Once upon a time, tucked deep into the hills of Appalachia, sat a quaint little town called Marion, North Carolina. Though small and hidden, this town holds the memories of many everlasting love stories. Please enjoy as we share ours!

There once was a little girl named Ariana Byrd who dreamed of unending love and happiness. Though raised of spitfire and grit, she was also born of grace and beauty. As she grew, Ariana stayed true to her dreamsy of true love, and never settled for less than she deserved. Through family and God, Ariana bloomed into an independent and confident young woman with high standards for her beloved.  One fair evening, Ariana and her family set out to enjoy good music and company down at the local pub (Refinery 13, of course!) It was here that the Byrds ran into the Camby’s, for which whom also brought along their son, Casey. Glances were caught, and gazes were met, but nothing came from exchanged looks of the evening, as both Ariana and Casey were too shy to speak to one another! However, the Camby’s knew Ariana and her family dearly loved music, and therefore invited the Byrd family to enjoy a live shindig at the local Marina on Lake James. With song, dance, and merriment, Ariana and Caseys evening at the lake together was a smashing hit! Through their love of music, both individuals were ever since inseparable. After talking a good bit right after that evening, Casey quickly realized he wanted to plan an official first date, for what a gem he had the privilege of knowing! The perfect first date, Ariana had called it, as the couple embarked on a journey up the Blue Ridge parkway with hearts in their eyes, and Burrito Bros in their stomachs. She knew after gazing upon the sunset with him that evening, she was forever home. Ariana a spitfire country girl, and Casey a softspoken mountain man, they are the opposites they never knew they needed. After 3 years of growth and happiness, Casey got down on one knee in the most magical area with gleaming lights and asked the love of his life to spend the rest of hers with his. Right after, he and her family surprised her by going to none other than, (of course, where it all began) Refinery 13. Their families and friends were all gathered to shower them with all the love and happiness as they began their lives together.

Now after almost 4 years, we ask you today to celebrate our greatest love story with us.