Who's Actually Running Things on Your Wedding Day?

Who's Actually Running Things on Your Wedding Day

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Most venue tours cover the pretty parts. The views, the lake, the ceremony spot. What couples rarely ask, and often regret not asking, is a simpler question. Who is behind this place, and how well do they know it? At Big R Orchards, atop Brushy Mountain in North Carolina, the answer is unusually direct. Owner Scott Robinson designed and custom-built this venue with his own hands, alongside his friends, on 150 acres his family has held for three generations.

A hands-on owner in the most literal sense

Scott didn't buy a wedding venue. He built one. That distinction matters more than it sounds, because a venue built by someone who owns the land tends to be full of decisions nobody would make on a spreadsheet. The ceremony green was placed where it is for a reason. The pavilion is sized the way it is for a reason. When you plan with the team here, you're working with people who know why every part of this property sits where it does.

What does that mean while we're planning?

It means fewer layers. Our team is led by Scott, and couples work directly with people who know the property rather than passing questions along a chain. We're not a full-service venue, so catering and florals aren't handled in-house — instead we've partnered with vendors whose work we trust, and we share their contact information with couples who want help choosing. You get real recommendations rather than a package you have to fit yourself into.

Are guests looked after?

The property was built with them in mind. We offer shuttle service for elderly and special needs guests to and from the ceremony site, so older relatives can reach the green comfortably instead of walking the grounds on foot. The mountaintop location keeps things cooler than the areas below, and the peninsula green stays fully shaded for most of the year, so nobody is sitting in direct sun waiting for you.

Where do the ceremony and reception happen?

Ceremonies can take place on the golf green peninsula that reaches out into our six-acre lake, fed by six natural mountain springs. Receptions can move to the 6,000 square foot covered pavilion or out to the 1,760 square foot open-air dance floor under string lights. If the weather turns, the covered pavilion is your contingency, so an outdoor setting never means gambling the whole day on the forecast. All around it sit the working orchards, peaches and nectarines picked in July and August, apples in the fall, plus mountain views and four full seasons.

Is there room for the wedding party to get ready?

Yes. The bridal suite runs 1,000 square feet with a private restroom, a private thermostat, hair and makeup stations, and a mini fridge. The groom suite is 330 square feet with prep stations and a sink, a mini fridge, and a 65-inch smart TV. Getting ready shouldn't feel like everyone's elbowing for one mirror, and there's room here to spread out.

Conclusion

Booking a venue is really booking the people behind it. The lake, the shaded green, and the mountain views are what draw couples up here, but what keeps the planning manageable is quieter than that. It's working with people who know this property because one of them built it. That's the difference between a space you rent and a place made for exactly what you're doing with it. At Big R Orchards, we aim to be the second kind.

When you're ready to see it in person, Contact or call us at 336-957-1580 or email info@bigrweddings.com to book a tour and request a pricing guide.

FAQs

Where is Big R Orchards located? 

We're atop Brushy Mountain in North Carolina. Our postal address is 355 Bethany Church Rd, Moravian Falls, NC 28654. You can reach us at 336-957-1580.

How many guests can you host? 

The space is perfect for small, intimate groups of up to 200 guests seated, with outdoor event space and parking for up to 500 guests.

Who built the venue? 

Owner Scott Robinson designed and custom-built it alongside his friends, on 150 acres of family farmland that has been in the Robinson family for three generations.

How big are the suites? 

The bridal suite is 1,000 square feet with a private restroom, private thermostat, hair and makeup stations, and a mini fridge. The groom's suite is 330 square feet with prep stations and a sink, a mini fridge, and a 65-inch smart TV.

Where do ceremonies take place? 

On the golf green peninsula that extends into our six-acre lake, or at the pavilion. The green stays fully shaded for most of the year.

What happens if it rains? 

Our 6,000 square foot covered pavilion serves as a weather contingency, so your day can move under cover if needed.

Do you provide catering and flowers? 

We're not a full-service venue, so we don't provide those in-house. We do partner with vendors we trust and share their contact information to help with your selections.

Do you provide decor, or do we bring our own? 

We have furniture, wine barrels, wedding arches, and some limited props and decor on hand for you to use at no extra cost. You're also welcome to add your own touches.