JuneBug was at the center of our wedding story. This is where our planning process began & it is where we had the best day of our lives. It was truly perfect & that is not something I say lightly. JB was the only venue we looked at & it was immediately clear to us that it would be the perfect place to have this precious moment in our lives.

The setting is incredible & unlike any place we have ever been. The flower field was gorgeous, created w/love & was a beautiful backdrop for photos. The creek sounds gave a sense of ease & grounding. The shaded ceremony site w/built-in natural seating blended in & looked like it was a magical setting you came upon in the forest so you could sit & witness something incredible. Honestly one of the biggest selling points for us, aside from the amazing retro/vintage campers & all-around vibes, was Charlene, who owns & operates the venue w/her husband Tom (who is also so kind & supportive).

Charlene was an integral part of bringing our day together. She is a VIRGO QUEEN! She immediately made us feel comfortable & cared for & like we could plan this daunting event ourselves, & that it would be about us, & she gave us tools & reassurance to do so. She knows what she is doing & she loves doing it & that meant everything to us. From her preferred vendor list to her help when we were in decision fatigue & overwhelmed, to her impeccable & flawless performance as our day-of-coordinator. She orchestrated our wedding day to run like a well-oiled machine, w/vendors being coordinated well & on time, & made sure events & people were where they needed to be & when, while still doing it w/love & fun/chill energy. She is so experienced & professional that she took care of everything behind the scenes so that we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. She was so stress-free, it was refreshing & exactly what we needed.

We are a lesbian couple, & while Asheville is more progressive than other NC places, it is definitely not always a guarantee that a venue will feel safe & welcoming & supportive. At JB, we immediately felt seen, were treated equitably, & felt just as much excitement (if not more) for our union to take place there. Later in the planning process when we faced hard familial decisions & discussions, because it isn’t always easy being queer in the south, we reached out to Charlene & were met w/understanding, compassion, & the best embrace we could have asked for. It was just pure love when we needed it most. We will always be grateful for that.

The atmosphere on the other side of the venue & the campers were such a sweet & unique focal point. Getting to stay in them was so special & created a warm & vibey setting where we got to feel into the past, be present, & step forward into our future together. From the rehearsal & welcome party, to getting ready in the camper together, to the First Look at the Treehouse, to guests getting to explore the forest resort, to the after party at the fire pit, to bagels & coffee the next morning, the entire weekend felt like our own private camp, our own private bubble where only love & support existed. The whole venue created that energy for us in so many ways & we are forever grateful to be a part of the JB family now. The JB staff also deserve a huge shout out (& an extra thanks to you, Greta!) for running everything so smoothly & professionally, from the rehearsal on Friday to check out on Sunday. They were full of nothing but love & support for us as well, & they felt like family, too. Asheville is our home & JB just felt like such an extension of the people, feelings, & mountains that we love here. It was & will always be a place that holds such beautiful meaning for us, & we will continue to go back there as much as we can. Words cannot fully capture what JB or Charlene & Tom mean to us, but I hope you will get to go there one day & witness the magic that is JuneBug Retro Resort.

Tom and Charlene are the only people I would want to help me during my wedding day. The venue is incredible, the vibes are immaculate, and the staff is so friendly. I still tear up thinking about our day. We will be coming back to celebrate our anniversaries for years to come.

The Junebug was the PERFECT wedding venue for us and our guests! Our wedding was in September 2023, and we were lucky to also have perfect weather. Charlene and her team were super helpful and professional, definitely gave us a peace of mind. We did our first look and vow exchange privately in the treehouse, which was such a special and intimate location for the moment and I highly recommend. We opted to have everyone stay at a hotel block in downtown Asheville rather than the campers, so I can't speak to that experience, but they did look really fun! Asheville was basically a destinate wedding for us, because most of our guests were coming from southern California, so it was truely a unique experience that they were talking about long after! We had about 60 guests, and while the space can accommodate so many more, it really didn't feel to big for us.

Our wedding at JuneBug was even more amazing than we could have imagined! The property is absolutely beautiful and the staff are wonderful. Charlene was very responsive and patient with us, responding to every question and helped us feel relaxed and at ease before, during and after the wedding. We are so grateful and can't believe how lucky we are that this was our wedding experience! We can't recommend JuneBug enough!

I cannot express how positive my experience was not only at the treehouse, but interacting with Charlene and family! This is a VERY special gem here in North Carolina with beautiful views, on top of a tree, and with exceptional service for receptions, rehearsal dinners, or any kind of event. My guests were shocked with everything and surprised by the good food, music, view, and overall experience. Thank you for such a wonderful time!

The treehouse is absolutely stunning. The views, lights, flowers, food, fire pit - everything was better than we could have imagined. We had a very small ceremony and there is not a single thing we would change about the day. We were so grateful to find a venue that catered to small weddings. Charlene and her team took care of everything and were such fun to work with. We stayed in the campers with our guests and it was easily one of the coolest experiences we’ve had. Highly, highly recommend.

We had our wedding at the JuneBug and it was picture perfect! Charlene was fantastic to work with and helped us through the process of having to reschedule from last October due to COVID. Planning an out of town wedding can be challenging but Charlene was a huge help and all of her vendor recommendations were spot on! You can tell that Tom and Charlene have put their hearts and souls into this amazing property and will bend over backwards to make sure their couples have a seamless wedding day. We had our first look in the treehouse and it made for such a special experience. All of our guest are still raving about this wonderful day!

About the venue: Well kept, adaptive to your ideas, more beautiful each time you visit.

About the people (Charlene, specifically): Helpful, patient, generally a powerhouse of dedication and energy for you and your event.

We got married a few weekends ago and booked JuneBug precisely a year prior. Charlene was helpful every step of the way. We opted to hire her as our day-of coordinator but she went far above and beyond her duties. She was a sounding board for all of my ideas, my Google for all my tiny questions, and assured me constantly that everything would, in fact, get planned and happen according to those plans. We spent the weekend at JuneBug a few weeks prior to go over schedule, plans, etc. and it felt more like meeting up with a friend than a standard business interaction. All that to say, she also perfectly balances business and professionalism - she is concise, punctual, and responsive.

We honestly could not have had a better experience at JuneBug! The space is so beautiful and has the peaceful mountain charm that I was looking for and more. Charlene was absolutely amazing to work with. She walked us through every step of the process, gave great advice, but was never pushy about what we should or shouldn’t do. She was also so incredibly kind during our reception. Even though she was busy making sure everything ran on time, she came over to me multiple times just to check on me and make sure I didn’t need anything and was having a good time. It was really so considerate and special. It ended up raining on our wedding day, but I was never worried because I knew we were in good hands with Charlene. And I think JuneBug was particularly beautiful in the rain! If you want a classic Asheville venue and to work with genuinely kind people who love what they do, JuneBug Retro Resort is the place!

Perfect outdoor wedding venue with vintage style! Top notch owners that pour their hearts into making the special day wonderful for couples, their families and the guests. If you are looking for a venue that is unique and special in the Asheville area this is it! Charlene and Tom have nailed it!