Welcome Party

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

We’re so excited to celebrate our big day with you all! Thank you for your love and support as we tie the knot at Chetola Resort in one of our favorite towns, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, on August 9, 2025. Please explore our website to find details about our special day, resort information, RSVP, and more. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Kindly RSVP by July 19, 2025.

Our Wedding

Our Story

Our Engagement in Positano, Italy

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please call the hotel and mention youre booking for Abby and Liam Dempsey’s wedding to receive a 10% discount.

Chetola Resort

Closest airport: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (2-hour drive). We recommend carpooling or renting a car to explore the area

Charlotte Douglas Intl. Airport

Hotel is 0.8 miles from our Ceremony and Reception location

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BLOWING ROCK SOUTH

You can take a shuttle directly from the Charlotte airport to the wedding venue.

Hickory Hop Airport Shuttle

Travel & Accommodations

Make the most of your stay at Chetola Resort and the surrounding areas! Here are some activities you might enjoy: On-Site Activities at Chetola Resort: Highlands Sports and Recreation Center: Enjoy amenities like an indoor heated pool, hot tub, dry sauna, fitness center, and various fitness classes. Chetola Lake: Partake in paddle boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or try your hand at fishing in the stocked lake. Tennis and Pickleball: Courts are available for guests; equipment can be rented on-site. Disc Golf: Challenge friends to a game on the 9-hole disc golf course. Spa at Chetola Resort: Indulge in massages, facials, and other treatments for ultimate relaxation.

On-Site Activities at Chetola Resort

Located about 14 miles from Chetola via the Blue Ridge Parkway, the price of an admission ticket entitles visitors to experience all attractions within the park, including the Mile High Swinging Bridge

Grandfather Mountain

Downtown Blowing Rock (2 min drive, 12 min walk from Chetola) Downtown Blowing Rock, just a short walk or drive from Chetola Resort is one of our favorite spots to find unique boutiques, art, jewelry, antiques, and home decor shops. With countless spots to shop for unique finds (and lots of delicious restaurants nearby for a midday snack) you could spend all day exploring everything that Downtown BR has to offer.

Blowing Rock Main Street

Downtown Boone (17 min drive) With most shopping located on the iconic King Street, experience the best of the Boone area by shopping a wide selection of great antique stores, craft venues, art galleries, and specialty shops.

Downtown Boone, NC

Mast General Store (Boone Store – 17 min drive, Original Store – 26 min drive) Take a step back in time at the Mast General Store. Visit the Boone location or the original Mast Store location in Valle Crucis! Whichever Mast Store you choose to experience, make sure you don’t miss out on the Candy Barrel where you can treat yourself to all your favorite nostalgic candies! Or if candy is not your thing, be sure to pick up a Moon Pie and an RC Cola!

Abby & Liam

Abby & Liam

A&L

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception