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Deandra Bodenhorst
Deandra Bodenhorst
General Manager & Co-Owner

Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Woman-owned

16 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

5 team members

Welcome to The Venue – Asheville's Premier Downtown Wedding Destination!

Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, The Venue offers custom wedding and elopement packages tailored to your unique love story. We proudly celebrate all love and warmly welcome LGBTQ+ couples, providing the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Our Spaces:

✨ The Market + Mezzanine
This stunning space features exposed beams, original brickwork, and an exquisite chandelier, paired with charming golden accents. Perfect for larger celebrations, it accommodates:

  • 250 guests (reception style)
  • Up to 350 guests (cocktail-style seating)

Fully accessible via a wheelchair lift.

🌆 The Second Level
Ideal for rehearsal dinners and intimate weddings, this space seats:

  • 120 guests (reception style)
  • Up to 175 guests (cocktail-style seating)

It boasts an open-air balcony with beautiful city views, and the same original brickwork and exposed beams found throughout The Venue.

Accessible via a stair chair lift.

What We Provide:

  • Dedicated Management Team: We guide you through every step of your planning journey.
  • Full-Service Staff & Bar: We handle staffing and bar services, offering customizable bar options to fit your preferences (no outside alcohol permitted).
  • Included Essentials: Tables, chairs, standard linens, candles/decor, china, glassware, and flatware.
  • Upgrade Options: Browse our digital catalog for décor and equipment upgrades to bring your vision to life.

At The Venue, we’re committed to creating a wedding celebration as unique and memorable as your love story. Let us help you say “I do” in style!

Pricing & Deals

$3,500 starting price
$8,000 average price
Reception
$3,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$10 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

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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?

$3,500

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

$2,500

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of The Venue

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The Venue in Downtown Asheville is highly praised by reviewers for its ideal location, beautiful space, talented and organized staff, delicious food, and excellent service. Couples appreciated the staff's ability to bring their vision to life, the ease of planning provided by the team, and the central location of the venue. Guests enjoyed the delicious meal options, particularly the Arctic Salmon, and the seamless execution of events. Despite some challenges in post-wedding communication, reviewers highly recommend The Venue for weddings and special occasions.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Venue in Downtown Asheville is highly praised by reviewers for its ideal location, beautiful space, talented and organized staff, delicious food, and excellent service. Couples appreciated the staff's ability to bring their vision to life, the ease of planning provided by the team, and the central location of the venue. Guests enjoyed the delicious meal options, particularly the Arctic Salmon, and the seamless execution of events. Despite some challenges in post-wedding communication, reviewers highly recommend The Venue for weddings and special occasions.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 92 reviews
Google
4.8/5 198 reviews
Robby
Robby Sent on 03/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Consistent, beautiful, and the best staff ever!

We absolutely LOVE working with The Venue staff. Not only is the location perfect with the ability to walk to absolutely everything FUN and interesting in Downtown Asheville, but it's also on a very peaceful street. The staff are super organized and extremely talented. They take your vision and make it a reality. We have had the pleasure of working countless weddings with their crew and the space makes everything look good, including us. It's a great place to party and we love that the owners are dedicated to contributing to their local community. They are simply good people and I believe that really matters when you choose who to do business with.
Laini
Laini Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever

We had our wedding at The Venue on 9/23/23 and it was perfect! From the beginning everyone we worked with was professional, organized and helpful! They were able to answer all of our questions. The location is absolutely gorgeous and didn't require a lot of extra decor. The food was delicious and the drinks were exactly what we wanted.
Dustin
Dustin Sent on 05/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Reception Venue

The Venue was one of 4 locations we toured when considering options of where to have our wedding. Located in the center of downtown Asheville, it is conveniently located within walking distance of pretty much everything downtown. Being in a historic building, the owners and staff have kept the rustic appearance with exposed brick and high ceilings.
The staff at the Venue were extremely helpful during the planning phase, and very responsive, even when we had last minute changes during the week building up to the wedding. The Venue were very helpful in allowing us to reschedule due to the pandemic. We chose to use the Venue for our reception. At our arrival, the staff were attentive to all our needs. They brought us drinks and appetizers while we waited for our introductions, ensured our glasses were never empty, and made the entire reception seamless.
Having a resident chef, the Venue provided their own meal options, removing the need for a caterer. So many of our guests commented that the meal (Arctic Salmon) was one of the best they had ever had at a wedding. The Venue also allowed us to serve the meal “family style”, which made the reception even more welcoming. The staff of the Venue went above and beyond in providing us a magical evening for our wedding day. I’d recommend the Venue to anyone looking for a place to host their ceremony, reception, or both.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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Team

Deandra Bodenhorst
Deandra Bodenhorst
General Manager & Co-Owner
Marta Santamaria
Marta Santamaria
Owner
Kendall Newton
Kendall Newton
Event Manager & Magic Maker
Darien Bodenhorst
Darien Bodenhorst
Co-Owner & Head of Brand Experience
Jason Derevitsky
Jason Derevitsky
Event Manager & Magic Maker

Professional Network & Endorsements

NLGlam NLGlam Wedding Hair & Makeup

My best friend (who was also a client of mine) had her rehearsal dinner here. Everything was wonderful! Being her MOH and hair/makeup artist I needed to make sure everything went off without a hitch and it did. Everything was perfectly decorated and food was amazing. The staff was very helpful any time we needed anything. The location for this venue is perfect too! You will not be disappointed!

Jeanne's Hair & Makeup Studio Jeanne's Hair & Makeup Studio Wedding Hair & Makeup

A great place. every need is met and so very beautiful.

Swannanoa Flower Shop Swannanoa Flower Shop Wedding Florists

The Venue is a beautiful site for a wedding in downtown Asheville. It encompasses all Asheville is, The staff is a joy to work with.

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