The Town of Weddington, North Carolina is located in Union County about 15 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte. Weddington (population 6,696) is located in the heart of Union County's horse country. The area consists of single family homes with a minimum of one-acre lots. Its small town lifestyle and rich community feel make Weddington one of the most desirable areas to live in North Carolina. Along with horse farms and country estates are new subdivisions with acre-plus lots. Residents have moved to the area looking for a country atmosphere and homes with acreage that are just a short commute from Charlotte's amenities. With its rolling hills and variety of lifestyle choices, from new suburban neighborhoods to golf course communities to rural hideaways, horse farms and country estates, Union County offers a reasonable cost of living, excellent schools, relatively low taxes, growing business opportunities and a short drive to Charlotte's business centers, airport, cultural attractions and shopping facilities. The Town Hall is located close by in the historic Thomas-Wrenn house, a Victorian built in 1894.

Weddington is part of the Union County School System. The majority of the students in Weddington currently attend either Sun Valley or Weddington high schools, Sun Valley or Weddington middle schools, and Weddington, Marvin, Indian Trail or Wesley Chapel elementary schools.