Rehearsal Dinner

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Carly Shraga

Grace Gusler

Ava Shraga

Rachel Shraga

Kirsten Gusler

Anelie Parisi

Kristen Herren

Brock Gusler

Ward Tsumas

Preston Popp

Ian Zahara

Toby McGovern

Jacob James

Nick Guido

Sheldon China 

Alex Hernandez

Hayley Knips

Amy Knips

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<p>The wedding dress code is black tie optional. This means that men should be in matching suits, preferably those of dark colored with matching ties or the men can be in tuxedos. Women should wear formal long or floor length dresses. Men should wear dress shoes and women should wear formal flats or heels. You can wear whatever color you prefer as long as it does not include colors that are reserved typically for the bride such as ivory, white, off-white cream, beige, champagne, etc. Examples of what black tie optional dress code should look like can be found at this link: https://pin.it/1H8HxgNig</p>

Dress Code

<p>The wedding is in Asheville, NC at the Omni Grove Park Inn &amp; Spa. You can book directly through the Omni Grove Park Inn website or choose one of the neighboring hotels. There are also various cabins and other vacation rentals to be rented through Airbnb or VRBO. If you are flying into town, the easiest place to fly into would be the Asheville Regional Airport. </p>

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown is located in Asheville, 1.4 mi from Biltmore Square. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the nonsmoking property. Biltmore Estate is 2.1 mi from HGI Asheville Downtown, while Innsbruck Mall is 0.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 11 mi from Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown.

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown

This hotel is located in downtown Asheville and is within a 3-minute drive of the Biltmore Estate and Winery. Guest can relax with the perfect combination of a cocktail on our patio. Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel rooms include a sitting area with a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a marble bathroom. The hotel offers room service. Dining options include the Writer's Bistro, which serves fresh, farm-to-table cuisine. The hotel also features the Lobby Lounge open for lunch and dinner. Guests at the Renaissance Asheville can keep up with their fitness routine in the on-site fitness center. The hotel also offers a gift shop and newspaper stand. The Asheville Renaissance is within a 3-minute drive of Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is 8 miles from the hotel.

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

The Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown is located 9 miles from the Biltmore Estate. Guests can enjoy the on-site Chop House Restaurant, seasonal outdoor pool, and rooms with free WiFi. The Chop House serves American cuisine and accompaniments alongside fine wine by the glass and an extensive beer selection including local Asheville brews. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV is included in each room of this Asheville hotel. Coffee-making facilities are also provided in every room and in-room movies can be purchased. A 24-hour fitness center and business center are available on site at the Asheville Downtown Four Points by Sheraton. Guests can also take advantage of hotel parking with an open lot for bus parking. The hotel is 5 minutes' drive from Adventure Center of Asheville and 16 minutes' drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Four Points by Sheraton Asheville Downtown

Located in Asheville, 6.4 miles from Biltmore Estate, Element Asheville Downtown has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and an indoor pool. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Element Asheville Downtown has a grill. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Asheville, like hiking, fishing and cycling. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Element Asheville Downtown. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, Lexington Glassworks and Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Asheville Regional Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Element Asheville Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Downtown is located in the heart of Asheville. Guests can work up a sweat in the on-site fitness center or grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 on-site restaurants. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout. Biltmore Estate is 2.3 mi away. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A small refrigerator and coffee maker are provided as well. Guests will enjoy the comfort of a furnished seating area. The hotel features 2,086 sq ft of total meeting space which is perfect for business travelers. Capella on 9 provides handmade cocktails and a tapas-style menu. AC Kitchen Breakfast serves a European inspired breakfast each morning. Innsbruck Mall is 0.9 mi from the accommodations, while Wedge Brewing is a 20-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 11 mi from AC Hotel by Marriott Asheville Downtown.

AC Hotel Asheville Downtown

Located in the heart of Asheville, this North Carolina hotel is 2 miles from the iconic Biltmore Estate. Guests will enjoy an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. All guest rooms feature a small refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, and iPod docking station. Aloft Asheville Downtown also offers coffee-making facilities and a desk. Some rooms include a city or mountain view. Aloft Asheville Downtown offers guests a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour reception. An on-site launderette is available for added convenience. w xyz bar serves small plates such as flat breads, tapas, and hummus for dinner and late night. re:fuel gourmet pantry offers busy guests an afternoon a la carte menu with easily portable items like sandwiches, granola, and salads. Guests will be 2 minutes’ walk from the Orange Peel concert venue and 11 minutes’ walk from the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Over a dozen local craft breweries are only 6 minutes’ walk away.

Aloft Asheville Downtown

Located in Asheville, 6.2 miles from Biltmore Estate, Candlewood Suites - Asheville Downtown by IHG has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms is fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some have mountain views. Guest rooms have a closet. The hotel has a grill. There's an in-house snack bar and guests can also use the business area. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville is 1.5 miles from Candlewood Suites - Asheville Downtown by IHG, while Botanical Gardens at Asheville is 2.7 miles from the property. Asheville Regional Airport is 13 miles away.

Candlewood Suites Asheville Downtown by IHG

Located off Interstate 240, this hotel is a 5 minutes’ walk to shopping and dining. The hotel offers an indoor/outdoor pool and rooms with a 43-inch flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are standard in rooms at the Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Asheville Downtown. The spacious rooms also have white bedding and large windows. Guests traveling for business can keep up with their work in the business center. Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Asheville Downtown is 1 miles from the Asheville Art Museum. Martin Luther King Park is a 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

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Mia & Jake

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