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See also: The Venue pages, and the Rules/Caveats page.
Q: So, what about parking?
A: Good question, as parking at the site is extremely limited. There's room along the road outside the Sanctuary for about 6 or 7 cars; these spots will already be taken. There's room a half mile back up the road at a picnic area for about a dozen more cars; a shuttle will be run from here until it is full. All other cars will be parked at a church lot about a mile and a half away, and guests will be shuttled in. So, as a result of all of this, it's imperative that guests carpool as much as possible. Allow an extra 20 minutes AFTER you arrive at the National Forest entrance to get parked and up into the Sanctuary! One of our Parking Captains will assist you as you arrive; please be nice to them!
Q: What should I wear?
A: Anything that makes you feel comfortable out-of-doors on an early October day. Please feel free to dress casually, but not in bluejeans. The groom will definitely not be wearing a suit and tie, and the bride will not be wearing a traditional decked-out wedding dress, but we will be nicely dressed for the occasion. Pants are OK for women. Men, if you are most comfortable in a tie and jacket, then go for it, but it is not required. Think 'Garden Party'...
Q: But what about heels? Can I wear them?
A: No, absolutely not. You will be walking along a gravel dirt road, 
over a wooden bridge, 
then up stone steps 
to the Sanctuary, and finally on grassy earth 
once inside. Please wear comfortable soft-soled shoes.
Q: Is there a gift registry?
A: We're just delighted to have you there, and we know it will take a fair amount of effort and bucks just to get to this shindig, so please do not feel obligated to bring a gift. However, a registry page has been added to this site here. Also, please see the bit about the altar on the Ceremony page.
Q: How long does it take to drive to Asheville, NC
from Atlanta, GA?
A: About four hours or so, and then another 45 minutes to the Sanctuary. Driving up Saturday morning is not a good idea.
Q: So what if I'm still hungry after we're done scarfing your reception food?
A: Glad you asked. Please hang out with us on into the night and we'll make a big campfire and roast dogs and burgers and stuff. And bring your own beer if you don't like Budweiser. Or, check out the Local Area page for dining suggestions in the neighborhood.
Q: I saw the bit about smoking on the Caveats/Rules page. Get real; what if I need a smoke?
A: The wedding and reception is a strictly non-smoking event. If you must smoke, please step outside the front gate and smoke down by the bridge. Respect the Sanctuary, and dispose of butts properly.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Then we do the whole deal under a giant tent on the deck of the lodge. Hey, that's life on beautiful planet Earth...
Q: Will my cell phone work at the Sanctuary?
A: No.
Q: Will Joella be telling the "Big-Eyed Big-Mouth Frog" Joke?
A: Yes! We just found out tonight, through unnamed sources close to the happy couple, that Joella will indeed be reciting this beloved story.
