Why host your wedding at The Vineyard at High Holly?
The Vineyard is the ultimate in wedding destinations. We have cottages that accommodate up to 52 of your guests and our Homestead cottage built in 1892 is our Honeymoon Suite! Our Farmhouse built in the 1940’s is perfect for our Bride and Bridesmaids to get ready for the Big Day and our Bro Barn is the perfect hang out for all of our men!
In addition to a beautiful ceremony and reception space we also offer the following…
Open for Wine tastings, Full Bar and Shopping! (Of course, we are closed to the public during your wedding!)
Fully Stocked Pond w/ Fishing Poles
Two Tennis Courts
Bocce Ball
Numerous Fire Pits and gathering spaces throughout the property
Bourbon Garden (Southern tradition to keep the rain away on your wedding day)
In House Chef, Serving Staff, Full Liquor and Bartenders
This property is a must see to believe!!!
Venue Tour
When do you offer Venue Tours?
We conduct site tours 7 days a week by appointment.
How much time should we allot for a full tour?
Please allow 1.5 hours for the tour. Please note much of the tour is outside and on a golf cart, if you’re visiting in the fall, winter or spring it can be chilly and there is a small bit of walking (not much, but we recommend appropriate footwear for the weather!).
Who should come on the tour?
Anyone who has a final “say” in making a decision in booking the wedding venue. If you choose to bring more than 5 people, please alert the Venue Manager.
Is there a maximum number of times we can tour the property prior to our wedding?
On average, guests will visit the venue 2 times prior to their wedding for the initial venue tour and planning meeting. There is not a maximum number of times you can visit the property; however, if you’re are wanting to just share the property with a friend or family member, you can arrange a self-tour of the property with the venue manager.
Venue Information
Do you have an indoor and outdoor reception space?
Our Pavilion is fully covered, can be fully enclosed and temperature controlled. Typically ceremonies are conducted in the vineyard and receptions in the pavilion. The Pavilion area is a great rain plan for ceremonies.
How many guests can you accommodate?
We can comfortably accommodate up to 200 for a wedding reception.
Does The Vineyard at High Holly provide Food and Beverage?
The Vineyard provides a chef and full bar and service staff to customize food and beverage menus to fit your needs and budget. (Just wait until you taste our food!! Yummm!)
What other wedding services do you provide?
Please email us at Lesley@thevineyardathighholly for our wedding packages.
When does an event have to end at The Vineyards at High Holly?
Wedding Receptions must conclude at 11pm, Rehearsal Dinners must conclude by 10pm.
Do you have a place for the bridesmaids and bride to get ready prior to the wedding?
Yes, our bridal parties typically get ready in our 1940's Farmhouse which overlooks The Vineyard.
Do you have a space for the groomsmen and groom to get ready prior to the wedding?
Yes, We can’t wait to welcome them to the “Bro Barn”
Do you require an event coordinator for our wedding?
Included in your Venue Fee is our venue manager who oversees all Vineyard related logistics. In addition, we do require at least a day of coordinator for your wedding. You may use an outside coordinator or choose one of our planning packages and use one of our onsite coordinators.
Am I required to get event insurance?
Yes, event insurance is required for your full event stay at the Vineyard at High Holly.
Where do guests typically stay when a wedding is at your venue?
The Vineyard at High Holly has enough accommodations for up to 52 guests on property. We can provide a list of preferred outside accommodations to pass along to your guests.
Booking Your Wedding
What do you need for a contract?
Once you have chosen The Vineyard at High Holly for your wedding venue we will need Wedding Couple’s Names, Wedding Date, Phone #’s, Email addresses and mailing address. A contract will be written and sent within 24 hours.
How much is the deposit?
The deposit to hold your date is $500. The Contract Deposit is an additional $3000 within 7 days. The payment schedule will be detailed in your contract.
When do I have to return the contract by?
The contract has a 7-day term.
Where do I mail payment? MAIL PAYMENT TO:
The Vineyard at High Holly37 High Holly Rd Scaly Mountain NC 28775
We highly recommend sending payment with tracking information. Once your payment is mailed, please send the tracking or expected delivery day!
We are happy to accept credit cards, we add the 3.75% charge to your payment.
What should I do after booking my venue?
We highly recommend to get started on booking your other vendors next, starting with your wedding coordinator.
Planning Your Wedding
When should we return for a planning meeting?
I recommend booking your planning meeting approximately 180 days prior to your wedding, but no closer than 90 days.
What time should I start my ceremony?
Considerations: Ceremonies are usually 20-30 minutes in length which includes last minute guests arriving, processional, service and recessional. We typically schedule ceremonies (regardless of what your particular ceremony length is) for 30 minutes. Wedding ceremonies themselves typically only last 15-20 minutes. We usually start our ceremonies within 5 minutes of the planned start time.
Fall through early Spring, sunset has a lot to do with the ceremony start time. Ideally, you’d like to start the ceremony 1.5 hours before sunset at a minimum when we’re in the months that we’re losing daylight, like October through daylight savings in mid-March.
Lastly, the agenda/start time is set around alcohol service, bar service cannot exceed 5 hours.
Should I hire transportation?
If you are serving alcohol, and think your specific wedding group would like to relax and enjoy the open bar, we highly recommend transportation. If you have over 125 guests and serving liquor, we require transportation.
When do I need to turn in lodging list of guests staying on property?
If you are passing The Vineyard lodging costs on to your guests please provide lodging information at least 90 days prior to wedding so we have plenty of time to invoice and collect payment.
What tables and chairs do you have?
Please see The Vineyard at High Holly inventory list.
Do you have sample layouts I can look at?
Yes, please see sample layouts
Do you have a blank diagram I can use with my planner?
Yes, I am happy to assist in floorpans!
Do you provide linens?
We provide Buffet Linens. The Clients are required to rent any additional linens desired from their rental company.
Do Farm Tables require linen?
No, they are beautiful tables without linen but client can rent linen if they so desire.
Do you have a TV for a DVD slide show? What do I need to provide? Do you offer IT support?
You can hook a laptop into the 65” TV. You need to provide the laptop, HDMI cord and DVD. The Venue Manager will show the client where to connect the laptop, but does not provide technical support.
Wedding Set Up
When can we drop off items for our wedding?
You have access to the Pavilion on Wedding Day at 8am.
When will the wedding ceremony be set up?
Weather dependent, the ceremony will be set up no later than 2 hours prior to your ceremony start time. We start setting up ceremonies around noon for an evening wedding.
Will there be chairs set up for my walk-through rehearsal?
We set up 4 chairs (2 on the left, 2 on the right) to note where the aisle and first row will be.
When will the wedding reception be set up?
We aim to have the reception set up completed by 10am on Wedding Day, but do not guarantee to have reception totally set until noon on your wedding day for an evening wedding. We are happy to work closely with you to make set up as convenient for you and your vendors as possible.
When can I have my rentals delivered?
Rentals can be delivered as early as 8am on Wedding Day and picked up the following day by 10am.
When do we have to make the rain back up call for the ceremony or cocktail hour?
We need to make the rain plan call by 11am on the day of your event. The rain call is made by the Venue Manager based on experience and with the clients wishes in mind.
When do you need my final table chart for seating assignments?
Please provide your final table seating one week prior to your wedding.
Can we mail items to the venue directly?
Yes, please mail to the Venue Manager: Lesley Galloway 37 High Holly Rd Scaly Mountain NC 28775
Wedding Reception
How early can my vendors get there on Saturday?
Vendors can arrive as early as 8am. Please note their arrival time on your wedding agenda.
How late can my vendors stay on the wedding night for load out?
We politely ask load out is completed no later than mid-night. If additional time is needed, please arrange with the venue manager. We are happy for florists or rentals to return on Sunday to pick up their items as long as everything is removed by 10am.
Is there internet access at The Pavilion?
Yes, no password is needed.
Can I have candlesticks or taper candles?
Yes, but they must be fully enclosed in glass.
Can we use sparklers? What size sparkler should we purchase?
Yes, you can use sparklers outside. THE VENUE DOES NOT ALLOW SPARKLERS LONGER THAN 20 INCHES.
As well, please note the venue staff does provide buckets for guests to put their sparklers in, and announces to all guests to place them in the sand buckets; HOWEVER, any additional cleanup for the sparklers is the responsibility of the client.
Can we use sparklers inside or under the overhang if it’s raining?
In the event of rain, you cannot light sparklers in the pavilion. If it’s raining guests can light sparklers in the rain or you can forgo sparkler exit.
Can we use the golf carts as a getaway vehicle?
Yes, and we will happily provide a driver.
We would like to have guests over to our lodging after the wedding reception, is this possible?
We allow anyone staying on property to visit each other’s cottages and community areas.
I think I left something; can you mail it to me?
You can arrange for a UPS or Fed Ed Pick up to the Venue Manger’s office. Please note that The Vineyard at High Holly is not responsible for items left behind and also will not cover shipping costs.
Can we smoke at The Vineyard at High Holly?
Strict non-smoking inside any of our buildings. Designated smoking areas are around the property.
I’m sure you will have many more questions during your wedding planning and we are here to help every step of the way!!! Ask away and maybe your questions will be added to the list!
Cheers! Lesley