Together with their families
invite you to celebrate their wedding.
Saturday
September 25, 2027
half past six in the evening
Lioncrest at Biltmore Estate
Asheville, North Carolina
Welcome drinks Friday, the wedding Saturday, brunch Sunday.
Itinerary →The house, gardens, winery and trails to explore between events.
Things to do →Discounted rates on the Biltmore estate, with booking links in late January.
Hotels →Airports, driving, and the shuttle to and from Lioncrest.
Shuttles →September 24 – 26, 2027
Here's what we have planned so far. More details to come.
September 24
A group event, such as a Biltmore House or garden tour. Details to be announced.
Drinks and light bites to kick off the weekend. Come say hello after your travels.
September 25 · The wedding
Guest arrival begins at 5:30. Please be seated a few minutes before the ceremony starts at 6:30.
Dinner and dancing are indoors.
September 26
Drop in for breakfast or just a coffee and a last goodbye before you head home.
Things to do on the estate
If you have free time over the weekend, the estate has plenty to fill it. These aren't part of the wedding itinerary, so explore at your own pace.
Tour the 250-room Vanderbilt home, with self-guided and specialty guided tours.
Walk the Italian and Walled Gardens and the glass Conservatory, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Complimentary wine tastings, shops, and casual restaurants in the village.
Miles of trails through woods and along the French Broad River. Bikes are available to rent.
Guided trail rides from the Equestrian Center. Book ahead, since spots fill quickly.
Take an off-road driving lesson on the estate's backcountry course.
Galleries, bookstores and some of the best restaurants in the South, about 10 minutes away.
Scenic overlooks and short hikes, with fall color starting in late September at higher elevations.
Working artist studios in old warehouses along the river, plus breweries nearby.
Where to stay
We will have discounted rates at rooms on the Biltmore property. Check back in late January for links to book.
The estate's hilltop hotel, a short drive from Lioncrest. Shuttle pickup at the main entrance.
A more relaxed option in Antler Hill Village, steps from the winery and restaurants.
Recommended additional off-property hotels. Note that shuttle services to these hotels is TBC.
Just outside the estate's main entrance in Biltmore Village.
Just outside the estate's main entrance in Biltmore Village.
A lower-cost block in town for guests who want to be near restaurants and nightlife.
Shuttles & getting around
We'll run shuttles between the hotels and Lioncrest on the wedding day, so nobody needs to drive after the reception.
About 20 minutes from the estate. Rental cars, taxis and rideshare are available.
Often more flight options. Plan to rent a car for the drive up.
The biggest hub nearby, with the most direct flights.
The people who made us
Best Man
Groomsman
Maid of Honor
Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid
Father of the Bride
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Officiant
Close friend of the Bride and GroomHonoring those who can't be with us, whose love is part of this day.
Scott's father
Everything else you might wonder
Answer to come. We'll confirm guest parking with the estate.
We recommend the shuttle on the wedding day so you can enjoy the reception without driving.
Answer to come. We'll explain how wedding guests get through the estate gate.
Taxis and rideshare can pick up at the estate. We'll post a local cab number here.
Asheville Regional (AVL) is closest, about 20 minutes away. Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) and Charlotte (CLT) are 1 and 2 hours away by car.
Answer to come. Most hotels on the estate offer airport transfers on request.
Semi-formal.
The cocktail hour is outdoors on the Veranda, and late September evenings in the mountains can get chilly, so you may want a wrap or jacket. Dinner and dancing are indoors.
If severe weather comes through, the estate may pause the event or end it early for everyone's safety. We'll follow the venue staff's direction and keep you posted.
Your invitation and RSVP will show every guest included in your party.
Your invitation and RSVP will show every guest included in your party.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Venue staff can point you to them.
No. The bar won't serve anyone under 21, and staff may ask for ID.
Yes. Quiet hours at the estate hotels start at 9 pm, so please keep after-parties in your room low-key.
To come
Online RSVP will open closer to the date. We'll let you know when it's ready.
Backend test page
Answers come from the plans we've confirmed so far. For anything else, ask us directly.