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Steele Crest Weddings is a historic, vintage-style wedding venue located in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 35-acre, secluded setting offers multiple indoor and outdoor options for both your ceremony and reception. Their goal is for you to feel like you stepped back in time when you step onto their country estate. Steele Crest Weddings can't wait to bring your vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 225 guests at this rustic venue. You can say your “I do's” in their beautiful garden Gazebo. Rolling hills, gorgeous hardwood trees and native plants will surround you as you exchange your vows. For your reception, you can dance the night away under a spacious white tent. The breathtaking foothills will serve as your backdrop. An amazing indoor/outdoor option is their Feed Barn. This refurbished barn sits next to their tranquil pond, providing a picturesque setting for your ceremony. There’s romantic lighting strung both indoors and out, so your celebration can flow seamlessly as the night goes on.

Services Offered
This full-service venue offers flexible wedding packages to choose between. Their options can accommodate a variety of tastes and budgets. You and your bridal party can start their day in their main house, a Victorian-style farmhouse that was built in 1912. Your groom and his groomsmen can get ready in their Tobacco Barn. Tables and chairs are included with their rental fee, along with lighting and sound. There’s plenty of complimentary parking for your guests, as well as overnight accommodations for the happy couple in their log cabin. Additional services include:

  • Event planning
  • Linens
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Golf cart
  • Two hour rehearsal
  • Preferred vendors


Location
Steele Crest Weddings is located in the foothills of North Carolina in Sandy Ridge. They're 10 minutes to Hanging Rock State Park, and 40 minutes from Greensboro. Winston Salem is only 35 minutes away, making them easily accessible for your guests.


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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

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

$3,500

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

$3,200

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Steele Crest Weddings

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Hope Sent on 04/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reflection of days gone by with a bit of flair!

Steele Crest Venue is nothing short of breathtaking. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were struck by the immaculate landscaping and the careful attention to detail. The grass is lush and vibrant, flowering trees and shrubs are placed with an artist’s touch, and every view is curated to perfection. It’s a place where tradition meets taste—with Mark, the owner, clearly inspired by a classic Southern vision, yet bold enough to add subtle, stylish nuances that give the venue its own unique charm.

What sets Steele Crest apart is not just what you see—but what you don’t. Every functional, day-to-day necessity is either cleverly hidden or seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic. Trash cans? Not in sight. They’re tucked into custom bins that match the barn. Storage containers, extra boxes, even brooms and bags? Stored in repurposed old corn cribs with closed doors, preserving the venue’s clean, vintage elegance. It’s this level of intentionality that speaks volumes about the care poured into every inch of this place.

Inside the historic farmhouse, you’re greeted by beautiful music, yet the speakers are subtly tucked away, only discovered if you’re truly looking. Every room offers a quiet surprise, a detail that makes you pause. And honestly, our daughter’s wedding could have happened with no decorations at all—spring had already dressed the grounds in its finest. The vibrant colors, the timeless backdrop, and the serenity of the space created the perfect setting.

We barely noticed the staff tending the grounds—they moved like shadows, efficient and unseen. We were able to be fully present, soaking in the joy of the day and every stunning angle of this extraordinary venue.
Steele Crest isn’t just a place—it’s an experience. A rare gem where tradition, elegance, and intentional design come together flawlessly.
Tammy
Tammy Sent on 10/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The experience was awsome and great customer service.

If you are planning a rustic wedding this is your venue. The owner is fabulous and great to deal with. We loved it. Thanks Mark for all your help.
Katie
Katie Sent on 02/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I begin...?!
This venue is near and dear to my heart. It is a big part of my family on my Mother's side. It is actually my Great Great Aunt's property. I grew up here watching all the changes happen. Mark has worked extremely hard to make this venue what it is today! He is very professional and makes sure that all of your needs are met. One text saying "Is it ok to move something?", he automatically responds "Done!". No questions asked, he assures your wedding day is PERFECT.
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Sandi Sent on 02/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Steele Crest is a venue that tops all others. The scenery is beyond words for description and everything in sight is pleasing to the eye for gorgeous photos of your once in a lifetime event.
Our daughter had her dream wedding at this venue in October of 2016, and we all were very pleased with our experience. The main house serves as a dressing area for the bride and bride's maids while a vintage tobacco barn has been repurposed as a dressing area for the groom and grooms' men. The huge red barn with a beautiful pond serves as the main attraction of the venue as it provides an area for dining and dancing or the wedding itself. This barn by the pond, along with a lovely gazebo area allows for flexibility in selecting an area for the exchanging of the vows and the following reception.
The owner, Mr. Mark Steele, insists on professionalism from himself and his staff at all times. He is easy to work with and very helpful when answering questions – and we had a lot for him, especially as the wedding day drew near. When your event is at Steele Crest, you can rest easy and know that without a doubt you are in the most beautiful setting with a true professional making sure every small detail is in order to guarantee your event is everything you could have imagined and more. His acute attention to detail relieves the wedding party of any concerns of the grounds, allowing for their time and focus to be on the wedding itself where it should be. We were not restricted to an hourly schedule, as with most venues. We were allowed to begin decorating on Friday, have the ceremony on Saturday, and complete clean-up on Sunday. Mr. Steele's tireless efforts to make our experience as flawless and stress free as possible were greatly appreciated by everyone involved.
If wedding plans are in your future there is absolutely no other venue that can compare to Steele Crest for a gorgeous, rustic, country, and picture perfect event.
Terry & Sandi Hall


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Brittnt Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I could not be more happy with the way our day turned out and the experience we had with Mark and his crew!!! The venue is absolutely breathtaking, my guests are still complementing their time on the property admiring every aspect! I would not change one thing about Steele Crest! If your looking for a wedding that people will talk about for many many years this is the place to go!!!
Start planning today!!!! :)
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Chelsea Sent on 08/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience with Steele Crest was outstanding! After visiting another venue and coming to this one, we knew immediately this was it! This is a genuine country setting, with gorgeous views from the time guests park to when they are seated. Steele Crest is family owned and operated and so helpful. They were ready to assist us and solve problems if needed all weekend long. We loved that we were able to rent the venue Friday-Sunday as we had lots of furniture and decor to set-up and tear-down. Mark also allowed my family and I to drop by several times to take measurements and brainstorm decor ideas. Parking to barn is a bit of a walk, so we were concerned about our grandparents being able to walk down to the ceremony/reception site, but Mark offered a golf cart shuttle, which worked great! You will not regret renting this gorgeous venue for your special day!
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Katie Sent on 08/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! It had the perfect mixture of elegance and southern charm, which was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. Mark worked with us on a backup rain plan a couple of weeks before the wedding, but made sure that everything was set up the way we had originally desired in case it didn't rain - when the sun was bright and shining 30 minutes before the wedding, we were all set up to still have the ceremony in front of the gazebo (my dream spot!) The morning of the wedding, Mark was hard at work mowing the property and making final touches to be sure we had everything looking amazing. He even accommodated for an earlier arrival at the house for my bridesmaids, my mother, and myself to get ready. He has thought through every last detail from having lights pre-strung, to having cute and colorful but well-hidden outhouses, to having a lining of trees to hid the parking area from photos. A+ venue!
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Sharon Sent on 05/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Steele Crest is a gorgeous & serene venue! The house, barn & cabin are all beautifully decorated & maintained. The grounds are very well manicured. There are several options to choose between for the ceremony & reception. They also have a great vendor list. Only a 30 minute drive from Winston Salem, well worth the trip! Mark Steele & his crew are wonderful to work with! From the first meeting when we were visiting venues for our daughters wedding, Mark was very helpful with all the details. The wedding weekend was absolutely wonderful, the Steele Crest crew helped keep everything moving smoothly, the whole place was so beautiful, and everyone had an awesome time!! ( we had the Rehearsal Dinner here also). We couldn't be happier with our experience!!
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Caitlin Sent on 05/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I got married at Steele Crest on April 23, 2016 and it was obviously the best day of my life but this venue played a huge role in that! Mark Steele who owns and runs the venue is the best, he make you feel so calm about things and he is very on top of everything. He truly wants your day to be as perfect as he can make it, he feels more like a member of the family than someone who just has a venue you are using...he would even email me a countdown and he was just as excited as I was! Now onto the venue, there is no where that I have been that is as peaceful and beautiful as Steele Crest. My husband and I decided we would like to get married below the barn infront of the pond and tree and then we had the reception in the barn. We did very little decorating because this venue has SO MUCH natural beauty we didn't need to add much of anything. We just put flowers on the chairs and had center pieces on the table! The barn is so incredibly beautiful inside and out, Mark has put the best lights in the barn and over the dance floor it just makes it all feel so magical!!! When you go to Steele Crest, I promise you will never want to leave. It is such a wonderful place with wonderful people. I wish I could replay that day over and over!

-Caitlin

P.S. If you check out their Facebook page you can see amazing pictures of the venue and weddings that were held there, including mine! :)
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Awards

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Steele Crest Weddings frequently asked questions

Steele Crest Weddings includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Steele Crest Weddings for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
Steele Crest Weddings offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Steele Crest Weddings offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Steele Crest Weddings offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
Steele Crest Weddings is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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