Live Wire Athens

Welcome Party

The State Botanical Garden of GA

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area by IHG

Brunch

Our Wedding

Despite working in the same department only one building apart, Cody and Amanda actually met across the world at the Pathways Europe conference in Wageningen, Netherlands in October 2022! They spent time together during the conference and carried that friendship back to Athens, GA, where Amanda was still working on her PhD and Cody was (and still is) working as a research professional at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. Their friendship grew over time until they started dating a few months later.

How we met

Since then, they have had several fun adventures, including buying a house in Watkinsville, GA, settling into life with Amanda's cat Tigger (who is now 20 years old!), Amanda obtaining her PhD and getting a remote job with West Virginia University, and the two of them exploring the world in their free time. So far as a couple, they have visited several US states and a handful of different countries together including Canada, Panama, Guatemala, Colombia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, and Thailand. They don't have plans to stop anytime soon and will be going to South Africa for their honeymoon!

Where we are now

Our Story

Photos

Alyssa D'Esposito

Jess Bluze

Emily Yanchuck

Amanda's friend from graduate school at UGA

Emma Grunwald

Blaise Newman

Jim Cox

Heather Gaya

Betsy Kurimo-Beechuk

Wedding Party

Q + A

Airport Options

Approximately 1.5 hour drive from hotels and venue

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Approximately 2 hour drive from hotels and venue

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Hotel Options

Select the 'Website' button to be directed to the room block link for our hotel reservation. Please reserve your hotel block before September 23rd, 2026. Parking is $18 a day per vehicle

Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens Downtown University Area

Select the 'Website' button to be directed to the room block link for our hotel reservation. Please reserve your hotel block before September 25rd, 2026. Parking is $10 a day per vehicle.

Travel Notes

This shuttle service has a route from the Atlanta airport to various stops in Athens, GA, including the University of Georgia Hotel and Conference Center and the Classic Center, which is the closest stop to our hotel blocks.

Groome Transportation

Travel

Take a walk around campus! Be sure to check out Sanford Stadium, the Mary Kahrs Warnell Garden, The Trial Gardens, the famous 'Arch' (located in downtown Athens), and the Georgia Museum of Art (10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday) which is completely free!

University of Georgia

Yes, we know - this is where our wedding is being held! But the botanical gardens are open to the public 7am - 7pm seven days a week. These extensive gardens are free to explore and include additional walking trails, an indoor conservatory, a gift shop, and an art museum.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Staying in or near downtown Athens? Luckily for you, it's a great place to explore! With a plethora of shops, restaurants, and bars, there's something for everyone.

Downtown Athens

If you want a slightly quieter place to explore, Wire Park in the neighboring town of Watkinsville (where Amanda and Cody live) is a great option. This area includes shops, restaurants, a brewery, and plenty of indoor and outdoor hang out space.

Wire Park

Memorial Park is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. The park includes a 1.5 mile hiking trail, a pond with a short paved trail (check out the pond for turtles), and the Bear Hollow Zoo, a small, free zoo that includes several animals native to Georgia.

Amanda & Cody