The Fields of Blackberry Cove Reviews

Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! The venue was gorgeous, and Doug and his team were fantastic! Doug was great to work with and so easy to work with too! He answered any and all questions I had and did a killer job overall. He and his team handled all the set up which was super nice. We went with their catering too which was a great decision! Everything was delicious 😋 I truly have nothing bad to say about this venue. I do feel like I should add a note that me and my fiancée are very easy going people and for us, the wedding was about making a commitment to each other. I’d like to remind people that things happen and at the end of the day, it’s about you and your fiancée, so be kind to these lovely people at the fields of blackberry cove because at the end of the day, they’re here for you and doing everything possible to make your day as absolutely perfect as you want it to be.

P.S. All of our guests kept telling us how awesome the food was and how great Doug was. It’s also a great price for what you get! Don’t hesitate to book this venue.

We just had our wedding here Sunday, October 23rd with 63 guests. This was the absolute most wonderful day of my life, and Doug and his team pulled off the most beautiful and well ran wedding I (and along with my guests reviews) have ever been to. Doug had mentioned that he’s been in this field of work for around 15 or 20 years or so, and it definitely shows! Doug was extremely easy to work with and made almost all of our requests come true unless there was something major that would’ve caused issues. Because it’s busy wedding season, we did have to wait a few bit days to hear back from Doug, but that is totally understandable considering he has other weddings to tend to. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the drive into the venue is stunning and runs along a river. Surrounded by trees and mountains, the venue is a truly magical place. Keep in mind that this is a wild and rustic venue, grounds are not super manicured like you might see at a vineyard or golf course. The barn is a very special place and looks amazing lit up at night. Again, this is an actual used old horse barn, you can see where the horses have chewed down parts of the old stalls. Tons of character! For the ceremony, we used to love and wisdom and found an amazing officiant, Sarah Judy. For food, we use Doug and his Chef and, the food was absolutely wonderful! We did barbecue, smoked chicken, a pasta bar and sides. Truly, this with some of the best wedding food I have ever had. Guests agreed! We loved Doug’s flexibility with being able to bring in your own alcohol and wedding cake. We did have to hire a bartender but that made things run super smoothly. Also did cocktail hour appetizers which were fantastic. Service staff was amazing running behind folks and cleaning up and keeping everything tidy. Things to note: you do end up parking and having to walk into the ceremony space. After that, your guests do have to walk up a small hill to get to the reception space. We reminded all of our guests to wear boots. I think Doug would have transported anyone who needed any help or anyone with disabilities (they have a few golf carts on the property). And again, this is a truly rustic space; this is exactly what we were looking for but I can imagine that some people might be expecting something different (more manicured/up to date, not sure). I truly cannot recommend this anymore. This was the wedding of our dreams and Doug and his team or eager to make all of this happen for us. And icing on the cake- Doug is so funny and kept us laughing the whole time!! Doug, thank you so much, we will remember this day!!! We will miss you! 💜💜💜 -Cameron & Koreen

A dream venue for our mystical mountain wedding! Doug and his team were a joy to work with and our day could not have been any more perfect!

I cannot say enough great things about Doug and his crew at Fields of Blackberry Cove. Doug took all of the hardship of planning a wedding and made it easy and get this...fun! The venue is stunning, nestled into the mountains with great views and loads of natural beauty. One things that I particularly loved is that everything is gorgeous as is - you can dress the venue up if you'd like but it's perfectly charming already if you're into a "less is more" vibe. Doug was beyond flexible with our ever-changing food menu and let me tell you...the food does NOT disappoint. You really do not need to bother finding outside catering unless you're absolutely set on it. I have friends reaching out to me weeks later asking me to grab some recipes from Doug. The staff was so polite and really on top of their game. I am so grateful to their attentiveness, truly rockstars. There's also plenty of space for both parties to get ready. We were never on top of each other and there was plenty of room for the stylists to do their magic. We even brought our dogs and we had enough space for them to have their own room. All in all the best experience and if you don't get married here then you're missing out on a very special place and people

Our daughter just had her ceremony and reception at The Fields of Blackberry Cove and everything went better than I would have imagined. We had friends and family from all over the country and what we heard from many was this: the best wedding I've attended.
It's starts with the beautiful setting with mountain views all around. The reception was held at the Farmhouse, which includes both indoor and outdoor seating and just gives off a cool vibe.
And then there is Doug, the owner. A friendly, chatty guy who has been doing this for years and it shows. You can bring in an outside caterer but you would be foolish. Doug knows what he's doing in the kitchen and our guests were not disappointed. The turkey and prime rib were delicious and two of our guests in particularly, both chefs, said it was the best food they've had at a wedding.
We ran out of white wine but Doug had us covered, bringing out several bottles. As a parent you worry about how things will go during a wedding but with Doug, you don't need to. He and his staff know what they are doing and made our event a smashing hit.

My husband and I got married at The Fields of Blackberry Cove in September 2021. People still reach out to tell us how much they loved our venue and how beautiful it was. Look no further for gorgeous mountain views for a great value. We had 105 guests, and the barn was the perfect size. The on-site catering was fantastic. My one recommendation would be to use an outside company for day-of coordination.

Absolutely loved this venue even more so the host!

This. Place. Is. Amazing. I planned my wedding from across the country, and Doug was completely on top of things and made everything so easy. Once we got there, Doug and Ken were the most helpful, delightful, and accommodating people I've met. They anticipated needs and went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect day. Not to mention, they're hilarious and really make you feel like you've been friends your entire life. The food and service were amazing, tasty, and impeccable. The staff were polite, smiling, and incredibly helpful. The clasp on my dress broke, and as I was waiting for my aunt to find a safety pin, the bartender had already found me one and a server was fastening my dress together before my aunt returned. We would not have changed a single thing about this day. I would recommend this venue and these people to anyone. And I have no doubt that I have will have lasting relationships with these amazing people.

Doug and his team were absolutely incredible to work with! Planning and having a wedding during the pandemic wasn't the most ideal situation to be in, but they really made the experience feel as normal as possible. Other than the beautiful setting, another thing that sold me was the many options for ceremony and a great rain plan! We didn't have any rain, but I would have been happy with the alternatives if it had. There is also a large bridal suite which made it so convenient day of. We even had a little yoga class in one of the spaces the morning of! I honestly can't say enough good things about the whole experience. :)

Wow! Where to start! This place was THE BEST!! We loved working with Doug, Freda, and Ken! They made planning so easy and stress free! They were fun to work with and have so much experience! They made plenty of recommendations so we could chose easily what we wanted for our day! The day of was a huge success! We had Doug do our food as well and got so many compliments! The venue is so beautiful and we could not have chosen a better place! Would choose Fields of Blackberry Cove again and again if we could! Thanks so much!!

My niece and her new husband picked the fields of blackberry cove to have their wedding. It was everything that she asked for and was so please and happy!
They provided all the services for her wedding and everything was beautiful. Food was great! Staff friendly and the place was amazing. Perfect mountain views and atmosphere!

We did a destination wedding and this was the perfect location! The Mountain View was beautiful and they let me pick any spot for the ceremony! Doug was very accommodating and helped make our day special! Everything was beautiful and I never had to stress about the venue!

My husband and I toured around to 9 venues in the Asheville area for our destination wedding in June 2019. There are many things that make wedding venues wonderful--but I want to share what makes The Fields of Blackberry Cove different.

The first hour we spent with Doug, he took the time to get to know us as people. He wanted to know about how we met, where we were from, what we liked, what our families were like. Doug shared stories and laughed with us over cups of coffee--it was like being with an old friend right from the get go. Nowhere else in Western Carolina will you meet a wedding venue coordinator who will treat you with the kindness of family and the professionalism of a true expert.

Everything was included in the venue price and you can accurately predict what you will spend entirely from the get go. Your experience will be a lot less stressful--other places don't tell you they require you to pay for a day of coordinator, electricity, a dance floor, even cake cutting!! Doug and Ken think that's ridiculous and instead are honest, upfront, and inclusive.

The Fields has the most gorgeous grounds. It's nestled right in the mountains of Weaverville (20 minutes from downtown Asheville) and creates the most gorgeous backdrop. The barn is decked out with twinkle lights and drapery...you really won't need to decorate! The beauty and charm is already built right in. The patio is HUGE and makes for a great dance floor! They had both a bridal suite and a groom's suite with full bathrooms. The guys deserve a place to get ready too, but this was the only venue that had two spaces to provide that! Doug stocked the bridal and grooms suites with towels, tolietry items, and beverages to make sure we were taken care of.

The catering--oh my God. We should have brought a full army to our tasting for the amount of food we sampled and DAMN it was good! Even better at the actual wedding!! Use them--you won't regret it.

They let us use table items items they already had and created a beautiful archway for the ceremony that Ken and Freda adorned with gorgeous flowers exactly as I had pictured in my mind. Super reasonably priced too! Everyone made the wedding planning process fun, stress-free, and affordable.

Our wedding day was LITERALLY. PERFECT. Doug, Ken, Freda, and the whole staff did a beautiful job of attending to everyone's needs quietly and purposefully in the background so we could enjoy each moment. I will continue to recommend them to everyone I meet and know you will not be disappointed. Thank you Doug, Ken, Freda, and the whole Blackberry Cove family!!! We would do everything again with you and exactly the same way--you are simply the best!

We came from Florida to have our wedding in North Carolina. I was just going off pictures that were posted online and a conversation I had with one of the owners - Doug. The property was beautiful!! Both Ken and Doug put a lot of work into making sure everything goes smoothly and looks beautiful! We hired them for the catering as well. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor! Everyone loved it, even the picky eaters in our family! There's also a lodge on site where we were all able to get ready with separate areas for the girls and guys - even a separate room for the moms to get ready as well. It was even better than I thought it was going to be, the view of the mountains was spectacular, I was beyond happy with the venue, the owners, and the food! I would recommend them and their property 100x over.

I found the Fields of Blackberry Cove Online. We wanted an intimate wedding for close family and friends. We love the Asheville. From the moment I first talked to Doug I had the most comforting feeling. Him and his entire team made our wedding incredible .

Doug made our wedding experience the best it could be! The venue is beautiful and well maintained, the food is incredible (we chose the BBQ), and Doug's service and attention to detail is second to none!

This venue is outstanding. We had our dream fall mountain wedding here. The views are stunning, the people are friendly, and the price is right. Doug, Freda , and Ken made our day so perfect. Freda doubled as our florist and day of coordinator and helped everything run smoothly and look beautiful with rustic and natural flowers. My bouquet was better than I had even imagined and the floral decorations on our arbor were breath taking. Doug and his staff prepared a delicious feast of salmon, skirt steak and seasonal sides including a to die for butternut squash soup. Doug makes the best homemade bread I have ever had in my life and he always had some for us every time we came out to visit the venue over the course of our planning. The staff were so professional and kind, I felt welcomed by every single one of them. If you're considering this venue just book it! You won't be disappointed, these folks and the space they have is exactly the type of good energy you need around you on your special day!

We couldn’t be happier with our choice to use Fields of Blackberry Cove as our venue, and our guests certainly agreed. From the get-go it was clear we’d made the right choice. If you are looking for a venue, look no further! This is a one-stop-shop for any couple planning a wedding!

The venue itself is beautiful. The view of the valley across is splendid and the grounds are maintained to a high standard. There’s an old oak tree on the lawn that is gigantic. It’s awe-inspiring. Plus, the barn/reception area can fit any needs. It is flexible in terms of style yet consistently retains an aura of rustic, which really lends itself well to photography. With the way lighting is set up, photos come out beautiful.

Moreover, Doug, Ken, Freda and their staff are top-notch. They were exceedingly helpful and are very kind people. From day one, they answered every question we had, gave us recommendations for other vendors to use and really guided us through the wedding planning process. They helped us with table organization, floral arrangements, paperwork required, etc - it’s a long list of items. Freda is the “day of coordinator” and mother of the venue-owner. We HIGHLY recommend hiring her. She is organized, she knows the ins and outs of weddings, and she knows how to make a couple happy! She was an angel to work with (answering all of my questions...and I had a lot) and truly helped make our day stress free! Side note: SHE KNOWS HER FLOWERS!

We also catered through Fields (Doug) and the food was splendid. The quality was superb for every single item we purchased. One quote I received from a friend was “I knew you said it was good, but I didn’t realize it’d be that good.” The service from Doug was exceptional as well. In fact, one of our items had an ingredient discontinued by his supplier so he made it himself! We were floored and really grateful. He is a true foodie and his twists on classic wedding dishes were perfect!

Doug and his team was just the absolute best! We did not have to worry about a thing because they had it covered! The area is absolutely beautiful and the barn is just stunning! We loved every single moment out there. It was raining so we couldn't get married outside by the big oak tree however they had it all covered! We just had it indoors

Doug and the entire team was AWESOME! My sister and I worked with Doug via email and phone for her destination wedding. I came by and looked at the property and it was gorgeous. Doug was assisting another bride that day, but he said I could walk around the property if I'd like. I took pics and video for my sister. Her future sister in law came and did a facetime video and meet and greet tour with Doug. Through the months of planning, Doug was awesome with his responses and answering questions for the far-away bride who was planning a wedding, site unseen. LOL.

Upon arriving the day before the wedding, Doug gave us another grand tour. He suggested rehearsing inside the barn and out by the tree... just in case. The morning of, he and his team offered suggestions and tips. He was a great moral support to the bride who was stressing out about an issue with the rental car. But all said and done, their team was GREAT! Little tokens here and there and professionalism all through the day (and the entire planning period). They even helped transport the bride (to stay hidden, the 8 month pregnant matron of honor, and her hobbling sister) down to the ceremony site.

I would highly recommend Fields of Blackberry Cove and the terrific team that made my sister's Wedding Day, the best that it could be!

Doug and his team at the Fields of Blackberry Cove are consummate pros. The venue was the first I visited with my parents and then-fiance (back in January, when it was freezing cold). The warmth of the welcome we received, along with the incomparable beauty of the place and the thoughtfulness put into all of the services and facilities, made every venue we visited after pale in comparison. The prices and flexibility here are absolutely unmatched--you can flex as much or as little DIY muscle as you want, and Doug and co. will make sure the rest comes out beautifully. Despite having done hundreds (if not thousands) of weddings over the years, Doug always makes you feel like yours is the most important one.

The team goes above and beyond in keeping the grounds gorgeous (they plant to attract butterflies!); tirelessly setting up the space beforehand (even when I asked to make changes after the tables had been set up); remembering every last detail (like floss in the bathrooms because we were serving corn on the cob); and pampering the bride and groom (we were whisked away in a golf cart after our ceremony for a moment to ourselves, and were handed wine and bourbon en route). So many decorative items, furniture pieces, and services that would cost extra at most venues are simply included at Blackberry Cove.

We held our ceremony under the giant old oak tree, with the reception in the barn. We loved all of the barn's conversation nooks, and with string lights, plantings and fabric bunting, it hardly needed additional decor (we brought in buckets of flowers and arranged them ourselves). The indoor, air-conditioned lodge is a great base for the family early in the day with a large bridal suite, multiple showers, clean bathrooms, and plenty of space to spread out (not to mention providing a solid rain backup plan for the ceremony).

Choosing Blackberry Cove was absolutely the best decision we made in planning our wedding; I cannot say enough good things!

We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding at The Fields of Blackberry Cove! We had our ceremony outside under the huge oak tree and reception in the refurbished barn. It was so beautiful! Doug and staff did a wonderful job setting up all the tables and chairs and getting everything ready. The were very accommodating and had a golf cart available to transport my elderly grandmother from the ceremony site in the field to the reception. Before the wedding Doug responded very quickly to any and all questions and was very patient with us when picking out linens and other aspects of the day. He even let us bring our dog who hung out in the lodge during the reception! We were very happy with everything and would definitely recommend The Fields to everyone!

We visited 4 venues and Blackberry Cove was the first. I had a very difficult time deciding between 3 out of 4 of the venues but eventually knocked one out of the running due to the location not being convenient. We went back to Blackberry Cove when deciding between the final 2 and booked it that day, all because of Doug. He is a miracle worker. When you are stressed over something for the 30th time throughout your planning process, you will be glad you chose Doug and his team. Any time I was ready to have a melt down, Doug took over and took care of the problem instantly. I had complete faith in him, even when it came down to something he could not control like the weather, because he just WORKS IT! When I was upset the morning of our wedding because of potential rain, he texted me a picture of the tables he had just set up while we were on our way there, and I instantly felt calm and happy. During the reception, he was like a little elf in the background, making sure everything flowed smoothly yet he remained inconspicuous. He is a hoot to boot! The staff was friendly, professional, and extremely attentive. The value was the best, in our opinion, for everything that is included - Doug is pretty much your "day of" planner, and you can rent pretty plates and glassware for like 10 cents a person. They also have tons of furniture, curtains, lights, and props you can use for the night free of charge. The venue is also so, so beautiful, with multiple locations for your ceremony. We chose to have our's under the tree, but loved that we had the barn and lodge as a back up if it did rain. The barn looked absolutely beautiful, as did the lush, green mountain views. Our guests raved that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. I actually cried the night after our wedding because I wanted to do it all over again! My only "heads up" is that they do book weddings Friday, Saturday, Sunday, so the space isn't necessarily your's for the whole weekend.

We got married at the Fields of Blackberry Cove in early May and it was absolutely perfect! From the first time we toured the place, we were in love and the venue and the team! Not only was the venue absolutely stunning, but the team was so personable, fun, and easy to work with, which made our wedding even better! We definitely recommend this venue to any couple looking to have a beautiful, fun, and stress-free wedding! Thank you for making our wedding fantastic!

Amazing place to have our wedding! Was absolutely beautiful and Doug did everything he could to make our day perfect! He went above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined!