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Thistle Golf Club offers a breathtaking venue for your upcoming wedding events that is certain to leave your guests speechless.

Imagine walking down the aisle on our outdoor ceremony lawn; beautifully manicured with the perfect arrangement of white chairs for your guests. Take your vows with the serene North Carolina coastal scenery behind you and your husband to be. Once you have tied the knot you and your guests will precede into our lavishly designed Clubhouse for some hand passed appetizers and cocktails.

The timeless European design and architecture combines rich, old-world details, including cozy fireplaces, with modern-day comforts. Your guests will enjoy every dance, drink and entrée as you celebrate the start of your new life together.

Our professional and experienced staff will help you plan every detail. Our menus offer a wide variety of selection, and special requests are always welcomed.

With several well-appointed rooms to suit the size of your event, we invite you to tour Thistle Golf Club for your upcoming special day.

Let us help make your Wedding or Event Unforgettable

On behalf of The Venue at Thistle Golf Club we would like to thank you for your consideration in choosing us for your special occasion. As a Club, staff, and management team we are dedicated to offering you the leading service, experience, and cuisine on the coast… where paradise meets Southern charm.

In addition to the variety of menus and package we offer, our Chef and staff will customize a menu or theme to make your event a memorable and cherished experience for your and your guests for years to come.

We invite you to tour and explore our facilities alongside a member of our professional staff in determining which of our venues best meets your requirements. In working together to personalize your event, we welcome any and all input that would make it the occasion of your dreams. Again, thank you for allowing us the privilege and opportunity to assist you in this process.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

1,900.00

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

$900

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?

20,215.00

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

$700

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

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
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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

House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Liability Insurance

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Thistle Golf Club

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Stacey Sent on 10/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely prefect for our special day.
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Renee Sent on 10/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We got married at Thistle Golf Club this past weekend and it was truly a fairytale wedding!! Besides the stunning clubhouse and grounds, the service was impeccable. I could not have asked for a more perfect experience!! We fell in love with Thistle the first time we saw it, we visited every potential venue, Thisle was our "total package" wedding site. We had a destination wedding, so we only visited two times during the planning period. Not one single detail was missed. Our wedding and reception were perfect!
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Jackie Sent on 09/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We choose thistle golf club as the venue for our wedding, and we are so glad that we did! The thistle clubhouse is castle-like inside and out, and the views of the prestine golf course add to the effect. Jamie Roderick was very helpful in all aspects of the wedding planning process, and accomodating in every sense of the word. He was always prompt in responding to questions and flexible to help us create our own vision. The day of the wedding was what really made us glad that we choose thistle. The pictures do not do thistle justice. The ceremony site, reception area, and the dance floor could not have been more perfect. But the best part by far was Jamie and his staff. Chef Arthur is amazing. He guided us through entree choices, hor dourves, salads, etc.. and he absolutely blew it out of the water the day of. I am still getting compliments from guests about the food. By far one of the best filets many of my guests have ever had. In addition to this, the presentation of the food was magical. Each table was served individually in a choreographed manner, like something you would see in a movie! The bar service was also impeccable. Guest wait times were very short, and the bar tenders are well educated on mixed drinks. If you need proof, go to thistle for lunch and get a bloody mary, they are better than any restaurant i have tried. I could go on for pages about this venue and the staff! Thank you Jamie and the thistle staff! We were blown away!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/02/2017
4.4 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married last week at Thistle Golf Club. The venue was absolutely stunning and the food was unbelievably good. Chef Arthur Thomas is absolutely amazing. My guests are still talking about his food, his hospitality, and his obvious passion for cooking. We didn't get a chance to taste any of our food before our wedding day, but Chef Arthur far exceeded our expectations. Our wedding was a destination wedding and we only got a chance to visit the venue once during the planning process. We instantly fell in love with the gorgeous clubhouse and grounds and booked the venue that day. A few months after booking, we got an email that the event coordinator was no longer with the company so we began working with another member of the team. He was amazing and so responsive to all our questions and concerns. Unfortunately a month before our wedding we were told he had also left the company and were given yet another new contact. At first there seemed to be a lot of confusion regarding details and pricing that were already discussed with the previous 2 contacts, but in the end it all worked out. We originally planned to have our ceremony on the beach and our reception at the clubhouse, but because of rain we had to move our ceremony at the last minute. Thistle was very accommodating and everything turned out beautifully. The staff were all so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed and more. As far as value, Thistle wins by far. They were the only venue around the Sunset Beach area that gave us a discount for having a weekday wedding. I found this truly amazing considering they were also the most beautiful venue around. I highly recommend Thistle Golf Club to anyone looking to get married in the Sunset Beach area.
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Allyn Sent on 05/21/2017
0.7 out of 5 rating
First of all, I have to say Thistle is one of the most beautiful venues we toured. We were blown away. However, do not book here if you expect them to follow through with your wedding. We booked our June 2018 wedding 17 months in advance since I am in medical school and we had a non-flexible date that we were planning to get married on. We drove from 8 hours away on our one weekend off from school to go tour this venue and we booked and paid the entire rental price the following week. We went on to book several other vendors over the following months. Everything was great until Thistle decided to have their Pub Manager call one Friday evening and inform us Thistle was cancelling all weddings. No one would return my call until the following Monday and I still was not able to speak to anyone in charge of making the decision to cancel my wedding. It also took an additional 2 weeks to have my money refunded to me. We now have vendors all booked 8 hours away from our home with no wedding venue. Thankfully we still are 13 months away from our wedding and are going to be able to tour more venues, but I could not imagine being a bride where they cancelled only 3 months before a wedding. I would not recommend anyone book a wedding here.
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Thistle Golf Club frequently asked questions

Thistle Golf Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Thistle Golf Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Thistle Golf Club includes:
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Thistle Golf Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
Thistle Golf Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Thistle Golf Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Thistle Golf Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Thistle Golf Club is recommended by 80% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in average response time, 4.1 in flexibility, 4.1 in value, 3.9 in quality of service and 3.8 in professionalism.
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