Wedding Guide

            The Asheville Chamber of Commerce provides a “Wedding Guide” which lists wedding resources and vendors.  You can ask for a copy at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center in downtown Asheville. You can call about it at (828) 258-6106.

Your Link to Asheville

www.ashevillenc.com

www.weddingwire.com

Asheville Wedding Professionals

Wedding Planning Libraries, Boutiques & Galleries

Palettes of Perfection

StudioWed

Photographers

Evelyn Graham

Audrey Goforth

Scott Lessing Photography

(828) 296-0144

www.scottlessing.com

Videographers

Digital Video Memories (Paul & Holley Jackson)

www.dvmemories.com

www.fourseasonsfilms.com

Cherished Memories in Motion
www.cmimproductions.com

"The Bloom Room"
Stacey Brown
www.bloom-room.com

Flower Gallery
www.flowergalleryasheville.com

BobbyMark's Designs
www.bobbymarksdesigns.com

Studio Flora Diva, Inc.
www.studiofloradivaonline.com

Wedding Coordinators

Occasions by Emily
www.occasionsbyemily.com

Wedding Inspirations (Gwenn Ford)
www.weddinginsp.com
 

Maggie Schlubach
Schlubach & Scharf - The S Team
(828)669-2446
www.schlubachandscharf.com

Verge Events
www.vergeevents.net

Events by Kiersa
www.asheville-events.com

Asheville Event Staffing
www.ashevilleeventstaffing.com

Elegant Weddings NC (Vickie Fletcher)
www.elegantweddingsnc.com

BobbyMark's Designs
www.bobbymarksdesigns.com

Wedding Gowns

Poetic Justice
Organic Fairsewn Gowns
www.poeticjusticeusa.com

Wedding Jewelry

Vintage Bridal Jewelry
www.shelleysfamilyjewels.com

Pre-Marital Counseling

The Rev. Dr. Buddy Corbin
 buddycorbin@yahoo.com
 (828) 645-3317

Dance Lessons

Kathleen Hahn
www.idodances.com

Cakes

Peter and Lori White (Black Walnut Innkeepers)
Owned and Operated The Old Stone Bakery at Martha's Vineyard for 29 years
(800) 381-3878

Cakes by Jane
www.cakesbyjane.com
 

Rentals

Classic Event Rental
www.classiceventrental.com

Rabbinic Services

Rabbi Dr. Andrew V. Ettin
E-mail: ettinav@wfu.edu
(336) 924-6131

Medallions for Children

A gift for children from previous marriages as part of a ceremony for recognizing children during the wedding ceremony.

www.familymedallion.com

Wedding E-Cards and Announcements

www.123greetings.com/wedding

Hot Air Balloons

Have your wedding in a Hot Air Balloon aloft. Leave your wedding site in a Hot Air Balloon (and return shortly for your reception). Have tethered Hot Air Balloon rides for your wedding guests.

www.Ashevillehotairballoons.com

White Doves for Release

Julia Gaunt    (828)582-9115                     www.aspiritswings.com

Vintage Automobile

Dan McIntyre
1931 Model A Ford Phaeton   
(828) 298-3298

Local Transportation

Asheville Trolley Tours
www.ashevilletrolleytours.com

Elite Limousine
www.elite-limousine.com

Catering

The Colorful Palate, Inc., Asheville, NC
"Food For Every Function"
Phone: (828) 242-3352
www.colorfulpalate.com

Artisan Catering & Deli
www.artisancatering.net

Black-Eyed Susan
www.blackeyedsusancatering.com

M7 Events Catering
www.m7catering.com

Restaurants Recommended for Rehearsal Dinners

 The Blue Ridge Restaurant at the Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Avenue, Asheville, NC

(828) 252-2711

The Market Place

20 Wall Street, Asheville, NC

(828) 252-4162

Cottonwood Café

122 College Street, Asheville, NC

(828) 281-0710

Bistro 1896
7 Pack Square, Asheville NC 28801
(828) 251-1300
www.bistro1896.com

Pack's Tavern
www.packstavern.com/centuryroom

The Cellar Door Restaurant, Black Mountain
www.cellardoorrestaurant.com

Hotels for Wedding Guests

Hampton Inn

The Homewood Suites by Hilton

Renaissance Hotel

Hilton Double Tree

Grand Bohemian Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Double Tree Hotel

Music

Soloist:  Amanda R. Horton
www.amandahortonsoprano.com
(828) 278-6944

Soloist:  Soprano Carole Mann
(828) 707-1214 / (828) 253-7555

Robert Anders, Classical Guitar, Lute, Renaissance & Baroque Guitars, Etc. (The finest available)

(828) 253-1148

Two Guitars
Lou Moward & Yasmin Berkson
www.twoguitars.com

James Barr, Classical Guitar Stylist
www.JamesBarrProductions.com

Ruben Orengo, Violinist for Weddings (Also has a band for receptions, playing jazz, latin, and pop music)

(828) 258-3327

Karen Rose, Violinist, String Groups
www.classicalviolin.com

Lew Gelfond, Violinist
mail@lewgelfond.com
(828) 337-9654

Asheville String Trio
Elegantly beautiful music for your wedding.
String trio, duo or solo cello.
www.ronclearfield.com

Mary Byrd Daniels, Concert Master, Asheville Symphony (Providing String Ensembles from Asheville Symphony for Weddings)

(828) 253-2932

"Asheville Village Strings" (String quartets, trios, duos, solos comprised of symphony musicians)

 (828) 252-0922

Ralph Congdon, Violinist, Concertmaster of the Hendersonville Symphony
(Also can provide a string quartet or trio from symphony players)
Free demo CD available for anyone interested in booking him for a wedding ceremony.
(828) 693-6295 (Home)  
(828) 776-3768 (Cell)  
E-Mail Address:  r_congdon@msn.com
 

“Braidstream” -- Flute, hammered dulcimer, harp, cello, guitar, piano, percussions, vocal (one or all)
(828) 258-2267 - Rita Hayes
(828) 696-7887 - Jeff Johnson

Silverwood Chamber Music for All Occasions
Flute, Violin, Cello
Lori Richards (828) 293-5600

Nightingale Trio
A beautiful combination of flute, clarinet and bassoon
www.nightingaletrio.com

Bella Corda
String Quartet, Trio, Duo
www.BellaCordaAsheville.com
(828) 242-5240 (828) 298-2355
 

Cafe String Quartet
www.cafestringquartet.com

Gracious Light Music
M. King Goslin
For music that will be remembered . . .
www.graciouslightmusic.com

Allegro Music
www.allegromusicevents.com

Donna Germano, Hammered Dulcimer or Harp
www.classictouchmusic.com
(828) 658-2103
 

Judy Wolter-Bailey, Harpist
http://www.judywolterbailey.com

Lynne Wells-Meyer, Harpist
(828) 235-8980

 

Gina Mashburn Caldwell, Violin/Viola
(Also provide String groups)
(828) 649-2828 / (828) 545-3853
 E-mail :  gina_m_caldwell@yahoo.com

Patrick Boland, pianist, keyboard
www.patrickboland.com
(828) 299-3405
 

Chuck Lichtenberger, pianist (Also has group which does jazz, blues, rock, R&B - 2 to 8 pieces, whatever you want)
(828) 253-6936

Steve Agan, Bagpiper
www.aganbagpiping.com

Jean Hayes, bagpiper
(828)524-8062
 

Tuxedo Junction - Reception Band with singer
Joey Moore (828) 258-3639

Kat Williams Reception Band and Singer
www.myspace.com/katwilliamsinthehouse

Laditude - Reception Band with singer
Ken Laderoute (828) 264-3140 /(828) 265-0057

Sound Extreme – DJ – For Wedding Receptions and Ceremonies
www.soundextreme.net
Justin (828) 884-7969; (828) 301-1725

Blazin Sounds Entertainment
DJ - Dylan Skidmore
www.blazinsoundsentertainment.com
(877) 260-9644 - Toll Free
(828) 429-5987 - Cell