Historic 1812 Hitching Post Wedding Venue Near Charlotte, NC
Estate Capacity up to 150. Located just north of Statesville, about an hour from Charlotte.
Long before the 1812 Hitching Post became a place where couples celebrate love and commitment, this home stood as a witness to America’s changing history. In the 1850s, this home was connected to the Turner family of Turnersburg. Wilfred Turner, an Iredell County businessman and …
Did you know that several productions were filmed in and around Statesville, North Carolina? My husband, Patrick Waldron, had the opportunity to work as an extra in a number of them, including Leatherheads (2008), starring George Clooney and Renée Zellweger; The Ryan White Story (1989), starring Judith Light; and A …
Planning your North Carolina wedding should feel exciting — not overwhelming. That’s exactly why more couples are choosing all-inclusive wedding venues. Instead of spending months trying to coordinate caterers, rentals, timelines, décor, bartenders, and ten different vendor group chats, couples are looking for one place …
At 1812 Hitching Post, Mother’s Day weekend always brings a little extra emotion to the venue. Between garden blooms, family gatherings, and the excitement of spring wedding season, it reminds us that weddings are about more than just one day — they’re about the people …
2026 Wedding Cake Trends at the 1812 Hitching Post Wedding Venue (near Statesville, NC) Planning your wedding at a beautiful outdoor venue like 1812 Hitching Post? Let’s talk dessert—because 2026 couples are keeping it simple, stylish, and guest-friendly. The two biggest trends we’re seeing: And …
From Charlotte to Virginia, couples are trading cookie-cutter venues for places with character, history, and wide-open outdoor wedding space. And venues like 1812 Hitching Post near Statesville, North Carolina, are right at the center of that movement.
Couples want a wedding that feels like an experience, not an event. At the 1812 Hitching Post, that experience unfolds across the entire property—not just one room.
Do you need speeches or toasts at your wedding? Short answer—no. Your wedding should reflect you, not a checklist. But here’s what most couples don’t realize… Speeches aren’t just a tradition.They’re one of the only moments your entire wedding day pauses—and everyone leans in. Why …