What is a great wedding venue in Greensboro?

It is the season of love in this hot summer air - many couples are getting married, while others are promising to marry each other and sealing it with an engagement ring. As these newly engaged couples search for a wedding venue in their hometown of Greensboro, NC they may find themselves stumbling upon the beautiful Blandwood Mansion.

The Blandwood Mansion is a restored historic home of former governor John Motley Morehead (served 1841 - 1844). As governor, Morehead hosted several significant people of his time, including mental health activist Dorthea Dix and architect Alexander Jackson Davis.  The mansion is the oldest building in Greensboro, having been built in 1795. It was originally built as a home on a farmer's 100 acres of land. Originally a rural home, it has survived urban development as downtown Greensboro grew around it. Interestingly, the mansion also carries national significance as the oldest Tuscan Villa in the United States (named a National Historic Landmark in 1988), meaning it was the first home built that attempts to imitate the architectural style of Italy. Tuscany's villas feature low rooflines, casement windows, a tall prospect tower, overhanging eaves, and stucco-on brick veneer.

The mansion and its 4 accompanying acres were saved by Preservation Greensboro Incorporated in 1964, and was opened as a museum in 1976. The house still serves as a memorial to Governor Morehead. Part of the Blandwood Mansion includes the Carriage House, an octagonal two-story building and gardens that hosts special events, including weddings, concerts, picnics, and historical events.

The historic home is located at 447 W Washington St, Greensboro, NC, 27401. Stop by anytime to view the beautiful architecture and its fantastic gardens!