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Reception
$6,020 starting price
Ceremony
$5,819 starting price
Reception
$5,265 starting price
Ceremony
$5,769 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through February.

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Laughing Waters Retreat Center is a tranquil mountainside wedding venue situated in Gerton, NC. This rustic and rural destination is perfect for couples seeking a truly picturesque and peaceful celebration immersed in nature. From woodlands to waterfalls and stone ruins to scenic orchards, you can curate your fairy tale wedding in the great outdoors.

At Laughing Waters Retreat Center, you can say “I do” at your choice of scenic spots on the 200-acre estate, including the creekside, farmhouse chimney ruins, orchard, or the meadow by the pond. Afterward, guests can explore the grounds during cocktail hour while you avail of beautiful backdrops such as cascading waterfalls and tall leafy trees for photo opportunities. The Great Room is also available for ceremonies and this space is transformed for evening receptions. Here, up to 75 guests can enjoy a splendid night of dinner and dancing. This rustic event space is characterized by wooden accents, a cozy wood stove, and large windows that overlook the creek. Outdoor receptions are curated for up to 100 loved ones. You can use your imagination to create the most perfect wedding backdrop at any one of the outdoor locations. Newlyweds can enjoy a restful night’s stay in the beautiful Honeymoon Cottage that offers breathtaking vistas of the mountains and water features. There are four guest rooms in the lodge and camping facilities on-site for up to 35 friends and family members.

The dedicated team at Laughing Waters Retreat Center wants to bring your dream to life. They delight in welcoming to-be-weds and loved ones to their idyllic retreat. You can connect with Julia, our Operations Manager to learn more about her team’s wonderful destination wedding packages and find out for yourself what makes this mountainside haven so special.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

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

$6,020

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

$5,265

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,819

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

$5,769

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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80% Recommended by couples
Rachel
Rachel C. Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Laughing Waters in Gerton, NC was the perfect place to have our wedding weekend! The Laughing Waters Venue offers a great location, beautiful inside area, outside trails, beautiful architecture, plenty of parking, and amazing views. It was our dream venue!! We arrived 7/1/2022 and had our beautiful ceremony outdoors on 7/2/2022. The views, both indoors and outdoors, are spectacular. Laughing Waters was perfect for our all inclusive wedding as we were able to have our ceremony outdoors, followed by first dances on the main floor, then an easy transition downstairs to the reception. The indoors is great for both dining and dancing!
Julia Considine, the manager, is wonderful to work with and was so helpful the entire way through! Julia keeps open communication with you from the very first contact and makes you feel a part of the Laughing Waters family! They also work with a lot of great vendors that they recommend to you. We chose Sweets Mountain Bakery for our desserts table and gluten free cake. They did a phenomenal job with displaying the dessert table and the desserts and cake were absolute perfection! Our other recommendation was our officiant; Dr. Peggy Farmer. We can not thank Julia and Laughing Waters enough for recommending Peggy to officiate our wedding. Peggy soothed my introverted and anxious soul as well as guided family and friends through rehearsal and the ceremony with laughter and beautiful words that we will cherish forever. However, most importantly is how Peggy left a lasting memory on all five of our children as they still talk about how greatly they miss her and wish she lived nearer!
Our guests traveled from FL, NJ, the coast and mountains of NC, SC, TN, and Italy. Our guests were afforded the opportunity to relax and explore the trails. But most importantly, we were able to spend time enjoying one another’s company at what our three year old daughter affectionately calls the “Wedding House”.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect location!

We had our small wedding here. Despite the fact that it rained, was freezing, and the fall leaves were as green as they could be, it was perfect! We stayed at the cottage on site and it was amazing, peaceful, and everything we could possibly want. I would most certainly recommend this venue for a smaller wedding!
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Kate Sent on 11/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for the perfect venue for an intimate, affordable, eco-friendly, rustic, woodsy, diy wedding...this is it! They are very flexible and responsive. The cabin is beautiful. We served dinner on the huge patio, then went inside for drinks, cake, and dancing. My guests raved about the awesome location. It's very secluded. The creek that runs behind the cabin just added to the magic of our big day.
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Laughing Waters Retreat frequently asked questions

Laughing Waters Retreat includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Laughing Waters Retreat for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
Laughing Waters Retreat offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Laughing Waters Retreat offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Laughing Waters Retreat offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Wifi
Laughing Waters Retreat is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in professionalism.

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