The Space
The Omni Grove Park Inn is a historic, iconic resort wedding venue in Asheville, one of the most storied hotels in the American South. Opened in 1913, the Inn is famed for its distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture, built from massive local granite boulders, and for its breathtaking position overlooking the city of Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. The resort pairs that grand, historic setting with world-class amenities, including a renowned subterranean spa, a championship golf course, and celebrated dining, giving couples a genuine luxury-resort wedding. The famous Sunset Terrace, with its sweeping mountain views, is an unforgettable backdrop. For couples who want a grand, historic mountain wedding with iconic architecture, spectacular Blue Ridge views, and full resort amenities, the Omni Grove Park Inn is a truly legendary choice in Asheville.
Capacity & Layout
As a full historic resort, the Grove Park Inn gives couples grand event spaces along with the flexibility and amenities of a landmark property, so the wedding and the weekend around it happen in one place. Couples can hold the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the Inn’s elegant indoor spaces and on its terraces overlooking the mountains, then keep the whole weekend on-site thanks to the resort’s many guest rooms. That all-in-one structure keeps guests together and removes the logistics of shuttling between a venue and a hotel. The mix of grand interior spaces and outdoor terraces with sweeping Blue Ridge views gives a built-in weather plan and spectacular photo settings. With an experienced resort events team handling the details, the layout comes together as a seamless, well-orchestrated celebration, suiting everything from an intimate wedding to a large, formal affair within one iconic setting.
Amenities
The Grove Park Inn’s amenities are those of a genuine luxury resort, which is a major part of its appeal for a wedding. On-site guest rooms let the wedding party and guests stay right at the Inn, turning the celebration into an immersive mountain getaway, and the resort’s renowned subterranean spa offers world-class treatments that make the rehearsal weekend and morning-after downtime part of the experience. A championship golf course and celebrated dining give guests memorable experiences around the wedding, and the historic Arts and Crafts architecture, with its granite construction and grand fireplaces, gives photographers an extraordinary, iconic backdrop. The Sunset Terrace’s Blue Ridge Mountain views are unforgettable. For the entertainment, the Inn’s enclosed event spaces give a wedding DJ acoustically controlled rooms to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays energized within a genuinely legendary mountain setting.
Location & Getting There
The Omni Grove Park Inn sits on a hillside in Asheville, overlooking the city and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. That location is a genuine advantage, since out-of-town guests can stay at the Inn or in nearby Asheville, enjoy the city’s celebrated restaurants, breweries, and arts scene, and reach the venue easily, while Asheville Regional Airport is a straightforward drive for anyone flying in. Downtown Asheville and the Biltmore area are close by, giving guests plenty to explore around the wedding, and the Inn’s own accommodations let many guests simply stay on the property. Yet the resort’s hillside setting, with its sweeping mountain views and historic grandeur, gives it a majestic, elevated feel the moment you arrive. That combination of an iconic, luxury mountain resort with easy access to Asheville is a big part of what makes the Grove Park Inn such a legendary place to marry.
Your Wedding Team in Asheville
Dow Oak Events covers Asheville and the surrounding area with one team for the whole night: wedding DJ, MC, and photo booth. See everything we bring to weddings in the area on our Asheville wedding DJ page, or add one of our photo booths from the Asheville photo booth page. Your exact price depends on your date: pick your date and area on our pricing page and see every package.
Nearby Venues We Also Serve
Couples booking in the Asheville area also look at Biltmore Estate, Century Room on the Park, Circa 29, Highland Brewing Company, Homewood, Laurel Falls, The Crest Center & Pavilion, The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 retainer reserves your date.
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