Three popular hotels/motels in the area have been listed until the travel section of the website. In addition to these, the area has several Airbnb's that should be available.
What can I do before the wedding?
Avery and Watauga County are speckled with renown hiking trails and places to sight-see. Popular local hikes include Rough Ridge, Flat Rock and Beacon Heights. Several waterfalls are also worth the trip: Linville Falls, Elk River Falls and Upper/Lower Creek falls. North Carolina's top scenic attraction, Grandfather Mountain, is less than five miles from the wedding venue and is completely drivable. Check out the "things to do" section for more ideas.