Travel
Hotel
The Shaded Crest
This 6-cabin retreat is located about 11 minutes from our venue. This retreat is an adults only property, if you planned to stay longer and make it a family event (outside of our wedding) please keep this in mind. To stay here using our block, just call in and mention Alexander Wedding while booking. Be sure to book by June 16th, 2026 for our block.
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Grafton Lodge Bed & Breakfast
This homey 6 room, 1 cottage bed and breakfast is about 15 minutes away from our venue. Each booking includes a full breakfast and access to their wood deck and fireplace area with speakers. The block we had here has ended but rooms are still available. There is a 50% deposit required at initial booking, you have until 30 days before arrival to cancel for a full refund.
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The Lodge on Lake Lure
This boutique hotel is located about 12 minutes from our venue. Makes a great elegant lakeside getaway with 17 rooms. This hotel does not offer hotel blocks, but they are highly recommended to book with if not using our above blocks.
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The Chimney Rock Inn & Cottages
This 8 room, 6 cottage inn is about an 18 minute drive from the venue. It's a cute rustic style inn not far from the lake.
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Emberglow Outdoor Resort
This outdoor resort is located about 15 minutes from our venue. They offer RV sites, Tent sites, Treehouses, Tiny Homes, and Pods.
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Airbnb
There are many Airbnb's located nearby to our venue; offering rooms to rent, cabins, full family homes and everything in between. This link will bring you to Mill Spring Airbnb (the town our venue is located in). If you choose to book one, we highly recommend you check the travel time between the home and our venue (444 Delind Dr, Mill Spring, NC).
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Tryon International
The 96 room Overmountain Lodge at Tryon International is located about 17 minutes from our venue.
Flight
Asheville Regional Airport
This airport is about 45 minutes from our venue, if you plan to fly, we do recommend either this airport or the Charlotte airport listed below.
Flight
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
This airport is the second closest main airport, about 1 hour and 45 minutes away. They often have more flight options and better pricing but you would have to travel farther after landing.
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Cab Information
Often rideshares will drop you off at our venue but there is usually issues getting picked back up. Below is a list of cab and bus services confirmed by the venue. Boopy's Taxi/Beer Run - (828) 305-1949
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Van In Black - (800) 903-2503
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Tar Black Car - (828) 702-5912
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Hoppy Trails Bus Company - (864) 546-9510
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Jean's Bus Service (864) 242-1673
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Emma Bus Line - (828) 274-5719
