Sarah Christensen
Austin Helms
Sarah Christensen
Austin Helms
October 10, 2026
Our Story
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 9, 2026
The night before!
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
309 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ceremony
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
36 Hallaran Drive, Marshall, NC 28753
Helm of a Reception!
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
36 Hallaran Drive, Marshall, NC 28753
This is a formal event, dress to impress!
We will be serving a taco bar (Chicken & Beef options available).
Travel
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown
The future Helms' are super excited to spend this amazing weekend with their friends and family from all over. Just so there is 'no fussing' we'd recommend booking your hotel as soon as possible. This is the busiest time in Asheville (828) during peak leaf season. The rehearsal dinner will be held near the rooftop of the hotel on Friday, Oct 9th. The couple welcomes all guests to join us after the rehearsal dinner at the Pillar Rooftop Bar! https://pillaravl.com The event after the rehearsal dinner is ~dutch treat~ but if you find the groom I am sure he will buy you a beverage. Please reach out to Austin if the hotel block becomes full as there are more rooms available, but they are only releasing a few rooms to us at a time.
Flight
AVL or CLT
Asheville has a large airport or you can fly into Charlotte and its ~2 hour drive to Asheville. Our wedding venue is in 20 minutes outside of Asheville.
Registry
FAQs
Question
What is the dress code?
Answer
Formal Dress Code just means look your best! We prefer tuxes, suits and ties for men. Ladies, you can wear formal dresses. The fall colors will be beautiful this time of year.
Question
Are kids allowed?
Answer
We do love kids, but only family members kids will be allowed at the wedding
Question
How do I get to the venue? How do I get home?
Answer
Transportation TO the venue is on you. Asheville has a great Uber/Lyft situation. We have transportation FROM the venue if you decide to drink and need a ride home. It's via a local school bus company (ironically a company that the groom and one of the groomsman tried to purchase many years ago). The bus will run from the venue to the Hilton in downtown Asheville after the reception.
Question
What's the hotel situation?
Answer
We have a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Asheville! Let Austin know if you have any issues booking. https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/avladgi-901-fd59c106-bc6b-4bad-9225-eee7165ff462/
Question
What's the food situation?
Answer
We are having a taco bar from Taco Boy! Chicken, beef, and all the fixings
Question
What's the drink situation?
Answer
We will have an open bar with beer, wine, margs, and other cocktails!
Question
Is there a welcome event?
Answer
There is not a formal welcome event, but YES! Please join us at the Hilton after the rehearsal dinner. There is a rooftop venue above the Hilton called The Pillar. More info and details coming soon.
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