Ben Hardwick
Sandy Murphy
Ben Hardwick
Sandy Murphy
May 4, 2024
How We Met
We met at a party to celebrate the life of a mutual person in our lives. We had heard of each other but not met. Our story started across the country, Denver and Nashville. We shared stories, txt, Facebook messages and calls until one day . . . . . Is he flirting with me? Is she flirting with me? After the first visit, we both felt this was something different, that neither had felt before. We spent several trips flying back and forth. It was hard, but worth every second! In April of 2022, Ben’s birthday he moved to Nashville. It was an incredibly easy transition for both.
The Proposal
Ben kept a big surprise!! He had the ring in his pocket the entire drive to Georgia, out dinner the first night, trip to the grocery . . . . Our first full day at the beach, Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, we were leaving the beach. Ben asked if he could talk to me about something before we left. GULP. I turned around and he was on one knee. I said you know the answer is yes!!! Get up! Hugs and tears all around. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in Nashville!
Schedule
Friday, May 3, 2024
Welcome Event
5:00 pm
431 11th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
Come have a few drinks and get to know each other! Ben and I will grab appetizers for everyone. Feel free to stay for a meal and grab a drink. . . or 2. This was the first place that Ben and I had brunch together on one of his trips from Colorado and also the first place where he met one of my favorite people - Emily B.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The Main Event
7:30 pm
Casual and comfortable
Please plan on arriving about 6-6:30pm. We will have snacks and drinks. We would love to get pictures with each of you and want to have plenty of time to do that before the ceremony. Parking. . . . please feel free to park in the physician's office beside the house - 3800 Gallatin Pike. The house across the street parking is reserved for family, and the driveway for the band, photographer, caterer. . . to make it easy for them to get in and out. We can't wait to see you all!
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Brunch
11:30 am
3917 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
How could we NOT have Mexican Food on Cinqo de Mayo?!? Ben and I are getting a fajita bar for everyone - yes, including chips and queso :) The rest is on you. This is one of our favorite spots - and just a walk away from the house. Feel free to park and the house and walk, or just meet us there.
Travel
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View
We have reserved a block of rooms at this hotel. . . . . free breakfast, rooftop pool and bar. Boutiques, coffee, farmer's market, food and bars within a short walking distance. Downtown and the venue are just a few minutes away. Need to book by 3/20/24 to get the discount. Please let us know if you have any issues! https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hardwickmurphywedding2024/
Registry
Things To Do
Marathon Music Works
Sambuca
Pins Mechanical Co
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Pinewood
Ryman Auditorium
Grand Ole Opry
Edley's Bar-B-Que
The Bluebird Cafe
Music City Brew Hop
Hop on/off trolley! Different tours for either East Nashville or city wide breweries
Schulman's
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