Rehearsal Dinner

First Congregational UCC

Wedding Day

Wedding

Celine and Company "On Broadway"

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Getting Around Town

Parking

If you are staying at a hotel downtown, you may have parking included, in which case everything is very walkable. Bring comfy walking shoes!&nbsp; If you are staying a little further out of downtown then there are a number of parking garages available, including one directly behind&nbsp;the church and a few blocks from&nbsp;the reception venue (College Street Parking Deck).&nbsp; Lyft and Uber are more convenient&nbsp;options than trying to find a taxi if you will not be driving and parking in town yourself.

The church has a side lot with&nbsp;very minimal parking for handicapable&nbsp;guests or those&nbsp;needing a little&nbsp;assistance. You&nbsp;can also get&nbsp;dropped off at the front steps of the church while a member of your party parks the car in the&nbsp;nearby garage.&nbsp; The reception venue does not have any parking, so plan to park at your hotel/parking garage and stroll on over to the party.

Getting From the Ceremony to the Reception

We intentionally planned to have the ceremony and the reception within walking distance of each other.&nbsp; The church is half a mile from the venue, a leisurely 10 minute walk if you take the "long" way.&nbsp; It is even less if you take a few&nbsp;side streets and cut through the parking lot of the Renaissance hotel!&nbsp;

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Details

Kimberly A. Cole

Kimberly A. Tzakos

Anna Jahncke

Ellen Herbert

Elizabeth McAteer

Jennifer Vannell

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

The Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is 9 miles from downtown Asheville and typically offers direct flights from Chicago, Dallas, Newark, Orlando, Atlanta, Charlotte, DC (BWI), and Denver.

Asheville Regional Airport

Due to availability, we are unable to reserve any room blocks for our guests at nearby hotels for the weekend of the wedding.&nbsp; We apologize for any inconvenience. Guests are encouraged to make reservations at downtown and nearby hotels, airbnb, or vacation house rentals as soon as you are able.&nbsp; Below are some suggestions for nearby hotels.

No room blocks are available...

With a stay at Ac Hotel Asheville Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Asheville.&nbsp;This hotel is within walking distance to the church and reception site.

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown

The airport in Greenville, SC (GSP) is a great option when visiting Asheville, and typically offers more affordable flights.&nbsp; The trip to Asheville is about 68 miles from GSP and takes just under 1.5 hrs by car.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Flying to Charlotte (CLT) is&nbsp;an affordable option if you don't mind renting a car and a short road trip through the mountains.&nbsp; The trip from Charlotte to Asheville is about 120 miles and will take around 2 hours.&nbsp;

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

With a stay at The Windsor Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Asheville. This hotel is within walking distance to the church and reception site.

The Windsor Boutique Hotel

With a stay at Haywood Park Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Asheville.

Haywood Park Hotel

With a stay at Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Asheville.&nbsp;This hotel is within walking distance to the church and reception site.

Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown

With a stay at Renaissance Asheville Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Asheville.&nbsp;This hotel is within walking distance to the church and reception site.

Renaissance Asheville Hotel

Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown is in the heart of Asheville.

Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown

When you stay at The Mountaineer Inn in Asheville, you'll be in a shopping district and within close proximity of downtown Asheville.

The Mountaineer Inn

With a stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton in Asheville, you'll be in the entertainment district and within close proximity of downtown Asheville.

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Asheville

Aloft Asheville Downtown is centrally located in downtown Asheville.&nbsp;

Aloft Asheville Downtown

Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Asheville Tunnel Road

With a stay at Hampton Inn Asheville-Tunnel Rd., you'll be within close proximity of downtown Asheville.

Hampton Inn Asheville-Tunnel Rd.

Holiday Inn & Suites Asheville Downtown is centrally located in Asheville.

Holiday Inn & Suites Asheville Downtown

With a stay at Country Inn & Suites on Tunnel Rd in Asheville, you'll be minutes from downtown.&nbsp;

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road (Bilt

With a stay at Cambria Hotel & Suites - Downtown Asheville, you'll be centrally located in Asheville.

Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville

Located in&nbsp;downtown Asheville, Hilton Garden Inn is centrally located.

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown

With a stay at Extended Stay America on Tunnel Road in Asheville, you'll be minutes from downtown.&nbsp;

Extended Stay America - Asheville - Tunnel Road

With a stay at Hyatt Place in Asheville, you'll be centrally located.

Hyatt Place Asheville/Downtown

Travel

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Downtown Asheville

An enduring legacy of America’s gilded age, take a tour of George W. Vanderbilt’s winter chateaux, or better yet, upgrade to a special behind-the-scenes or rooftop tour (it's worth it!). Head outside to explore the&nbsp; century-old gardens, go horseback riding, or biking across the many trails. The winery&nbsp;offers free tastings; however if you’re a fan of bubbly then upgrade to a paid tasting. There’s also great dining, shopping, and family activities available at Antler Hill Village.

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Biltmore

The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains has lured travelers to this region for over a century, and no trip to Asheville would be complete without exploring some of America’s most cherished national forests, like <a data-sv-linklookup-id="55c4e7cffc2429bb284c8aa7" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/outdoor-adventures/national-state-parks/pisgah-national-forest/" target="_blank">Pisgah</a> and Nantahala.Drive along the <a data-sv-linklookup-id="55ccbd3bf41eb6aa2d022766" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/iconic-asheville/blue-ridge-parkway/" target="_blank">Blue Ridge Parkway</a>. Dubbed “America’s favorite drive,” this 469-mile scenic road passes right through Asheville and serves as your gateway to outdoor adventure.Be sure to pack your hiking shoes to explore the timeworn trails dotting the mountain landscape. 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Mitchell</a> is king of the Blue Ridge standing at over 6,000 feet in elevation.Take a pit stop at the <a data-sv-linklookup-id="209" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/folk-art-center/209/" target="_blank">Folk Art Center</a>, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway it’s filled with the crème de la crème of regional handmade crafts.Visit a state park. 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The Great Outdoors

Asheville’s buzz-worthy food scene is packed with amazing places to eat. Our culinary mecca serves as&nbsp;a magnet for innovative chefs and&nbsp;food artisans, most of which&nbsp;source&nbsp;their ingredients from the hundreds of farms surrounding the city. With so many delectable options,&nbsp;the hardest decision you’ll have to make is where to dine.Get a little taste of everything by signing up for a <a data-sv-linklookup-id="55bbf826ba2542a16f3fef24" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/foodtopia/food-adventures-culinary-experiences/" target="_blank">food tour</a>. You’ll be able to sample cuisine from numerous restaurants in an afternoon.Learn how to find your own food with a <a data-sv-linklookup-id="4079" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/no-taste-like-home/4079/" target="_blank">guided foraging expedition</a> through the mountains.<a data-sv-linklookup-id="5605c2dcc4262c541d74b8b3" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_blog_blog_post_story_blog" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/stories/post/farm-life-in-asheville/" target="_blank">Visit local farms</a> to buy the freshest meats, veggies, and cheese available in the mountains. This is a perfect way to take a little Foodtopia back home.Nosh on award winning cheeses by visiting the multiple creameries along the <a data-sv-linklookup-id="55ce0d670bc285b727cc777b" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_blog_blog_post_story_blog" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/stories/post/hot-on-the-trail-of-southern-cheese/" target="_blank">WNC Cheese Trail</a>.Stock up on fresh local ingredients by shopping at one of the multiple <a data-sv-linklookup-id="55b6c22d37ee7dff7200ca75" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/shopping/farmers-markets/" target="_blank">farmers markets</a> around town, or simply stop in for a bite to eat from one of the many vendors.Sip the mountain’s finest nectar while touring one of the area's many wineries with <a data-sv-linklookup-id="7375" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/french-broad-vignerons/7375/" target="_blank">French Broad Vignerons</a>, or go for a free tasting at&nbsp;Biltmore, the most visited winery in America.

Asheville Foodtopia!

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Mountain Culture

Along the riverbank of the French Broad, spend an afternoon strolling through former industrial warehouses now filled with hundreds of working artist studios. Watch a live exhibit, peruse numerous galleries to find that perfectly handcrafted piece of art for your collection, or get hands on with one of the many immersive programs available. You'll also find this neighborhood is home to some of Asheville's most popular restaurants and a brewery, perfect for a pit stop in between galleries.

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River Arts District

Hailed as one of America’s “Greatest Music Cities,” Asheville’s live music scene is beginning to garner national attention. Intimate music halls, unassuming neighborhood bars, and even the streets of downtown play host to some of the best in local and national touring musicians. You’ll find the sound is steeped in old time mountain music, but it’s the full spectrum of innovative musicians who truly define Asheville’s sound.Get up close and personal with your favorite artist at one of Asheville's many <a data-sv-linklookup-id="56291138a6f318e13a0b8554" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/music/music-venues/" target="_blank">iconic music venues</a>.&nbsp;<a data-sv-linklookup-id="315" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/orange-peel-social-aid-and-pleasure-club/315/" target="_blank">The Orange Peel</a>, a venue hailed as one of the best in the nation by Rolling Stone Magazine, <a data-sv-linklookup-id="142" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/the-grey-eagle-music-hall-and-pub/142/" target="_blank">Grey Eagle</a>, and <a data-sv-linklookup-id="4245" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/isis-restaurant-and-music-hall/4245/" target="_blank">ISIS Music Hall</a> are all&nbsp;great places to see live music.Tour the&nbsp;<a data-sv-linklookup-id="3804" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/moog-music-factory/3804/" target="_blank">Moog Music Factory</a>. Bob Moog was a&nbsp;pioneer of electronic music and a resident of Asheville. He gave&nbsp;the world its first synthesizer, an innovation that is still hand-crafted in downtown Asheville to this day. Watch these incredible instruments being made and&nbsp;take one home for yourself.Catch the classics as performed by the&nbsp;<a data-sv-linklookup-id="311" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/asheville-symphony-orchestra/311/" target="_blank">Asheville Symphony Orchestra</a> and the <and the="" ###a="" data-sv-linklookup-id="123" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/asheville-lyric-opera/123/" target="_blank">Asheville Lyric Opera. Each season they perform a blend of timeless compositions&nbsp;along with more contemporary&nbsp;arrangements.</and>

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The Omni Grove Park Inn

Asheville is a special place for craft-brew enthusiasts. The secret ingredient is the mountain-filtered water, making for some of the most sought-after ales, stouts, and sour beers in the southeast. With more breweries per capita than any other city,&nbsp;you’ll have plenty of options to consider.Explore the beer scene by foot or&nbsp;on wheels. Many breweries are within walking distance from each other around&nbsp;downtown, but the <a data-sv-linklookup-id="314" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/asheville-brews-cruise/314/" target="_blank">Brews Cruise</a> will deliver you to the more remote breweries. Plus they can get you a behind-the-scenes peek at the operations. You can also&nbsp;pedal for beer on a people-fueled <a data-sv-linklookup-id="5595" data-sv-linklookup-type="plugins_listings_listing" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/listings/amazing-pubcycle/5595/" target="_blank">pub-cycle</a>.&nbsp;Before you head home stock up on local flavors at our specialty beers shops like Bruisin' Ales or Tasty Beverage Company.

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