The Gingerbread Meeting House
Wedding venue in Shelby, North Carolina
About The Gingerbread Meeting House
The Gingerbread Meeting House is a family-owned wedding venue on 10 acres in Shelby, between Charlotte and Asheville. Couples can choose among three ceremony areas—the Pergola, the Trees, or the Field—and hold receptions in the weather-safe covered patio or one of two indoor spaces. The patio has heaters, fans, and clear roll-down walls for weather protection. The venue offers a private bridal suite and groom’s cabin, paved parking, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the venue. Events include in-house catering prepared on site, with buffet and seated-served meal options, and bar service through the venue. Packages include tables, chairs, dinnerware, linens, decor, and a cake or dessert credit; venue staff provide day-of direction. The venue offers 4.5 hours of event time, with additional time available for a fee. Nearby lodging options are listed in Shelby and the surrounding area.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 350 guests
- Price
- From $5,000
- Pricing note
- Published Friday and Sunday packages are $5,000 and Saturday packages are $6,500, including food and other listed inclusions; these are package prices, not venue-rental-only amounts. Additional guest charges and deposits vary by day. The venue also lists a $400 fee for additional event time.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Gingerbread Meeting House
- Website: thegingerbreadmeetinghouse.com
- Address: 1103 Washburn Switch Rd
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