Mary Elizabeth Bayless
and
Michael Alan Peinado Jr
The Wedding
Highlands United Methodist Church
Highlands, North Carolina
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
5:00 IN THE EVENING
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
The Reception
Highlands Country Club
The Hudson House
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
6:00 - 10:00 PM
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
The Welcome Party
Join us to kick off this wedding weekend!
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:00 - 10:00 PM
18 Watkins Road, Highlands, NC 28741
COCKTAIL ATTIRE
Rehearsal Dinner
The Highlander Mountain House
Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 in the Evening
270 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
Separate Invitation Required
Hotel Options
Highlands is an incredibly popular place to visit and we highly recommend making your travel plans as far in advance as possible.
We have a limited number of rooms available in our block at the properties listed below.
We suggest calling to reserve your room by phone and mentioning the Bayless & Peinado wedding at the time of booking.
Trailborn Highlands
Highlander Mountain House
Outpost Inn Highlands
Gifting
Your Presence is Present Enough but if you must
Registries Below
Gaines Jewelers
Amazon
William Sonoma
Have Free Time?
Here are local recommendations.
Dining
Madison's, Four65 Woodfire Bistro, On The Verandah, Ristorante Paoletti
reservations recommended
Quick Bites
Wild Thyme Gourmet, The Ugly Dog Pub, Mountain Fresh Grocery, Blue Bike Cafe
Activities
Hiking and Fishing - Highland Hiker
Golf - The Old Edwards Club
Zip Lining - Highlands Aerial Park
Local Art - The Bascom
Quarry Falls
Dry Falls
Hikes
Glen Falls
Whiteside Mountain
Sunset Rock
Turtle Back Falls
Event Questions?
Please feel free to reach out to our planner with any event-related questions:
Kerri@toast-events.com