Kristina and Scott will be married at the gorgeous Basilica of St. Lawrence in downtown Asheville, NC. Then the guests will travel to the Deerpark, located on the Biltmore Estate, for the reception.  Kristina and Scott have been a couple since the winter of 2004, and they are so excited about their upcoming wedding!  Read more about this very special couple…
How did you meet each other?
We were set up! One of Scott’s neighbors was a co-worker of mine – so she, her husband and another couple were co-conspirators.
When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
The plan was to go to camping on Santeelah Lake… unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate. Once Scott purchases a gift, it’s really tough for him to hold on to it, so he just asked me at home! It made my day {and week, and year!}. And he referenced a great song in the proposal – from Dave Matthews…. I do know, where you go, is where I want to be. ☺ He’s a keeper.

What do you two do for a living?
Scott is a technician for AT&T and I am an Operations Consultant
What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple?
Anything outdoors: camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing (although we haven’t gone in awhile!). We just tried Stand Up Paddleboards for the first time this summer – that may be a new sport for us! We also enjoy entertaining, traveling and hanging out with our dog, Sierra.
Why did you choose the Basilica and the Deerpark as your wedding location?
We love the architecture of the Basilica, and felt a connection with Father Thomas, although we hadn’t met him in person yet! It’s really an amazing place. The Deerpark was my mom’s suggestion – she knew that Scott & I were looking for an outdoor option for the reception, but wanted to have a solid plan b, in case of bad weather. She suggested that we check out the Biltmore – and we couldn’t be more excited! The layout of the Deerpark is inviting, and we have had a great experience with Maura and rest of the Biltmore staff.
When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
Aside from the actual ceremony, seeing all of our friends & family. They are traveling from all over the US, so we know it will be a really special event. And then there are the flowers! I personally can’t wait to see what Stacey dreams up.
Anything else you would want people to know about the planning process?
1. Pick a good team! I feel like I have bugged mine a ton and everyone has been extremely patient. 2. Stay within budget – I noticed the most stressful times seemed to be when I was starting to make decisions that would put us over our original plan. 3. It’s all about a great guest list!