FAQs
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(Update 7/14): What about coronavirus?
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We plan to have the ceremony at Max Patch regardless! If coronavirus is still an issue in late August, we will cancel/postpone the reception. We will update you with any changes. If you don’t feel comfortable attending due to COVID-19, we 100% support your decision. Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have chosen to cancel our reception at McDonald Road SDA Church.
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What should I wear to the ceremony?
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Because we chose to have a small ceremony with our closest friends and family, our photographer will be including our guests in the photos. We would love it if you wore neutral colors—ivory, alabaster, almond, light gold, spring green, and forest green are good examples. Message one of us for our wedding color palette if you’d like. Lighter fabrics such as linens and cottons will be breezy and cool in the heat of late August. Most of all, however, we want you to be confident and comfortable given the unique setting of Max Patch.
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Where should we stay for the wedding weekend?
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There are many AirBnbs close by to Max Patch that are available for rental. Contact one of us for the link to AirBnb cabins located at the same place the wedding party will be staying. If you’d prefer a hotel, the Asheville area is a short distance away and offers an abundance of beautiful stays. For the most adventuresome, bring a tent and camp at Max Patch and enjoy the beautiful sunrise the next morning.
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What is Max Patch?
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Max Patch is a beautiful field featuring many varieties of wildflowers at the top of a mountain along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Spanning over 350 acres, Max Patch is also a part of the Appalachian Trail. It is a little over an hour away from Asheville, NC, and three hours away from Chattanooga, TN. There is a 1.5 mile easy-to-moderate hike round trip to the top, upon which you can see 360-degree vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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How do I get there from Asheville?
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The easiest directions to the area involve coming in via I-40. From Asheville, drive about 39 miles west of the I-40/I-26 interchange to Exit 7 for Harmon Den and turn right on Cold Springs Road. From the west, it's about 37 miles east of the I-40/I-81 interchange on I-40 in Tennessee (just under 7 miles from the NC state line) to Exit 7 with a left turn onto Cold Springs Road. Cold Springs Creek Road then goes 6 miles up the mountain and ends at Max Patch Road, passing thru the Harmon Den area along the way. Turn left and go another 1.5 miles to the Max Patch Mountain parking area.
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How do I get there from the north/Hot Springs area?
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If you're coming in from the north, it makes more sense to come via the town of Hot Springs than I-40. From Hot Springs, take NC Hwy. 209 south for 7.2 miles and turn right on Meadow Fork Road. Go 5.3 miles and turn right on Little Creek Road. Go 3.5 miles - up the mountain - to Max Patch Road. From here, turn right and go 1.4 miles to the parking area for Max Patch Mountain. Or, turn left and go 0.2 miles, and turn right on Cold Springs Creek Road to descend into the Harmon Den area. It's 6 miles to I-40 on Cold Springs Creek Road.
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Where should we meet prior to the ceremony so we don’t get lost?
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Due to parking issues at Max Patch and to prevent people from getting lost, we plan to meet at the wedding party rental cabin located at 151 Majestic Trail, Clyde, NC 28785. There will be a shuttle to transport guests to Max Patch.