Cashiers & Highlands, North Carolina
Destination wedding planning & day-of coordination for couples saying “I do” high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
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Set on the Highlands-Cashiers plateau at roughly 3,500–4,000 feet, this corner of Western North Carolina is one of the Southeast’s most storied mountain wedding destinations — cooler summer evenings, long mountain views, and a Main Street full of boutique shops and restaurants for a true wedding weekend.
From the overlooks at Whiteside Mountain to the still water of Lake Glenville, the scenery here does a lot of the design work for us. Add in a cluster of celebrated resorts and historic inns, and it’s easy to see why couples travel from all over to marry here.
Poppies and Peonies is based in Anderson, South Carolina, and we regularly travel into the mountains for wedding weekends. We bring the same full-service planning approach we use at home — just with a mountain-resort logistics plan built in from day one.
Why Couples Choose Us
Planning a mountain wedding from a distance takes a planner who treats travel logistics as part of the job, not an afterthought. From partial coordination to full-service planning, we manage every vendor, timeline, and detail so your mountain wedding day feels effortless.
We plan around resort check-in windows, guest lodging, and mountain weather — the details that make or break a true destination wedding weekend.
We bring real enthusiasm for the Cashiers-Highlands plateau’s most celebrated resorts, historic inns, and barns — and we do the homework on every venue we work.
Your story isn’t a template. We tailor every detail — the textures, the timeline, and the tones — to reflect your specific style, wherever you say “I do.”
Our Approach
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Every mountain wedding should feel as elevated as the view — curated florals, an easy timeline, and a couple who gets to just be present in the moment.
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Local Knowledge
From historic mountain resorts to secluded barns, these are a few of the plateau’s most celebrated settings for a wedding weekend.
A historic mountain resort in Cashiers at 3,600 feet, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The indoor Pavilion, lakeside lawn, Rock Mountain Terrace, and Laurel Garden offer a range of ceremony and reception settings, with an on-site inn and cabins for a true wedding weekend.
Part of the Old Edwards Inn & Spa collection in the heart of Highlands, this working farm property pairs a renovated barn with lake and mountain views for indoor or outdoor celebrations, with the boutique charm of Main Street Highlands just minutes away.
An adults-only boutique inn and part of the Old Edwards family of properties, ideal for an intimate wedding, rehearsal dinner, or welcome gathering before a larger celebration elsewhere on the plateau.
A former rhododendron farm on roughly 30 acres outside Highlands, with lake and mountain views, a renovated barn for dining and dancing, and on-site cabins. Planning something small? Explore our intimate elopement services.
What We Really Do
A coordinator does more than hold a clipboard — we protect your peace of mind. Here is how we transform your experience.
Logistics Mastery. We take over the “nitty-gritty” — from finalizing floor plans to managing the complex load-in schedules of multiple vendors at your Cashiers or Highlands venue.
Timeline Execution. We ensure the ceremony starts on time, the toasts stay on track, and the transition from dinner to dancing is seamless, so the energy never dips.
The “Firefighter” Factor. If a centerpiece tips or a guest gets lost on the mountain, we handle it before you even know it happened — the buffer between you and the inevitable hiccups of a live event.
Vendor Liaison. We become the primary point of contact for everyone from the photographer to the DJ, ensuring they have what they need to do their best work for you.
Planning Packages
Whether you want a planner by your side from day one or a coordinator to run the show on your wedding day, there’s a mountain planning package built for you.
Full Wedding Planning
Partial Planning
Micro Weddings & Elopements
Thoughtfully planned, beautifully Cashiers & Highlands.
The Experience
We start with a complimentary call to learn about your vision, your venue, and what level of support will make your mountain wedding feel effortless.
From timelines and vendor coordination to floral palettes and floor plans, we build your wedding from the ground up — or step in to support a plan already in motion.
We are on-site from setup to send-off. You enjoy every single moment while we handle every detail, every vendor, and every surprise.
Good to Know
As a wedding planner and florist based in Anderson, SC, we travel into the mountains for weddings throughout Cashiers, Highlands, and Western North Carolina. Need flowers too? We also offer in-house wedding floral design.
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