A private mountain estate and wedding venue for reunion-style, destination weddings, reunions, and retreats. www.Hawkesdene.com Your Reunion-Style Wedding Destination
54 acre Private Mountain Estate for your perfect destination wedding for up to 150 guests
Luxurious onsite accommodations with 35 private bedrooms for up to 102 onsite guests complete with the resort quality furniture, bedding & amenities
Talented in-house culinary team featuring local fresh & creative farm-to-fork cuisine
Professional & courteous staff to assist and handle all of the details
Complete wedding planning & coordination services included
Open Air Pavilion situated above the rushing waters of Phillips Creek complete with custom furniture, a massive stone fireplace, bar, sound system and smokehouse
Llama & Alpaca Stable with our own heard of resident llamas & alpacas
Direct access into the Nantahala National Forrest with trails for hiking, walking and biking
Onsite activities include coordinated group hikes, daily llama & alpaca feeding, corn hole tournaments, horse shoe courts, basketball, campfires and quality time with family & friends
Hawkes Nest Pavilion located 1/2 mile to the top of our mountain offering stunning sunsets & mountain views
Close proximity to numerous activities including White Water Rafting, Horseback Riding, Zip lining, Casino, Golf and day trips to the Biltmore House and surrounding areas
Operating as usual
So happy to be featured in this Zolo Real Wedding: "Vibrant Outdoor Spring Wedding at Hawkesdene" It was such a pretty spring color palette! π§‘ππ€ Visit this link to view the feature: https://tinyurl.com/5ahubj4a
Photo: Β©2022 Jessica Merithew Photography
When you ride and you're getting married, there is only one pair of cuff-links you can wear ποΈ π ποΈ Photo: Β©2022 Arndt Photo & Cinema
So much to love about this photo. The peaceful, beautiful bride. The color. The composition. We love when photographers shoot outside of the box and capture unique, lovely, images to last a lifetime πππ Photo: Β©2022 Arndt Photo & Cinema
π Happy Earth Day! At Hawkesdene, we celebrate it every day among our beautiful grounds and gorgeous landscape πππ³ Schedule your tour today and start planning your reunion-style wedding! Dates still available for 2023. Use this link to view our availability calendar: https://www.hawkesdene.com/availability/
Photo: Β©2022 Arndt Photo & Cinema
Rob & Phil here, wishing you a Happy a Easter and a relaxing Sunday. Looking forward to all of our upcoming weddings!
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(Photo: Β©2022 Hawkesdene)
Loving the moody, nighttime vibe under the tent β¨ππ§‘
Photo: Β©2022 Starglass Photography
Is chilly weather for your wedding a possibility? Don't worry, just bring out the furry wraps to make your special day cozy and glamorous, like these beauties right here! β¨ π€ β₯οΈ π€ β¨
(Photo: Β©2022 G&M Visions)
Who says your wedding dress has to be white? We're in LOVE with this pink tulle wonder strolling the streets of Paris πππ Check out https://www.instagram.com/roseblossombridal/ for more beautiful wedding dress inspiration!
PHOTO: Β©2022 @RoseBlossomBridal
As International Women's Month comes to a close we want to celebrate Hawkesdene's BEST woman who works her magic for every single wedding & event...
β¨π π Jami Dyer! π πβ¨
Photo: Β©2022 Angled Light Photography
MEEEEOOOWWW! π» We are in love with these leopard jammies that a recent bride gifted all of her best girls β₯οΈ
Photo: Β©2022 Appalachian Wedding Photography
Looking for a little floral inspo? πΈ No one said you had to go with a traditional bouquet of flowers ~ and we just LOVE this idea! π Check out @Flowerfim (IG) κ½:ν for this and other lovely floral ideas
March newlyweds, Kasey & Steve enjoyed a beautiful 70-degree wedding day with all of their family & friends ~ and they are featured on photographer Ariel Kaitlin's recent blog post. Read about their wedding and see all of her lovely images here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3esyvj
Photo: Β©2022 Ariel Kaitlin Photography
We LOVE getting such great reviews from folks who have attended events at Hawkesdene ~ And we've heard this one QUITE a few times from wedding guests ππ
"I'm going to get married just so I can go back to Hawkesdene."
Photo: Β©2022 Arndt Photo & Cinema
A magical moment atop the Hawkes Nest this past November π π π§‘ π€
Photo: Β©2022 Appalachian Wedding Photography
Hawkesdene weddings are sure to bring you joy & amazement β¨πππ³β¨ Let us create the reunion-style wedding of your dreams! (Visit https://www.hawkesdene.com/and learn more about our gorgeous estate)
Photo: Β©2022 Appalachian Wedding Photography
Need a little wedding invitation inspo? Or maybe an idea for something blue? We've got you! π
Photo: Β©2022 Appalachian Wedding Photography
CHEERS to all the couples who tied the knot this weekend! (We couldnβt resist sharing this fantastic champagne display - How cool is it?!) π₯π π§‘ π€ π§‘ ππ₯
PHOTO: Β©2022 @_gmvisions_
We're in love with this on-trend flower girl, dazzling us with her gorgeous, emerald green dress π And the little, white, fur shawl to keep her shoulders warm & cozy from the chill in the fall air π€ What doll!
(Photo: Β©2022 @AppalachianWeddingPhotography)
And a Hawkesdene wedding wouldn't be complete without a ride on the Kabota up to the Hawkes Nest for the spectacular view and an amazing photoshoot of this beautiful couple π πΈ π (to view more photos, visit our blog at: https://www.hawkesdene.com/kim-corey-september-wedding/ )
PHOTO: Β©2022 Angled Light Photography
Pure joy to be united in marriage and celebrating with their best people ππ€π (to view more photos, visit our blog at: https://www.hawkesdene.com/kim-corey-september-wedding/ )
PHOTO: Β©2022 Angled Light Photography
Kim & Corey picked this picturesque spot on the estate to hold their ceremony ~ the sound of Phillips Creek accompanied their vows to each other π (to view more photos, visit our blog at: https://www.hawkesdene.com/kim-corey-september-wedding/ )
PHOTO: Β©2022 Angled Light Photography
Beautiful Kim looking to the future with knowing anticipation in her amazing gown and bouquet β₯οΈ (to view more photos, visit our blog at: https://www.hawkesdene.com/kim-corey-september-wedding/ )
PHOTO: Β©2022 Angled Light Photography
This week we are featuring another wedding couple ~ Kim & Corey. They spent four days, this past September, with all of their dearest family & friends celebrating their wedding. The wonderful thing about Hawkesdene is that we create a reunion-style event that allows everyone to stay in the same location ~ exploring, catching up and getting to know each other, playing games, eating, drinking, dancing and celebrating together. You never HAVE to leave the estate. We feel it's an even better way to celebrate the joining of two families. Their first day included a rehearsal and dinner, topped off with a bonfire and laughs around the fire-pit π§‘π₯π§‘ (to view more photos, visit our blog at: https://www.hawkesdene.com/kim-corey-september-wedding/ )
PHOTO: Β©2022 @AngledLightPhotography
Along with this beautiful couple (OMG, that DRESS!) there is just so much else to love about this shot... The energy, the black tie style, cozy furs and that neon sign! βοΈπ€π€π₯ππ₯π€π€βοΈ
PHOTO: Β©2022 G&M Visions
@PartyofTwoPhoto caught this amazing sunset shot up at the Hawkes Nest π π€ π Breathtaking view ~ Breathtaking couple!
PHOTO: Β©2022 Party of Two Photography
During these challenging times let's love a little more and lift each other up π Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at Hawkesdene!
Are you taking a pass on watching the BIG GAME and jumping into wedding planning instead? Feeling a little overwhelmed? Bride Magazine has put together an really terrific guide to keep you on track and help eliminate some of the stress of planning your big day. Check it out here by using this link: https://tinyurl.com/439mkj8d (Graphic by Emily Roberts, Bride Magazine)
Wedding Inspo! Aren't these darling little champagne bottle party favors? The perfect amount to toast to the perfect couple! β₯οΈ πΎπ₯
Photo: Β©2022 Party of Two Photography
Or is this one even more dramatic?! β₯οΈπ°β₯οΈ
(Photo: Β©2022 Party of Two Photography)
Talk about dramatic. Loving this shot of a recent bride's wedding dress in our bridal suite β₯οΈπ°β₯οΈ
(Photo: Β©2022 Party of Two Photography
No matter the time of year, the view on top of the Hawkes Nest is always breathtaking! π π€ π PHOTO: Β©2021 Starglass Photography
One highlight of getting married: The Bachelorette Party with your besties! Vogue has put together a variety of ideas to get the planning started... https://tinyurl.com/bdbu4wjh Where would you like to go to celebrate your last days as a single lady?
(Photo: Β©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection )
Bridesmaid Dress Inspo: These ladies embraced the hot color for this year... Emerald Green π So rich and luscious!
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(Photo: Β©2022 @OlsonDesignPhotography )
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So you've gotten the ring and you've put together your squad. Next comes deciding what they'll wear. These dresses showcased at a recent bridal show are a sign of the times with their comforting, muted tones β and we are loving them! And there is a shade that works for everyone. What colors are you considering for your ladies?
(Photo: Β©2022 @ThreeCatsCreative)