Wedding

Await the official digital invitation (Summer 2025) which will be sent to your email with a link to RSVP.
Please make sure that you have shared your E-MAIL with us ASAP so that we make sure your invite gets to you.
Due to the our venue guest count restrictions, we are keeping the list intimate. Please do not bring any plus ones unless specifically indicated on your invitation.
Unfortunately, no babies or young children will be allowed to attend our wedding. There will be no on-site childcare or activities, so please make offsite arrangements in advance. Thanks for your understanding.
Attire Colorful Cocktail
Theme: Seasons - Each guest group is assigned a color that they must incorporate into their attire. Read more details here
Shoes: Comfortable for lots of dancing. Ladies: We will be on a farm with pebbles and grass so please consider your footwear accordingly.
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The Farm, A Gathering Place
Candler, North Carolina
20 minutes West outside of Asheville
We invite everybody to be as present and connected as possible. There will be no cell phone usage (including photos) during the ceremony. We promise, we will send you access to all the fun photos and videos captured from that day.
Yes, we will absolutely take note of dietary restrictions + preferences.
You will have an opportunity to include this in your RSVP from the official invitation (Summer 2025)

Weekend

To make the most of the weekend and your time in Asheville, please plan to arrive as early as possible on Friday, October 17th*.
The Welcome Event will take place in the early evening on Friday, October 17th.

*If you can swing it, we recommend even coming in on Thursday to take advantage of all that Asheville has to offer in the fall.
To make the most of the weekend and your time in Asheville, please plan to leave as late as possible on Sunday*.

The Farewell Brunch will take place late morning on Sunday, October 19th.
*If you can swing it, we recommend even staying until Monday to take advantage of all that Asheville has to offer in the fall.
You are encouraged but not required to wear your designated color for the Welcome Event!

Yes! We have a hotel block at the Zelda Dearest Hotel.
• Book online with Group Code: AKABASWEDDING
• Or call 1 (828) 514-2489 and mention the Group Code
YES! Plenty. See the Travel + Stay section of our website for the recommendations on areas to stay, hotels, and Airbnbs.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any specific questions!
YES, there will be transportation to and from the wedding venue from our hotel block at Zelda Dearest downtown.
Yes! There is some parking at the venue. We will collect information in your RSVP if you plan to drive in + park.

Please also consider the transportation we are offering to and from Downtown Asheville to the Venue
The Asheville Regional Airportis central to everything. There are limited direct flights + airlines, so please pay extra attention to detail and book in advance.

The Charlotte International Airport is an international airport and a common layover destination, and only a 1.5 hour drive to Asheville from there.

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For the “Gridal Shower”: there will be a registry of gifts linked on our Registry page.
For the Wedding: Please contribute to our funds linked on the Registry page
IMMACULATE. Asheville has one of the most beautiful Fall seasons we have ever seen. Crisp mountain air, sunny, 60-70s, incredible colored foliage.
Please check back in on the Travel + Stay page for our list of favorites and must-do’s!
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