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Alexander Coker

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Ashley Yao

Alexander Coker

and

Ashley Yao

October 22, 2023

Cashiers, NC

Schedule

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Here's what to expect during our wedding weekend. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Friday, October 20, 2023

Lakeside Welcome Meet & Greet

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fairfield Lake
104 Mountain Lea, Sapphire, NC 28774

We would love to welcome you and see you before the BIG DAY :) Pizza and snacks will be provided. Come say hi.

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Ceremony

9:00 am

Fred W. Symmes Chapel aka "Pretty Place"
100 Ymca Camp Road, Cleveland, SC 29635

Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks. Chapel is outdoors and may be chilly, please bring a shawl, sweater, or jacket.

Reception

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cocktail Attire: Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks. Dress in your grooviest threads, and get ready to boogie down. The reception is outdoors so rethink stilettos and due to potential chilly weather bring a shawl or jacket.

Travel

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Flight

Asheville Regional Airport

This is the best place to fly into, it is an hour from Cashiers (where the Reception and Welcome will be held). You can also rent a car right at the airport. We strongly suggest renting a car as ride sharing is difficult in the area.

Registry

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Your presence is gift enough, but if you're feeling particularly generous, you can help make our honeymoon more magical. We will be going to St. Lucia is November!
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Gallery

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Zion National Park hiking The Narrows
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Things To Do

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We love it here so much and we're so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you.

Happ's Place

5914 State Route 107, Glenville, NC 28736

Their menu changes seasonally but they always have a really fun atmosphere, pizza, and drinks (with occasional live music).

The Hidden Valley Tavern

3638 U.S. 64, Sapphire, NC 28774

Beautiful patio and indoor seating and delicious food. Check to see if they will be having live music closer to your travels!

Whiteside Brewing Company

128 State Route 107, Cashiers, NC 28717

House brewed beers and tasty pub eats.

Crossroads Custard & Cold Brew

45 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC 28717

Craving something sweet? This place has everything you can dream up and the most delicious custard!

Asia House

151 Helens Barn Avenue, Highlands, NC 28741

Worth the 25 minute drive for the best Asian food. Make a day of it and walk up the Highlands main street for a fun shopping experience. Lots of cute shops!

Silver Run Falls Trailhead

Cashiers, NC 28717

Breathtaking and easy to access waterfall nearby. We took our engagement photos here.

The Village Green Of Cashiers

160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC 28717

Beautiful walkable park in the center of Cashiers with lots of trails and a nice, big playground.

Highland Hiker

47 State Route 107, Cashiers, NC 28717

Need new hiking clothes check out this store and the surrounding stores are fun to shop in too and are local.

Victoria's Closet

29 Marmalade Lane, Cashiers, NC 28717

Want to do a little clothes thrifting while in town? This a favorite by many. Don't worry guys they have one for you right next door (Vics).

Brevard

Brevard, NC

Super cute town in between Asheville Airport and Cashiers if you want to take a break from driving and enjoy their cute shops on your way. You can even gem mine in one of them. Alex's favorite store is OP Taylors Toy store that he insists is not just for kids.

Asheville

Asheville, NC

Spending time in downtown Asheville before or after your flight? We recommend: Brunch at Liberty House Coffee & Cafe Shopping at L.O.F.T of Asheville (Ashley's fave store) and the Mast General Store

FAQs

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Question

Where should I stay?

Answer

If you would like some help with finding a place to stay please reach out to Ashley or Alex. I have booked some nearby Airbnbs that may be more cost effective (especially if you are interested in sharing with other excited guests).

Question

Is there transportation to and from the airport?

Answer

We recommend renting a car at the airport to be able to get around to all the fun and beautiful spots that Cashiers has to offer! Ride sharing apps are difficult to use in this area.

Question

What's the Dress Code?

Answer

Cocktail, please. Dress in your grooviest threads, and get ready to boogie down. Reminder that the both the ceremony and reception are outdoors so rethink stilettos and due to potential chilly weather bring a shawl or jacket.

Question

Are kids invited?

Answer

Yes, bring the babes

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

If when you RSVP'ed it said "guest" then yes, if not, we would prefer it was just you.

Question

Interested in a fun guided hike Saturday?

Answer

Our friends in NC would love to help guide a group. Let us know at the Welcome party and we can give you more details.

RSVP

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Please let us know your plans by July 30, 2023. We hope we get to celebrate together!

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

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