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- 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 CarolinaMake 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 GetawayThings 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 …
- Ultimate Wedding Venue Near Charlotte, NCLooking 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.
- Your Free Wedding Website: Modern Planning, Historic CharmWhen you choose the 1812 Hitching Post for your wedding, you’re choosing something a little different. Maybe it’s the old log cabin at the heart of our historic house that pulled you in. Maybe it’s the ancient oaks, the lake at sunset, the trails winding …
- New Partnership: Easily Book Hotel Rooms for Your Wedding Guests with HotelPlanner.comSave Money on Accommodations Anywhere! Planning a wedding involves more than just the ceremony and reception. If you have family and friends traveling from out of town, helping them find comfortable, affordable accommodations can make everyone’s experience even better. That’s why we’re excited to announce …
- Lilac & Lavender Hitching Post Wedding DecorationsLilac & Lavender Wedding Style at 1812 Hitching Post near Statesville Dreaming of a wedding filled with soft, romantic shades of purple? A lilac and lavender wedding is the perfect way to create an elegant celebration that’s both timeless and enchanting. At 1812 Hitching Post, …
- Black & Red Wedding Décorations Provided For YouSome couples know exactly what they want the moment they start planning — and for a lot of my black-and-red couples, that certainty is part of what makes their day so much fun to help design. This is a color palette with real presence. It’s …
- 12 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Charlotte Wedding VenueTouring wedding venues is one of the most exciting parts of planning—but after you’ve visited three or four places, the details can start to run together. Which venue included tables and chairs? Which one had a backup plan for rain? Was that the venue with …
- Night Owl: The Turnersburg Horse Who Went to the OlympicsAt the 1812 Hitching Post Historic Wedding Venue in Turnersburg, North Carolina (near Harmony and Statesville), our history is not just found in old buildings and family stories. It is found in the people who came before us — the families who lived here, the …
- A House That Witnessed History: Juneteenth, the Turner Family, and 170 Years of Love & Legacy in Iredell CountyLong 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 These Movies Were Filmed in Statesville, NC?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 …
- Why Couples Are Obsessed With All-Inclusive WeddingsPlanning 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 …
- Why Mother’s Day Is One of the Sweetest Times to Plan a Wedding in North CarolinaAt 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: Single-Tier Cakes & Cupcakes Are Taking Over2026 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 …
- Why Outdoor Historic Estate Weddings Are Trending in North CarolinaFrom 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 at Your Wedding? A Romantic PerspectiveDo 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 …
- An Affordable Statesville MicroWedding VenueYour wedding should be this beautiful! This couple received all these beautiful photos (and 100 more!) with the Microwedding package “highlights” photography option. View our Microwedding pricing here, starting at just $2500! Professional Photography by Wendy Waldron of the 1812 Hitching Post
- Bold & Beautiful Navy Weddings – Statesville Wedding VenueLove navy? So do we. It’s classic, bold, and photographs beautifully against the natural backdrop at 1812 Hitching Post near Statesville. Here’s what we do to make it easy for you: We provide your tablecloths and runners, so adding navy to your reception setup is …
- Burgundy Wedding Style with Classic Historic Charm — We Handle the DetailsBurgundy wedding décor brings timeless romance to any celebration, especially at the 1812 Hitching Post historic wedding venue near Statesville, NC. At 1812 Hitching Post, we provide everything you need and handle the setup. From draping on ceremony arbors to full-length burgundy tablecloths, coordinating runners, …
- Statesville Wedding Venue Romantic Blush Wedding DécorIf you love weddings that feel romantic, joyful, and just a little bit magical, blush décor might be your perfect match. This soft pink shade adds warmth and sweetness without overpowering your space, creating a celebration that feels light, happy, and totally photo-ready. At 1812 …
- Statesville Winter Weddings Full of Cosy CharmWinter wedding brings a special kind of magic. Couples love how the season naturally creates a warm, romantic atmosphere for their big day. At 1812 Hitching Post Historic Wedding Venue, December celebrations feel especially cozy. It’s a beautiful choice for couples planning a winter wedding …
- Free Wedding Website | Statesville NC Wedding VenueGive Your Guests One Easy Place for Everything: Free Wedding Website for 1812 Hitching Post Couples Planning a wedding comes with a lot of moving parts — invitations, directions, registries, schedules, lodging details, and answering the same questions over and over. That’s why couples getting …
- Want a Meaningful Date for Your Wedding? Choose Loving DayEvery year on June 12, couples across the country celebrate Loving Day, marking the 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage in the United States. The ruling affirmed that the freedom to marry the person you love …
- The Magic of a Whimsical Wedding | Statesville, North CarolinaWhimsical weddings adapt beautifully to every size of celebration. The 1812 Hitching Post offers a romantic Elopement Package, a thoughtfully scaled Intimate Micro Wedding Package, and our full-size Classic Wedding Package. At a historic wedding venue layered with vintage décor, this style feels effortless and …
