Planning your wedding shouldn’t feel overwhelming. At the 1812 Hitching Post, it’s like pushing the easy button for a custom, beautifully coordinated celebration. Your package includes decorations, professional sound, bartender service, venue coordination, and setup, giving you everything you need for a seamless day.
Elevate your celebration with fresh, delicious catering from our in-house kitchen, crafted to fit your style and budget. When you combine our all-inclusive services with our award-winning historic venue, you get a complete Charlotte-area wedding experience that’s effortless, memorable, and entirely yours.
What’s Included in Your 1812 Hitching Post Wedding Experience?
26 Acres of Natural Beauty for Your Wedding Day
Enjoy exclusive access to 26 acres of beautiful lawns, open fields, a private lake, and wooded trails—the perfect backdrop for photos, first looks, and unforgettable guest experiences.
Your wedding also includes full use of the historic 1812 main house, featuring:
- Spacious dressing suites
- A dedicated make-up room
- A kid’s playroom
- Four guest bathrooms
- Comfortable gathering areas for family and friends
This is a Charlotte-area wedding venue where comfort meets history.
Expert Venue Coordination & Professional Music Management
Your on-site wedding venue coordinator ensures your day unfolds exactly the way you imagine. She manages:
- The rehearsal and lineup
- Ceremony and reception setup
- Your timeline and transitions
- Candle lighting
- Décor placement
- Photographer/DJ communication
- All behind-the-scenes details
- Cake cutting and serving
- Your exit
We also manage your professional sound, including:
- Music for the ceremony; DJ for reception
- High-quality speakers
- Microphones for officiants, announcements, and toasts
- Custom DJ edits; guest requests
Everything is handled for you—beautifully and seamlessly.
Decorations, Tables, Chairs & Linens — All Included
We provide and set up:
- Tables
- Chairs
- Linens
- Centerpieces
- Décor you choose from our extensive inventory
Choose From Hundreds of Décor Options
Create your custom look with ease:
- Boxes, baskets, crates & barrels
- Dozens of tablecloth colors
- Runners
- Arbors
- Silk greenery
- Silk florals
- Fabric draping
- Shepherd’s hooks
- Petals, lanterns, vases, jars
- Flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows
- Signs
- Card cage
- Gift table
- Cake stands
You’re also welcome to bring your own items.
This saves you hundreds—often thousands—on décor rentals.
Bartender Service
Bartender service is included for your reception.
You may bring:
- Beer
- Wine
- Canned/bottled drinks (like Truly)
- Up to three mixable signature drinks – (Margarita, Vodka Cranberry, etc.)
You provide the alcohol and mixers; we provide:
- Bartender
- Ice
- Cups
- Service
- Liability Insurance
Cash bar and full liquor upgrade options are available on request.
Fire Pit & S’mores Experience
Our fire pit adds charm and fun to your evening.
We provide:
- Wood
- Fire setup
- Marshmallow roasting sticks
Order S’mores through Hitchin’ Kitchen Catering for the full experience!
Saturday Wedding Package
What’s Included
- 1-hour rehearsal with your venue coordinator (usually Friday evening)
- 4 hours of getting-ready time before the ceremony
- 5 hours for ceremony + reception
- All services and amenities listed above
Example price: Saturday venue rental for 80 people – $5,400 with all the amenities and services, above, included. Catering packages start at $20 per person.
Guests may be added or subtracted (maximum 150).
Discounts for Sundays and weekdays (can subtract time)
Ask about our 2026 BBQ wedding special pricing – just $6300 for all the above AND BBQ catering for any remaining 2026 dates – must book by end of 2025 (based on guest count of 80).
Just $500 holds your date; the remainder is paid in monthly payments.
This Is Truly the Easiest Wedding You’ll Ever Plan
We handle the work.
You enjoy the moments.
Your family relaxes.
Your guests have a wonderful time.
It doesn’t get easier than the 1812 Hitching Post.
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