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About Summit Strings
Based in Purlear, Summit Strings works with couples planning weddings throughout Asheville and the Blue Ridge, North Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Sky Retreat and Wonderlust Acres. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Asheville
How much does a live wedding band cost in Asheville?
Live bands in Asheville commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Summit Strings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sky Retreat | 1.7 mi |
| Wonderlust Acres | 2.4 mi |
| The Barn on New River | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Summit Strings to each venue listed on Lazo.
Asheville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 29° | 20% | 5:02 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 32° | 22% | 5:37 PM | 6:12 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 38° | 24% | 7:04 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 46° | 23% | 7:29 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 76° | 54° | 22% | 7:52 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 61° | 26% | 8:09 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 65° | 27% | 8:09 PM | 8:45 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 23% | 7:44 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 58° | 20% | 7:03 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 47° | 14% | 6:20 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Nov | 59° | 37° | 17% | 4:46 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Dec | 50° | 32° | 20% | 4:39 PM | 5:18 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Asheville (0.3 mi from Asheville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Asheville.
Getting to Asheville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| AVL Asheville Regional Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | 52 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| TYS McGhee Tyson Airport | 82 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Atlanta | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 220 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Nashville | 240 mi | 5 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Asheville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 7294 Summit Rd, Purlear, NC 28665, USA
- Where
- Purlear · 76 miles northeast of central Asheville
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Asheville
- One of 55 live wedding bands we list
- Phone
- (336) 957-1447
- Website
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Around Purlear
- Nearest venue
- Sky Retreat, 1.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 8 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 2 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Jefferson, Deep Gap
Distances are straight-line from Summit Strings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Asheville.
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