Where to Stay
For a quick walk to the reception and easy access to all of downtown Asheville, we suggest staying at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. For a special wedding guest rate of $139/night, use this private link. Make sure to reserve your room by November 20th for the special rate! If you're looking for something different, Asheville is also home to some great bed and breakfast locations and unique hotels, including the Inn on Biltmore Estate, the Grand Bohemian Hotel, and the Grove Park Inn. Outside of Asheville, the Mountain Inn & Suites has great rates and is close to downtown Hendersonville (Emma's hometown!) and the church where we'll be getting married. There are also plenty of rental homes and apartments in the area if you're looking to share with a group. We highly recommend searching Airbnb.com for affordable downtown spots to rent!
Parking: For the reception in Asheville, guests staying at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel may park there and walk to the reception venue. All other guests who need to park may do so at the HomeTrust Bank at 10 Woodfin Street. The lot is reserved for wedding guests.
Eats and Drinks - some personal favorites and some Asheville essentials!
12 Bones Smokehouse - famous WNC bbq
Tupelo Honey Cafe - local and unique Southern comfort food
Sunny Point Cafe - Emma's favorite breakfast place!
French Broad Chocolate Lounge - a must. no excuses.
Barley's Taproom - great pizza, features lots of local beers
Jack of the Wood - original home of Green Man Brewery
Zambra Wine and Tapas - fun and fancy
5 Walnut Wine Bar - frequent live music, good selection of wines and beers
Things to Do and Places to See
Christmas at Biltmore
Malaprops Bookstore and Coffee Shop
Grove Arcade Restaurants and Shops
Biltmore Village Christmas Shopping
National Gingerbread House Competition Display at Grove Park Inn
Drive Through Christmas Wonderland at the WNC Fairgrounds