Your Ceremony

At the 1812, we have lots of ceremony location options!  Our 26 acres have shady lawns, sunny fields, quiet corrals, and tranquil lakeside settings. Most couples decide to be married under the giant oak trees on the side yard next to the main house.  Our biggest oak tree is the largest in the county and over 300 years old.  Huge trees allow for shade all day.  Light breezes and easy access to the house add …

Reception tent and tables

The Perfect Outdoor Reception at the 1812 Hitching Post

The 1812 Hitching Post offers a beautiful wedding reception experience in a stunning natural setting. With charming outdoor and indoor spaces, your celebration will be filled with enchanting touches like twinkle lights and a cozy fire pit. This venue guarantees unforgettable memories for you and your guests, creating a truly magical day.

Emily Chidester Photography

Taylor and Jarred

I’ve never seen a happier bride than Taylor!    Her style and charm and Jarred’s amazing carpentry skills made their wedding “theirs” with so many special touches.   Emily Chidester was the photography for Taylor and Jarred’s wedding.  The photos on this page were taken by Wendy Waldron. Taylor’s look was clean and white and simple with tons of fresh flowers provided by Deedie at SpringVine Design.  Jarred built a backdrop for their ceremony with a distressed …

Spring Wedding Magic: Melissa and Frank’s Lilac Celebration

What says “spring” more than lilac and greenery?   Melissa and Frank’s wedding at the end of April (Wendy’s personal favorite spring wedding weekend!) lived up to the promise of a beautiful day! Melissa chose the natural wood arbor on the side lawn for her ceremony backdrop. We draped the arbor with lilac and white. We added purple and white flowers to the arbor and matching clear hobnail glass jars on the aisle.  Their amazing photographer …

Alexa and Noah’s Summer Wedding at the 1812 Hitching Post in Harmony, NC

Alexa shared these fabulous photos from photographer, Taylor Sawyer. I can’t wait to see more! The couple had an intimate and special first look on the side lawn before the ceremony. Their gorgeous ceremony featured pink blooming Mimosa trees surrounding a circle arbor decorated in blue and white flowers and greenery. The couple’s first dance was to Chris Stapleton’s “Millionaire.” Their wedding cake had alternating tiers of lemon cake with blueberry filling and chocolate cake …

Boho Wedding Bliss at 1812 Hitching Post

Amber & Jacob were married here at the 1812 Hitching Post on a lovely November evening. They chose a boho theme and provided decor that worked wonderfully with the fall colors. Stunning aisle boxes and the bridal bouquets all complimented their triangle arbor. The arbor was wonderfully decorated with peach and neutral flowers, pampas, and dandelion reeds. Jacob’s mother is a florist and provided all the decorations for their wedding. The boho theme continued to …

Stylish September Wedding of Eric and Ashley

Eric and Ashley West had a beautiful ceremony in our field on a perfect September evening. The ceremony took place under our wood arbor decorated with white flowers and greenery. Afterward, they had a cocktail hour. Then, they held a reception where their guests enjoyed music. The food truck offered BBQ and donuts. Their cake was white vanilla cake surrounded by flowers that was provided by the 1812 bakery. At the end, the guests sent …

Bohemian Wedding

Emily + Zach

Emily and Zach had a wonderful wedding day on October 1st with a bohemian theme. Their wedding was filled with love, personal touches, and beautiful details that made it truly memorable. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights: First Look: Emily and her father shared an emotional first look on the front lawn, which is often a touching and intimate moment for the bride and her family. Grandfather’s Vintage Packard: Emily’s grandfather played a …