Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Reception

Our Wedding

<p>Gavin and I met at Ball State University in the spring of 2018. We were both majoring in Exercise Science and had several overlapping classes that semester. If you want the full story of how I set a trap for him and that he fell for it, ask me later ;).&nbsp;We started dating later that year, and spent our final year at BSU together until we both graduated in the summer of 2019. Since then, we have been long distance and supporting each other throughout some pretty cool things.&nbsp; I moved to North Carolina in the spring of 2020 to pursue a graduate degree in physical therapy, and&nbsp;I've been in NC ever since.  Gavin has lived in Georgia, Indiana, West Virginia, and South Carolina working at several different universities as their strength and conditioning coach. All we can say is thank goodness for phone calls and FaceTime!  For the past year and a half, we've only lived an hour away from each other and have enjoyed lunch and dinner dates at breweries, and so so many sporting events. We've been together for a long time and we're excited to keep experiencing life together, just from a closer proximity now!</p>

Our Story

Photos

Riley Eichenauer

Camille Allison

Brit Pease

Alex Reed

Morgan Brown

Bailey Anderson

Morgan Mann

Courtney Kanetzke

Patrick Hopkins

Nick Hopkins

Landon Pease

Dustin Curran

Derek Demeyer

Carson Caldwell

Wedding Party

Q + A

Graystone Lodge is located in South Boone. It features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and complimentary hot breakfast. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker come standard in each room at Graystone Lodge. A cable TV, complimentary WiFi access, and a work desk are also provided. Each private bathroom is complete with towels, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. A 24-hour reception and free parking are available for added guest convenience. There are many local attractions located in a short driving distance from the Graystone Lodge including 4 local ski resorts. Appalachian State University is 1.6 mi away from this motel. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine is just 2 mi away.

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

Located on Highway 105, Holiday Inn - Boone - University Area features a heated indoor pool and hot tub. We offer a made-to-order hot breakfast from our onsite restaurant Toast 2 Toast. as well as free WiFi. Guests can explore Tweetsie Railroad and Alpine Ski Shop 4.3 mi away. All guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV and small refrigerator. Holiday Inn - Boone - University Area provides coffee-making facilities as well. Free parking is provided to all guests throughout their stay at Holiday Inn - Boone - University Area. Seating is available at the bar and dining area of Toast 2 Toast where guests can watch television. . Appalachian State University is 0.7 mi from the hotel, while Sanford Mall is 4 minutes' drive by car. The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is 1.3 mi away.

Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG

Located in Boone and within 15 miles of Sugar Mountain, Courtyard by Marriott Boone features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Grandfather Mountain is 20 miles from the hotel. Tri-Cities Regional Airport is 70 miles away.

Courtyard Boone

Located within 16 miles of Sugar Mountain and 21 miles of Grandfather Mountain, Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone provides rooms in Boone. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. At the hotel, each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests at Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone can enjoy an American breakfast. Tri-Cities Regional Airport is 72 miles away.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Boone

Comfort Suites Boone - University Area is conveniently located off Highway 105, within walking distance from Appalachian State University. This Boone, NC hotel is near many area attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock and Blue Ridge Parkway. Boone, North Carolina is the perfect place to stay when planning an escape to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Four ski resorts are located in the area. This hotel's resort location gives visitors easy access to unique restaurants, numerous antique stores and several specialty shops. Superior full-service amenities and features include , free local calls, free coffee in the lobby, high-speed Internet access. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors. If you're leaving early, is available for the two hours prior to breakfast. Guests of this Boone, NC hotel will also enjoy the fitness center and one of the area's largest indoor heated pools. Business travelers are invited to use the copy and fax machines. This all-suite hotel offers fully-equipped rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, sofa sleepers, video players, irons and ironing boards. Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms. Some suites feature whirlpool bathtubs. A laundry facility is located on the property for guest convenience.

Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this hotel is 5 mi from the Sugar Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and free WiFi. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. Select rooms feature a sofa bed and spa bath. Laundry facilities and barbecue facilities are available for the guests of Banner Elk Best Western Plus Mountain Lodge. A 24-hour reception and a business center are offered. Elk River Club and Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Grandfather Mountain, a nature preserve with hiking and walking trails, is less than 9.9 mi away.

Ashton & Gavin

Ashton & Gavin

Things to Do

Visit downtown Blowing Rock, NC or Boone, NC

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Town Tavern of Banner Elk

Banner Elk Winery

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery