Beacon heights tonight as the weather looks “okay” (bring a rain jacket). Refer to "Sunset Hike" on the schedule for details. Suggest Old hampton store for dinner before. The Welcome Party is co-located with a large concert series. Please see FAQ section on parking.
Chesnut Smith
Will Hagna
Chesnut Smith
Will Hagna
July 20, 2024
Schedule
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Sunset Hike
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Weather looks okay - bring a rain jacket! Beacon Heights (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/beacon-heights-from-the-parkway-and-via-the-mountains-to-sea-trail) . BYOB (discretely). Suggest Old Hampton Store and Barbeque for dinner / music before. 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC 28646 There will be live music, BBQ and a bar, but Hampton store can be extremely crowded so plan accordingly. Music starts at 6 pm.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Welcome Party
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Casual
Join us for a casual welcome party to celebrate our wedding weekend. We thought it’d be fun to get some of our nearest and dearest together the night before the big day and just hang, grab some drinks, and catch up! First rounds is on us! The welcome party is taking place at the same time as a concert at the same location. Parking will fill up as the concert opener at 7pm. Please plan accordingly and reach out ahead of time with any questions. Refer to this map for visual of parking (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/124NK3q5PLgQVhGpjfP8PzDGOR0f_iNAqewtfp5uZX04/edit?usp=sharing). While the Beech Mountain Tap Room and Grill does have food available for purchase resources will be limited given the concert. We recommend grabbing dinner ahead of time either there or somewhere else.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Ceremony and Reception
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
830 Elderberry Ridge Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Cocktail Attire
The wedding will be held outside (weather permitting) with indoor and outdoor cocktail hour and reception following. Weather can be inclement in this area so plan accordingly!
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Travel
Flight
Air Travel
Banner Elk, NC is 2.5 hours from the nearest major airport (CLT), 1.25 hours from Tri-cities (TRI) and 1.75 hours from the Asheville Airport (AVL). We recommend renting a vehicle if flying in.
House Or Rental
Lodgings
The Overlook Barn address is 830 Elderberry Ridge Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604. As this is a tourist area, there are plenty of rentals very close to the venue if you search on Airbnb or VRBO. We recommend a condo or home near the venue. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chesnut or Will and they'd be happy to provide input on the housing options. This listing will help start the search for accommodations near the venue, but by no means covers all the nearby options.
Travel Note
Welcome Party Parking
The address is 1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy #1007, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. Please see above link for a diagram of the location and where to park in relation to the bar. The welcome party is taking place during a concert at the same location. Parking will likely be pretty full as the concert opener starts at 7pm, but we've been told there should still be plenty of space. Carpooling is highly recommended. Please plan accordingly and reach out ahead of time with any questions.
FAQs
Question
Welcome Party Parking
Answer
The Welcome Party is taking place at the Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill. Limited/spotty service so google before going and refer to map of the parking here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/124NK3q5PLgQVhGpjfP8PzDGOR0f_iNAqewtfp5uZX04/edit?usp=sharing). There is a concert going on so would expect full parking lots. Will's Pro Tip: Try driving as close to the resort as possible. There is typically extra parking from mountain bikers /others who leave late.
Question
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
Answer
We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Dress code is cocktail (but keep it fun). Ladies can wear tea length or midi cocktail dresses. Florals and bright colors are encouraged! Gentleman can wear a suit (light or dark). No jeans please. There are grass and gravel areas so please keep this in mind when selecting footwear. Further, this is a higher altitude and can have inclement weather. Check the weather for Beech Mountain, NC ahead of time and pack accordingly.
Question
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR THE CEREMONY?
Answer
Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes before 4:50pm, as the Ceremony will begin promptly at the top of the hour. Cars arriving at 4:50 pm will be stopped as the driveway is viewable from the ceremony area.
Question
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE?
Answer
There is ample parking at the venue! If driving, we encourage you to carpool and have a designated driver.
Question
WILL THE CEREMONY, COCKTAIL HOUR, AND RECEPTION TAKE PLACE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS?
Answer
All three events will be at the same location. Ceremony will take place outside (weather permitting). Cocktail hour and reception will be hosted in areas with indoor and outdoor spaces. There is grass and gravel areas so please keep in mind when selecting shoes. Weather can be inclement in the mountains of North Carolina so please keep in mind when packing!
Question
CAN I BRING MY KIDS?
Answer
We love your kiddos - however, we have decided to limit the number of children at the reception. Invited children will be specifically indicated on your envelope. We appreciate your understanding! We encourage you to use this evening as a fun date night!
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Things To Do
Blue Ridge Parkway
Go take a drive (and a hike) on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Our first date was a wintery hike around the Linn Cove Viaduct, which is featured on our save the dates! Recommend starting at milepost 305 and heading towards Blowing Rock. Moses Cone Manor is another great pit-stop off of the parkway.
Beech Mountain Events
Check out Beech Mountain's website for events being held there such as music, dinners, and yoga on top of the mountain (highly recommend). Greensky Bluegrass is playing on the 21st.
Grandfather Mountain
Visit Grandfather Mountain nature preserve and the mile-high swinging bridge. Gets crowded in the summer so plan ahead.
Mountain Biking
Lift access at Beech (our fave) and Sugar mountain, but plenty of other great trails in the area (check out trail forks). Rock Knob Mountain Bike Park in Boone is another great non-lift access area. If road biking is your cup of tea, the blue ridge parkway is a great option for long-rides.
Wineries and Breweries
Lots of options in Banner Elk and neighboring areas! Beech Mountain: 5506 Sky Bar (pictured above with Beech Mtn events), Beech Mountain Brewing Taproom, Atlantic Ale House Banner Elk: Grandfather Winery, Blind Elk, Banner Elk Winery Linville: Old Hampton Store, Linville Falls Winery, Mountain Boomer Boone: Booneshine Brewery, AMB, Peabody's Blowing Rock: The Hellbender, The Speckled Trout, Blowing Rock Brewing Co
Hiking
We spend a lot of our free time hiking when we are home. Check out Grandfather Mountain, the blue ridge parkway, Linville Gorge Wilderness area and Roan Mountain for lots of great options from views to water holes. Some easy favorites are Rough Ridge (views), upper falls (for swimming) and Linville Falls (no-swimming). For a bit more of a challenge try out the Profile Trail.
Tweetsie Railroad
Great for the kids.
Other Outdoor Activities
This area has plenty of other outdoor activities including golfing, fly fishing, climbing, whitewater rafting, boating, etc.
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