Vic's On the River

Rehearsal Dinner

Electric Moon Skytop Lounge

Welcome Gathering

Charles H. Morris Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

The Day After

Our Wedding

Amanda and John first met in May of 2020. They quickly began hanging out every day when Amanda wasn’t working weekend shifts at the Target warehouse or John wasn’t out fishing in his kayak. The 2 bonded over their love for their pets, Jax (dog) and Jude (cat), their interest in trying new restaurants in Savannah, hanging with friends &amp; spending time outdoors (1st picture together above).

Summer 2020

They soon met each other’s families since these were the most important people in their lives and began exploring other cities around the Lowcountry. Pictured above, Charleston. This is where Amanda began trying her first seafood thanks to John’s encouragement …

Meeting the Fam

Amanda and John combined their friend groups within Savannah in no time. Whether it was out on the water fishing, playing co-ed volleyball, exploring the city, weekly trivia, or hitting the bars with friends, it was always a good time.

Friend Groups

They started spending holidays with each other’s families and going on more trips together. Always making sure the pets were left under good supervision while away :)

Holidays

They enjoyed new experiences together in the mountains of NC each summer, sneaking away from their busy jobs whenever possible!

Travel

They even did long distance for a year while John &amp; Jax moved to Tifton for his job with SRS Building Products and Amanda stayed back in Savannah to continue working at the Target warehouse. Lots of weekends of travel between the 2 cities always making time for one another!

Long Distance

In spring of 2023, Amanda moved to Valdosta, GA to move in with John for the first time and finally end the long distance! While it was hard to leave Savannah, a new adventure awaits.

Leaving Sav

They spent 2 years in Valdosta, making lots of new friends, traveling to friends’ weddings, growing in their careers with John now as a Branch Manager &amp; Amanda working remotely for Target, playing tennis/fishing on the weekends, &amp; even expanding their furry friends to 3 with adopting Banks!

South GA

John &amp; Amanda got to take their first trip out of the US together boating from south FL to the Bahamas with friends, trip of a lifetime!

International Travel! 

In December of 2024, John proposed to Amanda while out to dinner with friends in Thomasville, GA! Making their 4.5 year relationship, officially a lifetime commitment.

Engagement 

They got to celebrate their engagement with all their closest friends &amp; family in Florida and began their wedding planning process!

Celebrating!

As of March 2025, they are officially home owners and now living in Murrells Inlet, SC just south of Myrtle Beach after an offer from John’s company to move him to a new branch. They’re enjoying the proximity to the coast &amp; looking forward to all their wedding festivities ahead!

Myrtle Beach

And at the young age of 5 and 2, Jude and Banks are enjoying their retirement sitting outside on their new screened in patio listening to the wildlife :)

Pet Heaven 

Our Story

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Amanda & I met first briefly during high school lacrosse in 2014. Amanda was varsity and I was JV so we didn’t interact much (she was too cool obviously) but we eventually become closer through mutual friends. We got close enough for me to road trip to visit her in her freshman dorm at UF where I spent the weekend falling in love with my future college as well! Fun fact I actually went to a class with her and pretended to be a student, even taking an exam with her using a fake name. That following year I started at UF and we became roommates - the rest was history. I currently live in Delray Beach, FL and am an Occupational Therapist!

Becca Garber

Hi!! My name is Wesley Wiginton and I met Amanda in 3rd grade. We have been by each others side ever since :) a fun fact about our friendship is that when we were younger we created our own language using symbols and mismatched letters to communicate over text that we still know to this day lol. I live in New Smyrna Beach, FL and am a mental health therapist 

Wesley Wiginton

Hi! My name is Zoe Politis (yes, I am the sister of the groom). I met Amanda (and Jude) at her Savannah townhouse a couple years ago, and ever since then I knew I wanted her to be my sister in law. Fun fact, Amanda and I bonded over our love for dogs and tennis, and I’ve never met someone who is just as passionate about both as I am! I live in Chapel Hill where I go to school at UNC studying Public Policy.

Zoe Politis

Amanda and I met during high school but we really became close while attending college at UF! Go Gators!! We joined the same sorority and essentially spent every single day together for 4 years. We even shared bunk beds our senior year which amanda fell through the first day. I have been a registered nurse for 7 years but I’m currently in Nurse Anesthetist school at USF. 

Sarah Garcia

I’ve known Amanda since 9th grade English class. We played lacrosse together throughout high school, and even though we went to rival colleges, she has remained one of my best friends. I currently live in St. Pete, FL and work remotely as a Procurement Associate for Privia Health, a health management company.

Caitlin Gussman

Amanda and I met when we were 14 years old. We had multiple classes together and both decided to join the lacrosse team. She was actually the first friend I made in high school! We have remained friends through so many life changes. Now I live in Sanford, as a mom of 2! 

Sarah Falk

The bride and I met in elementary school but also lived in the same neighborhood so we go way back. From rip sticks to golf carts to car rides to get gas, we were always adventuring together. We were the creators of some of the best forts in Magnolia Plantation, but one of my favorite memories is baked potatoes and ice cream nights every Sunday at her house. I am currently a Veterinary nurse in Jupiter, FL.

Kara Williams

John and I met freshman year at ECU living in the same dorm. We also joined the same fraternity, and lived as roommates all through college. I currently live in Leland, North Carolina with my wife Allison & 2 dogs and work in finance for a CRO.

Jack Westmoreland

John and I met in 8th grade when I threw an oversized activity ball at his head in gym class. I met Amanda when I was visiting Savannah to take the DAT and we all went out to dinner. John is my longest time friend in my life. I currently live in Danville, Virginia as a General Dentist.

Toma Schneider

John and I met freshman year of high school. We’ve been friends for 15 years. John, Jack and I used to go on day fishing trips to Atlantic Beach from ECU where we would fish for 12 hours straight. I live in Wilmington, NC and am a contractor for commercial construction.

Scott Frider

Chris Henderson

John and I met 12 years ago in high school and stayed close through college, where we joined the same fraternity—and spent plenty of time in the library too. I’m lucky to now work alongside him in our professional careers. I live in Raleigh, NC, and work as an account executive for a logistics firm. Cheers to John and Amanda!


Jackson Carter

I’ve known John since birth! Best cousins since day 1! I was able to retain the height advantage from ages 1-5. Since then, I've remained the shorter/less athletic version. I live in the suburbs of Chicago and I manage my own logistics brokerage.

Nick Kurkjian

Jamie Stoesser

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block at the Thompson Hotel for Thursday, 12/11 - Sunday, 12/14! You can pick and choose which of those nights you want to book. The block includes 1 king bed, but if you want 2 queen beds instead you can book using the "Hill/Politis Wedding" and call the hotel for an up-charge of $10 more per night. The website says there is a $35 "destination fee" at the beginning of the booking, but that should be waived at checkout. This hotel is walking distance to downtown Savannah and the wedding venue or a short uber ride! Their rooftop bar, "Bar Julian", is our favorite in Savannah and the tallest! Lots of good food and drink options within the hotel :) Note: hotel block is set to close 10/27/2025 - please reach out to Amanda if you'd like to book past this date and we can probably help! Please reach out to Amanda with any questions regarding the booking!

Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt

Air BnB also has lots of options downtown Savannah, many of which are also walking distance to the venue! 

Coffee Shops!

The Coffee FoxJava Burrito Foxy Loxy Bitty &amp; Beau'sSavannah Coffee Roasters Gallery Espresso

Best rooftops! 

Bar Julian (in the Thompson Hotel)Electric Moon Top Deck/The NestSorry Charlie's The Lost Square Myrtle &amp; Rose The Grove Peregrin

Best Breakfast!

Collins Quarter Java BurritoCommonB MatthewsThe FitzroyRhett

Best lunch/dinner!

Collins Quarter Java Burrito Flok to the Wok (Asian)Bull Street TacoGraffito (Italian)Treylor Park HitchJazzd (Tapas)Bella Napoli (Italian) Ordinary PubFitzroyCommonThe GroveMadame Buttery (Korean BBQ)The Public Kitchen

Best place to grab a drink! 

Breweries - Two TidesHopatomica Service Brewery Good Cocktail - Peacock Longue Mint to be MojitoSavoy SocietyWhitakers Alley Cat (Any of the rooftops above) Dive Bar Vibe/Music - Rail PubSocial ClubBarrelhouseSaddlebags (country/line dancing)Savannah Smiles (dueling pianos) Mood Rights (further out of downtown)

Activities! 

Downtown - Trolley Tour (Hop On/Hop Off) Forsyth Park (Farmer's Market Sat. 9a-1p)Shop Around Downtown/City Market"Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley TourGhost ToursPedal PubBike or Segway Tour Historic Walking Tours A Little Further Away - Bonadventure Cemetery Tybee Island Beach - (best restaurant = The Deck)Wormsloe Plantation

Amanda & John

Amanda & John

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