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All formal invitations have been mailed to our invited guests! Please allow several days for USPS to deliver them. Thank you for celebrating with us! -E&Z
All formal invitations have been mailed to our invited guests! Please allow several days for USPS to deliver them. Thank you for celebrating with us! -E&Z
April 26, 2026
Banner Elk, NC

FAQs

The Wedding Website of Emerson Goldman and Zachary Valet
We’ve gathered some helpful details here to make planning your trip a little easier. If there’s anything else you’re unsure about, don’t hesitate to reach out to Zachary or Emerson—we’re happy to help!
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Is there a dress code?

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Yes, formal attire is requested (suits, full length and mid-length dresses/skirts). Ties are optional. We kindly ask guests to avoid wearing white (including ivory, cream, and butter yellow), silver, or shades of blue, as these colors are reserved for the bride and wedding party. Please also refrain from wearing tuxedos, sweatpants, leggings, jeans, shorts, or sneakers. The venue includes both gravel and grass, so we recommend footwear suited for outdoor terrain. As the location can be breezy or drizzly, a shawl or light sweater is also encouraged. We look forward to celebrating with you in style!

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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Yes! Please see the travel page on our website for recommendations.

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Can I bring a date?

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We are having an intimate wedding and in order to share this meaningful day with our loved ones, we kindly ask that we celebrate with those specifically named on your invitation.

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Do you have a wedding registry?

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Yes, we have a wedding registry! We are registered at Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, and Amazon.

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Can I take pictures or videos?

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Our ceremony will be “unplugged”. We kindly ask guests to turn off and put away phones, cameras, and other devices during the ceremony. This allows everyone to be fully present with us in the moment—and lets our professional photographers and videographers capture everything without distractions. There will be an opportunity (directed by the officiant) for photos before, during, and after the ceremony. Thank you for respecting our special and intimate day!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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The venue offers a spacious parking lot for all guests, so you’ll have no trouble finding a spot when you arrive. We’ve made sure there’s plenty of room for everyone to park and enjoy the celebration without any hassle.

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Are children allowed?

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As much as we love your little ones, our wedding is for adults and close family members’ children over 3 years old.

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Is smoking permitted on the premises?

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Smoking is not permitted on the premises, with the exception of cigars provided by the groom in designated smoking areas. We kindly ask that all guests respect this policy to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone.

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Can I bring alcohol?

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No, a bar providing beers, wines, and seltzers will be available throughout the day. Due to venue policies, we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing your own alcohol.

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I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

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For any questions or coordination needs prior to the wedding week, please feel free to reach out to Emerson at (512) 592-9288. Communication will transition to our coordinator, Candace, on April 20, 2026. For any urgent or pressing questions or concerns during the week of the wedding and on the wedding day, please text Candace at (828) 400-4003. She will be our primary point of contact and happy to assist. Thank you so much for your understanding and for helping everything run smoothly on our special day.