Micro Weddings & Elopements
Beautifully Simple. Intentionally Yours.
Some Love Stories Don't Need a Guest List
No two love stories are celebrated the same way. Some begin with an intimate gathering, others with a grand celebration, and all deserve a setting as meaningful as the promises being made.
Our elopement experience was thoughtfully created for couples who want a wedding day that is beautifully simple, deeply personal, and effortless to plan. Whether you're exchanging vows with just the two of you or inviting a small circle of your closest family and friends, The Sanctuary provides an unforgettable backdrop where the focus remains exactly where it belongs — on the beginning of your marriage.
Surrounded by peaceful woodlands, mountain air, and thoughtfully designed spaces, you'll choose the ceremony location that feels most like you while we take care of the details that make the experience seamless. Every elopement includes exclusive access to your ceremony location, an indoor weather backup, seating for your guests, and an on-site coordinator to ensure your ceremony unfolds with ease.
Looking to personalize your experience? Enhance your celebration with thoughtfully curated additions including an officiant, professional photography, florals, champagne, cake, and more through our trusted network of preferred vendors.
- Two hours of exclusive venue access
- Choice of ceremony location
- Indoor weather backup
- Seating for up to 10 guests
- On-site ceremony coordination
2:00–4:00 PM
5:00–7:00 PM
Additional enhancements and bundled experiences are available to create a celebration uniquely your own.
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All the Moments You've Imagined, Shared With the People You've Intentionally Chosen
Some celebrations are grand. Others are intentionally intimate. Both deserve to be unforgettable.
A micro wedding offers the beauty of a traditional wedding day with a thoughtfully curated guest list and a more personal pace. It's everything you love about celebrating your marriage — your ceremony, meaningful toasts, incredible food, beautiful details, and time on the dance floor shared with the people who matter most.
Whether you're envisioning an elegant ceremony followed by an intimate dinner or a full evening of celebration, The Sanctuary provides a naturally beautiful setting and the flexibility to create a day that feels authentically yours.
Our micro wedding collections are designed to simplify planning while allowing you to personalize every detail. Through our carefully selected preferred vendors, you'll have access to exceptional catering, floral design, photography, entertainment, and more — giving you the freedom to create a celebration that reflects your vision without unnecessary complexity.
The Ceremony Collection
Perfect for couples planning a meaningful ceremony with up to 50 guests.
- Three hours of venue access
- Choice of ceremony location
- Indoor weather backup
- Tables and chairs
- On-site ceremony coordination
Micro Weddings & Elopements — FAQ
Beautifully Simple. Intentionally Yours.
Whether you're planning an intimate exchange of vows or a thoughtfully curated celebration with your closest family and friends, our goal is the same — to create a wedding experience that feels effortless, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
Elopements and micro weddings are available Sunday through Thursday and are offered on a rolling six-month booking window, providing greater flexibility while preserving prime weekend dates for full wedding celebrations. If you're looking for one of the most beautiful places to get married in the Asheville area, we'd be honored to help you begin your forever at The Sanctuary.
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