shade Coverage
Good — wooded mountain property with covered terrace
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Panoramic Blue Ridge ridge views, mountain course fairways, stone clubhouse, fall foliage (Oct)
Veil lifting on the fairway with the autumn ridgeline behind
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Waynesville, NC
Parking
On-site club parking
Nearest Airport
AVL · 35 mi
Guest Hotels
The Swag (Waynesville), Old Stone Inn Waynesville, Maggie Valley resort hotels
