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Warehouse 18 Venues is an industrial chic wedding venue located in an 1800's warehouse in downtown Hickory, North Carolina. Our Venue will handle the furniture set up, catering, and bar services for your wedding. Our talented team will work with you one-on-one to bring your unique vision to life. Warehouse 18 Venues is happy to host both intimate ceremonies as well as lavish ceremonies and receptions in our luxurious, vintage-style setting.

Facilities and Capacity:
As guests enter this unique, old brick building, they’ll experience original wood beams and crystal chandeliers. For grand affairs, you can utilize the entire space with a ceremony room and a reception room for up to 270 guests. We have a large wrap around deck overlooking the new city walk and an intimate garden outside. For overnight stays, there is a convenient and adjacent Airbnb hotel that holds 30 plus guests.

The Toledo room features elegant chandeliers over finished wood and metal tables with dark wood Chiavari chairs, a large dance floor and cocktail area. A full bar with vintage Edison bulbs invites guests over to enjoy a libation.

The Carolina Room is our ceremony space featuring a large central chandelier and a wood arch with sheer drapery as a back drop. For smaller, more intimate weddings under 100 guests, we can do both a ceremony and reception all in one. It boasts wood farmhouse style tables with our Chiavari chairs. There is an intimate lounge room that doubles as a grooms room, with a pool table and dart board. A beautiful, vintage furnished, bridal room acts as a refuge to dress and a staging area for your grand entrance. Private bathrooms are attached to both dressing spaces.

Services Offered:
This full-service venue offers all-inclusive packages, allowing you to take care of every detail in one place. Their management team has over 20 years of event planning experience and is skilled at planning custom events. They’ll ensure your planning process goes smoothly from start to finish. While we offer in-house catering and bar services, you’re able to bring in your own outside vendors for the other aspects of your big day, such as DJ's and photographers. Additionally there is plenty of parking for all your guest.

Other services include, but are not limited to:
Chiavari Chairs
Finished Tables
Wood Arch w/ drapery
Frame Wall
Event rentals
Barware
Fine China
Flatware
Glassware
Bluetooth Speaker and Mic
Pet friendly
Garden Space
WiFi

Catering:
This unique wedding venue wants to turn your vision into a reality. Whether you have pictured a casual buffet, or a formal plated dinner, the team at Warehouse 18 Venues has you covered. They offer multiple menu options at a variety of price points to ensure your special day is all about you. In addition to offering mouthwatering entrees, they also offer scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delicious desserts. Our chefs will put together a custom wedding tasting for you to ensure your reception is what you envision.

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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?

$2,295

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

$1,295

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?

$800

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
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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
Tastings

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
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
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?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July

Reviews of Warehouse 18 Venues

J
Jaquetta Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding

This venue was perfect for my daughter's wedding and reception! The ambiance and rustic elegance of this beautiful space lends itself well to minimal decorating; lots of additional decor is just not needed, and with 2 "seperated" sides it's so easy to transition from wedding to reception/party with no effort whatsoever.
From the first day we met with Nick at the venue to "check it out" until the last bit of wedding was carried out the door on wedding night, everyone we came in contact with was so helpful, accommodating, and kind. The food and drinks were delicious, the staff was gracious and very accommodating to the bride's request about temperature settings in the venue, etc. I cannot imagine anything about Warehouse 18 being any better than it was. It was the perfect day.
D
Denise Sent on 02/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & Accommodating

They we so accommodating and easy to work with. My niece had the most beautiful wedding and the location was great. And the food was amazing also.
B
Brenda Sent on 02/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

My daughter was married on January 26, 2020 at Warehouse 18. I would highly recommend this venue. The atmosphere was great - exposed bricks, chandeliers - it was rustic but chic. The layout worked well & it was just the right size. We were very pleased!
M
Mike Sent on 01/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Matt puts his all into everything he does so you will not be disappointed with WH18! His communication, staff, pricing and organization of your reception will be everything and beyond your expectations!
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Cathryn Sent on 01/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people wonderful place absolutely recommend!

Beautiful wonderful place, amazing at everything. Most definitely recommend!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Right Choice

As a bride, you want to have the perfect venue. Every bride is different in there wants and needs for their big day. I plan to have a small, intimate wedding and had been on the search for the perfect place at a reasonable price. I reached out to Warehouse 18, and within a few hours, I had received a response and had an appointment booked to visit. The owner was VERY nice and helpful. We booked our wedding that day and I have NO doubt that they will help make my day perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this venue if you are looking for a rustic-chic place to get married. We will have both the wedding and reception there. The catering is optional, but the owner also has his own catering company. With 1 visit I had booked my venue, reception, and catering; and it was not overpriced.
Karoline
Karoline Sent on 03/28/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue in Hickory, NC

Warehouse 18 was the perfect venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! We fell in love with the aesthetic and charm of the building as soon as we visited. The staff were incredibly helpful in the planning process and provided great feedback to our questions in a timely fashion. We definitely recommend using their catering service as well; the food was excellent and we received compliments from our guests all night long!
L
Leslie Sent on 06/24/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
Dream wedding! This was a second wedding for both my husband me, so we wanted to keep things relatively informal, but sophisticated. Everything was taken care of, arranged exactly as requested. Matt was helpful with suggestions for entertainment and other vendors, as well as meeting special requests for food and beverages. Several people complimented on venue and service. BEST DAY EVER!!!
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Warehouse 18 Venues frequently asked questions

Warehouse 18 Venues includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
Warehouse 18 Venues includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Warehouse 18 Venues 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 Warehouse 18 Venues for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Warehouse 18 Venues offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Warehouse 18 Venues offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Warehouse 18 Venues offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Warehouse 18 Venues offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Warehouse 18 Venues 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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