The lobby is a beautiful rustic place to relax.Guest rooms are luxuriously appointed.Rocking chairs for relaxing on the porch.Enjoy an exquisite dinner in our gourmet restaurant.Fine furnishings and ambiance.Enjoy our beautiful spa and patio.

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"Quiet Setting overlooking the Broad River"

"We could see Chimney Rock from our porch."

"So close to Lake Lure!"

Esmeralda Wedding Packages

We welcome you to come today for a tour. We are happy to arrange an Inn stay and tasting as part of your wedding planning. Please contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.

We offer several different wedding packages, some described below. All Esmeralda wedding weekends are created with your specific requests in mind:

Esmeralda Wedding Weekend Package

At the Esmeralda, our weddings are more than just a four hour event. Our wedding stay packages combine your glorious wedding and reception day with a weekend of family and friends. Time and time again guests who have stayed with us tell us that the Esmeralda was the perfect venue to enjoy their extended families while celebrating their marriage. Was the last wedding you attended just too short to be able to enjoy?

This package is offered throughout the entire year:

 

  • Check-in Friday and Stay Until Sunday
  • Entire Inn Rental (14) Rooms for (2) nights
  • Use of Game and Entertainment Room
  • Use of Outdoor Jacuzzi Spa with  Stone Fireplace.
  • Use of Pantry Kitchen for Refreshments and Snacks
  • Main Lobby Ceremony
  • Reception Venue Space Included
  • Standard Table Linen, Place Settings and Glassware
  • NO Food and Beverage Minimums
  • Reception Food Pricing Starting at $42.00 Per/Guest
  • 10% Discounted Meal Pricing in our Restaurant during Non- Event Meals
  • Set-Up / Breakdown
  • Cake Cutting

Weekend Itinerary Example:

  • Check-in Friday.
  • Complimentary Wine and Cheese.
  • Rehearsal Dinner Friday Evening.
  • Relax Around Our Outdoor Patio Fire Place or Enjoy Our Game Room.
  • Unwind in the 20 person in-ground Jacuzzi.
  • Night Photos.
  • Saturday Morning Breakfast.
  • Prepare for the Wedding. Spa Services Available On-Site. Dressing Area.
  • Wedding Ceremony On-Site or Off. Lobby or Fountain Ceremony Recommended.
  • Wedding Reception.
  • Dance your first dance on the "Dirty Dancing" dance floor.
  • Enjoy Room Goodies Before Bed.
  • Sunday Family Good bye Brunch.

The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant specializes in small to mid-size weddings. By limiting a wedding size to no more than 80 guests we can assure our guests a wonderful wedding weekend. Some slightly larger group sizes may be available. All wedding weekends are created to the needs of each party. Please feel free to make special requests.

Esmeralda Low Season Elopement Wedding Package

$750 + tax includes everything listed below:

  • Available January through March 2012
  • Ceremony Space
  • Main Dining Room Reception
  • NO Food and Beverage Minimums:
  • 10% Discounted Meal Pricing
  • Set-Up / Breakdown
  • Cake Cutting

 

Esmeralda Low Season Wedding and Elopement Stay Package

$4,495.00 + tax includes everything listed below:

  • Available January through March 2012
  • Entire Inn Rental (14) Rooms
  • Use of Game and Entertainment Room
  • Use of Pantry Kitchen
  • Fire Place Ceremony
  • Main Dining Room Reception
  • Standard Table Linen, Place Settings and Glassware
  • NO Food and Beverage Minimums:
  • Food Packages starting as low as $39.00 Per/Guest
  • 10% Discounted Meal Pricing for Non Event Meals
  • Set-Up / Breakdown
  • Cake Cutting

 

Esmeralda Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Package

$1,800.00 + tax and gratuity includes everything listed below:

  • Available January through March 2012
  • Up to 50 Guests Served Buffet Style
  • Choice of 2 main menu entrees
  • All Menu Choices Include 2 Vegetable Dishes, 1 Starch,  Side Salads and Breads
  • Dessert Sampler Trays
  • White Table Linen
  • Imported  flatware and china
  • Uniformed Wait Staff

Please contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.