The Wedding Weekend:
A Love Story That Unfolds Over Three Days
There’s a quiet shift happening in how couples want to get married. Fewer timelines. More intention. Less rush. More room to savor.
Enter: the wedding weekend—a thoughtfully paced celebration that unfolds across a few meaningful days, allowing you and your favorite people to truly arrive.
For couples drawn to atmosphere, connection, and experience, a Haiku AVL + Blind Tiger wedding weekend feels less like an event and more like a love story with chapters.
Friday: Arrival & The Exhale
Your guests arrive in Asheville with the ease that only a weekend celebration allows. Instead of racing toward a ceremony, everyone checks into Blind Tiger Boutique Hotel—a historic, intimate property known for its warmth, character, and hospitality that feels deeply personal.
Friday evening sets the tone:
Welcome cocktails on the porch or in the parlor
A relaxed, beautifully paced dinner at Ukiah (yes—Haiku spelled backward), where wood-fired flavors and seasonal dishes create a sense of place
No speeches. No schedule pressure. Just conversation, laughter, and the luxury of time
This is where guests begin to connect—not just to the destination, but to one another.
Tip for couples: Friday is perfect for immediate family, your bridal party, or guests who traveled furthest. Keep it intimate and unprogrammed.
Saturday: Ceremony & Celebration at Haiku AVL
Saturday is where everything blooms.
Nestled in Asheville’s landscape, Haiku AVL offers an immersive garden setting that feels both serene and transportive. Ceremonies unfold beneath trees, along winding paths, or inside softly styled spaces designed to feel intentional—not staged.
The beauty of a wedding weekend is that no one arrives frazzled. Guests already feel grounded. Present.
Saturday flows effortlessly:
A calm, unrushed morning for getting ready
A ceremony surrounded by nature and thoughtful design
A reception that feels joyful, layered, and alive—where dinner, dancing, and conversation move naturally
And when the night winds down? The celebration doesn’t have to end.
The After Party: Keep the Magic Going
Instead of a hard stop, couples often gather their closest people for a late-night after party—whether that’s downtown at Circa 29 a cozy cocktail spot, or a relaxed lounge moment with music and nightcaps.
This is where shoes come off, stories deepen, and the celebration softens into something unforgettable.
Sunday: Farewell Brunch at Blind Tiger
Sunday morning brings everyone back together—this time slowly.
A farewell brunch at Blind Tiger feels like a final embrace:
Coffee refilled without urgency
Shared stories from the night before
Hugs that linger just a little longer
It’s the perfect close to a weekend that prioritized connection over performance.
Tip for couples: Sunday brunch works beautifully for immediate family, your wedding party, or anyone staying at the hotel. It doesn’t need to be large to be meaningful.
Is a Wedding Weekend Right for You?
A wedding weekend may be the perfect fit if you:
Want meaningful time with guests instead of quick hellos
Love the idea of hosting, not just “having a wedding”
Are drawn to atmosphere, flow, and emotional pacing
Want your celebration to feel relaxed, layered, and intentional
By pairing Blind Tiger’s intimate hospitality with Haiku AVL’s immersive garden experience, couples create a weekend that feels curated but never forced—elevated, yet deeply personal.
A Final Thought for Newly Engaged Couples
Your wedding doesn’t have to fit into a single afternoon.
It can breathe.
It can unfold.
It can feel like you.
If you’ve been dreaming of a celebration that feels less like an event and more like a shared experience, a Haiku AVL + Blind Tiger wedding weekend might be exactly what your love story is asking for.
Rare & Revealed | Jan 10 | 1–4 PM at Haiku AVL