Wedding Facilities

The Crest Center & Pavilion are the perfect wedding venues for ceremonies and receptions. The grounds feature several different outdoor location to have your ceremony followed by your reception indoors. There are beautiful indoor ceremony locations if that is preferred.

Finding the perfect wedding venue is the foundation to your wedding planning process. You can create an elegant lodge setting for up to 200 of your favorite people in The Crest Center with 86 feet of windows facing West over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Crest Pavilion may astonish up to 350 of your closest friends and family with the whimsical feel of our glass enclosed venue dressed with a canopy of twinkle lights. Either venue is sure to leave your guests in awe of your perfect day.

Contact us today for availability and for a detailed proposal from one of our professional and creative wedding planners.

The Crest Center has a mountain lodge feel with a “Main Hall”, Bar/Lounge area (showcasing a giant stone fireplace), Overlook Deck, Mezzanine, House Sound System, and Media Room.

Main Hall

Seating Capacities are as follows:

Formal Dinner/Banquet Seating – 230 guests without stage/dance floor and 200 guests with stage/dance floor.
Theatre Style (chairs only) – 365 guests
Reception Style (some rounds, some cocktails) – 300 guests
Classroom Style (long tables) – 150 – 200 guests

Mezzanine

The Mezzanine is a multi-use area that can be used as additional space or “overflow” seating for groups utilizing the Main Hall. It is approx. 1,700 sq. ft. and is included in the rental fee of The Crest Center.

Media Room

The Media Room is 765 sq. ft. with a list of state of the art features. This room is a separate rental from The Main Hall and Mezzanine if you would like to use any of these features.

Seating Capacities are as follows:

Executive Classroom Style (Adjustable, cushioned, swivel chairs, on wheels, with arms) – 24 guests.
Regular Classroom Style (House black chairs -) 48 guests
Theater Style – 75 guests

Crest Pavilion

The Crest Pavilion is a little over 7,000 sq. ft. of open space. This simple, yet elegant, location features spectacular mountain views and is completely glass enclosed, with the option to be open air. The 30 ft. ceiling is supported by a maze of iron and wood beams. The Pavilion is a multi-use facility which can be used in conjunction with activities held at The Crest Center or by itself.

Seating Capacities:

Plated/Buffet Style – 400 guests
Reception Style – 600 guests
Concert/Theatre Style – 700 guests

Features:

A Rock Terrace with Outdoor wood burning fireplace
Gas Grill/Outdoor cooking area (used by in house chef only)
Built in stage to accommodate any presentations or entertainment act
Canopy of white lights in ceiling
14 Rhododendron trees around the parameter with white lights
Heaters in ceiling for Cold Weather events
Glass enclosed with option for open air

Crest Gazebo

The Crest Gazebo is nestled in an amphitheater setting facing South, toward Asheville. The Gazebo, itself, is a natural frame for a ceremony and the picturesque views of downtown, Biltmore House, and Grove Park Inn are breathtaking.

Seating Capacities:

If guests sit directly on benches – 160
If white chairs are added to the bench seating – 150
Additional seating is available

Floor Plans

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The Crest Center

Crest Pavilion

Wedding Details

Weddings are typically Ceremony AND Reception that take place in a 5 hour block of time. The Crest Center is reserved from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (with the option to purchase additional time) and The Crest Pavilion is reserved from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

We can do ANY style of food for our clients and MOST Wedding events have a bar but, it’s not necessary.

Each Wedding event is completely customized to the client’s needs and budget. We also host Morning Weddings (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), Ceremony Only, Rehearsal Dinners, and Sunday brunches!

Contact our Sales Team directly to get more information.

What is included with the facilities?

Tables (60” rounds for seating and banquets for buffets, gift tables, etc.) other table sizes and styles are available to rent
Chairs (White Folding in Crest Pavilion and Black/Gray Banquet in Crest Center) other chair styles are available for rent
Linens (White with Black Napkins in Crest Pavilion and all Black in Crest Center) other linen colors and styles are available for rent
China (Ivory)
Glassware
Silverware

Custom AV packages are available. Contact our Sales Team

General Policies, Seating, & Features

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“The crest center provided the perfect experience for the wedding of mine and my husband’s dream wedding! The food was amazing, the space was beautiful, and the staff helped me every step of the way!! Having mostly out of town guests who have never seen the blue ridge mountains, everyone was floored by the view from the balcony. Get married here! You won’t regret it!”

“The Crest Center and Pavilion is hands down the nicest, most beautiful venue in all of Western North Carolina and the Lasher family sure knows how to take care of every detail on your special day! Their team of friendly and professional staff met every need and wish that we could have asked for and went above and beyond to make sure that our daughters dream of a Winter/Disney Princess/Fairytale wedding came true. The Crest Center has it all. Breath taking views, elegant indoor and outdoor facilities, and an unbeatable staff.”

“I never thought that having a wedding in 2020 could be so perfect, but thanks to M7 and the Crest Pavilion it happened! If you are looking for an amazing venue with a great team, you've found it! The views of Asheville are beautiful at every angle and the reception space in the pavilion is so beautiful on it's own that I didn't have to do much decorating - which is what I was looking for! I highly recommend that you trust The Crest Center and Pavilion with your wedding!”

“The Crest Center is hands down the best wedding venue in the Asheville area!! Everyone who works there is highly professional & will do everything they can to make sure that your wedding day is perfect! All of my guests were gushing about how beautiful the venue was, how delicious all of the food was, and how much fun they had!”

“I have nothing but phenomenal things to say about The Crest Center and the staff that works there. The Crest Center was the first venue we toured and took our breath away. Being at the top of the mountain, the views around the property are awe inspiring. They were easy to communicate with, friendly, helpful and made us feel important, as if we were part of the Crest family. I cannot recommend the Crest Center for your wedding venue enough!!!”