Wedding DJ & MC
The Nantahala Plateau's most elevated destination wedding area — where resort luxury meets the Blue Ridge at 4,000 feet.
Highlands and Cashiers sit at the pinnacle of Appalachian destination wedding territory — roughly 55 miles south of Asheville, perched at some of the highest elevations in the eastern United States. This is a world of private clubs, luxury resorts, lake-view farms, and estates that attract couples from across the country for their distinctly unhurried, upscale mountain character. I make the drive from Asheville for every couple who chooses the Plateau — bringing the same focused craft, crowd-reading instinct, and full-night hosting that I give to every event I take on. When your guests have traveled this far, the energy in that room has to match the setting.
The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau spans southern Macon and Jackson Counties, sitting atop the Nantahala National Forest at elevations between 3,500 and 4,500 feet. The town of Highlands is famous for its arts community, fine dining, and boutique resort scene anchored by Old Edwards Inn. Just 11 miles east, Cashiers is home to world-class private clubs, Lake Glenville — the highest major reservoir in eastern North America — and the sweeping open grounds of High Hampton Resort. The broader area includes Sapphire, Lake Toxaway, Glenville, and Scaly Mountain — each with its own character and a remarkable concentration of premier event venues per square mile.
I've performed at venues across Highlands and the surrounding NCregion. Here are some of the area's finest.
Highlands
The anchor of Highlands luxury hospitality, Old Edwards Inn is a full-service boutique resort with multiple distinct event spaces — from intimate garden courtyards to the grand Madison's ballroom. A landmark Highlands venue for upscale destination weddings.
Highlands
A serene 14-acre lakeside estate managed by the Old Edwards team, featuring a sloping ceremony lawn beside the water, the Garden House and Dining Pavilion, farm-to-table catering, and adults-only accommodations. One of the most romantically intimate settings on the Plateau.
Highlands
A modern mountaintop lodge perched on a hilltop just outside downtown Highlands with stunning long-range views in every direction. Features multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces including the Big Creek Pavilion, Ceremony Lawn, and on-site Oak Steakhouse for curated culinary experiences.
Cashiers
A legendary 1,400-acre mountain resort in Cashiers offering full-property wedding buyouts and intimate packages alike. Sweeping lawns, a private lake, and the storied character of one of the most celebrated resort properties in Western North Carolina.
Glenville / Lake Glenville area
Eighty acres of Frasier fir and blueberry fields at 3,600 feet elevation, with hilltop ceremony sites overlooking the shimmering expanse of Lake Glenville. Accommodates over 250 guests and consistently earns some of the highest reviews of any venue in the region.
Cashiers
An exclusive private mountain club in Cashiers Valley featuring a historic rustic clubhouse with stone fireplace, covered porches furnished with antiques, and a lush ceremony lawn. Indoor capacity around 150; elegant and storied in equal measure.
Cashiers
A private residential lake and golf community in the heart of the Blue Ridge with a grand dining room, covered porches, and The Landings deck overlooking Lake Glenville — perfect for cocktail hours and farewell brunches. Scales from 10 to 200+ guests.
Cashiers
A 13-acre nonprofit park system in the center of Cashiers featuring the Common's Event Hall and beautifully maintained grounds. A beloved community venue that brings a relaxed, organic mountain elegance to celebrations of all sizes.
Highlands
A striking contemporary arts center in Highlands with a distinctive wood, glass, and steel event space that offers one of the most architecturally dramatic settings in Western NC. Ideal for couples who want cultural character alongside mountain scenery.
Highlands
An Adirondack-style estate nestled on beautifully landscaped gardens with dramatic mountain views. This classic lodge venue brings timeless mountain elegance to both ceremonies and receptions on the Highlands Plateau.
Scaly Mountain / Highlands area
Perched atop one of the highest ridges in the Southern Appalachians, Fire Mountain Resort offers an unparalleled combination of elevation, seclusion, and panoramic mountain vistas — a true destination resort experience for full-weekend wedding celebrations.
Highlands area
A boutique vineyard venue near Highlands set on 28 acres of rolling green pastures with phenomenal long-range views of the Blue Ridge. Combines the romance of a working vineyard with the grandeur of mountain scenery.
Cashiers
A private club in the heart of Cashiers originally built as a summer retreat in 1938, carrying decades of mountain heritage. Its intimate, storied character makes it a distinctive choice for couples seeking genuine Plateau history alongside their celebration.
Peak season Saturdays book 12+ months in advance. Lock in your date before someone else does.
Check Your DateCustom-curated music for your Highlands wedding — from the ceremony walk-in to the last dance. Every song choice is intentional.
More than announcements. I create moments, connect families, and give every guest a reason to remember this night forever.
Ceremony to send-off, one person running the show. No gaps, no miscommunication, no wondering who's in charge.
Yes — Highlands and Cashiers are about 55 miles south of Asheville, and it's a drive I make gladly. Travel fees apply for distances beyond 60 miles and are always outlined clearly in your quote. Couples who choose the Plateau deserve entertainment that matches the caliber of the venues up here, and that's exactly what I bring.
The Highlands-Cashiers area books exceptionally fast for a destination market. Prime Saturdays at Old Edwards, High Hampton, Chimney Pond Farm, and The Chattooga Club typically fill 14–18 months out, especially June through October. If you have a date in mind, reach out before you've even signed your venue contract — it's not uncommon for entertainment to book before the venue does in this market.
A tamada is the traditional Slavic wedding host — the person guiding the emotional arc of the celebration, toasting the couple, uniting families, and making sure the night builds toward something genuinely unforgettable. In a destination wedding setting like Highlands or Cashiers — where guests have traveled far and expectations are high — having a real host rather than just a DJ changes everything. I'm not playing background music; I'm running the room, connecting families who may not know each other, and turning a beautiful venue into an experience people talk about for years.
I've worked across Western North Carolina and do thorough advance preparation for every venue I visit — reviewing acoustics, coordinating with your venue team, and scouting the space before your wedding day. The Plateau's mix of outdoor ceremony lawns, covered pavilions, and historic clubhouses each presents its own audio considerations, and I'm ready for all of them.
Yes — one person running the entire night from processional to last dance. No vendor handoffs, no miscommunication between a separate ceremony musician and the reception DJ, no gaps in energy. Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and full reception are all part of a single, seamlessly executed experience. For a venue as refined as Old Edwards or High Hampton, that continuity matters.
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