FAQs
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Are children welcome?
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As much as we love your little ones, our wedding is exclusively for adults.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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Due to limited space, we can only accommodate guests who are formally invited. If you receive a plus one, they'll be specifically addressed within the subject line of the invitation. Otherwise, we ask that only the named people in the invitation are in attendance.
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Can I take photos during the ceremony?
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We kindly ask that you put your phones and cameras away during the ceremony as we want you to be present with us in the moment. Other than the ceremony, yes! Please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you like.
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Is the wedding outside?
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The ceremony will be outside and the reception will be inside.
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Will there be alcohol?
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No alcohol will be served at the venue.
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When should I RSVP by?
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To help us in our planning please RSVP as soon as possible. However, the deadline is May 20th 2025. If we don't receive your RSVP by this date, we cannot make exceptions and will have to mark you as "no". We need to provide the venue with a total guest count in a timely manner, we hope you can understand.
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Directions
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Hurricane Helene caused damage to roads leading to the venue. Below are directions to avoid any closed roads. Directions to Sky Retreat coming from the Wilkesboro area: Coming up the mountain on Hwy US-421 N, take the exit ramp onto Hwy US-221 N and continue 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Idlewild road, and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Phillips Gap Rd and continue 2.1 miles until it intersects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn LEFT on the parkway and go a short distance to the next full gravel road on your right (which is Phillips Gap Rd continuing on the other side of the parkway). Turn right onto this road marked by the green street sign that says Phillips Gap Rd and continue one mile. Turn right onto Cascade Drive and continue to reach the Grand Event Hall at the end of Cascade Dr. Directions to Sky Retreat coming from the Boone area: Heading out of Boone on Hwy US-421 S, take the exit ramp onto Hwy US-221 N and continue 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Idlewild road, and continue for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Phillips Gap Rd and continue 2.1 miles until it intersects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn LEFT on the parkway and go a short distance to the next full gravel road on your right (which is Phillips Gap Rd continuing on the other side of the parkway). Turn right onto this road marked by the green street sign that says Phillips Gap Rd and continue one mile. Turn right onto Cascade Drive and continue to reach the Grand Event Hall at the end of Cascade Dr.
