Day before the wedding
- AfternoonLazy river tubing on the French Broad · 3h · seasonal
- EveningDinner at Posana
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningHop-on hop-off trolley tour · 1.5h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningBlue Ridge Parkway scenic tour · 7h
- EveningDinner at Wicked Weed Brewing
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonAsheville brewery tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Cúrate
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Chai Pani
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningBlue Ridge Parkway scenic tour · 7h
- EveningDinner at Rhubarb
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonFrench Broad River whitewater rafting · 4h · seasonal
- EveningDinner at Cúrate
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Chai Pani
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningGuided waterfall hike · 7h
- EveningHaunted Asheville ghost tour · 1.5h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Blue Ridge Parkway scenic tour. Overlooks, short hikes and mountain views along America's favorite drive.
- Guided waterfall hike. Visit several waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
Budget-friendly bites
- Chai Pani, Downtown. James Beard award-winning Indian street food.
- 12 Bones Smokehouse, River Arts District. Ribs so good presidents have stopped by.
- Biscuit Head, Several locations. Cat-head biscuits and a jam bar.
- Sunny Point Café, West Asheville. Garden-to-table brunch favorite.
Getting around
- You need a car for the Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls and most venues.
- Downtown and the River Arts District are walkable or a short rideshare apart.
- Parkway sections can close in winter or for repairs. Check the National Park Service site.
Questions about a Asheville wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Asheville?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as blue Ridge Parkway scenic tour or guided waterfall hike.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Asheville?
Popular choices are biltmore Estate visit, asheville brewery tour, downtown food tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Asheville?
Try Chai Pani (Downtown), 12 Bones Smokehouse (River Arts District), Biscuit Head (Several locations), Sunny Point Café (West Asheville).
When is the best time for a wedding in Asheville?
April to June, September to early November is the most popular season.
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