My husband (woah!) and I just got married a few weeks ago at the Crest Center and Pavilion, and it was truly the most wonderful experience we could have ever had for one of the most important days of our lives. We live in Florida, so it was even more of a challenge to ensure everything was coordinated properly while being out of state, and the team at the Crest Center genuinely exceeded all expectations in every aspect of the word. We toured the Crest Center and knew immediately this was our venue. It’s absolutely stunning with gorgeous Mountain Views, everything we were looking for! Cloie, Amy, and Molly are absolute rockstars and they made this the most incredible day that we will remember forever. Their communication is absolutely fantastic, and something that was really important to me being out of state. I was able to email this team at any point and I received answers within an hour 99% of the time. They were beyond accommodating, and let us run wild with our wedding ideas, which they were super on board with, making everything that much better! We had a cigar bar which was really important to my husband, a late night snack, and we were even allowed to include our dogs (more like our kids LOL) in the ceremony which meant the world to us. Anything we wanted to add or change was provided immediately. This is not like other venues that have such strict rules and are not willing to work with your dreams. They want you to have everything you have ever wanted and more, and they go to great lengths to give that to you. We worked with Cloie throughout our year of planning, and she was absolutely amazing. She is so sweet and so wonderful to communicate with. She helped to make all of my dreams a reality and I am so thankful for her! We also worked with Amy and she was wonderful!! We got to really know her during our trip to NC to finalize details, and pick our menu. On that note, their is a chef in house at the venue and the food is INCREDIBLE. My husband and I are big foodies, so the menu was of the utmost importance to us. This is not typical wedding food by any means. The entire menu is absolutely delicious and I can not tell you how many compliments we received regarding the food. It was a big hit! Molly was our day of coordinator, and we literally hit the jack pot having her. She is such a bright light, with the most beautiful personality. Just being around her makes you smile, and she is just one of those people who were meant to do this job! She is calming, but also firm on your needs. She is so well versed in her position, and I couldn’t imagine our day without her. She is what caused everything to run perfectly smooth, and she handled all of the inevitable little things you don’t even think about. Any issues that came up were handled immediately with complete professionalism and care. You will not find a better team than those at the Crest Center! When I think back to my wedding day I am filled with happiness and such fond memories. It was everything I ever wanted and more, and all of our guests raved about how incredible the wedding was and what a wonderful time they had. This is mainly due to this beautiful venue and the beautiful people that manage it. Booking your wedding at the crest center is one of the best things you could ever do for yourself! I will never get over how perfect the experience was, and we are forever grateful to everyone at the Crest Center for making this the best day of our lives. This is a once in a lifetime day, and I will forever recommend this venue to all of my family and friends!
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We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Crest Mountain Center. The views are absolutely breathtaking—The seamless indoor-outdoor flow of the venue made everything feel open and relaxed.
The food and bar service were outstanding—everything was delicious, well-presented, and ran so smoothly. The planning process all the way through the wedding day was amazing! The team was incredibly helpful, organized, and genuinely cared about making our day special.
If you’re looking for a venue in Asheville with incredible views, excellent service, and an amazing team, Crest Mountain Center is truly hard to beat.
Brittany Sent on 11/23/2025
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NC Mountains Dream Wedding!
My husband and I both grew up in North Carolina and currently live in Charlotte. The beauty of Asheville and the blue ridge mountains has always been one of our favorite things about the state we call home. This venue shows off that beauty in the best way, while still being minutes from the city. It’s absolutely gorgeous and has everything you need in one place! My cousin got married at crest a few years ago so I was able to see it from a guest and now a brides perspective. I knew we’d love it having attended a wedding there but was blown away by working with the team and how we were still able to make it affordable while feeling like we got our dream wedding. Amy and Molly are fantastic just to name a few of the wonderful people we worked with. I didn’t feel the need to travel to Asheville often during planning because they helped coordinate and responded to my many questions within the day each time I reached out. This venue has extremely close relationships with Ashevilles best vendors which was such a huge help and put me at ease knowing the ones I picked were recommended and had done many successful weddings here. We picked all of our vendors from their recommended list and I’m so happy we did. I cannot thank Crest enough for our beautiful day and all the moments leading up to it. I would recommend it to anyone!
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Kristen Sent on 11/02/2025
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Mountain Views and Southern Hospitality
We had a wonderful experience working with The Crest Center and Pavilion as our wedding venue and M7 Events for our catering.Planning the wedding was made easy and straightforward through the help of Molly and Amy in the month’s leading up to the wedding. We were especially grateful for them when Hurricane Helene resulted in our inability to have our wedding in 2024. They were quick to communicate with us and keep us updated as the Asheville area recovered from the storm. Ultimately, due to lack of utilities and other storm complications, we had to reschedule the wedding. We pushed it a year to the day and the Crest Center made coordinating the updates with all of our vendors painless. Having M7 Events, their in-house catering and event company, was especially nice for this because it was way less work figuring out all the rentals and food stuff, especially since we did all of our own wedding planning ourselves.
When the wedding day came, our day went pretty flawlessly due to the help of our wonderful bridal attendants, Leslie and Megan.The rehearsal made everything clear, and they handled our weather delay seamlessly. We were very grateful that we were able to have our ceremony outside on the overlook deck, since the Mountain Views were the backdrop of our dreams. They made sure we had a few moments to ourselves throughout the day and also made sure we got to eat…which was really appreciated!
As a two bride wedding, we felt genuinely supported by every member of the venue staff; this was really meaningful given the current climate around same-sex partnerships, especially in the south. Everything was really lovely and I can’t recommend this venue enough!
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Kristen Sent on 10/31/2025
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Best Day at the Best Venue!
Cannot thank the Crest staff enough - we had a perfect experience from the tour to booking to the wedding day. So grateful for Molly, Amy, Olga, and the whole staff, for being so helpful, patient, and thorough. The view cannot be beat, the food was great, and it was so nice to have so much included through the venue to make planning on our part easier. We had the best day ever!!
Avery Sent on 06/25/2025
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Efficient, low-pressure, consistent support
Our wedding was a dream come true thanks to the Crest Center and Pavilion. For us, this was a destination wedding with many family members flying from all over, so we wanted to ensure it was an experience. The day of events flowed well and were very organized. We loved having a wedding attendant who made sure we ate and were taken care of too. The team at Crest Center provide ample resources to be able to make all of your wedding wishes come true. We had a fully gluten free dessert table, photobooth, awesome dj, a saxophonist, hand passed hors d'oeuvres, bar service, hookah bar,, and more, all thanks to great referrals! Our guests loved having both chicken and steak for dinner too. Sunset in the pavilion was the best golden hour we could have dreamed of paired with nonstop dancing and fun! Highly recommend the Crest Center and Pavilion!
Lex Sent on 06/17/2025
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Best Decision Having Our Wedding at Crest Center & Pavilion!!
I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding day!! I keep replaying it in my mind, the entire day flowed so seamlessly. The Crest Center is a stunning venue, the food was so delicious, and working with their team made the experience even more incredible. Molly, Amy, Olga, and Megan were so kind, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. Thank you all for making our day so unforgettable, we genuinely appreciate everything you did!! We couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. I highly recommend the Crest Center to anyone planning their big day! 10/10
The Sent on 03/06/2025
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The BEST views and venue
When looking for a wedding venue we wanted a simplistic but beautiful look, that not only captured the blue ridge mountains but also Asheville, and The Crest Center was that place. They were extremely easy to work with, responsive and kind. If I had do it all over again I'd do it at the Crest
Kaitlyn Sent on 07/23/2024
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The best day of our lives!
We came upon the Crest Center almost on accident. The first venue we wanted to look at bailed on us and we had a couple of hours to kill and decided to just go look at the grounds. To our surprise, someone was available to walk us around, show us the place, and answer our questions! We fell in love with the venue, atmosphere, and the amazing people who work there very quickly. Molly and Amy are the absolute best and they made our experience so easy and wonderful. They have been doing this for so long and are so very professional, they really helped to answer all of our questions and brought up ones we hadn't even thought about! But what we loved most about them is that they really aren't in this for the money, there plenty of things that they were straight forward with us about that weren't really necessary and were very helpful in keeping things in our budget but also still creating our dream wedding. They were absolutely seamless on the actual day of our wedding, and we didn't have to lift a finger! You can tell that they genuinely care about what you want and will do anything they can to make sure you have the perfect day! Of course, the venue and the views are STUNNING but what we loved most were the amazing people that made our wedding day the best day of our lives! Thank you all SO much!!
Vashoula Sent on 04/25/2024
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Perfect wedding team
We genuinely cannot thank the amazing team at the Crest Center and M7 catering enough for all the amazing work they did to ensure our wedding ran smoothly. They are so kind, professional, and FUN! Amy, Molly, and the rest of the Crest Center team really went the extra mile to help walk us through the entire planning process. They were always responsive to questions, which we had a lot of. They are flexible and open to ideas so you can really make your wedding day your own. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and we cannot recommend them enough!
Cody Sent on 03/29/2024
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Perfect venue run by great people
We're so happy we held our wedding at Crest Pavilion. The entire Crest team was amazing to work with, the venue is gorgeous, catering and bar went perfect, and the Crest team made sure it all came together as promised. Highly recommend
Delaney Sent on 03/09/2024
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Absolutely Perfect
The Crest Center and Pavilion is the perfect venue! The facilities are absolutely stunning and the team there is SO helpful. They truly do everything in their ability to make your wedding dreams come true. Their knowledge and experience is unparalleled. Cloie, Amy, and Molly were always so reachable during the planning process and they were always more than happy to answer any questions or help brainstorm ideas. They have their wedding day timeline down to a science, so you can rest easy on your special day. Leslie was our day of attendant and she was so helpful and adaptable with coordinating the rehearsal and the day of. Everyone in our wedding party mentioned how amazing she was. The food, drinks, and service team were absolutely incredible. I would truly recommend this venue to anyone considering it. It was the perfect experience!
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Katherine Sent on 12/28/2023
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The Crest Center is so skilled at what they do
We had an awesome experience with the Crest Center. They made the whole process so easy from planning details 6 months out down to the day of order of events. We did not have a planner because I am Type A and enjoy planning but also because crest center has day of attendants. We had two since we had a large bridal party and they guided us with anything we needed help with. The venue was beautiful all by itself so we chose to keep the florals and decor on the minimal side.
Lindsey Sent on 12/04/2023
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Best venue, best team, best day!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day or team than the Crest Center. From the time we looked at the gorgeous venue over a year ago we knew it was the one for us, and every month since then the amazing team have answered every question and provided so much support. We truly had the best day of our lives and wouldn’t have changed a thing! Special shoutout to Amy, Molly, and Cloie ❤️
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Julian Sent on 10/25/2023
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Beautiful venue, excellent food, great staff. Highly Recommend!
The Crest Pavilion is an absolutely beautiful venue with excellent staff. Our guests spoke highly of the food and beautiful scenery. Thanks to Tammy, Cloie, and the team's hard work everything ran smoothly. You can tell they do this all the time which helped us a lot as we decided to forgo a wedding planner. Extremely professional and organized. Highly recommend The Crest for a wedding.
Sarah Sent on 10/17/2023
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Beautiful Venue and Amazing Staff
The Crest Center really delivered for our wedding. I can't believe how easy they were to work with, and I am so grateful for their whole team. Our guest count fluctuated a LOT in the last week before the wedding, details just kept changing on our end, and so many things felt like they were up in the air, but the Crest Center staff, especially Cloie, just rolled with it. They were all so flexible, friendly, helpful, and kind. I think the beauty of the venue speaks for itself. We barely had to decorate because it's so beautiful on its own. I will treasure the pictures we captured there forever. The food was delicious (everyone raved about the delicious chicken!), and the drinks were great. The serving staff was friendly, and everything was better than I could have imagined. Thank you, Crest Center and Pavilion for making our wedding day perfect.
Stacey Sent on 10/10/2023
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Absolutely Amazing
Our amazing wedding ceremony on October 6th. took place on the deck at The Crest Center, with the beautiful views as our backdrop. Everything about this venue is incredible. The sales assistants and manager were a delight to work with as we planned our big day. They helped us every step of the way. Our wedding attendant, Fasetta, was absolutely amazing. She made sure that everything went perfectly. After the ceremony she was right there to get us drinks and anything else we needed as. During the reception she brought us food, which was delicious. After hours of dancing, I got a blister. Fasetta was right there doctering me up. The kitchen staff, servers, and bartenders went above and beyond to accommodate our guests. We are truly grateful for everyone at The Crest Center and Pavillion.
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Everything was absolutely perfect. We could not have asked for anything more.
Jessica Sent on 09/26/2023
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The wedding of our dreams
The Crest Center was the perfect place to get married -- we knew that the day we toured it for the first time, and it was only confirmed through the process and on our wedding night. My husband and I planned our wedding without a professional planner, and the Lashers were so helpful with suggestions from their experience and vendors they frequently work with, for example. We had our dream mountain wedding at the most beautiful venue we've ever seen, and that was only highlighted by a flawless event and the staff who made that happen. I can't speak highly enough of the Crest Center, M7, and the Lashers! (Photos from Kaytelyn Hice at K. Hice Photography)
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Karen Sent on 09/11/2023
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Perfection!
My daughter's wedding was exactly as I had hoped and dreamed it would be. The ladies who work there are incredibly helpful, patient and provide top quality service. We could not have asked for a better experience. I could not sleep that night as I was on such a high, thinking about how perfect it was!
Wade Sent on 06/16/2023
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A Beautiful Wedding
I am the father of a bride who was maried at Crest Center on June 10. The wedding exceeded expectations in all regards: the beauty of the venue, the quality of the food, the professionalism of the staff. The wedding was a wonderful event that will be a treasured memory for my family and everyone who attended.
Kathleen Sent on 05/29/2023
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Perfect from start to finish! A dream team, dream setting, and dream wedding!
I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful our experience was from start to finish with this team! The entire group was responsive, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we had our dream wedding while planning from afar! We had our wedding in the rain and it was beautiful. The team was down to power through outside for the ceremony and then make sure guests were extra happy when they got inside the pavilion to the gorgeous setting! We had compliments from everyone on the food and the service. This wedding blew my wildest dreams out of the water! My husband and I can’t stop reliving the day and expressing our sincere thanks to the entire crest/M7 team! I would recommend 1000000/10!
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Allie Sent on 05/23/2023
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Magical Wedding Day
The Crest center was an amazing venue and made sure to help us have a magical day. Molly Lasher was the best wedding coordinator I could have asked for. She was very attentive and helped me every step of the way. Even with the rain the venue was gorgeous, full Mountain View’s and an unforgettable beautiful wedding day! Would recommend anyone to get married at the crest center!
Jennifer Sent on 03/21/2023
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Boice/Outlaw Wedding Reception
Our experience was practically perfect from beginning to end. The staff was courteous, responsive, flexible and so helpful! Our evening was smooth and stress free and the elegant ambience of the Crest Center is unmatched in our area - not to mention the VIEW!!! What a beautiful way to start a new life together - thank you to the Lasher family and all who contributed to our joyful celebration!!!!
Jessica Sent on 11/21/2022
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Made my dreams come true!
The Crest Center was an absolute dream come true for us! We booked one year out, and they were responsive the entire way through. The fact that they can handle majority of the wedding including the DJ, Food and Beverage, linens and all-around amazing atmosphere was truly such a weight off our shoulders. The location itself is stunning on its own, but with a little creative touch you can truly transform this venue to your style preference. When talking to our guests about their experiences they all say the same thing... it was beautiful, and they had such a great time! This is largely in part to the amazing staff being so flexible and fun to work with! We are truly blessed to have had the opportunity to have our wedding here! If you are able... BOOK NOW! It is completely worth it! I wish I could relive that day forever as it was truly perfect!
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Bridget Sent on 11/06/2022
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Fantastic!!
What can I say? The views, the people, the service, everything about this venue is amazing. We had zero stress working with everyone at the venue. And zero stress day of the wedding. Planning from out of town was a breeze with the staff here. Cannot recommend them enough. Love these folks and the venue!!
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Courtney Sent on 10/16/2022
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Magical Wedding
We chose to use the crest center for our entire wedding from ceremony on the lawn, lodge for cocktail hour and then pavilion for reception. We could not have asked for a better staff helping us plan and then during making everything go smoothly and our guests feel right at home. The food was delicious and the drinks were flowing! The fireplace on the terrace was fantastic to have and they allowed us to have a little cigar bar on the terrace as well! The views you get from all angles is breakthrough taking. You can really tell the team that works there cares and have make sure to make the space again, just magical.
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Melissa Sent on 10/12/2022
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Everything I Could Imagine
The Crest Center & Pavilion was amazing to work with and the venue was so beautiful! We used the Pavilion late September and the view was breathtaking and the venue had so many options for us to use including lights, linens, tables, etc. We received so many compliments on the space.
Kelsey Sent on 09/27/2022
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I wish I could get married here over & over again!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I had my wedding in late September 2022 at The Crest Pavilion, and I am so grateful I found this venue. Every single staff member is as kind as can be. I had countless questions throughout the planning process, and Cloie was so sweet, patient, and understanding. From when we took our tour with Amy to the day after, I was the happiest bride ever. My bridal attendants were Molly & Leslie, and they were absolutely fantastic. They made sure everything was how we wanted and were quick and happy to adapt to anything that needed to be changed. They were great at rehearsal walking everyone through their roles, and even better on the day of. I felt extremely taken care of by the whole team and eternally grateful for the staff. I booked many of my vendors through Amy's recommendations, and every single one was fantastic! Everyone I spoke to, including myself, thought the food was amazing. I wish I could get married over and over again at The Crest.
Allie Sent on 09/14/2022
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Our perfect venue
We wanted to get married in the mountains so we planned a destination wedding in Asheville. The pavilion at Crest was the perfect venue. They provided a great list of recommended vendors, were easy to communicate with, always responded in a timely manner, and helped make planning a wedding from afar feel simple. Great staff, food, views, and party. Can't recommend this venue enough for anyone planning an Asheville wedding!
Laura Sent on 07/01/2022
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A Beautiful and Stress-free Wedding Venue
We started planning our daughter's June 2022 wedding in January 2021. At the time, my husband and I lived out of state and we were very impressed by how organized the staff at Crest were. Having them provide the catering, bartending, security, and a day of coordinator made planning a wedding fairly easy. Their suggestions for vendors were spot on. The wedding was held at the Pavilion but both the Center and Pavilion have beautiful views and the indoor areas are stunning. We loved being able to have people go outdoors to the patio where they could still hear the band but were able to enjoy the wonderful views of the mountains and fresh air. The inside of the Pavilion was so magical with lights and trees already in place, we were able to "go simple" with decorating. The food was excellent and we had many options to choose from. The Crest staff throughout the planning were easy to communicate with and Katie, our day of coordinator, was not only responsive but very patient. We heard over and over from guests how beautiful the venue was and most importantly, my daughter and son-in-law were thrilled with everything about the venue. Given the ease of planning this wedding, I feel like I could easily be a wedding coordinator but I know that the ease was due to the well organized venue as well as our excellent vendors. Thank you to all the staff, including administrative, the chef and cooks, bartenders, and servers at Crest for making this a memorable wedding.
Caitlin Sent on 06/22/2022
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Our experience and Wedding at the Crest was amazing. Such an excellent team to work with. The people, venue, food and communication was top notch. Would HIGHLY reccommend!
Rachael Sent on 06/08/2022
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Gorgeous Venue and Incredible Team
We had an amazing experience working with the Crest. They were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. It was wonderful to know we were in such good hands. The bridal attendants Leslie and Fasetta were amazing. Leslie was so on top of all of the details and extremely helpful in keeping us on the timeline without being pushy at all! The venue itself – the Pavilion – was gorgeous. The inside is beautiful by itself and when you add in a few flowers and décor, it is stunning. The view outside is everything. The mountains were an amazing backdrop to our ceremony! We are so happy with had our wedding at the Crest Pavilion and we can’t thank the team there enough for making our big day even better!!
Alicia Sent on 11/09/2021
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Best wedding venue and views!
We just had the best wedding experience with the Crest Center! All of the staff was amazing to start to finish. We chose the venue in 2019 and had to reschedule our wedding to 2021 due Covid. They worked with us to navigate all of the changes and make it as less stressful as possible to find an alternative date.
The Crest Center staff always checked in and were organized in everything. I planned my own wedding from out of town and they were super helpful in guiding me along the way to make it an smooth experience. They were ALWAYS pleasant and excited for us.
The wedding day went smoothly and perfectly! We got married on a Friday so for the rehearsal we were allowed to set up our stuff for the wedding after our meeting and let me tell you how much of a weight that took of a bride’s shoulders! They were so accommodating in letting us get our stuff together as much as possible.
The views were why we choose this venue. It showed off for us the day of the wedding! We had the most amazing sunset during our first dance. Everything was like a beautiful dream come true on the day of the wedding! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you Amy and the Crest Center staff!!
Our photographer: Rose Bowman Photos
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Emily Sent on 10/29/2021
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Gorgeous wedding venue!
My husband and I got married at the Crest Center earlier this month, and we can't recommend a better Asheville wedding venue.
Amy, Cloie, and Jessica were a joy to work with and helped to make our wedding celebration absolutely perfect. They made our long-distance planning so easy, streamlined, and stress-free. All of them were friendly, professional, and extremely responsive whenever questions arose.
The Center itself is beautiful, and the Overlook Deck was the perfect place for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The beautiful mountain views, privacy, and convenience to downtown Asheville can't be beat.
In addition to wonderful support from Crest staff throughout our planning process, the food was delicious and our bridal attendant/day-of coordinator, Allie Marie, was fantastic. She was so friendly, kind, and wonderful to work with. I didn't see or hear about a single thing going wrong on the day (I'm very detail-oriented, and likely would have noticed!) Our entire event crew, from the servers and bartenders to the event manager, was wonderful.
We could not have asked for a better wedding day, and the Crest Center staff helped to make that happen. Planning from a distance and during COVID wasn't easy, but the wonderful ladies at Crest made it as fun and stress-free as possible. We would get married here again in a heartbeat!
Meghan Sent on 10/23/2021
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Most beautiful location in the NC Mountains!
I mean you really can't beat that view, and if that wasn't enough the Pavilion itself is gorgeous as a stand alone! Together, the Crest Pavilion is the most jaw dropping spot to get married, trust me I looked everywhere in the mountains. Not only that, but the M7 team is great to work with throughout the whole process and you really can't beat their price for all that you get!! We had the most magical day and are still on cloud nine thanks to the Crest Center, we couldn't have picked a more beautiful place! Oh also the food is fantastic!!!!
Amanda Sent on 10/13/2021
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Forever grateful
Our wedding was the best day of our lives! I can’t thank everyone at the Crest Center enough. They answered all of my questions leading up to the event. They were patient, kind, and excited for us! Everyone raved about the views and the food was amazing. I wish I could go back and relive it all over again. Thank you thank you!
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Allison Sent on 10/04/2021
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The best place to have a wedding!
We are so incredibly happy and thankful to the Crest Center for making our wedding beautiful and memorable. It has gorgeous views, a warm inviting atmosphere, and best of all, every single person that works there bends over backwards to make you feel supported and at ease. They take such good care of you including linens, a bar, amazing food, and your own personal wedding attendant to ensure your day goes smoothly. After our beautiful ceremony we (the bride and groom) were taken upstairs by Elizabeth to a quiet room where we could decompress. She brought us all of our yummy horderves and anything we wanted to drink to make us comfortable before we had to go downstairs for our introduction. I can't say enough good things about this amazing venue. They made our wedding day incredible and magical!
Victoria Sent on 09/29/2021
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Best Venue Ever!
We wanted a mountain wedding with gorgeous views from both the ceremony and reception, and we got it! The Crest Pavilion worked with us to turn our dream wedding into a reality. The women we worked with are amazing, kind, and attentive. Any question or concern I had, they were quick to respond. Finally, let's talk about the food. When you book the venue, you also book the in house caterer. This is literally the best food! Food at weddings is typically something that is noticed and remembered. I had an abundance of guests coming up to me telling me how this was the most amazing meal they have had at a wedding. I am so thankful for the team of people that helped to put our perfect wedding together. If you choose this venue, you will not be disappointed!
Mary Sent on 08/24/2021
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Amazing Venue!
My husband I were married in the main building of the Crest Center on 7/4/2021 and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Crest was flexible with us in areas that mattered, especially food. We had a Christian/Hindu wedding and they allowed us to bring in some catered Indian food, which wasn’t something that was easy to find in Asheville. We had them serve some appetizers and meals for a few of our guests and we heard rave reviews about the food. They were also one of the few places that allowed us to pay for alcohol per drink instead per person which was important because almost half of our guests don’t drink. We had a long ceremony so we opted to get married inside with the large windows in the background. It allowed us to have the beautiful views but still be in air conditioning. We were lucky enough to have a very normal wedding during COVID and the Crest team was great about keeping us updated on mask mandates and any restrictions over the year of planning, especially as we got closer to the big day. We were very happy with everything and our guests were amazed by the view and venue. We would definitely recommend!!
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Emily Sent on 08/02/2021
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Wedding Venue Dreams
I researched almost every venue in the Asheville area and The Crest Pavilion offered the most for the cost. This venue checked every box I had from beautiful mountain views to reasonable costs to amazing food. Amy, Cloie and the team help you create the perfect day and are true gems in the wedding industry.
There is no need to hire a wedding planner or coordinator with this venue because they take care of everything for you and even throw in a day of bridal assistant (who was amazing). There is truly nothing that went wrong on my wedding day due to the expertise of the Crest Center team. My husband and I highly recommend the Crest Center for any wedding or event.
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Beautiful venue!
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding here at the Crest Pavilion. We loved the location of the venue, which was private with a beautiful backdrop of the blue ridge mountains in the distance. The pavilion was big and accommodated our guests perfectly with plenty of room to dance and socialize without feeling crowded, especially during covid times. Everything was beautiful and the food was amazing. Without even having a tasting, the food was not a let down at all. We enjoyed the chicken barbecue and brisket very much, all of our guests really loved it. The staff was helpful and answered questions promptly. We recommend this venue to anyone that loves the outdoors and mountains. Perfectly beautiful.
Kallie Sent on 06/27/2021
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Beautiful Venue
The Crest Center was great to work with. They helped us plan everything, and then re-plan it again because of COVID. The view is hard to beat. They were always very responsive, and tried to help with any issues that came up. Fasetta was a great bridal attendant and had everything that we didn’t think to bring. The catering was top notch! I think it is a great bang for your buck, and I’m very happy with the services they provided!
Morgan Sent on 06/17/2021
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Best day ever!
The Crest staff was incredible during the planning process and day of! They made everything go smoothly and allowed us to enjoy every moment. We are so thankful!
Christina Sent on 06/09/2021
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Wedding of my dreams
The crest center provided the perfect experience for the wedding of mine and my husband’s dream wedding! The food was amazing, the space was beautiful, and the staff helped me every step of the way!!
Having mostly out of town guests who have never seen the blue ridge mountains, everyone was floored by the view from the balcony.
Get married here! You won’t regret it!
Christopher Sent on 04/19/2021
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Amazing Experience with the Crest Center and Pavilion
Our experience with the Crest Center and Pavilion was absolutely exceptional. I have no complaints with how everything turned out. The staff was incredibly flexible in helping us to fully realize our vision and helped to facilitate a day that we will never forget. Special shout out to Amy, Cloie, and Fasetta for making this the best experience for both myself and my wife!
Kerry Sent on 03/29/2021
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Responsive, Accommodating and INCREDIBLE!
We picked the Crest Pavilion as our venue as soon as we saw the views and the interior of the Pavilion. The space is gorgeous, all the lights and decor already inside set you up for a wonderful evening alone. With the added floral arrangements and decor from our wonderful vendors, the space was transformed to AMAZING!
Amy Lashner and the whole the staff at the Crest is truly one of a kind. During the pandemic year, we had to reschedule three times and each time they were so accommodating with dates. They were so flexible with us and our vendors, and it certainly did not go unnoticed. Our night at the Crest Pavilion was nothing short of amazing and beautiful. Our guests could not stop raving about the space, the FOOD (YUM!!!) and all the staff making the evening a seamless and unforgettable night.
Samantha Sent on 01/05/2021
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Gorgeous Views
We had the chance to tour the Crest Center with Amy. She has been in the wedding business for a number of years and is a genuine expert. She was great at helping us visualize the space and how everything would flow through the entire day. She even gave us a few tips and resources on Asheville that are invaluable.
I'll start by saying that we did decide on a different venue based on a couple of factors personal to us and our family/friends. The view of the mountains and the proximity to downtown Asheville made that a tough choice.
Both spaces at the Crest Center have incredible views. The Pavillion was more our style because all of the doors slide open and create a really seamless feeling with the mountains and outdoors. With that said, it seems like a lot of couples chose the other space because it has a bit more flexibility for the weather, etc.
I can tell the team at M7 will go above and beyond to help you create a seamless wedding here and your guests will be talking about the view for years to come.
Tim B. Sent on 12/23/2020
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Winter Fairytale Wedding Comes True
When our daughter started thinking about having a nice wedding and picking out a venue that was beautiful and represented everything she had always hoped and dreamed of, we didn’t really know where to begin. After lots of research and visits to several locations in the Asheville area we realized that the perfect location was one that we already knew of and could have saved us a lot of time. The Crest Center and Pavilion is hands down the nicest, most beautiful venue in all of Western North Carolina and the Lasher family sure knows how to take care of every detail on your special day! Their team of friendly and professional staff met every need and wish that we could have asked for and went above and beyond to make sure that our daughters dream of a Winter/Disney Princess/Fairytale wedding came true. A special thanks to Amy and her amazing staff for their sincere, honest, and hard working efforts and advice on making our day so special. It was truly a magical and unforgettable experience. If you are looking for the best venue in the Asheville, North Carolina area to have your wedding dreams come true....look no further. The Crest Center has it all. Breath taking views, elegant indoor and outdoor facilities, and an unbeatable staff. Thank you all for helping our Cinderella have the perfect wedding of her dreams!
Katie Sent on 11/23/2020
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A Perfect Venue & Team!
I never thought that having a wedding in 2020 could be so perfect, but thanks to M7 and the Crest Pavilion it happened! If you are looking for an amazing venue with a great team, you've found it! The views of Asheville are beautiful at every angle and the reception space in the pavilion is so beautiful on it's own that I didn't have to do much decorating - which is what I was looking for! I highly recommend that you trust The Crest Center and Pavilion with your wedding!
Cristina Sent on 11/20/2020
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I wasn’t the girl who dreamt of my wedding as a kid, but if I had, it would have never compared to the day we had. Every aspect, every detail was beyond perfect. I could not have asked for a better day in the mountains with the love of my life, our family, and our friends. Thank you so much!
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Marina Sent on 11/03/2020
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A beautiful fall day
In the midst of COVID this venue did everything possible to make our day perfect and it was. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was. I am a budgeter at heart so for as affordable as it is it is the most perfect place for a beautiful wedding. This venue was absolutely tremendous and all of the staff were so accommodating.
Lauren Sent on 11/02/2020
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Everything was PERFECT!
According to other brides I have talked to, weddings do not go exactly according to plan. There is always something that is not as imagined. I did not experience anything wrong at my wedding. My wedding was absolutely perfect. My bridal attendant and The Crest Center had a lot to do with that. Shannon, my bridal attendant, was the best!!! She took care of me and the wedding party and handled everything. I feel like I actually got to have fun and enjoy my time because I did not have to worry about anything. Planning the wedding was seamless. The girls from The Crest Center stayed in touch and were always there to answer any questions I had. They were all super sweet and excited. They made wedding planning fun and easy. If I could go back and do it again, I would and I would not change a thing. I would pick The Crest Center 100 times over!
Jilian Sent on 09/30/2020
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Would 100% Recommend!
The Crest Center is hands down the best wedding venue in the Asheville area!! Everyone who works there is highly professional & will do everything they can to make sure that your wedding day is perfect! All of my guests were gushing about how beautiful the venue was, how delicious all of the food was, and how much fun they had!
I was planning this wedding from out of town and toured every venue in Asheville who claimed to have a mountain view, and The Crest Center was hands down the best. From the minute we walked in, I knew without a doubt it was where we had to have our wedding. It was also the closest to downtown Asheville, which was incredibly convenient for all of my guests who wanted to uber to/from the venue.
We did not need to hire a wedding planner or a coordinator. The Crest Center walked me through each step of the process & made sure we thought of everything we would need! They also include a day-of bridal attendant in the cost, who takes care of the rehearsal & anything you need the day-of. I literally dropped off all my decorations & the Crest Center team took care of setting every thing up! Talk about having a low-stress weekend!
This place is worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY!
Valerie Sent on 09/23/2020
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The BEST wedding venue in Asheville
I have nothing but phenomenal things to say about The Crest Center and the staff that works there. The Crest Center was the first venue we toured and took our breath away. We were initially interested in the Pavilion but ended up using the Crest Center since our party was smaller and we absolutely loved it. Being at the top of the mountain, the views around the property are awe inspiring. Not many venues in Asheville have that kind of view. One of the perks with the Crest Center is there is no need for outside catering. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful! We worked with Amy and Mary and both ladies were wonderful. They were easy to communicate with, friendly, helpful and made us feel important, as if we were part of the Crest family. Amy was especially incredible as she worked with us to postpone our wedding due to COVID. I had heard some horror stories from other weddings, but Amy worked with us to make sure we still had a wedding without any penalties. They accommodated every one of our requests. The staff really is passionate about their work and you can feel it in all they do for you, the client. I cannot recommend the Crest Center for your wedding venue enough!!!
Parker Sent on 09/21/2020
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Wonderful Experience
Our daughter got married this past weekend at The Crest Center & Pavilion with the wedding outside between the two facilities overlooking the mountains. From our first visit, the staff could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We are from South Carolina and having M7 handle all of the details prior to our date made this experience easy on us.
The day of the wedding the staff was there to take care of everything. Our job was to enjoy the moment and evening. The views were great, the food was great and the setting was perfect. The Pavilion at night with the lighting is spectacular.
Thank you M7 for making this a wonderful experience.
Shelby Sent on 08/23/2020
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Forever Thankful
There are not enough words to express how thankful I am for The Crest Center and Pavilion. Amy, Mary, and Brooke were so supportive, encouraging, and by my side the entire time while I was trying to plan a wedding during COVID-19. They were the calm to my storm when I was stressed and overwhelmed with changes that kept happening due to the pandemic. Without them, I wouldn't have been able to have the wedding of my dreams, and for that, I will forever be thankful for them.
If you are looking for a venue that provides indoor and outdoor areas for both a ceremony and reception, book them. They are hands down the best venue in the area that provides enough space, parking, on site catering, and stunning views of the mountains while only being 10 min from downtown Asheville!
Ellie Sent on 07/21/2020
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Crest Center & Pavilion is AMAZING
I have worked with the Crest Center & Pavilion many many times over the years. Our roster of bands and musicians love performing there and the clients are always thrilled. The Crest Center & Pavilion has impeccable expertise, attentiveness to detail, customer service and communications. It is an astoundingly gorgeous venue, perfect for live entertainment with a built in stage and a one stop shop for your mountain view ceremony and lovely covered yet open air Pavilion for a reception.
Virginia Sent on 03/22/2020
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Flexible, fair, and FUN! This team is amazing!
The Crest Center & Pavilion was a dream come true!! From the very first email to the very last, these ladies did everything they could to make me happy and excited for my big day. Honestly, I am SAD I won't be able to talk to Mary and Amy every week :( They were the absolute best and genuinely interested in YOU and your big day!
Just a few things that made my experience spectacular --
1. Responsive - I was planning a wedding from out of town, and the team was extremely responsive! They responded with clarity and excitement to all of my 100s of emails.
2. THE VIEWS are absolutely stunning!
3. Indoors - I wanted beautiful views for my wedding reception, but I am not risky enough to do something completely outdoors - The Center and Pavilion are both indoors :) I found this to be very unique for Asheville.
4. Reasonable & fair - All in all, I felt that I was getting a great value for my big day, especially considering the location & service!
5. Flexibility - The Crest team allows you to build your wedding day, your way! I never felt pressured to "do more" or spend unnecessary money. In fact, the team often shared ideas with me to save money. I always felt that they were honest and fair!
6. Vendors - The Crest team lets you pick your own vendors. There's no list to follow or "abide" by. And, they were kind and helpful to all of my vendors! No matter if they'd worked with them in the past or not!
7. Location - I got married at the Basilica of St. Lawrence downtown. The Crest Pavilion is just 10-12 minutes from downtown, making Ubers and drive-times super easy!
8. FOOD - absolutely delicious! I received so many comments about our wedding food including, "One of the best briskets I have ever eaten!" and "The food really lived up to the tasting!" (From my MIL)
9. Simplicity - I didn't have a wedding planner, and the Crest team made all the deadlines, expectations, paperwork, etc. very easy to work with. I never felt overwhelmed or like they were asking too much. This is a great option for those who don't have a planner - the team is simply amazing!
10. Flexibility again - Great venue for the DIY bride! I brought in a lot of my decorations / details....and the Crest team executed my vision perfectly!
I would 100% recommend this location to you! These ladies make wedding planning FUN! You can't beat the views, the location, or the service!
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Magical. Perfect.
Perfect. That is the best word to describe our entire experience starting with meeting with the Crest staff, planning the menu, setup, right down to our wedding day! I was upset the day before because we knew it would rain the day of our wedding. When I arrived at the Crest Center that day I teared up because I was so amazed. They knew exactly what I wanted and they made it happen exactly as I had pictured in my head - I forgot all about the rain! Amy, Mary, Lauren, Kaila, Shannon...we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding everything we dreamed!
Tory Sent on 01/29/2020
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Even a week later, I’m still receiving text messages from friends and family about how much they enjoyed the venue!
“Perfect,” is an understatement! From the beginning, the staff was personable, flexible and attentive. They did a fabulous job with everything and they quickly put all of my bridal anxiety to rest on the big day, making sure that everything ran smoothly and all of the guests were attended to. Apart from the outstanding service, the Crest Center itself is gorgeous and the location is amazing!
Patty Sent on 11/24/2019
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Beautiful venue and great staff
Lauren, Mary, Amy, Rachel and the Crest Center staff were a dream to work with. They made everything run so smoothly from day one. Lauren helped us so much and answered SO many emails from us. She gave us great advices and helped us stay on top of things. Mary is also the best and was so patient when we had to leave our decor at the venue until next day, since we forgot our car keys. Rachel was my bridal attendant and basically my "day of" angel. She was so good at gathering our bridal party, coordinating everything, keeping us on schedule, and solving problems before I could realize they happened. I had planned my special drink with a blackberry jam I had made at home. Of course I didn’t bring the jam the day of the wedding and Rachel got with my bridesmaids to find someone to buy blackberries. The bartender figured out a way to do something similar to what I had planned. Having Rachel allowed me to relax and not sweat the small stuff. She also kept my wine glass full and fixed us a to go box with all the desserts. Crest Center ladies were the nicest and kindest!!
The venue is absolutely beautiful inside and outside. It also has a gorgeous view of the mountains. We had planned to have our ceremony out on the deck but we had to move it inside because of the rain. We ended up having our ceremony at the mezzanine and it turned out perfect and so cozy. The venue is absolutely beautiful and I didn’t have to do much to decorate. We basically just brought flowers, greenery, and wooden signs (and saved lots of money). The food was amazing and our guests had nothing but compliments.
You should book them ASAP for your wedding!!
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Magical evening with beautiful views (and wedding photos!!)
The crest center was a magical location for our wedding reception! The space was perfect for us to dance the night away and celebrate our wedding with friends and family. Lauren and her staff were so easy to work with to be sure that our evening was perfect!
Elaine Sent on 10/26/2019
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The Dream Team
The staff at Crest Pavilion was a delight to work with. Mary, Amy, and Lauren were truly the Dream Team and I can’t say enough wonderful things about them! Just to paint the picture I booked the venue when I was living in San Francisco and I moved to Chicago all while planning a wedding in Asheville, NC. Destination wedding planning might seem daunting to most, but they are SO responsive and will answer your questions with such detail that it won’t matter where you are! I even did a FaceTime with Mary when I had questions regarding the layout. I am such a detailed oriented person that usually likes to have complete control over every aspect, but they were able to work with my every need whether it was budget, creative, capacity concerns, etc. Pinterest boards are overwhelming but they understood my aesthetic and on the day of my wedding I had tears in my eyes and will never forget walking into the bohemian dream- they were able to pull it off! They went above and beyond my expectations. But the most important part of this is, they made wedding planning FUN for me! I felt like they were my friends in the process! They were easy to work with and created a culture where they didn’t nickel and dime me, or felt like I was burdening them when I reached out with changes or questions. Everything was seamless and they made it about me- The Bride (and the Groom haha!). It’s your day!! Make sure you find people that are willing to make it about you and are making sure you are happy!! I make forever grateful that the Crest Team did that for me and Ryan! We love you guys!!
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Could not have picked a better venue!!!
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Reasons I initially chose them:
1. They were one of the more reasonable ones in terms of pricing and what their package included...
2. The place is just gorgeous on its own... I am not a big decorator so I wanted somewhere that wouldn't need a ton of decorating to look nice...
3. They were super responsive from the very beginning (and continued to be until the day of the wedding). Never did I wait more than a couple hours for a response from them! Super helpful when planning and you have many questions.
Reasons that I am so glad that I did go with them:
1. They are sooooo helpful with anything and everything. They will go out of their way to be flexible and help you to have the day of your dreams. I of course changed my mind on many things throughout the process and they would just fixed the contract/timeline and got it back to me. Everything was simple with them. I think it's because they do this so much and just have the system down. If I ever needed recommendations for anything, they were happy and quick to provide them.
2. They assign a bridal attendant to you (basically a day of coordinator). I was glad I didn't have to find this on my own and it's even better having a person from their company doing it because they know the place, the system, the flow, the people, etc. I had Brooke and Mary and they were amazing. I definitely think they are a big part of what helps make the night run so smoothly. They were constantly checking in on us, making sure we felt everything was running as it was supposed to, that we had a drink/food/water, etc. Just amazing!
Basically, if you want a beautiful venue that has great organization/customer service and helps guide you through planning your evening, they are definitely the one to choose!!! Thank you guys for helping us have the best night of our lives!!!
Sarah Sent on 07/04/2019
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We got married at the Crest Pavilion in June 2019 and were extremely happy with the Crest Pavilion and M7 Events.
The Crest Pavilion is a gorgeous place to host a wedding. The view of the mountains is terrific, providing a beautiful backdrop for the wedding ceremony. The pavilion has ample room inside for large group, with a wide stage, and a beautiful ceiling decorated with string lights. Together these make for a magical evening and plenty of great picture opportunities.
M7 Events has hosted a lot of weddings, and it shows with how smoothly the event went. Leading up to the wedding, Amy and Lauren were always professional and helpful with answering our numerous questions, providing recommendations for what to do on the wedding day, and modifying the layout and contract as the number of attendees changed.
On the actual wedding day, our wedding day coordinator Alla, did an amazing job of coordinating the various vendors and keeping us on track with our schedule. We were particularly touched by her attention to detail, putting together last minute details, ensuring we had time to eat, and ensuring our favorite drink was always available. Alla took care of running the show so we could relax and enjoy the event.
Food from the venue was delicious. We had done the food tasting with the venue a couple months earlier to help us select food that was not only tasty but also would make the most sense for what we had in mind. The venue allowed us to bring our own wine (with corkage fee) and have them pre-order beer from the many breweries in the asheville area for the drinks that were to be served. There was enough food and drinks for everyone.
A few quick tips:
Ask for input regarding the hors d’oeuvres. Some are easier to eat for cocktail hour than others.
M7 Events partners with SoundExtreme. We were extremely happy with Sandy as the MC/DJ.
M7 Events is upfront with this, but keep in mind that any additions to the base package (such as food tasting, linens, or additional rentals) will incur additional fees, which can add up fairly quickly.
During the rehearsal, it was helpful to hear suggestions from the day-of coordinator to ensure the day flowed more smoothly. Alla had great advice from past experience which improved the wedding.
The Crest Center and Pavilion's reply:
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You and Stephane were an absolute pleasure to plan with and host! This review, being so detailed and insightful, is so very appreciated and helpful for new clients. And it also reminds us just how much the little courtesies matter when executing such an important day in two people's lives! Hearing that our staff took care of the show and allowed you to sit back and enjoy your reception - this is our highest priority and I love hearing we rose to the occasion! We wish you two a beautiful life together and send our love your way! :)
- Team M7 at The Crest Pavilion
Michelle Sent on 05/29/2019
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Beyond wonderful
My husband and I are so thankful we chose the Crest Center as our ceremony and reception venue of choice. Amy, Lauren, and the entire staff at the Crest Center took the best care of us, especially as we navigated two moves, the selling and buying of homes, and the discovery that we're expecting our first little one a bit earlier than we planned! They were organized, help keep me on track with deadlines, flexible as I changed my mind (again...and again...), and patient when I asked my millions of questions. We couldn't be happier, and we received so many compliments from our guests! Thank you for making our wedding so wonderful! -Mr. and Mrs. Randolph
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Michelle and Dane - you two are the cutest!! What a beautiful Friday in May your wedding day was. We loved how you incorporated so many special, personalized details into your big day that really showed off how much you love one another! Thank you so much for the kind words, and we know you are doing great as parents on this next journey together! :)
- Team M7 at The Crest Center
Diane Sent on 05/22/2019
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Crest Pavilion wow!
Thank you Lauren and Amy for making my daughter’s wedding perfect. The communication and details was beyond my expectations. From the spectular views, great staff and delicious food I couldn’t ask for more.
It was a fairytale wedding.
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You were such a hoot to plan this beautiful day with for Lindsey and Dave. We are so happy to hear that we were able to create the wedding that you all had always imagined! We were in love with the elegant glam design envisioned and then created in the Crest Pavilion. Come visit anytime!!!
-Team M7 at The Crest Center & Pavilion
Taryn Sent on 01/11/2019
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Amazing! Customer Service is THE BEST in town
From the first call to making the first deposit, the Crest Center stands out among all the others we looked at. I feel so lucky that I get to work with such great people in planning this special day!!
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Taryn!!!
We absolutely adore you and your mom, Amy, and we will have so much fun planning out all of your wedding day ideas! I am so glad you decided to work with us - we want you to feel like family anytime you're here with us on Crest Mountain! You'll have to come pop in for lunch one day when you're down visiting mom from DC. :-) Thank you so much for the kind words - they mean the WORLD to us!
Emily Sent on 11/15/2018
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Best Wedding Venue in Asheville, NC
Not only was the Crest Center beautiful in aesthetics and scenery, but the staff were well-organized, extremely helpful, and so so pleasant to work with. Thank you for making our wedding day so wonderful!
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Thank you so much for the kind words, Emily! We truly enjoyed planning the wedding of your dreams! :-) Congratulations to you & Phil! -Team M7
Mary Sent on 11/11/2018
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Amazing venue and incredible service!
The Crest Center made everything SO easy and stress-free! They are super helpful and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions! There's definitely a mountainy house feel, it's just so cozy and warm and perfect for your mountain wedding!
The Crest Center and Pavilion's reply:
We absolutely loved planning the perfect day for you & Seth!! I'm so glad that we could help make your planning process stress-free - that is exactly why we do what we do! :-) Your honey jar favors were so cute too, Mary! Can't wait for you guys to come back and visit us - we LOVE seeing our local couples!! -Team M7
Angela Sent on 09/12/2018
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Every part of working with them was stressfree and I could not have seen my day and process going more smoothly!
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Angela - I am so happy to hear that we accomplished our goal of a stress-free planning process!! We love taking care of all the little details for our couples to ensure that you're able to enjoy the wedding day of your dreams! :-) Thank you, Angela, and we just know you & Cody are loving married life! -Team M7
Madison Sent on 08/21/2018
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Our wedding was perfect! Thank you Crest Pavilion for remembering and providing everything we asked for!
The Crest Center and Pavilion's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Madison! It really was a pleasure working with you & your families to execute the perfect summertime soiree :-) Congratulations!! - Team M7
Mary Sent on 08/10/2018
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The Crest Center & Pavilion was the perfect venue for our 5/27 wedding. We wanted a venue that would be private, with an outdoor space for our ceremony and "blank slate" indoor space for our reception, and Crest checked all of the boxes! The views from the Crest Pavilion lawn are absolutely gorgeous and the stone deck provides a perfect spot for cocktail hour, separate from the main reception space. The Pavilion itself has beautiful bones that can be transformed into any style of reception. We opted for a modern, whimsical feel with fabric draping and suspended light fixtures, and it turned out just spectacular.
Amy and Lauren were a delight to work with. They are super organized, responsive, and went above and beyond to ensure all of our concerns were taken care of. I was super particular about the details of pretty much every aspect of our day, and they were never dismissive and worked with me to make sure everything was just right.
The food was also out of this world great! Our guests went out of their way to tell us repeatedly how incredible it was. Their Chef was an absolute delight and it's obvious that he puts a lot of love into the food he serves.
We would choose Crest again in a heartbeat.
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Hi Mary!! Memorial Day Weekend 2018 was really quite magical, wasn’t it?! I am so happy that we had the chance to help execute your vision for the perfect wedding day from the ground up – soft & flowing elegance in Ivory. We love those pictures of your BEAUTIFUL head table décor… just WOW! Can’t wait to see more! :) And we love Chef Allen Dye around here! You are so right – his passion for crafting delicious, local cuisine really shines through his dishes. I know he enjoyed working with you all as much as we did! Thank you so much for the sweet words; they really make our days brighter! Our Best to you & Mitchell through your journey of life together! – Team M7
Arlyn Sent on 07/29/2018
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I am so happy we chose The Crest Center for the place to have our wedding! The view from there is gorgeous! When I first stepped into The Crest Center I knew that was the place I wanted to get married in. I really appreciated how professional and welcoming the staff was. They were really quick to respond to my questions and very flexible to my last minute changes. They truly wanted to make sure our day was exactly want we wanted.
The day of the wedding went so smoothly thanks to the bridal attendants and event manger. I don't know what I would have done without them. They made sure that we were well taken care of and having a good time. At the same time they made sure that everything went according to what we had planned.
I highly recommend The Crest Center for not only being such a beautiful venue but also for the wonderful staff that will make sure to make your dream wedding a reality!
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Thank you so much for the kind & thoughtful review, Arlyn!! You and Alex are seriously just the sweetest couple ever - and your photos turned out amazing, by the way! :-) Our staff was thrilled to hear that they could help bring together the perfect evening for you both. Congrats to a gorgeous couple so in love!! - Team M7
Christa Sent on 07/03/2018
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Choosing to have my wedding with M7 at the Crest Center was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I could not have asked for a better group of professionals. They seriously know their stuff! Every person I spoke with was friendly and reassuring. We planned mostly over the phone and emails since I live in Wisconsin. It was a worry of mine that miscommunications might happen, but everything was well-organized, incredibly solid, and we were all on the same page throughout the whole process. The big day went off without a hitch - I can't think of a single thing that went wrong! I had several of my friends and family come up to me afterwards telling me it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thanks to them my wedding day was my dreams made reality. I felt like a princess and the Crest Center was the perfect fairy-tale setting to add to that feeling. If you want to get married in Asheville (or in general!), this is definitely the place to do so!
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David & Christa - from hearing the heart-warming story of how you two fell in love, to seeing you both say "I do" in front of family & friends, we absolutely loved making magic happen on your wedding day with us at The Crest Center! It really was a pleasure working with such a sweet couple - and we wish you a lifetime of happiness together! Thank you so much for the kind review; your words make our hearts sing!! :-) - Team M7
Patty Sent on 06/25/2018
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The Crest Center and Pavilion was the most beautiful venue to have our wedding. All of the event staff and M7 event cooridnators made the wedding planning process so smooth and easy. They helped our vision come alive and gave us the most beautiful setting to gather friends and family. We were married on the lawn behind the Pavilion and held our reception inside the Pavilion. Our guests still have not stopped talking about the views, food, and overall feeling of the whole night. If you are looking for a scenic outdoor wedding in the mountains, I cannot recommend The Crest Center enough.
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Patty & Pep - we totally miss you guys already!! We really loved planning with you & your mom, Patty; you all were a hoot! :-) Your wedding dress was SO unique and flattering, and the videography from the big day seriously moves us all to tears. AND the adorable Peppermint Patty party favors?! Too freakin' cute. I am so happy we could help bring your dream wedding day to life!! Best wishes on your journey together throughout married life!
Amanda Sent on 06/06/2018
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I can not thank everyone at the Crest Center and M7 event solutions enough! We had an absolutely perfect wedding and reception! Our ceremony was held on the overlook deck and it was the perfect backdrop! The staff was so easy to work with and everything was handled professionally and perfectly! All of our guests have raved about how amazing the staff, venue, food, and everything was! We will recommend the Crest Center to anyone and everyone! We truly thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts!
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Eddie & Amanda, where to begin... we just LOVE your love for each other! It really shined on your big day together (and a couple of us working the event may have teared up at how beautiful your ceremony was!). You guys rock - and are hilarious!! Thank you for being such a down to earth, genuine couple to work with. :) We are so thankful to have had the chance to get to know you and help create the wedding of your dreams! Wishing you both a life of happiness together! -Team M7
Stephanie Sent on 04/30/2018
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The Crest Center was the perfect venue for our wedding! The entire staff was super professional, helpful, but most of all super sweet. I could not thank them enough for all of their help with every little detail to make our wedding day perfect. I would recommend them in a heart beat!! You will not go wrong :-)
The Crest Center and Pavilion's reply:
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Thank you for the glowing review!!! :) We just loved hosting you & Zachary's big day here at The Crest Center! I'm so glad we could help in building the perfect evening for you both!
Wishing you lots of love & laughter,
-Team M7
Kelsey Sent on 11/24/2017
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Dream venue!!! Dream wedding!!! This florida beach bride got her dream mountain wedding!
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Rachel Sent on 11/06/2017
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We had our wedding this past weekend and it was beyond our expectations! From the start the M7 Team that comes with this venue has been amazing. We could not have planned this without them. They are extremely professional and made the wedding planning process fun and stress free. We planned our wedding from a few hours away meeting with the team once to pick out the venue and an additional time to set wedding details. They never once made me feel like I was a burden when I would email them asking questions, and instead they would respond that day often times with many recommendations for vendors etc depending on the questions. They had us fill out a survey at the beginning and sent us a detailed budget of what it would look like if we selected them. I loved that! We came in almost exact on the final number. Emily was our bridal attendant and she was great as well! The Crest Center views are amazing, and the inside is gorgeous needing minimal decorations. They also never tried to upscale and if anything were honest and helped try to keep to the budget. It was a beautiful day and all of our out of town guests loved it as well! Food was amazing! We are food snobs and I was worried because I've had bad food at weddings, but that was definitely not the case here. The filey mignon was cooked prefect as well. I recommend this venue to anyone who wants to experience a beautiful venue in Asheville without the huge price tag! You get an amazing team to also help you create a dream wedding! I could write so much more this venue and The M7 team is the best!
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Chloe Sent on 10/27/2017
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I cannot thank the Crest Center and Pavilion enough for their incredible service in creating the most perfect wedding day for my husband and I. From booking the venue to our bridal attendant meeting to the big day, Amy, Lauren and Emily worked very hard to make sure everything was as smooth as possible and that all of our questions were answered. I couldn't have asked for a more talented and professional team of people to work with!!! Every guest commented not only on the beauty of the venue, but also on the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, not to mention the delicious food and drink! We knew the moment we saw the Crest Center that it would be the most beautiful venue for our wedding and we were very right. They did an AMAZING job decorating everything exactly the way we had envisioned. We are so thankful to you guys, especially to Lauren for being the most incredible bridal attendant. She made sure we always had something to drink and were able to eat. She also kept our bridal party organized and made sure everything ran smoothly the whole night through. From the bottom of our heart, THANK YOU! Do yourself a favor and book this incredible venue, I promise you won't regret it!
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My husband and I had a wonderful experience at the Crest Center and Pavillion! They did everything possible to make our wedding day perfect. The venue is breathtaking with the most amazing mountain views and all our guests loved it! Working with the ladies at the Crest Center was so easy and fun - I didn't have to stress about anything during the wedding planning process. They were extremely responsive to all my questions (and trust me, I had a lot of them) and were so helpful during the weekend of the wedding. I highly recommend the Crest Center and am so happy we chose to have our wedding there!
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My husband and I had an incredible experience at the Crest Center and Pavilion. Amy and her entire staff were professional, very helpful and accommodating. Everything went smoothly from the day of first contact to the day of the wedding. The food was excellent and the venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. We are so happy we chose the Crest Center for our wedding. The day was absolutely perfect.
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Beautiful venue and mountain setting. The sales assistances made the wedding planning super simple and stress free. The day of the wedding it rain 15 minutes prior to the ceremony and the staff quickly wiped the chairs in time for the ceremony. The rain & clouds provided an incredible sunset!!! M7 provided delicious appetizers that disappeared quickly and bartenders were so fast that guests were served immediately, all 225 of them:). Our guests raved about the delicious food, beef tenderloin and taco bar, who knew Grouper tacos could be so popular. And let me do a shout out to Serena at Sugar Cloud for her over the top cake and dessert bar, Merimont Florist for flowers that lasted two weeks and Elite Limo for the trolley's that set the fun wedding mood. Again, the Crest provided a 5 star wedding!
Steve Sent on 07/24/2017
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My wife and I had a fantastic experience with the Crest Center. It began with the sales team (Amy, Emily, Lauren) laying out all of our options and doing a great job answering our questions. They were very prompt in responding to our numerous requests. The contract was very detailed and they made changes as we requested. Elizabeth did a great job as our bridal attendant and was attentive and helpful at every turn. Stephen was a fabulous DJ and was very open to our desires but made great suggestions as well. The food, bartenders and wait staff was top notch as well. Really have no complaints and everything went off well. Great communication and product overall and I would highly recommend!
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Crest made everything so easy!! It was wonderful being able to book a venue that took care of all of the little things so that by deciding on them, I was basically halfway done :) Their vendor lists made the rest even easier. Everyone was so receptive and responsive to all of my questions and they worked hard to make our special day perfect!
Allison Sent on 03/30/2017
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We had our wedding at Crest Pavilion and everything was amazing! The venue, food, staff, and help were so great! ALl our guests had such an amazing time. The view was unbeatable from the back of the venue. The staff is very responsive to any and all questions and are very punctual. Crest and M7 are very organized and took care of every detail that we needed done! Thank you to all who made our day a dream wedding!!!
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We used M7 event solutions - services include catering, DJ. dance floor, etc.- for our wedding at The Crest. First, the food: outrageous. I'm a vegetarian & my Husband is not; Chef Allen put together a set up to provide both the non-meat eaters & the meat eaters with their own specific buffet section. All of the buffet items were delicious: chicken/steak kabobs with perfectly seasoned veggies over rice medley, stuffed peppers, salad options galore, etc.- all wonderful. Even my Father in Law, a meat & potatoes kind of guy, raved about how excellent both the meat & non meat options were! Prior to the big day, Chef Allen met with us, served us lunch so we could sample his delish work, & was incredibly patient with us in assisting us to put together a menu that worked together well and fit our vision of non-traditional, light weight, gluten free/dairy free/vegetarian friendly, and enjoyable dishes. Every guest had a delish selection they loved, and best of all, local, in season ingredients were used: perfect! Next: M7 DJ: amazing! We had a phone conference a few days before the big day where we discussed the don't play, must play, etc. lists & those directions were completely followed on the big day. Our M7 DJ did such a wonderful job that everyone - from the too cool teenagers to folks in their 70s- were out dancing & enjoying themselves. He did a wonderful job understanding the crowd and, from the first song to the last, really kept everyone on the dance floor the whole night- guests were bummed when the last song ended! I appreciate how he played guest requested songs, because we wanted a party with our family friends that would be truly enjoyed - and our DJ helped our guests to enjoy themselves to the max. The staff, waiters, bartenders, etc. were all wonderful and Amy, head of the Crest, couldn't have been more patient, kind, & understanding. M7's whole gang made our wedding more phenomenal than I could've hoped for - thanks times a million!
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I don't know where to start with the Crest. IT was the 2nd venue I looked at in Asheville and as soon as I walked in, saw the venue and then met with Amy, I was sold. Everyone that I worked with there were extremely helpful and very pleasant. When I pulled up in the limo to the venue the night of my wedding, it was breathtaking and I couldn't believe it was my wedding. Everything came together without a hitch and the day of coordinator was absolutely amazing. I am pretty sure I told her she as my best friend 7 times that night. She made sure me and my husband were taken care of at all times! The only thing I would have changed would have been to have a longer reception and that is no fault to the Crest, just personal advice. They are priced reasonably and all of my guests couldn't believe how gorgeous the pavilion was!
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Our experience with The Crest Center and Pavilion was incredible. Lauren, Emily, and Amy were SO responsive - especially in the days leading up to our wedding when I needed quick responses. They accommodated all of our ever changing wedding details with such a positive attitude. In fact, they seems HAPPY to help us with all of our crazy requests. Our ' day of' attendant, Molly, was fabulous. She was on top of everything and did a great job in easing my mind. We couldn't ask for a better venue with a better view and we're so incredibly grateful and thankful for The Crest Pavilion. Our wedding was perfect.
Laura Sent on 12/03/2016
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Where to begin? From the first time my husband and I visited the Crest Pavilion for a tour and to meet with Amy (who is great to work with and very knowledgeable on all things wedding and keeping in your budget), I knew we found the place where we would be married. The views are absolutely gorgeous and, after looking at several venues, my husband said to me "I can definitely see us getting married here." Emily, Lauren, and Amy are very responsive and quick to return any email to answer questions and give guidance. The staff working on the night of the wedding were great: attentive, helpful, and eager to please. The food was delicious as well! The Pavilion is gorgeous inside with all of the twinkling lights and lit trees and the mountain views at sunset during the ceremony were nothing short of a fairytale for us. The Crest not only met our expectations, but exceeded them!
Nichelle Sent on 11/22/2016
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Everything was amazing at the Crest Center! The wedding and reception were magical and more than we could have imagined. Our vision and plans came together perfectly with the help of Emily, Lauren, and Amy!! They were very responsive, accommodating, helpful, and knowledgeable. Their goal was to make our day everything that we wanted!
If you are a future or potential client please know that this is a wonderful venue and staff are great to work with. Their customer service is unbelievable.
~Nichelle
Kaleigh Sent on 11/14/2016
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BOOK THIS AMAZING VENUE!!!! I could not be more happy! I began planning my wedding while I was deployed and my fiance was in California and Amy and Emily made everything so perfect! They both responded to emails within 24 hours (at the most, usually just one or two if I sent it on a work day) and answered everything in so much detail. There was literally no curiosity because everything was laid out and simply stated. They were extremely flexible when setting up my detail meeting to fit my schedule. They have talked through every detail with me. From questions about the types of decorations that will be best/easiest for the venue, even introducing my out of town photographer to an in town photographer to ensure she can get the best quality photos. Anything I have asked they have happily handled or pointed me in the right direction! They even showed my mother around the venue since she toured it while I am still deployed. I haven't even had my wedding yet and I am beyond excited. They have literally removed any venue/ceremony/reception stress I have had. You can definitely tell they truly care about their clients and ensuring its a day to remember! YOU WILL LOVE THEM!!
Nate Sent on 11/02/2016
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Simply put, just book them! We got married on a Friday for two reasons. One to obviously save money from a Saturday wedding, and two we wanted our guests and families to explore Asheville the day after. So many times people get married on Saturday, the guests come then leave on Sunday and its back to the grind. The location and area are beautiful for obvious reasons and we wanted everyone to be able to enjoy it like we have so many times. When you go visit the venue, you'll realize immediately why we and you will book it. The staff is......great, professional, friendly, helpful, timely in responding, amazing, I could keep going but won't. The food was amazing and we have leftovers for weeks!! They let you customize any and everything then make sure it happens on the day of so you don't have to worry about anything. So like I said, just book them and you won't regret it!
Trina Sent on 10/24/2016
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The staff was amazing! From planning to implementing the details of the party, the staff did a great job! Food was good as well! This was not a wedding but a birthday party that we had at the Pavillion.
Megan Sent on 10/08/2016
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There are not enough words to describe how amazing our wedding was at the Crest Center! They made planning a breeze, and responded quickly to any questions I had. The view during our ceremony was gorgeous and after dark, the venue really lit up and was quite magical! The staff was excellent, and all the decorating, clean up, etc went off without a hitch. I highly recommend getting married here!
Shawn Sent on 09/11/2016
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Because we live in Seoul, South Korea full time, we planned our entire Asheville, NC wedding from there. As a result, clear and efficient communication was of the utmost importance to us in our vendors. From the very beginning, the team at the Crest Center - Amy, Emily & Lauren - responded quickly and thoroughly to our many emails. They provided us with timeline information and planning help (if we required it), and we knew exactly what to expect.
The day before our wedding we had a meeting with our event manager and bridal attendant, Wendy. Everyone at the Crest Center is polite, professional, friendly and patient. They made us feel completely comfortable and confident that our big day would go according to plan - and it did!
The venue itself - the Crest Center (not the Pavilion - that's a separate venue on site) - was perfect for our smallish wedding of 60 people. The rain cleared up at the last minute and we were married on the deck with a gorgeous view. Our guests absolutely adored the venue and spent a lot of time on the deck enjoying the view and the beautiful sunset. All of the staff the Crest Center hired were fantastic - polite, friendly and smiley. They interacted with our guests in such a positive way. The food was good and our vegetarian friends and family really enjoyed their vegetarian meals prepared especially for them.
We planned every single aspect of our wedding via email and over the internet. One of the best parts about choosing this venue is that all catering, food, drink & staff are hired in house so the M7 Team at the Crest Center takes care of all of those things. It made our lives so much easier and streamlined everything. It meant that we had so much less work to do ourselves.
We couldn't have been happier with their services! Honestly, you will not regret booking them, so if you're on the fence, go for it! :)
Molly Sent on 09/08/2016
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Perfect for a couple who wants an outdoor venue without the hassle or disappointment of a weather back up plan. The mountain view is breathtaking, and if it happens to rain, you can still get married in front of the same view since the Crest center has huge bay windows facing the mountains. The place is absolutely amazing! All my guests spent a lot of time looking out over the mountains. I hike a lot and got the same feeling looking out over the balcony as I do in the wild. The staff is AMAZING too! During the planning phase, Amy, Lauren, and Emily are great with advice, keeping your planning on time, and making sure your not missing anything. Very flexible, too. We had a very small wedding. While one place politely suggested we go somewhere else to save money, Amy said "absolutely, we can accommodate!" We had Molly as a bridal attendant and Chris during the reception; both great. Molly really makes sure the place is set up just like you want it. Such a kind, sweet lady. Chris was so funny and added a lot of great conversation and atmosphere. Both are great at reassuring the couple that everything is going just perfectly. The staff was so friendly too. Not just these quite little workers who barely smile. They talked to me and my guests and were very helpful. The chef was spot on the vegetarian special plate! As a vegetarian, I usually am use to a pasta dish. Not that case at all! So yummy. I (and my guests) could rant about this place for forever; we never wanted to leave.
Tiffany Sent on 08/16/2016
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This place was a dream come true! To the very beginning of meeting with Amy, to the several emails with Lauren and Emily, and then the day of with the event manager and bridal attendant- we felt extremely taken care of! It was a gorgeous August evening on Friday and the place looked amazing. Their prices were definitely reasonable for the area and they were willing to negotiate on some of the prices! We loved it and had the most amazing wedding ever! The is the only place I would recommend to Anyone!!!! All family and friends were from out of town and they were amazed at the place! Just beautiful and perfect!!!! :)
Leslie Sent on 07/25/2016
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WOW! Amy and her M7 Team are absolutely fantastic to work with. Words cannot express how happy we are with their services and the venue is stunning. Our guests were blown away with the beauty of the overlook deck especially since we had a very nice after-storm sunset over the mountains (we cannot wait to see our professional photos!). My husband and I were so incredibly thankful for the services of our bridal attendant, Emily. She was perfect and did everything to make sure our big day ran smoothly. It honestly felt like we knew her forever and it was so much fun to have her help us execute every part of our plan for the night.
The food was fantastic, the bar choices were amazing, and most importantly, every single detail was taken care of by the Crest Center staff. We planned almost every detail of our wedding via email, and the M7 ladies responded within hours (sometimes minutes)! The Crest Center in Asheville was definitely our PERFECT wedding location!
