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Where can I park?

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If you aren't staying at one of the places served by the shuttle (see the "Travel" tab), please park at the Skyland Service Center in Sylva. This will be the primary shuttle point and it's okay to leave your car there overnight if you need to.

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Will I be able to Uber/Lyft to the wedding?

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Sylva doesn't really do the rideshare app thing. It's a pretty small town, and that sort of service is few and far between. If you need help getting to and from the wedding, your best bet is to make use of the shuttle service either from your hotel or a designated parking area in Sylva.

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Will there be an open bar?

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We will have wine, beer, and 2 cocktail options for those who drink alcohol. N/A beers and a variety of other non-alcoholic options will be available for those who choose not to. We ask those who do partake to have a plan in place for how to get home safely, be it a designated driver or our shuttle service.

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Can I bring my kids?

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We ask that if it's easy, please leave the children at home. If it's easier to just bring them, we're fine with children under 5. Please let us know if you plan to bring a child so we can accommodate. There will be kids there, so dont stress too much about this decision.

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What does "fall garden attire" mean?

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Just dress nicer than usual and don't sweat it too much. If you wear a suit, you won't be overdressed, but if you don't, then you won't necessarily be underdressed. People who like to wear dresses are welcome to do so but not required. There aren't any bridesmaids/groomsmen, so there aren't any colors to avoid wearing. Other than white. This is an outdoor wedding, and you'll be gently encouraged to square dance after the ceremony. Heels probably won't work at our venue, and we'd suggest comfortable shoes for moving around. Note, the bride will be wearing boots, so feel free to go as comfortable as boots, sneakers, whatever. Fall in Western NC can also be really hot or really cold - keep an eye on the weather beforehand and plan accordingly. It's not uncommon to need a cardigan or light jacket in the evenings during October. Emily Edit: Jewel Tones, Fall Florals, Boots, Sweaters, Velvets/Fun Textures. BUT OVERALL COZY.

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Where are you registered?

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We aren't registered anywhere, and we don't expect our guests to bring gifts. We're also aware people are going to bring gifts anyway, so if you're looking for guidance in that department then we'd say we're probably all set on home goods and stuff like that. Emily and I have been living in sin for more than three years now, and we already have monogrammed towels and nice dishes. Check back on this part of the page periodically to see if we've come up with a subtler, classier way to say "we'd really prefer cash to a new crockpot."

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Do I need to know how to square dance already?

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Nope! Our caller will walk you through the steps, and dancers of all experience levels will enjoy swinging and swaying to our lovely band. Remember, only one person can possibly be the worst square dancer at the wedding. Statistically speaking, it's fairly unlikely that's you. Make sure you have comfy shoes to wear on the dance floor!

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Should I bring an instrument? And where do I put it?

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Yes! Bring an instrument and join in on the fun. We will have indoor storage for instruments available. Just no amps, please.

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What's up with those goats? Can i play with them?

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There are a variety of cute animals on the property, some of which look like they might enjoy being pet/ridden/fed slices of Emily's family sausage recipe. Unfortunately, we can't let you do any of those things. Trust us, we really want to involve the goats in the ceremony. It's an insurance thing.

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What is there to do in and around Sylva?

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Check our "Things to Do" page for a better list of restaurants/coffeeshops/trails/activities. Things we have a lot of include breweries, coffeeshops, outdoor recreation, music and arts. Things we don't have a lot of include nightclubs and food options after 11 p.m.