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The perfect wedding is a harmonious blend of the bride and groom's desires, professional service and attention to detail, and a location that provides the right ambiance to compliment your special wedding day. Carolina Event & Conference Center is all that and more.

Nestled in the rolling foothills of Western North Carolina, the Carolina Event & Conference Center (CECC) is an ideal wedding and reception location. It's close proximity to urban areas such as Asheville, Greenville, and Hendersonville, as well as scenic areas like Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Parkway, makes CECC a highly sought after venue for weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners.

  • -Professional Event Planner to assist in preparing for your celebration
  • -Full service, on-site catering - customizable for your event--Chef Ray has been with the CECC for over 4 years!
  • -On-site audio visual equipment available
  • -Indoor/Outdoor stage for reception entertainment
  • -Ample guest parking

CONTACT US

828-245-8873

cecc@carolinaevent.org

CECC is a 100% Non-Profit Facility. All proceeds from the Carolina Event and Conference Center ensure anyone can access the Hospice home care program regardless of ability to pay

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

0

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Carolina Event and Conference Center

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User1910142 Sent on 11/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were very please with Carolina Event Center. You went out of your way to make my day go by smoothly. Your Staff made all of my guest fill welcome and at home. It was so nice to find a place like your in Rutherford County to celebrate my Wedding Day.

Thank You
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Maryann Sent on 08/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Conference Center is the PERFECT place for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and beautiful for an elegant, indoor reception! Kayla Lyons is the most helpful and friendly person to work with. She has great suggestions and advice and her crew works flawlessly on your wedding day. Things were planned in such detail. Chef Ray is fabulous! Everything he made was amazing, every guest raved about their meal. Not only is the Conference Center reasonably priced, but it has so many options and includes so much in the venue price. You will not be disappointed!!
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Austin Sent on 04/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I had both our ceremony and our reception at The Carolina Event and Conference Center and it was AMAZING! We had our ceremony outside and our reception inside. The manager, Kayla, was very experienced and had great ideas to help the whole thing go smoothly. She and her staff were very accommodating, letting us come in early and stay late to decorate. The chef, Ray, was just incredible. We had the rehearsal dinner there as well, and both meals were phenomenal. They have a preferred list of vendors (DJs, florists, decorators, etc.) that we used and everyone on the list was wonderful as well. Overall, a great experience. I would highly recommend this venue to others.
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Courtney Sent on 11/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We held our wedding and reception at Carolina Event and Conference Center. The food was great and the staff was very helpful! Tim was there to answer all my questions in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and he was there the day before while we were decorating as well as the day of the wedding making sure everything went smoothly. I would definitely recommend them!
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Debbie Sent on 12/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our daughter's wedding at the CECC on December 8th, and it was wonderful. Tim RIddle, the event coordinator did a great job and was very attentive, friendly, and professional. The ballroom here for a wedding reception cannot be beat. Also, the meal was delicious and Chef even came out to say hello as we were decorating for our event. The staff was friendly. I would highly recommend this venue!!
Susan
Susan Sent on 08/27/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I would HIGHLY recommend the Carolina Event & Conference Center for any function you are having...ESPECIALLY a wedding! My daughter got married there on New Year's Eve, 2011, and everything was wonderful! The staff went out of their way to make sure we were WELL taken care of! If we ever had a question, they would always be there to answer it, or promptly email us. The caterer was excellent also……..the food was FABULOUS! (That's really the only stipulation they have - you must use their caterer...but he is awesome, and very reasonably priced!) The wait staff was very polite and friendly, very efficient….. I don't think we could have had the wedding/reception at a better venue! They sure took a lot of stress off of this mother of the bride! I could go on for days about how great this place is!!
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Lisa Sent on 03/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The service as great. The food was wonderful. The staff did a great job. I couldn't have asked for a better place to have my best friends bridal luncheon.
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Beth Sent on 01/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was amazing! The staff was very professional and organized and always available to answer any questions. Eveything went as planned and had many compliments from our guests! I would definitely recommend this venue to any bride!
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Alyssa Sent on 09/28/2011
5 out of 5 rating
my husband and I just got married at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. This place was amzing. The place alone was beautiful, our ceremony outside was gorgeous and the reception set up was awesome. The staff was so good and professional. The coordinator was absolutely great, she took care of everything and made my day go so smooth. I reccommend this venue you everyone who wants a beautiful wedding and stress free day. They take care of everything and are so flexible. The food was unbelivable good. everyone is still talking about how good and filling it was. I couldnt have asked for a better wedding day, they made my dream day the best day ever.
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Michelle Sent on 07/29/2011
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience using the Carolina Event and Conference Center! Everyone was very professional and we had no worries where our reception was concerned. I highly recommend using this facility.
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Carolina Event and Conference Center frequently asked questions

Carolina Event and Conference Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Carolina Event and Conference Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Carolina Event and Conference Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Carolina Event and Conference Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carolina Event and Conference Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Carolina Event and Conference Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
Carolina Event and Conference Center is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in flexibility.
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