Where Coastal Beauty Meets Timeless Romance
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Nestled in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, The Venue at Thistle Golf Club offers an unforgettable setting for weddings and special events. European-inspired architecture, timeless elegance, and the natural beauty of the Carolina coast come together to create a celebration that is distinctly yours.
Imagine walking down the aisle across our beautifully manicured ceremony lawn, surrounded by loved ones and picturesque coastal scenery. After exchanging vows, welcome your guests into our elegant Clubhouse for handcrafted cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing.
Inside, rich old-world details, inviting fireplaces, and modern comforts create an atmosphere that feels both refined and welcoming. With several beautifully appointed event spaces, Thistle can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
Our experienced events team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. From personalized planning and attentive service to thoughtfully designed menus, our team will guide you through every detail. Our talented culinary staff can also customize a menu or theme to reflect your tastes and create a memorable dining experience for you and your guests.
We invite you to tour The Venue at Thistle Golf Club and discover the setting that best suits your special occasion. It would be our privilege to help you create a celebration filled with beautiful moments and lasting memories.
27+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Country Club
Venue Service Offerings
Service Staff
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First of all, I have to say Thistle is one of the most beautiful venues we toured. We were blown away. However, do not book here if you expect them to follow through with your wedd...
ing. We booked our June 2018 wedding 17 months in advance since I am in medical school and we had a non-flexible date that we were planning to get married on. We drove from 8 hours away on our one weekend off from school to go tour this venue and we booked and paid the entire rental price the following week. We went on to book several other vendors over the following months. Everything was great until Thistle decided to have their Pub Manager call one Friday evening and inform us Thistle was cancelling all weddings. No one would return my call until the following Monday and I still was not able to speak to anyone in charge of making the decision to cancel my wedding. It also took an additional 2 weeks to have my money refunded to me. We now have vendors all booked 8 hours away from our home with no wedding venue. Thankfully we still are 13 months away from our wedding and are going to be able to tour more venues, but I could not imagine being a bride where they cancelled only 3 months before a wedding. I would not recommend anyone book a wedding here.
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