Discover Our Enchanting Ceremony Sites
Ceremony Sites Designed By A Wedding Photographer, Blending Nature And Aesthetic Design
Explore our stunning outdoor venues, each offering a unique backdrop for your special day. Find the perfect setting for your intimate wedding.
Welcome to The Maple Grove at Smith Mill Creek
Nestled just two miles from Downtown Asheville, Maple Grove Venue offers a picturesque setting for intimate garden weddings. Our venue is designed for small gatherings, accommodating up to 50 guests, ensuring a personal and memorable experience. Each of our ceremony sites, from the Japanese Garden to the Gazebo in the Maple Grove, provides a unique atmosphere that captures the essence of romance and natural beauty. Whether you choose the Tim Burton Spot or our Pergola, our spaces are perfect for creating unforgettable moments. At The Maple Grove, we are dedicated to providing a serene and enchanting environment where love is expressed.
Explore Our Unique Ceremony Sites
A Visual Journey Through Our Venues
Maple Grove Ceremony Sites
A Serene Oasis
Nestled amidst tranquil water and lush greenery, our Japanese Garden offers a peaceful setting for your intimate ceremony. With its groomed plants, Moon Gate and serene pond, it creates a harmonious backdrop for exchanging vows. Flower sprays, Japanese lanterns, drapings, ribbons, or balloons can transform the Moon Gate into a magical backdrop for your ceremony.
Cinderella Elegance
Surrounded by towering maples, this charming gazebo provides a rustic yet elegant atmosphere. The dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves makes it a perfect spot for a romantic ceremony and the maple’s shade makes this the coolest place to be in summer heat. Dress it up with flowers, a chandalier, string lights, potted plants to make it your dream vision for your wedding.
Fairy Tale Ambiance
Whether by day or night, our Pergola has tons of fairy tale charm. With dozens of beautiful Cinammon Ferns surrounding it, it has an ambiance like no other. The decoration potential is unlimited as you can add flower sprays, cloth drapings, potted plants, balloons, streamers and more.
The Tim Burton Spot
Whimsical and Unique
For those seeking a touch of whimsy, The Tim Burton Spot offers a quirky and imaginative setting. With its natural arches and enchanting ambiance, it’s ideal for couples wanting a distinctive, avant garde ceremony. The long spindly branches create the effect that gave this spot it’s name, and therefore it is a place particularly suited for those interested in Goth, Halloween or Cosplay themes.
Weeping Cherrys
Pink Spring Blossoms Galore
Weeping Cherry trees typically bloom in late March – but only for about two weeks. From April until late July, they are a beautiful backdrop with their long flowing natural greenery. we have several majestic specimins on the property.
Open Lawn Areas
A Variety of Arches Available
Our open, manicured lawns are a great location for a ceremony with a variety of arches or a chuppah. We have a several options for you to choose from but will accomodate almost any type of backdrop you have in mind for you ceremony.
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