What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Country Inn / B&B, Historic Site, Manor Home, Rustic (Farm/Field)
What religious affiliations does your venue serve
Christian (no denomination), Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
What types of cuisine does your venue specialize in?
Southern
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Welcome to the 1812 Hitching Post! You won't find another place like us. The 1812 Hitching Post with its 18-room main house and 26 private acres of grounds is the only authentic antebellum plantation in the foothills of North Carolina dedicated exclusively to weddings and receptions.
At the 1812 Hitching Post, we take care of practically everything you need for your ceremony and/or reception including:
* Award winning photography and videography with storybook wedding album options
* DJ and sound system delivery for ceremony and reception
* Complete party planning including coordination and execution of your wedding plan so you can relax and enjoy your celebration
* Christian minister to officiate your ceremony, if needed
* Creative and delicious cakes from the 1812 Hitching Post bakery
* In-house catering for the freshest and tastiest food possible
* Designer decor options - we set up everything so you can have fun!
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
We have packages designed to give you the most value for your wedding dollar
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
Yes
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
All ceremony decorations needed including live potted plants, silk flowers, arbors, shepherd's hooks, aisle decor, signing table, stands, etc.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
We use Events Unlimited in Statesville for our tent rentals
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
Depends upon package; typically 1 staff member for 8 guests with Platinum package
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
No
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
No. No additional fee for your musicians. We have music stands, amps., etc.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
When you have your wedding here, you have the entire property to yourself
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Yes
How many power outlets does the venue have?
Hundreds
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
No confetti
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
We are photographer friendly
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
We love videos!
What restrictions (if any) on music?
We love live music! We provide DJ for most music and for fill.
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
None
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
Our sound manager will help with providing the correct levels
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
No
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
No
Do you offer security, if requested?
Yes
What is your dress code?
None
Can you provide a coat check?
Yes
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Four private bathrooms
Describe your parking facilities:
Two large level parking areas
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
250