FAQs

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What is the Dress Code?

Answer

The dress code is formal. I encourage the women attending to wear a dress they have always wanted to wear but have never found the opportunity to wear it! I've had someone ask, "So, can I wear a gold dress? What about a hot pink dress with ruffles?" Yes! If it's a formal dress that you love, then wear it! You can go simple and elegant, or fun and bold! ** From the Basilica's Website: "Dresses should be modest and avoid low necklines, high open seams in the skirt, etc. Concealment of tattoos is required. . . Costume type attire is not appropriate for a sacred event and not permitted at the Basilica."**

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How Far is the Basilica From the Reception Space?

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It is a ten minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the Basilica to the Reception space. Basilica Address: 97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC, 28801 Reception Space: The Century Room, Pack's Tavern, 20 S Spruce St., Asheville, NC, 28801

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What Time Does the Ceremony and Reception Start?

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The ceremony starts at 2:00pm and ends at 3:00pm. The reception starts with a cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony.

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Will the Wedding Be Indoor or Outdoor?

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Both the ceremony and the reception will be indoors.

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Am I Allowed to Bring a Plus One?

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If a name is not listed on the invitation or a part of the "family" attached to the addressee, then, unfortunately, we cannot accomodate them.

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Where Can I Park?

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For the Basilica, "Guests are permitted to park in the lot located to the rear of the Basilica; in the first lot adjacent to the Parish Office Building; and if needed in the large gated lot directly across the street from the Basilica. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not permitted to remain in our lots after the wedding ceremony due to other activities, particularly Mass, where all parking spaces are needed for parishioners." For parking near the reception space, Pack's Tavern, please see the map provided under the "Gallery" tab.