Highlander Mountain House

Welcome Dinner

The Farm at Old Edwards

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Staying in Highlands

Because Highlands is a small mountain town with limited accommodations, we encourage you to book rooms as early as possible. We recommend staying within walking distance of Main Street. It's a fun area with great shops and restaurants. Shuttles to and from the wedding venue will also leave from Main St. Please note that ride share options are very limited. Staying nearby will make the whole weekend even more enjoyable!

To book in the block, please reach Group Reservations at 844-831-8729 or at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:GroupRoomRequests@oldedwardsinn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GroupRoomRequests@oldedwardsinn.com</a>&nbsp;from 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time every day.&nbsp;

200 Main

Block Full, however this hotel is still available to book directly through their website

Trailborn Highlands

Outpost Inn Highlands

You’ll also find a selection of Airbnbs and vacation rentals below. Many are close to Main Street and offer a comfortable, convenient home base for the weekend.

Alternate Accommodations

Getting There

You can drive to Highlands from three airports:- Atlanta: 2.5 hours (or more with traffic)- Asheville: 1.5 hours- Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina: 2 hoursWe appreciate you making the trip and can't wait to celebrate with you!

Travel

Love in A One Mile Radius

For years, we lived just a five-minute walk from one another—wandering the same neighborhood, stopping into the same spots, surely brushing past each other on more than one Beltline walk. But our story didn’t actually begin until a date over sandwiches at Victory, a place we both loved long before we loved each other. A few dates later, Cassidy visited Matt’s place and couldn’t believe how close they lived… only to learn he had his Hinge radius set to one mile. Fate (and filtered location settings) had done its job. Matt’s propensity for optimization at its finest. Very quickly, we realized we shared the same values: spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, eating good food, and exploring the world. Those have shaped our relationship from day one, and they continue to guide the life we’re building together. Our story wouldn’t exist without the people who surround us, which is why we can’t wait to celebrate and dance the night away with all of you this September. We couldn't be more grateful!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Things to Do

We're so excited you'll be joining us in beautiful Highlands, North Carolina! Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Highlands is full of charming shops, incredible scenery, and more waterfalls than you can imagine. Fun fact: Highlands is one of the few temperate rainforests in North America, receiving over 80 inches of rain each year. That's what keeps the forests so lush and mossy. It's also part of the Salamander Capital of the World, with more species of salamanders than almost anywhere else on the planet. (Cass is much more excited about this fact than Matt.) Below are some of our favorite spots. Have so much fun!

🌿 Get Outside

Like we said, there are tons of hikes and waterfalls to choose from. You really can't go wrong with any of these:• Whiteside Mountain – An easy-to-moderate 2-mile loop with breathtaking cliffside views. The towering 750-foot cliffs are estimated to be between 390 and 460 million years old.• Glenn Falls – A beautiful series of cascading waterfalls tucked into the forest.• Sunset Rock – An easy 0.6-mile walk leads to one of the best panoramic views in Highlands.• Whitewater Falls – The highest waterfall east of the Rockies, plunging an incredible 811 feet.• Dry Falls – One of the area's most iconic waterfalls. A short, paved trail lets you safely walk behind the 75-foot cascade. • Bridal Veil Falls – A roadside waterfall you can drive right up to (or even under!). We felt obligated to recommend this one in honor of the bride. 😉 • Highlands Biological Station – If you're looking for more of a peaceful nature walk than a hike, this is a beautiful option. Bonus points if you report back to Cassidy with how many different kinds of moss you spotted. 🌱

🍽️ Eat & Drink

A few places we'd happily visit again:• Blue Bike Café – Our go-to for a classic, no-frills breakfast before a day of exploring.• The Wine Garden – Tucked beside Old Edwards Inn, this is the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine and a bite in a beautiful outdoor setting.• The Ugly Dog Public House – A Highlands favorite for pub fare and local beer.• Outpost Inn – Cozy coffee shop by day, organic wine bar by night.• Whiteside Brewing Co. (Cashiers) – Worth the short drive for burgers, craft beer, and a spacious outdoor lawn perfect for yard games or tossing a frisbee.

🎨 Explore

If hiking isn't your speed, Highlands has plenty to offer.• Stroll Main Street – Wander through charming boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, and home décor shops in the heart of downtown.• The Bascom – Highlands' center for the visual arts featuring rotating exhibitions and beautiful grounds. We haven’t had a chance to visit ourselves yet, but we’ve heard it’s nice.• Trailborn Highlands Experiences – Even if you're not staying there, Trailborn offers fun activities and experiences ranging from guided adventures to wellness offerings.

Most of all, slow down and enjoy mountain time.

Grab a coffee, wander Main Street, chase a waterfall (or three), and soak in everything that makes Highlands great. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

Cassidy & Matt

Cassidy & Matt

Registry

Your presence at our wedding will be the best present! Should you wish to contribute to our romantic honeymoon getaway in Italy, we would be incredibly grateful! With love, Cassidy and Matt