10:00 pm
This will be an informal after party at the bar and grill located across the street from the hotel.
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Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests. Click the “View” button below for a direct booking link!
Flight
Our official RSVP cut off date is September 14th but we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible!
Your invitation will be addressed specifically for those invited. We encourage parents to use this as a night off and let loose!
Our wedding dress code is cocktail/semi-formal. Ladies: Show off that nice dress that’s been begging to come out of your closet. There is some grass as well as brick walkways - choose your shoes accordingly! Men: Strut your stuff in a suit or sport coat.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard Raleigh/Cary. Please see the “Travel” page on this site for a direct booking link.
We encourage our guests to drink responsibly by planning for a designated driver or taking an Uber home. The venue is just 4 miles from the hotel, keeping the cost of a ride low. Please be safe and take advantage of this! Free valet parking is available at the venue if you choose to drive in. No cars may be left at the venue at the end of the wedding.
Our ceremony officially starts at 5 pm. We encourage guests to arrive starting around 4:30 pm. Anyone arriving after the ceremony has begun will be asked to wait until the processional is over before finding a seat.
Matron of Honor
Leanna and Beth have been friends since they were 5. Through school, Girl Scouts, dance, trips to Poland and more, Beth and Leanna have shared countless memories together. Beth was grateful to stand next to Leanna at her own wedding in 2023.
Best Man
Jacob is Nate’s older brother and the father of Nate’s first nephew, Beckham. They have lived together on and off between Illinois and North Carolina over the years and continue bonding over video games.
Bridesmaid
Beth has known Holly since she was 11. She is the little sister Beth never had and, in more recent years, a great friend to have on good and bad days.
Groomsman
Rashad is one of Nate’s oldest friends with the pair meeting through video games when Nate was 12. Fun fact: The wedding will be the first time they’ve hung out in person!
Bridesmaid
Ashley is Beth’s sister in law. Meeting when Beth was in the early days of middle school, Ashley has been a bonus sister around to see her grow over the years. Ashley helped Beth pick out her wedding dress in January! Her two daughters are also flower girls.
Groomsman
Tyler, originally Jacob’s friend, has known Nate since his middle school years. Sharing a similar sense of humor and love of video games, the two talk daily and have built a friendship of their own. Tyler also listens to Beth’s occasional yapping on Discord, which she appreciates.
Bridesmaid
Livia is Beth’s sister in law. Another bonus sister, Livia has witnessed Beth grow through high school, college and beyond. She makes it easier to survive in a family of so many boys! All three of her daughters are also flower girls.
Groomsman
Nate and Grantham, more commonly called by his last name Taylor, met through their National Gaurd unit in 2015. They have deployed together three times in the years since.
Bridesman
Beth and Ben worked together in Lexington, NC beginning in 2018. The friendship left the office and the two have remained friends despite job changes and moves. Beth and Nate enjoyed game nights and double dates with Ben and his girlfriend Lauren before they moved to NYC this year.
Groomswoman
Erin, more commonly called Barrett, and Nate met through their National Gaurd unit in 2018. They have deployed together twice in the years since.
Groomsman
Nate and Austin, more commonly called Matias, met through their National Gaurd unit in 2015. They have deployed together twice in the years since.
Bridesmaid
Lily and Beth are former roommates turned besties. They survived COVID lockdowns together, only losing a smidge of sanity, and became close friends in the process.