Home › North Carolina › Spruce Pine › Smithmore Castle
Smithmore Castle
4.9 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Plan your visit
- Lodging stay overnight on-site — couples and the castle's own info mention accommodations; ask how many rooms and whether the wedding-night suite is included
- Phone (828) 766-7566
- Website smithmore.com — most castles book tours right on their site
The setting
“Yet, even this is surpassed by the castle’s impressive ground-to-order coffee machine in the Knights Hall—a treat sure to delight even the most discerning coffee lover.”
“The staff, from the butler and footman, to every member of the team treated us with the kind of genuine hospitality that makes you feel both like royalty and like family.”
“Every detail is considered, from luxurious shower amenities to carefully chosen snacks, ensuring comfort at every turn.”
Inside the castle
“One of the most unforgettable experiences is simply sitting on the main balcony with a good book, gazing out over the endless mountain views.”
What couples say again and again
“We were greeted upon arrival and shown to our beautifully set table on the terrace surrounded by delightful floral arrangements, fountain and gloriously peaceful mountainscapes.”
“The staff, from the butler and footman, to every member of the team treated us with the kind of genuine hospitality that makes you feel both like royalty and like family.”
“We were greeted upon arrival and shown to our beautifully set table on the terrace surrounded by delightful floral arrangements, fountain and gloriously peaceful mountainscapes.”
From the reviews
A Royal Escape into Elegance at Smithmore Castle Stepping into Smithmore Castle is like stepping into another world—one of timeless Victorian charm, refined luxury, and peaceful serenity.
My sister brought me to Smithmore Castle for my birthday and it is an experience I will never forget. We had no idea what to expect, but from the moment we arrived, every detail was extraordinary.
My wife & I had our wedding at Smithmore Castle this past weekend, while staying the night before. From start to finish, every detail was handled with care, professionalism, and genuine warmth that made our celebration truly unforgettable.
My husband and I had our wedding at the Smithmore and it was more than we ever dreamed it could be! We stayed at the Smithmore along with our family for 2 nights and then stayed a day after our wedding to relax. The staff was exceptional as was the food, ambiance, and view.
Getting married at Smithmore Castle
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Smithmore Castle doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
