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We’re Getting Married!! 4.26.25
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Michael McElroy

and

Catherine Girard

Michael McElroy

and

Catherine Girard

April 26, 2025

Waynesville, NC

Schedule

We hope you can join us! Below is our plan for the weekend.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00 pm

Red Leaf River Inn
146 Chestnut Walk Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786

Casual

This is just for immediate family and wedding day helpers.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Wedding

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Semi Formal, No Jeans/Sneakers

Please join us in celebrating by wearing bright red or dark purple!

Ceremony

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Semi Formal, No Jeans/Sneakers

Guests should arrive by 3:45pm to be seated before the ceremony.

Photography Intermission

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Semi Formal, No Jeans/Sneakers

Please enjoy the deck during this time and prepare for the reception.

Reception

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Semi Casual

Jeans and sneakers are now allowed.

Travel

Smoking areas are located away from the Inn and deck in the parking lot OR near the far edge of the front lawn.

Hotel

Red Leaf River Inn

146 Chestnut Walk Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786
 (828)283-0763

Lodging at the Inn is reserved for out of town guests. Please see the Bride for room assignments. Thank you!

Hotel

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

130 Shiloh Trail, Waynesville, NC 28786
 (828)456-4402

This is our hotel accommodation recommendation for people traveling from out of town. This is the closest hotel to our venue and closest to local restaurants and shops.

Registry

Thank you so much for celebrating us and this new chapter of our lives. We appreciate any contribution to our intimate getaway. Of course, there is no obligation to contribute for any of our loved ones. We simply wanted to provide the option to those that prefer this method. Love you all and Thank You Again!!

Wedding Party

We wanted to honor the people who raised us into the people we are today and our children who made us Mom and Dad. Thank you and We Love You!

Michael McElroy

Groom

Catherine Girard

Bride

James Girard

Father of the Bride

In loving memory.

Vickie Rockwood-Connor

Mother of the Bride

Lisa Girard

Mother of the Bride

*Bonus* Mom

Sam McElroy

Father of the Groom

Also goes by Lewis

Carol Trammell

Mother of the Groom

Shannon McElroy

Mother of the Groom

*Bonus* Mom

Amilya McElroy-Girard

Flower Girl

Liam Cruz-Girard

Usher

Kaleb McElroy

Usher

Also goes by Michael

Things To Do

Papas & Beer

1863 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Walmart Supercenter

135 Town Center Loop, Waynesville, NC 28786

Cook Out

1870 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Taco Bell

2087 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Hardee’s

2010 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786

Daylight Donuts

1896 South Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
, 8282466161

Donuts and coffee

Belk

265 Town Center Loop, Waynesville, NC 28786

FAQs

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

April 1st, 2025

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Yes. Dress is semi formal meaning no jeans or tennis shoes/sneakers. We’re asking for guests to wear our Red or Purple wedding color to incorporate everyone into our special day.

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

Yes. Please RSVP with total quantity of people accompanying you.

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

Yes. After 9pm our reception will transition into adult only.

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

There is parking along the driveway and closer to the Inn. Please carpool as much as possible to allow for parking of as many guests as possible.

RSVP

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