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

Your Reception

Our Reception area was designed with your party in mind! The 1812 Hitching Post provides a delightful wedding reception experience in nature’s embrace. Our outdoor patio area and tent seamlessly connect to the main house so your guests have access to the historic home and outside gardens. The inside space gives guests access to food and drinks while the outside space is set up for dining, dancing, and fun. As night arrives, bistro lights, twinkle …

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 …

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 …

Amber + Jacob

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 florals, pampas, and dandelion reeds. Jacob’s mother is a florist and provided all the decorations for their wedding. The boho theme continued to …

Ashley & Eric

Eric and Ashley West had a beautiful ceremony in our field on a perfect September evening under our wood arbor decorated with white florals and greenery. Afterward, they had a cocktail hour followed by a reception where their guests enjoyed music, BBQ, and donuts via food truck! Their cake was white vanilla cake surrounded by florals that was provided by the 1812 bakery. At the end, the guests sent off the newlywed couple with sparklers! …

Savannah & Beau

Savannah’s wedding day transformation was a joy to behold. She exuded beauty and confidence. I really enjoyed getting to know this couple and their families and friends. They picked the most popular Saturday in October and the weather was PERFECT!! One of the super special components of this wedding was that the bride had seven siblings. The youngest was adorable in his little cap and suspenders. Photography by Wendy Waldron. Here is Savannah’s 5-star Google …

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 …