Schedule
Friday, August 21, 2026
Golfing with the Groomsmen
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
981 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Appropriate golf attire. Caps must face forward.
Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before your tee time, and park in the lot behind the main club house. A golf attendant will get your clubs and put them in an HCC golf cart for your usage while playing. Go inside the Pro Shop to register. Note that mens' hats or caps are not allowed in the dining areas of HCC. There is a practice facility (driving range) on Arnold Road, and a practice putting green in front of HCC. You are are allowed to use both prior to your arrival for your tee time. Except for photos, cell phone usage is not allowed on the golf course, at the practice facility, on the practice putting green, in the golf cart, or in the HCC building. You may use your phone inside your vehicle in the parking lot. For guests who are not groomsmen and who would like to golf, visit https://www.skyvalleycountryclub.com/golf-course/about and take a look at Sky Valley Country Club down the road! You may book a tee time to play on this beautiful semi-private course!
Bridesmaids' Brunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
981 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Attire is dressy casual.
This is a luncheon honoring Betsy and her Bridal Party. It will be held on the Covered Porch at Highlands Country Club. Other wedding guests are invited to explore the quaint downtown shopping area on Main Street, play golf in Sky Valley on a semi-private golf course, or enjoy local hiking opportunities! See our Things To Do tab for more information!
Rehearsal
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
315 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
Bridal Party's Wedding Rehearsal at the Church
Dress is coat, tie optional for gentlemen; cocktail attire or dressy casual for ladies.
After-Rehearsal Dinner
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
490 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC 28741
This event is for the Bridal Party, and our Guests arriving on Friday may do dinner on-your-own. A list of restaurants is available under the Things To Do tab.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Wedding Ceremony
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
315 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
This event is black-tie optional.
Thank you for your RSVP! A few things you need to know... Downtown Highlands and The Hudson House have limited parking. We have wedding shuttle vans that will run from Trailborn Highlands, The Park on Main, Old Edwards Inn, and Skyine Lodge to Highlands United Methodist Church. If you must drive to the church, try parking in the HUMC parking lot on Spring Street. After the wedding ceremony, our shuttles will run from the church to The Hudson House for the reception. When you are ready to leave, a shuttle will return you to your hotel or to the church parking lot. If you are staying with friends or renting a house, plan to go to the closest hotel meeting point for a wedding shuttle, or to the church, and you will be returned to that spot when you leave. Cell phones ar allowed for photos, but please silence your phones and limit conversations to texting or to private calls taken outside the church and The Hudson House!
Reception
5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
30 Hummingbird Cir, Highlands, NC 28741
This event is black-tie optional.
Valet parking at the reception is available; however, parking spots are very limited. It is recommended that you use our wedding shuttle for drop-off and return to your hotel or the church, if at all possible. Dinner will be seated, but we will provide buffet-style service to give you more dining options. Please note below if you have any special dietary needs, food allergies, etc.; or you may email us at betsyandhouston@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Bye-Bye Brunch
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Dress is casual! Travel clothing is welcome!
Serving a light brunch before guests leave town, just to enjoy casual time with friends and family and to say thank you for joining us in Highlands for Betsy and Houston's wedding! Plan to park on the Chandlers' street and look for a golf cart to shuttle you to their home. More details on the invitation in your Wedding Welcome Box!