Reception Space
Our 8200 sq foot climate controlled reception space can accommodate 300 guests for a seated dinner with ample room for a dance floor. It is the perfect mix of casual and elegant elements. It boasts white ceiling trusses, stained concrete floors, beautiful French inspired chandeliers, and a large herringbone white brick fireplace for ambiance. Clear garage doors can also be raised to the future patio area for additional outdoor entertaining space. Finally, the event space has a custom, built in bar and a mobile bar, as well as a catering prep area, and easily accessible indoor restrooms.
Gathering Space
Our covered outdoor, event space called the “Gathering Place" is perfect for ceremony or cocktail hour. This open air space has beautiful views of the picturesque fields. It has large fans for those hot North Carolina spring and summer days, but also has a large, gas fireplace for cozy fall and winter events. Couples can use the gorgeous stone fireplace as their ceremony back-drop or they may choose to set up an arbor of their choice facing the fields. There is ample space for 300+ chairs and additional cocktail tables.
Dressing Rooms
For the girls:
Complete with space for hair and makeup professionals, hanging space for dresses, full length mirrors, private bath, a comfortable seating area to relax and enjoy the day, a kitchenette complete with sink, refrigerator, and microwave for brunch/lunch activities, and a dining area. A “Juliet” style balcony in the ladies suite allows for the bride to see the reception space transform below.
For the guys:
Complete with space to hang suits/tuxes, full length mirrors, private bath, comfortable seating to relax and hang out before the big event, a flat screen TV to catch a ball game, and a small mini-frig for drinks/snacks.
Outdoor Patio
Our 100 x 50 foot patio accented with strings of cafe lights and a custom fire pit, is the perfect spot for Cocktail Hour, cozy outdoor seating, or for a large tent for additional seating outside. With our large glass barn doors open, this space feels like an extension of the reception space.
Parking
Ample parking for any size event. However, shuttles to the hotels can be helpful for out of town guests who are unfamiliar with the area. Designated handicap parking by entrance, as well as, porte cochere drop off for guests who need easy access. Use of venue golf cart for transporting guests from the parking lot or for photography purposes. Separate vendor parking is located at the back of the building for easy load in and out on event day.
Inventory Provided
Fields at Skycrest, provides tables and chairs for 200 guests. For parties over 200 guests, there is a rental charge for additional tables and chairs. Your venue booking includes seating for 200 guests for the ceremony and reception and will be supplied at no charge along with 25 five foot round reception tables, six high top tables, up to 200 white folding chairs for the ceremony, and up to 200 white washed Chivari chairs for the reception. In addition, 6 six foot long tables and 2 four foot round tables will be provided for catering purposes.
Lodging
Fields at Skycrest is conveniently located just 45 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International airport and minutes from I-77 and Mooresville/Lake Norman hotels and restaurants. We can provide a list of recommendations on request.
