The 1812 Hitching Post has been providing all-inclusive weddings for over 20 years. We have been chosen as one of the top 5% of wedding venues in the nation. We’ve been listed on The Knot as one of the top historic wedding venue locations in North Carolina. We’ve won both the Couple’s Choice Award and the Bride’s Choice Award on Wedding Wire.
When looking for the perfect place to be married, it helps to hear feedback. Listening to what prior couples and their guests say about their experiences with The 1812 can be valuable.
We know we’re unlike any other place to be married. This decision is very important! You become a part of our family when you choose to have your wedding here. We care deeply about the success of your wedding experience and want to help you achieve your dream.
Check out our recent posts on Facebook and Instagram. Read what couples and guests say about weddings at the 1812!
Anna K. in this video clip says: “I absolutely enjoyed the heck out of my wedding! Oh, my goodness. All of the staff here are so super helpful. The food was super good. The music was exactly what we asked for. Everything turned out exactly how I envisioned it and I’m so grateful. “


We had no idea where to start and Wendy helped us every step of the way. The decorations and our cake were more beautiful than I imagined, I was so happy when I walked in and saw our Mrs. & Mr. table and the center pieces on the other tables, they were beautiful!! She was quick to answer any questions we had and work with us on any special things I requested. Our guest had a blast with the dj and bartender and the food was great and so were the workers. It rained the morning of and I was worried that we wouldn’t be able to get married where I wanted, but they made it happen and I was so happy for that. I loved the balcony and being able to use it for my pictures and to write my vows. My husband enjoyed having the grooms room and downstairs and thought it was awesome that I was upstairs and yet it was going to be a surprise to see me. Our guest enjoyed looking around the house and seeing a piece of history. There are so many beautiful places for pictures and we get lots of compliments on ours. Thank you Wendy and everyone else for helping making our day special. – Jenn

I don’t think you can pick a better venue. We had our all-inclusive wedding the first weekend of June and I would not change a thing! We were able to pick almost every single detail. Decorations were mostly borrowed from the venue and we added a few personalizations that were important to us! Food was amazing, DJ and minister were fabulous and the staff was top notch!! 5 stars to Wendy for not only coordinating our big day but for being our photographer as well!! Wedding budgets these days are insane and we are so thankful we found The Hitching Post. 100% recommended!!! – Keysha

The 1812 was great to us and our ~100 out-of-town guests for our wedding on 4/15/23. Wendy was very kind and willing to work with me as I am “type A” and like things done a certain way. Wendy was happy to plan with me and was patient with my requests. She made everything flow seamlessly and at the times we wanted things started. The staff was very accommodating to us and our friends/family. The BBQ package was delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. I appreciated that they used specific songs I asked for during the ceremony and dinner portion. People raved about the property as it has lots of natural beauty as well as antique decorations inside. I would do it all again at The 1812. – Savanna

“WOW! Wendy was so helpful throughout the planning process and happily answered my 1000 questions. Additionally, Wendy nailed my “vision” without much planning on my part. She was so sweet and welcoming from the first time I met her!
Wendy’s team was also phenomenal. The officiant kept the ceremony short and to the point while also engaging the guests (and getting a few laughs out of them!). The DJ kept the party going and was so friendly to all our guests. He cracked many jokes and was easy to talk to. Many guests raved about him! Additionally, the bartender was wonderful. She also made personal connections to wedding guests and was friendly but professional. The additional staff including set up/clean up crew were also friendly and welcoming. Lastly, our cake was PHENEMONAL (coming from a person who doesn’t like sweets!).
As for the day of the wedding, I did not have to worry about a SINGLE thing. I no joke “showed up” and did not question ceremony set up, reception set up, decorations, or anything as I witnessed Wendy’s team set up early day of. When I tell you they have it down to a science, they do! It was incredible to watch. I would classify myself as a “type A” person but had no stress or worries on the day of my wedding which is so unheard of.
I would recommend the 1812 Hitching Post to anyone! We had the most wonderful experience, and I could not imagine celebrating the most important day of my life any other way. Thanks to Wendy and her team for everything! Adam and I are so appreciative! – Jenny

The 1812 provides such a unique wedding experience. The venue is gorgeous and has alot of charm. Wendy made my life and my day so easy and stress free (which was very important to me). It monsooned the day of my wedding but I didn’t notice, that’s how wonderful this place is. Wendy communicates and coordinates everything so that I always felt confident that I was going to be taken care of. I wanted a small wedding with a reception and dinner and it was exactly what I had planned in my mind. I could not have asked for a better experience, and did I mention the pictures are INCREDIBLE?!?!! I’ve gotten so many compliments on the wedding and the pictures. Thank you so much for a worry free, accommodative experience in a perfectly charming setting, I will cherish the memories for a lifetime. ?? – Jessica

“We could not be happier with 1812 Hitching Post for our wedding! I am the type of person who is very detail oriented and Wendy and her team exceeded my expectations!
Cake- the cake was DELICIOUS and beautiful. I found a picture on her website of one I liked and they made mine look similar with cute flower details added! We had buttercream with strawberry filling and marble with chocolate filling. The cake was a hit. It was moist and just sweet enough without being too sweet.
Food- we loved the buffet style and being able to chose between so many options for the menu! The food was delicious, especially the mac and cheese and mashed potatoes.
Decor- this was my favorite part by far! I loved how Wendy has so many decor options already for us to choose from. We bought florist flowers and combined those with lots of Wendy’s items- lanterns, candles, silk flowers, etc. it turned out beautifully. I loved how she executed my vision and I didn’t have to stress at all the day of. Wendy and her team set everything up, even the few decor items we brought. Everything was beautiful.
Customer service- Wendy was always quick to respond to my many questions! She had great ideas and she as very patient with me. All of the staff the day of was kind and accommodating. She uses a checklist that you fill out at least a month before the wedding day, and it’s so organized and gives you peace of mind that everyone will be on the same page and everything will be how you want it on your wedding day.
Overall it was a perfect day! 10/10 would recommend for someone who wants to have a beautiful day with less stress than other venues. We LOVED that 1812 was basically all inclusive. It took so much stress off of us and helped us to enjoy our engagement and then our big day. The only thing is I wish we could relive the day over and over!! It flew by! Thank you, thank you, thank you 1812 Hitching Post!! – Meagan

My wife and I were pretty lost on all the things that go into a wedding but once we toured this place and met Wendy we knew it was the one. And we were 100% right! Everything went absolutely perfect! From guests, to the ceremony, the reception, and the photography was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Also Wendy was very understanding and helpful when my wife and I wanted to change a couple details one or two weeks before the wedding. If you are needing a venue, GO TOUR HERE and I bet you’ll book it. – Hayden

“I got married 4/22/22 at 1812 Hitching Post and it was the absolute best day of my life! Wendy and her crew did an amazing job and made everything go so smooth! I can’t say enough great things about this venue. Book now, you will not regret it! Oh and the food and cake are amazing!!” – Heather
Crystal contacted me after her destination venue was devastated by a hurricane. She had a specific vision that included shades of pink for her ceremony and reception. The aisle was decorated with three shades of pink and the cake gradient went from dark pink to ivory. Even the candy bar was all pink! The bride and groom led a “second line dance” New Orleans style to lead off their reception.
Crystal said…
Wendy was amazing! The day was absolutely perfect. Wendy allowed me to email her sometimes up to 10 times a day. We would text each other and she let me communicate to her my vision. I cannot say enough about the venue, and Wendy. People are still coming up to my parents and telling them how pretty everything looked and how wonderful the day was. I will never forget how warm and open she was from our first meeting and I will always be eternally grateful for having her in my life to make my wedding day the best day of our lives!
Tammy posted this review on WeddingWire:
“Wendy and her team were extremely organized and treated Jamie and I like we were their only clients throughout the entire wedding process. Wendy was very flexible with any and all ideas I had and changes we made to the contract. I felt like I hardly had to lift a finger the entire planning process or the day of! Wendy’s checklist made things extremely easy to communicate my desires for decor and she decorated and planned around my themes. The planning seemed effortless and that was exactly what I wanted…I didn’t want to have to make a million decisions and find a million vendors…they did it all! The day of went perfectly! She had everything ready and beautifully decorated to with my ideas and suggestions in place. She was like a quiet ninja in the background organizing everyone and everything. We truly felt like she wasn’t just our wedding planner, but she was part of the family. Her attentiveness to our wants and needs was truly appreciated. I was extremely happy with our decision to use the HP!”
and she sent me this email (that made me cry):
“As I sit here on my last day of my honeymoon…trying to avoid reality… I wanted to reach out to you before I am back in the chaos of work and busy schedules. I just wanted to extend a “Thank You” for all your hard work and dedicated attention you gave to Jamie and I for our wedding. Not just the day of, but all the planning leading up to as well. I am not sure it could have gone off any better. It was a perfect day (God’s Blessing) but you made it so great by how well everything was decorated and organized and just overall put together. I don’t feel like I had to do a thing! I am anxious to see the pictures to really remember and see the details of all the decor. It was all so adorable and I am not sure I could have planned it any better than how it was put together.
The cake was gorgeous, the aisle was beautiful, I LOVED the arbor… the signage was great! I loved all the centerpieces and thought the reception looked fantastic. I wish I had the time to go around and look at it all with closer attention to take in all the details. Hoping the pictures will help capture those moments. I was so happy that the s’mores bar and fire pit were used! Even though I didn’t get a chance to go over there, I feel like a campfire is the epitome of what Jamie and I love.
I’m sure I’m forgetting to thank you for something…but I just wanted to say how happy Jamie and I are that we chose the Hitching Post for our big day. We were extremely grateful for all you and your team did to make our day the best it could be! Jamie thought it went off without a hitch and I know I was happy the entire night!
Thank you again for all you did. I don’t believe you provide just a service of helping give a wedding… I feel like you become a part of our family helping us organize and make it the best you can for us. The personalized touches and attentiveness we both felt is something beyond what you can put a price on. It is truly obvious that you enjoy what you do. And you do a great job at making the bride and groom feel like we are your only clients!
I love the HP and we may want to come out there for some photos on our 1 year anniversary! You and the HP will always have a fond place in our hearts whenever we look back at how we started our new journey as husband and wife. Not sure “thank you” really covers how grateful we are. It was beautiful.
Tammy and Jamie
on Wedding Wire Terri said…
We selected the Hitching Post for my daughters wedding, I can’t say enough about Wendy and her staff at The Hitching Post. After lots of research, we fell in love with them because of the beauty of the venue and the flexibility initially! I texted Wendy quite frequently about various issues and not only was she prompt to respond, she offered her experienced opinion and always kept the focus on my daughters wishes! The day of the wedding, everything was spot on, including the weather! The cake, food, decor was perfect and exactly what we envisioned! It was totally stressfree and we got to enjoy the wedding! Priceless! Their attention to detail was second to none!!!
From Natascha . . . .
I would put 10 stars if I could.
Like any bride I wanted the perfect venue without breaking the bank. I found the 1812 hitching post while researching a few dozen venues. The website was very easy to navigate, the pictures were beautiful, and the owner (Wendy) was very informative.
It just so happened my fiancé and I were driving by the area where the venue was located so I called Wendy to see if my fiancé and I could take a look. I had an immediate response and she was very laid back. She allowed us to stop by and look at everything. It was so beautiful! She allowed us to look at the entire property by ourselves and then told us if we were interested we could come ask questions inside the house.
We loved the beauty of the property and had questions ready. We found Wendy inside. She sat us down and showed us pictures of previous weddings, gave us prices (that were unbelievable for everything that was included!) and answered all of our questions. We were not pushed to make any decisions. She gave us all of the information and told us to contact her if we were interested.
We got in the car and talked over everything on the way home. We decided to say yes and I am so very thankful we did.
Wendy ALWAYS answered any questions I had. She even helped me take the package I selected and make it unique and my own. She was there every step of the way. There was an easy checklist she allowed me to fill out. Months leading up to the day she reminded me of when payments were due, when certain things needed to be picked, etc.
I was allowed to come the day before the wedding to drop things off and take a sneak peak. As always, she answered all last minute questions. She was very sweet and so pleasant.
On the day of the wedding the next day I was stress free!!! I arrived and went to the bridal sweet. Everyone was putting everything together while I enjoyed an hour and a half with my closest girlfriends and family members in my bridal sweet. She made sure we knew when the time was getting close, when to go down the aisle, when we wanted to enter the reception, and when the end of the reception was getting near. Wendy also made sure all of my things to take back were wrapped and ready for my maid of honor and family to take after myself and the groom were sent off.
I am so thankful to have been able to have the wedding of my dreams without going broke. This was a magical day that I will never forget and I promise you I will always look back and be able to cherish everything from the start of planning to our send off. I would not have changed a single thing!! Wendy and her staff were beyond amazing and I can’t put into words how thankful I am. I’m so very happy my wedding was at this venue!!