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  • 2022

Fontana Village Resort and Marina

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Delaney
Courtney
Jill
Andrea
Jessica

Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Fontana Village Resort and Marina is a wedding venue located in Fontana Dam, North Carolina. This stunning location offers a truly immersive outdoor experience to couples celebrating their special day. You can enjoy the beauty and romance of our property while being surrounded by nature on all sides.

Services Offered

Fontana Village Resort and Marina aims to provide a full-service experience for each couple that it hosts. Among its plentiful facilities, you can also enjoy themed buffet catering by the skilled kitchen staff. Choose from Tuscan-inspired delicacies, BBQ, or classic family favorites for your wedding fare. You can also create your own menu from a varied list of specialties from the kitchen. Venue rentals include tables, chairs, linens and tableware, with additional rentals available. All setup and clean-up will be managed by the dedicated staff, allowing you to enjoy your celebration in this stunning mountain retreat.

Features

Asian-owned

Woman-owned

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 80 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

Visit website

Weddings at this venue

Alex & Holly's wedding
Alex & Holly
18 photos
Liz & K. J.'s wedding
Liz & K. J.
24 photos
Gracey & Kelly's wedding
Gracey & Kelly
25 photos
Sarah & Matthew's wedding
Sarah & Matthew
25 photos
Mary Rita & Austin's wedding
Mary Rita & Austin
15 photos
Bryan & Miranda's wedding
Bryan & Miranda
25 photos

FAQ

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$850

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$800

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
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 starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Fontana Village Resort and Marina

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Fontana Village Resort is highly praised by reviewers for weddings, offering a beautiful setting by the lake and breathtaking views for ceremonies. The wedding coordinator, Tabitha, is commended for her hard work and accommodating nature, helping create dream weddings for couples. Guests appreciate the variety of lodging options, inclusive packages, and the plethora of activities available on-site, making it an ideal venue for a weekend getaway wedding with family and friends. Despite a minor complaint about a bartender, the exceptional catering and overall special experience received high praise from reviewers.

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Fontana Village Resort is highly praised by reviewers for weddings, offering a beautiful setting by the lake and breathtaking views for ceremonies. The wedding coordinator, Tabitha, is commended for her hard work and accommodating nature, helping create dream weddings for couples. Guests appreciate the variety of lodging options, inclusive packages, and the plethora of activities available on-site, making it an ideal venue for a weekend getaway wedding with family and friends. Despite a minor complaint about a bartender, the exceptional catering and overall special experience received high praise from reviewers.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 65 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1635 reviews
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fontana Village is perfect!

Fontana Village Resort was an excellent place to get married! Especially if you want a weekend getaway for your family and friends, they have lodging in cabins and a hotel. Plenty of activities like swimming/putt putt/disc golf. Wonderful scenic places to get married! Excellent catering as well! I would not change a thing about my wedding at Fontana Village!
Delaney
Delaney Sent on 01/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Fontana Village and Resort was my dream wedding venue. The Dam overlook sight was beautiful and the resort as a whole is a great way to turn your wedding into a fun weekend affair. Tabitha, the wedding coordinator, is awesome and so nice. I enjoyed working with her. She worked so hard to accommodate me in every way that I wanted to make it my dream wedding. The price really was not too bad considering everything we got with the experience.
My only complaint, which was not enough to detract a star, was I did not like the bartender that the venue provided AT ALL. She was rude as hell and severely lazy, like she would have rather been anywhere else but there. At one point, the water station ran out of water and when I asked her if it would be possible to get more, she gave me such a stank eye.
Overall, great value, beautiful venue, sweet wedding coordinator, and such a special experience.
Oh, and the reception food provided by the venue was PHENOMENAL.
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 01/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

Fontana Village was the perfect venue for our vision for a beautiful fall NC wedding. We got married by the lake and the view were breathtaking. Tabitha and her staff were amazing to work with. She always answered all my questions, day or night. We loved that all our guests were able to stay on the property and there were so many activities for everyone to do. We were so happy with everything and love that we can come back for anniversaries and vacations. Can't recommend this place enough!
Jill
Jill Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful mountain wedding

Fontana Village was the perfect place to have our wedding! The planning process was made easy with multiple inclusive options including food, alcohol, decorations, and locations. The outdoor overlook and pavilion location was absolutely breathtaking for the ceremony. The staff members were very friendly and accommodating on the days leading up to the wedding and the actual day. We are looking forward to visiting Fontana Village in the years to come to celebrate our marriage and enjoy the mountains.
M
Mark Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Fontana Village resort is a very unique place with many options depending on the size of your wedding. We had 25 guests total coming in from out of town, and they were able to accommodate everyone with lodging. We had 4 total meals set up through them, and they were fantastic
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Anna Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible setting for the price!

Fontana Village came up as one of the more affordable vendors which is exactly what I was looking for. From the beginning, Tabitha Henry answered all my minute questions. Even as the season got busier she and the staff took the time to listen to last-minute changes and questions. Additionally, the food is wonderful and there are many options. My guests loved it. There is no shortage of views and places to take incredible pictures which is something else that was really important to me. There were a few things the day of that could have gone smoother but throughout the day before and the day of, the staff was always flexible and kind, which was wonderful because I was super stressed. Highly recommend Fontana if you're looking for a venue that is beautiful, has good food, and has a kind and flexible staff for a low cost.
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 03/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fontana Village Resort- Our Favorite Place

The venue and staff at Fontana were more than we could have ever hoped for with our wedding weekend. We were supposed to get married in April 2020 right when Covid hit and our entire state was put on lockdown. We were so disappointed, because everything had already been planned and paid for, but knew we had to make other plans. Tabitha Henry (wedding coordinator at Fontana) jumped in immediately and helped us change our date to the following year and stayed in contact with us as much as she was able during Covid. We came back the next year for a vow renewal and could not have been more pleased. They allowed us multiple visits and taste testings and so much more. We fell in love with the quietness of Fontana from our first visit and we still visit as much as possible. It is very rustic (especially the accommodations), but the staff were 5 star. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food and service for the entire time we were there. We had multiple people who had difficulties walking and Fontana went above and beyond to make everything accessible to them. We were so pleased with the entire process and actually thankful Covid messed up original plans so we could spend another year visiting our new family in Fontana. We highly recommend Fontana and their staff for any events.
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Brooklynn Sent on 11/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 2021

Even with covid we had an awesone experience and everyone was able to come and celebrate us no restrictions!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most phenomenal wedding weekend getaway!

My husband and I got married here a few months ago and we are STILL in disbelief of how magical our wedding weekend was at Fontana Village; we could not have ever imagined how perfect it turned out!

We are very focused on our friends and family, and a main goal of ours for our wedding was to make it an entire weekend experience as opposed to a 4 hour reception. Our vision was to find a place where our guests were on site for the whole weekend, but had enough attractions/activities available for everyone to enjoy their time on their own as well; to be able to have a vacation! Fontana Village absolutely accomplished that 10 fold. There are plenty of outdoor activities, pools, putt-putt/games, hiking, the marina, the gorgeous mountains, and not to mention the DELICIOUS food. Our guests are still raving about how incredible their time was; many of which are already planning their trip back!

Every single staff member we encountered was so incredibly accommodating, helpful and friendly throughout the entire property. Tabitha Henry is the absolute best!! We started this process before Covid, and while things were a little uncertain there for a little bit, she contacted me as soon as everything was back in action and took care of every single little detail we asked for. I know I sent Tabitha a million emails going back and forth on things and had a lot of moving pieces to figure out when trying to plan for the entire weekend, but Tabitha was always so helpful, patient and accommodating. Anytime something changed or was added she had down in her notes, and she had everything we talked about set throughout the whole weekend; not a detail missing! Everyone was so relaxed, and anything we asked for they did their best to accommodate and make it work. We had a lot of time in the venue to set up, and the Bridal Suite is beautiful! We were even able to get a tray of sandwiches brought in for lunch while we got ready, which was well needed. John was also amazing! He was our point person for set-up and was incredibly helpful. Also, Jonathan and Robert in the Bear’s Den Lounge and the Wildwoods Grille were the best throughout the weekend before and after the wedding!

We were planning on having the Rehearsal Dinner outside, and then a Welcome Party at one of the firepits for our guests that came in on Friday after the Rehearsal Dinner. It absolutely poured all day, and Tabitha and her team wasted no time rearranging and figuring out a plan B for both the Rehearsal Dinner and the Afterparty; both of which turned out great despite the torrential downpour!

The one thing to be mindful of is that there really is no service whatsoever, so just prepare in advance. That was a challenge as people were getting into town (only because we didn’t prepare for it!), but after everyone was on-site, it honestly created such a special, intimate, secluded atmosphere for all of us throughout the weekend! It ended up being a great escape and provided the unique experience to unplug, to use a landline, and to walk to a friend's cabin instead of picking up a phone and texting; to truly be present and in community with those you love and care about the most, and I wouldn’t trade that for the world.

Words can't express how thankful we are that we found Fontana Village. It went above and beyond what we could have expected, and truly made the most perfect wedding we will treasure forever.
Sierra
Sierra Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

My perfect wedding day! 8/2019

Beautiful location! Tabitha is there to help you with any thing you need her to do during planning and the day of! I loved that my entire family was able to come stay and we just made the whole weekend a big wedding gathering! Everything was super easy, nice, food was great, and beautiful. The bridal suite was perfect and so beautiful! I could not imagine a more perfect place to get married
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Fontana Village Resort and Marina frequently asked questions

Fontana Village Resort and Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Fontana Village Resort and Marina includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Fontana Village Resort and Marina includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Fontana Village Resort and Marina for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Fontana Village Resort and Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Fontana Village Resort and Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Fontana Village Resort and Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Fontana Village Resort and Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Fontana Village Resort and Marina is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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