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Riptide Stables
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Plan your tour
- Phone +1 910-262-5716
- Website riptidestables.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The gorgeous horses added such an elegant, serene presence, and the mini donkeys completely stole everyone’s hearts!”
“The grounds are stunning — wide open, perfectly maintained, with a magical countryside vibe that made every photo look like it came straight out of a fairytale.”
Amenities couples mention
“Between the first tour and the day of our special event they also added the groom's suite which was perfect for my husband to get ready before the ceremony.”
“And it was still beautiful anyways, their covered pavilion was plenty big enough to serve as our last minute plan B haha.”
What couples say again and again
“We booked a pony ride for our daughter (who is 3) and Chloe and Melanie went above and beyond to make her first experience on a horse magical.”
“We booked a pony ride for our daughter (who is 3) and Chloe and Melanie went above and beyond to make her first experience on a horse magical.”
“We had the apartment above the stable for the day of and night of the wedding which turned out to be one of the best parts of the day!”
“In addition their portable restrooms were clean and nicely furnished.”
From the reviews
We had the absolute wedding of our dreams at Riptide Stables! From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were blown away by how beautiful and peaceful everything was.
My son absolutely LOVES the week he spends at Riptide Stables. From the moment we pull iup, he’s all smiles and ready to go. One of the biggest highlights for him is getting to ride Nemo, his favorite horse.
The team at Riptide was incredible, and the facility was perfect for my son's birthday! He and his friends had so much fun with the animals, games, and food! It was such a great venue and experience, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great place for their kids' party!
Dawn and company are amazing and they have a great thing going here. My newly minted husband and I had a fantastic experience with them and this venue, everything from the very beginning tour to the wedding day itself was smooth sailing.
Getting married at Riptide Stables
Riptide Stables comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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