The Leaf and Teller

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

We met in August of 2019 on the first day of class our freshman year at Appalachian State. Of course our stories are different of who started the first conversation but one thing was for certain - we were inseparable after that first meeting! After months of Chris being in the friend zone, we attended a sorority semi-formal. While we were dancing, Chris asked if they could finally make the relationship official - Ainsley said yes! Through 4 years of college and a year of long distance we are ready to tie the knot!   Since we started dating in November of 2019, we have shared so many sweet memories together. Here are a few of our favorites -

Our Story

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the bride’s side 

told from Ainsley's perspective

Addison has been the sweetest role model and has carved an easier road for me to walk down in my life! Addison is one of the most creative people I know. Please ask her about her book that she has written!! Addison is the main reason why I love to read today and can talk to anyone about books! She lives in Summerfield, NC!

Addison Butler 

Reese and I have been friends since high school! Admittedly we would skip some class for coffee or food but hey - we turned out alright! We have gone through so much together in our 8+ years of friendship and she is basically my other sister! Reese lives in Eden, NC with her husband, Dylan, baby Amelia (who happens to be my sweet goddaughter) and their dog, Finn!

Reese Jones

Karly and I met our sophomore year at Appalachian. We actually met over Zoom for recruitment but even over a screen during covid I knew she would be a lifelong friend! Karly is the life of the party and is so fun to be around! Karly now lives in Wilmington, NC with her husband, Josh!

Karly Allmon 

I met Paige my freshman year at Appalachian when she was my big in the sorority we were in! Paige is the most compassionate friend and pours love into everyone she meets! Fun fact about Paige - she works as a camp counselor in the summer in Asheville, NC! She currently lives in the Charlotte area with her dog named Dolly!

Paige Sloop

I met Carter on the same night that I met Paige! Since my freshman year at college, Carter has been one of the people I admire most for her ambition and empathy for others. She is the best listener and loves others with her entire heart! Carter currently lives in the Raleigh area with her husband, Joseph and dog, Molly!

Carter Bruner

the groom's side

told from Chris' perspective

Andrew and I have been best friends for as long as I can remember. Growing up next to each other our friendship grew by the day and we were inseparable. We did everything together throughout our entire childhood. Andrew currently lives in Arkansas!

Andrew Blake

Dylan is the husband to Reese and has become a great friend over the years. Dylan is a man I look up to because he shows passion, love, and is a great Christian. I can't wait for him to be by my side on our special day. 

Dylan Jones

Hunter has been a great friend throughout all of high school and college. He is truly one of the most kindhearted people you will ever meet. He always puts others before himself and is always willing to lend a hand to those in need. 

Hunter Bostain

I met Stone when Ainsley and I first started dating. We both loved football and the gym so we became friends quickly. Stone just graduated from Appalachian with his degree in Psychology.

Stone Huskey

Glenn is the life of the party wherever he goes. When Ainsley and I started dating, Glenn was middle school. Now, he is a senior in high school. I have loved getting to be a part of the family and watching him grow into the man he is today. 

Glenn Huskey

Wedding Party

If you have any other questions that are not listed here, please reach out to Chris or Ainsley!

Q + A

We have opted out of hotel blocking as Reidsville is a small town with limited hotel options within the city. However, there are many hotels in the Greensboro area which is about 30 minutes away from Reidsville!

This hotel is less than 10 minute away from the Greensboro airport and around 35 minutes from our venue!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport

This boutique style hotel is about 30 minutes from our venue!

The Bee Hotel

This bed & breakfast is only 2 blocks from our venue! 

 Chez Lindsey Bed & Breakfast

This hotel is around 10 minutes from our venue.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reidsville, an IHG Hotel

We have curated a list of Airbnb's that are in/around the Reidsville area. These may be good options for you to look into.<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/v/1493257627?s=67&amp;unique_share_id=adc4e8e3-3ea8-4193-853a-6d456b8e8cb9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">list of some airbnb options</a>

This is the nearest airport to our venue.

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Travel

Just some of our favorite things :)

We absolutely love Italian food and anything with pasta! This is one of our favorites in the area!

Luigi's Restaurant Bar & Pizzeria

This is one of our newly found favorite date spots! They typically have live music on the weekends and have great local drinks to try!

Village Beverage Co

We have gone on many dates here! There is something for everything and we haven't gotten anything we didn't like from their menu!

Rody's Tavern

Chris loves going to any type of zoo and we have been here many times! Ainsley has grown up going to this science center and loves it every time. They have a little bit of everything - an aquarium, a zoo, a petting zoo, and lots of science! They will also be doing their annual winter wonder lights right around our wedding weekend that are beautiful during December!

Greensboro Science Center

This is Ainsley's favorite coffee shop. The ho ho ho mint mocha is her favorite during Christmas time!

Ainsley & Christapher

Ainsley & Christapher

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