Why Raleigh Durham Couples Get Married Here
So, you are getting married, what an exciting and wonderful time in your life!
One thing I can tell you is that weddings are a very complex, expensive machine, but they don’t need to be, in fact, many times weddings can be both luxurious and affordable at the same time.
As a Triad couple looking to tie the knot, I will tell you a little secret, many couples in the Raliegh-Durham region choose to get married here at Silver Hearth Lodge, roughly 160 miles away. Today, I will go over a few reasons why this is the case, plus I will tell you a secret that will save 15% off when you do get hitched.
Mountain Top Views
One reason that couples get married on top of Bent Mountain Virginia is the views, there are plenty of great places to get married in and around Eastern North Carolina, but there are no mountain views, let alone any mountain-top wedding venues.
Many of our couples come from the state capital because they want an amazing view and since we’re the only private mountain-top wedding venue in the southeastern United States, it’s a no-brainer to choose something truly unique.
Cost Savings
Another popular reason couples choose our venue is because the cost of weddings is a lot less than in the Triad. In fact, when you compare the cost of living in Raleigh Durham vs. Roanoke, there is a 22% difference.
While some things may be similar, the overall cost of your wedding is generally 20%-25% less than having a local wedding. When you look at the national average cost of weddings in 2024, which is $30,000 according to Forbes, you will save roughly $6,000 by having a destination wedding at Silver Hearth Lodge.
2024 WEDDING COSTS
Couples Seek a Destination Wedding Without the Costs
One thing that is interesting is that most of the couples that do get married at Silver Hearth Lodge from Eastern NC tend to want a destination wedding without all the overhead costs. For example, instead of paying thousands out of pocket for airfare, hotels, and travel, they drive a couple of hours west into Virginia for their wedding.
Furthermore, I’m finding that those couples also want to get married in the fall when the leaves start to change, wanting a unique
multi-color background with breathtaking views.
Discounts on Other Vendors
Another great thing about getting married at SHL is that there is a vendor list with already negotiated discounts on services, like wedding photographers, videographers, and cupcake bakers.
While you can choose any vendor you want, they’ve taken the liberty to work with various vendors and apply discounts to their couples.
For example, you can save 10%-30% or more depending on the vendor that you choose. When you meet with Bob and his staff, they will provide you those discounts that are applied only to SHL couples.
A Secret 15% Discount
So, if you get married on a Friday, you can get a 15% discount at Silver Hearth. While it’s not generally advertised, if you ask about the discount for a Friday wedding, you will get it. The discount only applies to Friday weddings, but that’s a huge savings you can apply to something else, like flowers or your honeymoon.
I highly recommend that you try to lock in a Friday wedding at the venue if possible should you want the best rate possible.
