Haiku I Do Wedding Photos

Haiku describes itself as Asheville's hidden garden wedding venue, "tucked behind the gate in historic Biltmore Village," at 26 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 (Haiku's wedding packages). It is a collection of gardens, koi ponds, indoor rooms and lounges, so a wedding can move from one area to the next instead of staying in one room.

What the venue publishes:

• Capacity. The Zen Garden & Chapel package is for up to 150 guests. Micro-weddings are for up to 60 guests (package page).
• Spaces. Zen Garden, covered chapel, cascading deck, Jungle Room, koi pond and canopy, bar and lounge, fire pit, a private dressing suite and a 1961 Airstream dressing lounge.
• Weather. The Jungle Room and chapel are described as indoor options for bands, dancing and weather-backup ceremonies. The Jungle Room seats up to 100 for ceremonies (venue map). The FAQ says Haiku books a tent, rain or shine, for parties of 75 or more. The package page says a tent may be required over 70 guests, so ask the venue which number applies to you.
• One wedding per day. The FAQ says multiple weddings are not booked at the Zen Garden and Chapel on the same day.
• Vendors and sound. You can use any vendor you like at no extra charge, and Haiku gives a suggested list after you book. A day-of coordinator is included, and the garden is wired for sound.

Prices change, so ask Haiku for its current packages.

Wedding collections start at $2,400, and most couples spend between $2,800 and $3,600. Tell us your date and we will tell you if it is open: check your date.