Testimonials

Brandi C. , Married on 11/06/2021
 
4.8 Stars

Beautiful Fall Wedding on the Lake

Rumbling Bald was the perfect location for our big day. Our wedding was Nov 6, and the leaves were on full display. The staff was easy to work with and helped make our day perfect. Our guests raved about the location, the views, and the food!!! The lake had started to be drained, but it was early enough in the process and the leaves were dramatic enough that we barely noticed.

Jlc M. , Married on 05/16/2021
 
5.0 Stars

They came through pandemic and all

My son was supposed to be married during the pandemic. Of course, it had to be canceled. The team at Rumbling Bald could not have treated us better. They simply moved all of our planning…..rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, bonfire on the beach, pontoon boat, wedding, all the guest accommodations, golf……..to the next year. This is no small thing. The wedding weekend could not have been better. The entire staff at Rumbling Bald came through for us. The rehearsal dinner was set up without me lifting a finger. The bonfire on the beach was “one of the most fun nights in years” according to the groom. And the wedding? Well, perfect! Combine the staff with the location and the views and you have the recipe for a great wedding. I highly recommend Rumbling Bald.

Erin W. , Married on 07/16/2021
 
5.0 Star
Excellent wedding venue

We had a wonderful experience with Rumbling Bald! Working with Paula made things seem so easy, and we greatly appreciated her insights. We had an intimate wedding with family, with less than 50 guests, and she knew all the right suggestions for us to make things perfect. Unfortunately, Covid has led to some changes at the venue, including the closure of the restaurant at the beginning of the week, but if those staying nearby like our family did plan ahead and make most meals “at home,” things will be just fine. The golf courses are beautiful!

Maita, Married on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 on WeddingWire.com

We booked Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure after an extensive search of venues in the Asheville/Lake Lure area and the Raleigh/Durham area. Rumbling Bald has everything you need and provides a great location for families from all over the country to meet especially when family and friends are located all over the world. Rumbling Bald is also centrally located near Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville which makes travels to the location a lot easier. Not only is the location central to a lot of the airports, but Rumbling Bald also provides all the services you need for a wedding (from hair and makeup, food, beverages, to meal and drink planning). The food prices are very reasonable for the high quality of food you get and the open bar packages are very reasonably priced. Rumbling Bald also has a beautiful wedding gazebo with a background of beautiful mountainous landscapes and a shimmering lake. The reception site (Lakeview Terrace) is an open-air terrace that can be closed during the cooler months which was perfect for our fall wedding without sacrificing the view.

As for planning, they did an amazing job communicating with us and pouring over every last detail. For the day of our wedding, they managed the banquet and bartender services which were perfect. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was and efficient the bar service was especially with how many of our guests like to imbibe. This property offered a great selection of houses/apartments/condos for our guests and shuttle service for after the wedding to ensure our guests can relax and have fun. If you would like an all-encompassing wedding venue with delicious food and a great drinking package with many locations for your guests to stay, you should book Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for your wedding venue. Hands-down I would book Rumbling Bald again for a vow renewal or recommend as a future site for anybody I talk weddings with.

Andrea Barberi, Married on 09/28/2019 
4.6 out of 5 on WeddingWire.com

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure was like finding a diamond in the rough. We struggled to find a location that met everyone’s needs (the bride, the groom, AND the parents!), but RB has something for everyone. We really wanted a place where our guests could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and we could enjoy our time together. And boy did we accomplish that!!! Just be aware that cell phone service can be spotty at times, so communication could be tough. The people and service at RB were spectacular. Paula was such a delight to work with. She was very prompt in responding to our questions and emails. She was extremely organized and you could tell that she ran a tight ship. She was able to work with us to get some of our unique requests, that added to the memories of our special day. Our guests were able to reserve a lot of cabins/houses through VRBO but Gail at the RB reservation desk was AMAZING when they reserved properties through RB. She was so knowledgeable and helpful when taking care of our guests. The best receptionist I have ever experienced, hands down. Once we arrived, Briana managed all the details so professionally. She was able to accommodate all of our last minute requests exceptionally. And more importantly, she was able to keep the mother of the bride satisfied! The food was exceptional. Our guests could not stop raving about it. The only thing that I would suggest to someone who is thinking of having their wedding at RB is to make sure there are plenty of portable fans on the Terrace if the temperature will be over 90 degrees. But I loved that we had smores on the beach and saw a bear at our rehearsal….priceless!!

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I just recently got married here and wow.. there are no words to describe the beauty of this place. From start to finish, I was in love with the scenery and service. Paula, the event coordinator , was beyond extraordinary in planning, communicating, and being there to say congratulations the day-of. The quality of the venue and included details were beyond what I could’ve asked for. The food was amazing and tailored to my guests. The accommodations were endless between the resort and AirBNBs and there were so many extra resort activities my guests loved! I cannot recommend this place enough. From the view, the people I got to work with, the places to stay, and the price, everything was perfect.

Caroline Witte

My husband and I got married here in June 2019 – and we are so happy we did! We worked mainly with their wedding coordinator, Paula, who was a pleasure to work with, their catering staff was awesome and we got endless compliments from our guests on how good the food was. You can’t beat the views from the gazebo or terrace where the reception took place….made for absolutely beautiful backdrops for all our photos. Thank you Paula + team!

The most beautiful venue!

5.0 out of 5.0

A random google search of venues in North Carolina led me to Rumbling Bald Resort, and I am so glad that it did! After looking at pictures online, my now husband and I decided we wanted to visit this venue, and see it in person. We saw the venue first on a cold, rainy December day and still fell in love with its beauty! From then on, we created a partnership with Paula and the Rumbling Bald Resort staff where they were always helpful with our questions planning our special day. Planning a wedding when you live a couple hours away from the venue can be challenging, but Paula and the staff here made it very easy for me. We used the recommended vendors provided to us, and they were all wonderful! We have had so many of our wedding guests talk about how beautiful the venue was and how fun the wedding was overall, and that is exactly what we wanted! I highly recommend Rumbling Bald Resort as your wedding or event venue 🙂 We are excited to go back to visit for our anniversary trips!

Mindy Scott · married on 08/17/2019

5.0 / 5.0
posted on WeddingWire.com 

Absolutely the most beautiful wedding venue. A mix between water (lake lure) and mountains makes for a beautiful location. The terrace for the reception offers coverage but still allows for beautiful views. Guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had been to, highly recommend. Paula is great to work with as well, very responsive to questions. Food was delicious as well!!

Hi Paula,
 
Thank you for everything! We all absolutely loved it, and guests said it was one of the best, if not the best wedding they had been to! Everything turned out lovely. Thanks again!
 
Best,
Jenna

5.0 / 5.0

Paula was amazing at organizing and assisting us in planning our big day! The day of, it rained so I had to make the call to not have the ceremony in the gazebo. It turned out to be such a blessing because I would not have looked graceful walking down those steps! We ended up having our ceremony and reception in the terrace and it was beautiful! Our guests could not stop talking about the view, the service, and of course the amazing food! We were able to have a taco bar, a biscuit bar, chef carved beef, salad bar, and a pasta bar! Everyone raved about the food and also the appetizers! The staff at the resort was so accommodating and friendly! All of them knew our names/faces by day 2 of us being there! We were also featured on the marquette sign when you first drive into the check-in area. The whole weekend was very special! We could not have asked for a better place to stay!

5.0/5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0

Mary Ann said…
The moment we walked out on the Lakeview Terrace at Rumbling Bald, my fiance and I were in love with it! There was never a moments doubt that we had discovered the perfect venue to be married. The setting is amazing- so beautiful and peaceful. The amenities were easy to access and offered our weekend guests plenty of options for housing and activities. The resort and its staff were all very attentive and took care of all my needs. All my questions were answered quickly and all requests were granted including special parking for my photo bus, additions to the menu, even providing a microphone at the reception to provide an even better end to the perfect day! The food was delicious and I will definitely be back to eat at the restaurant! There is absolutely nothing I would change about Rumbling Bald! ***Best bridal suite with plenty of room for all the wedding party to get ready together- only a few steps from the gazebo!! This place is a must see. It was absolutely perfect for my family and friends to be there in one spot with me getting my hair and makeup done while they also got ready. Stocked mini fridge, floor to ceiling mirrors, plenty of lighted makeup stations, steamer provided- seriously they thought of everything!!

Services Used: Beauty & Health, Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue

5 out of 5
Quality of Service: 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0

“My husband and I fell in love with this venue. The views are stunning, your wedding specialist was amazing to work with, the catering is delicious, and all the service provided was exceptional.”

Services Used: Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue, Rehearsal Dinner Location

5 out of 5
Quality of Service: 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0

“Where can I start??? Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure was the location of our dream wedding ceremony and reception on 10/11/2015. My husband and I had the greatest wedding weekend that we could have possibly had. From the start with my initial contact with Rumbling Bald’s wedding specialist, I knew that I was in good hands. She was our main resource in setting up all of our event details while the rest of their team execute our event. Most of my communications were through email in which everyone was prompt in their replies. Everyone was the best and I cannot say enough good things about them. I seriously did not have to worry about anything once my husband and I, our families and guests arrived for the weekend. After completing all of the wedding planning, I just wanted to sit back and enjoy the wedding weekend which is what I did! We also had our rehearsal lunch at the resort the day before and were super pleased with that as well. At both events, the food was so delicious. Everyone kept on commenting on how good the food was. All employees made us feel special and welcomed! Both the wedding specialist and the guest services manager went above and beyond to help me and our guests with their lodging. I also had my hair and makeup done by the Spa at Rumbling Bald (along with the mothers and a few of my attendants). The staff at the Spa & Salon was so very helpful and accommodating to all of our needs. We were all pleased with their work! We used Rumbling Bald for all of its services during our wedding and everything was so wonderful. I hope that I have covered all of the wonderful employees that helped us during this time of planning and I look forward to returning to the resort for vacation. I joked to my husband that we need to get someone else to get married there so we can be guests at a Rumbling Bald wedding!!”

Services Used: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Rehearsal Dinner Location

5 out of 5
Quality of Service: 5.0
Responsiveness: 5.0
Professionalism: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Flexibility: 5.0

“My daughter’s wedding at Rumbling Bald Resort was a fairy-tale wedding. The staff (especially Maria) is amazing, the mountain location is beautiful and the food is amazing. We had appetizers, a buffet and added a prime rib carving station. We chose this location because all our guests stayed in the resort and we spent the entire long weekend together. I would definitely recommend Rumbling Bald Resort for a destination wedding.”

Services Used: Ceremony & Reception Venue, Rehearsal Dinner Location