Just got engaged? Start your wedding planning the right way — join us January 10 for Haiku’s curated Open House experience.

This year’s Open House spans Haiku AVL and Blind Tiger Boutique Hotel.
Enjoy complimentary local beer, wine, or bubbles and light bites while touring Haiku, walking the garden, and connecting with vendors throughout the space, then head to Blind Tiger for music, tours, and a sense of the full wedding-weekend flow. Swag bags for the first 50 couples

The experience you loved last year just got an upgrade.
Rare & Revealed: The Not Your Mama’s Wedding Experience brings the same fresh, unfiltered approach to wedding planning—but with a more elevated edge.

This isn’t a tradeshow. It’s a design-driven open house that celebrates originality, connection, and the art of the wedding weekend. Step into Haiku’s gardens and gathering spaces to sip, mingle, and explore how thoughtful details—lighting, layout, texture, and tone—transform a celebration from ordinary to unforgettable.

This year’s Open House features both Haiku AVL and Blind Tiger Boutique Hotel, inviting guests to explore two of Asheville’s most distinctive spaces in one easy afternoon.

At Haiku, guests can wander the garden and tour the venue with a complimentary glass of Asheville-brewed beer, wine, or bubbles, plus light bites from an up-and-coming local food truck.

Over at Blind Tiger, enjoy live music, explore the hotel, and get a feel for how a relaxed downtown stay pairs beautifully with a garden ceremony.

What You’ll Experience

• Elevated Design Showcase:
  Stroll through inspired tablescapes, floral designs, and lighting displays that highlight the creativity of Asheville’s wedding community. Vignettes are styled to spark ideas and show how modern aesthetics and individual personality meet in perfect balance.

• Design Touch & Feel:
  Experience textures up close—runner swatches, specialty linens, rentals, and accent décor that show how intentional layering shapes the mood of a space.

• Cocktail Hour Reimagined:
  Why wait until after the “I do”? Explore ideas for hosting an extended pre-ceremony cocktail hour—1 to 1.5 hours of connection before the vows begin. Think signature drinks, cozy lounge clusters, acoustic sets, or mini grazing boards set among the gardens. It’s an elevated way to welcome guests and ease into the celebration.

• Two Venues, One Experience:
  Enjoy self-guided touring between Haiku AVL and Blind Tiger Boutique Hotel, each offering its own take on romance, design, and hospitality.

Is Rare & Revealed right for you?

• Just engaged & venue shopping → Tour Haiku

• Looking for vendors → Meet the Lineup below

• Already booked → See Wedding Weekend Ideas

Meet the Makers Behind the Magic

Photographer: Allison White Photography
Known for her effortless blend of light and emotion, Allison captures the kind of images that make time slow down. Expect timeless editorial frames with a natural warmth.

Videographer: Inner Song Photography
Storytelling that moves like music. Inner Song crafts films that feel lived-in, real, and deeply human—capturing the rhythm and heartbeat of each couple’s day.

Caterer: Blue Cardinal Catering
Southern-inspired and seasonally driven, Blue Cardinal turns every bite into an experience. Expect unexpected flavor pairings, curated presentation, and genuine hospitality.

Florals: Sugar Magnolia Flower Co.
Romantic, lush, and wildly intentional. Sugar Magnolia designs florals that tell stories—bringing texture, scent, and soul to every celebration.

Floral Preservation: Golden Preserve
Save your bouquet, til your golden years.

Dessert Caterer: Irene’s Cakes by Design
Artfully crafted cakes made with fine ingredients and thoughtful detail—beautiful, custom creations that taste as good as they look.

Entertainment: Asheville Aerial Arts
So much more than aerial arts... we are a  highly experienced professional entertainment company both in the air and on the ground.  We will exceed your expectations and leave your guests in awe.

DJ & Live Music: DJ Chris Cook

DJ Chris Cook brings the vibe—smooth guitar for your ceremony, high-energy DJ magic for your party, all with undeniable talent.

Lettering & Signage design: Freckles and Ink
Thoughtful calligraphy and hand lettering that turns words into art. From custom paper goods to beautifully crafted details, Freckles + Ink helps your message land clearly — and look incredible doing it.

Gown Preview: Wildflower Bridal
Effortlessly modern with a romantic edge, Wildflower Bridal curates gowns for brides who want to feel confident, intentional, and unmistakably themselves.

Stay tuned—more extraordinary makers will be announced as the lineup grows.

Come sip, see, and experience how artistry and atmosphere meet at Haiku AVL’s January 10 Open House—where you’ll meet the pros who make “rare” look effortless.