Looking for a wedding venue near Charlotte, NC? Discover the 1812 Hitching Post, a historic 26-acre wedding venue about an hour from Charlotte with outdoor ceremonies, elopements, micro weddings and all-inclusive options.
Carolina BalloonFest 2026: Your Guide to This Weekend in Statesville, NC
Did you know that Statesville, North Carolina, hosts the second-oldest hot-air-balloon festival in the United States? The Carolina BalloonFest is held annually on the third weekend in October. The festival began in 1974 and has grown into a major annual attraction for Statesville and Iredell …
What makes the 1812 Hitching Post different from other wedding venues in North Carolina?
When you’re looking for a wedding venue in North Carolina, you’ll find plenty of beautiful places to choose from. There are barns, gardens, country estates, ballrooms, and historic properties. So how do you decide which one is right for you? At the 1812 Hitching Post …
8 Reasons to Choose the 1812 Hitching Post for Your Elopement
Dreaming of an affordable NC mini wedding where you can just “show up and get married?” The 1812 Hitching Post is one of the few Charlotte-area wedding venues where a couple can have a beautiful, fully coordinated elopement for up to 20 people — including …
Ten Things Wedding Guests Can Do In Statesville This Fall
One of the things I love about a fall wedding at the 1812 Hitching Post is that your guests aren’t just coming to a wedding—they’re getting a chance to experience a little piece of North Carolina. Fall is actually the most popular season for day …
September Weddings in North Carolina
Make it a Fall Getaway The 1812 Hitching Post sits on 26 acres of historic property in Harmony, North Carolina, with gardens, trails, mature trees and our five-acre rustic lake. The property gives couples quite a few places for photographs, and September is especially pretty …
Turn Your Hitching-Post Wedding into an Ultimate NC Getaway
Things to Do Near the 1812 Hitching Post One of best things about 1812 Hitching Post is that your wedding isn’t the only reason guests will want to visit this part of North Carolina. There are so many things to do around Statesville. Mooresville (Race …