Welcome Party

Five Apple Farm

Wedding Day & Reception

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Our story begins on a quiet street in Honduras. In 2021, Blakely said "hasta luego" to teaching Spanish in North Carolina, and instead went to live and work in sunny San Pedro Sula. Caleb moved to the very same city in 2022. Blakely and her housemates quickly welcomed Caleb into their vibrant social life, especially after Caleb mentioned his new familial home-base was now in Pickens, South Carolina, to which Blakely responded "No, really... Pickens?" As it happened, Pickens was only 1-hour away from Highlands, where Blakely grew up. Eventually, Caleb (after clarifying Blakely's relational status) said, "Let's get some Chinese food, just the two of us." And it was from then on the two would spend a lot of time together. A week-long motorcycle trip across Honduras was a fast-track way to really get to know each other! Before long it was time for them to move to yet another country, but this time -- together. Since then they've pretty much been inseparable, except for the fact that they're currently doing a long-distance engagement from Amsterdam to Istanbul --- but love knows no bounds, as they say. Exploring this big, beautiful planet of ours, meeting great people, cooking lots of New York Times recipes, and spending summers back Stateside trying to see as much family and friends as possible has been the story of Blakely and Caleb so far... and on August 8, 2026, they'll begin another chapter as husband and wife!

Our Story

Photos

The younger sister of the bride and world's best wedding planner. 

Anne-Marie Moore

The older brother of the groom and father of a flower girl.

Joshua Baron

Wedding Party

Airbnb Options

We compiled a list of Airbnbs that are either close to the venue or close to downtown Highlands. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/invite/9b16fd57-fab6-47a7-a525-f5202fa551bd?s=67&amp;unique_share_id=4291d1ad-4f48-454f-8030-d22ecad309a9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here.</a>

Half-Mile Farm is that place where you relax as soon as you
drive onto the property. The hilly expanse of green lawn
welcomes you and the main historic farmhouse reveals itself in
the distance. Along the other side of the long drive Apple Lake
glistens and offers canoes along its shore for guests to enjoy
a soothing paddle. A chef-prepared breakfast begins each day
for every guest and evenings bring complimentary hors d oeuvres
wine and soft beverages to enjoy with other guests or to take
to your own little corner of the farm.

Half-mile Farm

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this historic North Carolina property features a rock garden and rooftop terrace. Whiteside Mountain is 13 minutes’ drive away. Free WiFi, a cable TV, and a coffee machine are provided in all rooms at this pet-friendly North Carolina Highlands Inn. Some rooms have a balcony with a garden view. The Highlands Inn can accommodate banquets, rehearsal dinners, and business meetings. A tour desk is also available to arrange white water rafting, horseback riding, and tee times. The property is within 4 minutes’ walk of Harris Lake, which is popular for fishing and picnicking, and 9 minutes’ drive from Wildcat Cliffs. Chattooga River is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Highlands Inn

Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Highlander Mountain House

200 MAIN IS A TRENDY MOTEL SET IN THE SCENIC HIGHLANDS OF NORTH
CAROLINA PROVIDING GUESTS WITH THE STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FULL-SERVICE HOTEL AT THE AFFORDABLE PRICE
OF A QUAINT INN. ITS 49 GUESTROOMS FEATURE HARDWOOD FLOORS -
HEATED TILE BATHROOM FLOORS - ECO-FRIENDLY BATH AMENITIES -
VESSEL SINKS AND LUXURIOUS FRETTE BED LINENS. MANY ROOMS ALSO
HAVE FIREPLACES AND BALCONIES. ON-SITE AMENITIES INCLUDE AN
OUTDOOR HEATED MINERAL POOL - THE TERRACE ROOM - LOUNGING
TERRACE AND FIRE PIT - FREE WIFI AND ACCESS TO THE OLD EDWARDS
GOLF COURSE. A COZY MEETING ROOM AND SERENE OUTDOOR SPACES
PROVIDE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR WEDDINGS AND CORPORATE GROUPS.
WITHIN STEPS OF THE MOTEL ARE BOUTIQUE AND ANTIQUE SHOPS -
RESTAURANTS - ART GALLERIES AND LIVE ARTS AND MUSIC AS WELL AS
HIKING - CANOEING - FLY FISHING - GEM MINING - WATERFALL TOURS
- ZIP LINING.

200 Main

Located in Highlands, The Park On Main features a garden. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Every room has a balcony. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms include a closet. A continental breakfast is available at The Park On Main. Asheville Regional Airport is 57 miles away.

The Park On Main

Trailborn Highlands is a redesigned and renovated 63-room hotel in Highlands, North Carolina. The property is surrounded by 4.5 acres of lush woods and includes The Highlands Supper Club — a stand-alone restaurant housed in a historic Joe Webb log cabin, a renowned local, 20th century builder. Our hotel is located just a few miles from some of the best waterfalls, rock climbing, bird watching, and fly fishing in the region. It’s a 10-minute walk from downtown Highlands, which is full of romantic restaurants, antique shops, outdoor stores, ice cream, coffee, and more.

Trailborn Highlands

Located in Cashiers Cashiers Village Inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a garden. There's a restaurant serving American cuisine and free private parking is available. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms include a desk and a TV and some accommodations at Cashiers Village Inn have a terrace. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cashiers like hiking skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport 48 miles from Cashiers Village Inn.

Hotel Cashiers

Year Built - 1929           Year Remodeled - 2021

Additional Property Description -
  The Skyline Lodge offers a mountain retreat with the comforts
  and creative surroundings of an historical destination.
  Hidden in the mountains of Highlands, N.C., the architecture
  of the lodge was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Skyline Lodge

Where to Stay

An awesome hike that is not too strenuous. It is a great activity if you have young kids. Approximately 2 hours.

Whiteside Mtn Trail

This is a great short hike right in the heart of downtown Highlands. Less than an hour.

Sunset Rock- Highlands Cashiers Land Trust

This is a great hike if you want to see a few beautiful waterfalls. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Highlands.

Glen Falls

Shops and Dining in Downtown

Downtown Highlands has a myriad of different shops and restaurants that are all easily accessible and close together.

Lunch Spots: Wild Thyme Gourmet: A great option to grab a quick lunch in Town Square in the heart of downtown Highlands. Some of our favorites include the goat cheese salad, the fried chicken sandwich or the salmon BLT, yum!The Ugly Dog Pub: Whether you're craving a hamburger or fresh chicken tenders, the Ugly Dog is a great place for high quality pub food.

Things to Do

Registry

Casual attire, come as you are!

Wedding Day

Smart Casual

In summary, think 'neat and tidy' but comfortable.Like 'Sunday best' but enjoy your creative freedom! Note: Highlands can get a little chilly at night, even in early August. Also keep in mind the ceremony will be outdoors, on a grass surface.

What to Wear

Due to limited parking, please consider carpooling to the venue as you are able. 

IMPORTANT: Being a small, mountain town, Lyft/Uber is not available in Highlands, NC.

Airports

The nearest airports to Highlands, NC are Asheville Regional Airport (1.5 hours) and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (2 hours).You can also fly in to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (about 3 hours drive from Downtown Highlands). Rental cars are available at all airports.

Blakely & Caleb

Blakely & Caleb

What to Wear

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Smart Casual