Trio Restaurant

Rehearsal Dinner

Separk Mansion

Venue Walk Through

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

The journey to the wedding aisle began long before they ever knew.They went to the same high school, even shared some of the same friends but never spoke to one another.They graduated in 2015 and life took them their separate ways. There were, what seemed, insignificant “congratulations”, and “happy birthdays” through social media; other than that, they were untethered. That is until over half a decade later. As most 21st century love stories begin, Amber received an Instagram direct message from Antonio. He wanted to take her on a date. She accepted; they spent some time texting and facetiming before their first date at Cheddars, in June of 2022. After a less than respectful hostess didn’t seat them; Amber grabbed two menus and sat the two of them, herself. They talked and laughed the whole time. There was no room for awkward pauses, or lapses in conversation.That date let them know that they were different, in the best possible ways.They complemented each other, and they both knew it, instantly. From that June on, they were inseparable. The following years felt the same as that first date; full of laughter, conversations, and endless smiles. Those conversations grew deeper, the connection grew stronger, making Antonio all the more eager to make her his wife. In 2024 Antonio, unable to wait any longer, called Amber’s sister to insist they go get a ring; and the next day they did. On that same day, March 2, 2024, Antonio ordered their favorite food, plated it and set their dining table for a dinner just for them. In the comfort of their home, and to Amber’s complete shock, Antonio got on a knee, and asked her to be his wife. They never stopped going on those dates. Theyve never stopped laughing. They’ve allowed God to remain at the center of their union and His guidance brings them to the altar, now. The Williams are so elated to celebrate their love with their friends and family and for the journey that’s ahead of them.

Our Story

Photos

Ana Diaz

Antonio Leonard Williams Sr

Courtney Ragland

Jacob Whitehead

Lily Aussieker

Kevin Oliphant 

Jada Shipp

Nakyree Stephens 

Katysia Bennett

Austin Chapman

Noor Badr

Jaylin Brown

Laoni Arnold

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near Arts on MainMake yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.Located in Gastonia, The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection is on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Little Th

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia Ascend Hotel Collection

Near Mary Jo's Cloth StoreMake yourself at home in one of the 119 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Amber & Antonio

Amber & Antonio

A&A

Wedding Day

Reception