Lauren Dudley
Blake Piper
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Itinerary
WELCOME HIKE
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, August 23, 2024
Craggy Pinnacle Hike, Blue Ridge Parkway, Barnardsville, NC, USA
3641 Blue Ridge Parkway, Barnardsville, North Carolina 28709
Kick off the weekend with a short, scenic hike just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will leave downtown Asheville at 9:30am and meet at the trailhead at 10am. There is a visitor center and several accessible scenic overlooks nearby.
WELCOME PARTY
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, August 23, 2024
Hemingway's Cuba Rooftop Bar
15 Page Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Swing by for happy hour and say hello before the big day!
Wedding
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, August 24, 2024
Henderson Acres
197 Holcombe Branch Road, Weaverville, North Carolina 28787
6pm: Ceremony
7pm: Cocktail Hour
8pm: Dinner and Reception
10:30pm Send-off
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Accommodation
Recommended Hotels
Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
15 Page Avenue Asheville, North Carolina 28801
$275 / night
For your convenience, we reserved a block of rooms at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville at a reduced rate with complimentary valet parking.
Please use this link to book.
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
199 Haywood Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Modern downtown hotel with rooftop bar
$230 - $330 / night
Book here
Things to Do
WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE!
Thank you for joining us in one of our favorite places!
Below are some of our recommendations for things to do, eat, and see around town.
We hope you come to love Asheville as much as we do!
ACTIVITIES
Blue Ridge Parkway: Take a scenic drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plug Mt. Mitchell Overlook into your GPS and head East. Or go West - you can't go wrong!
Asheville Pinball Museum (Downtown Asheville): Play unlimited pinball and vintage arcade games at Asheville Pinball Museum. Admission is $15 per person. This is a great rainy day activity!
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar: (Downtown Asheville): Sip and shop for books and enjoy their beautiful patio.
Lexington Glassworks (Downtown Asheville): Watch the experts do a glass blowing demo while shopping around at this studio and gallery off Lexington Ave.
Biltmore Estate (5 minutes from downtown Asheville): Explore the Biltmore House and expansive estates, once owned by George Vanderbilt. Purchase tickets in advance online.
French Broad Chocolate Factory (5 minutes from downtown Asheville): Taste locally-crafted chocolates and learn about chocolate-making at French Broad's Chocolate Factory. Tours offered three times a day from Monday to Saturday. Reserve in advance online.
North Carolina Arboretum (15 minutes from downtown Asheville): See what's in bloom at the NC Arboretum, which features acres of cultivated gardens, hundreds of native species, and hiking and biking trails.
Round Mountain Creamery (30 minutes from downtown Asheville): Sample artisan cheeses and play with goats at Round Mountain Creamery, part of the WNC Cheese Trail.
Justus Orchard (30 minutes from downtown Asheville): Pick your own apples and blackberries or have a picnic at Justus Orchard, just outside of Hendersonville, NC.
Burntshirt Vineyards (30 minutes from downtown Asheville): Tour the cellar and do a tasting at Burnshirt Vineyard. Free tours daily at 2pm.
HIKES
Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb Trail (1 hour from downtown Asheville): Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, this short out-and-back features incredible views and wild blueberry picking.
Triple Falls in DuPont State Park (45 minutes from downtown Asheville): See three waterfalls in under a mile on this scenic trail.
Grassy Ridge Bald and the Roan Highlands from Carvers Gap (1 hour 20 minutes from downtown Asheville): We love taking a short detour to this hike when driving to Asheville from the DC area.
FOOD AND DRINK
Rhubarb (New American)
Chai Pani (Indian)
Pack's Tavern (American)
Cucina 24 (Italian)
Luella's BBQ (Southern)
Cúrate (Tapas)
Tupelo Honey (Southern)
Double D's (Coffee and Desserts)
The Montford Rooftop (Cocktails)
New Belgium Brewing Company (Brewery)
Registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for!
But if you'd like to honor us with a gift, please see our registry.
FAQs
WEDDING
Where is the wedding?
Our wedding will be at Henderson Acres, a beautiful mountaintop property that is approximately 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. The address is 197 Holcombe Branch Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787.
The wedding will be outdoors. In the unlikely chance of rain, the event spaces will be covered.
How do I get to the venue?
We will provide transportation to and from downtown Asheville. Please meet in the lobby of the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville at 5:15pm. The shuttle will return to the Cambria at the end of the night.
If you are not staying in downtown Asheville, Uber and Lyft are available. You can also arrange a cab in advance to reduce wait times. We recommend Weaverville Taxi & Transport (828-575-8065).
There is parking available at the venue at 219 Holcombe Branch Road.
When can I arrive at the venue?
The venue will be open to guests starting at 5:45pm.
What type of food and drink will be served?
There will be hors d'oeuvres at 7pm for the cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 8pm. We will also have an open bar for the duration of the wedding.
TRAVEL
Where is the closest airport?
The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. It is serviced by Allegiant, American, Delta, JetBlue, Sun Country, and United.
The Charlotte airport (CLT) is 2 hours away. The flights to Charlotte are typically more affordable than those to Asheville.
Knoxville's McGhee Tyson airport (TYS) is about 2 hours away from downtown Asheville. If you fly here, you can stop by the Great Smoky Mountains on your drive in.
Where should we stay?
We recommend staying near Asheville, which is close to the wedding venue, lots of restaurants, and things to do.
Should we get a rental car?
You do not need a rental car if you are planning to stay in the downtown Asheville area.
However, we highly recommend getting a rental car if you want to go hiking or see more of the mountains.
How long is the drive there?
Asheville is approximately 7 hours from DC and 9 hours from Philadelphia.