The Duke Mansion

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Wedding Day | Ceremony

The VanLandingham Estate

Wedding Day | Reception

The Workman's Friend

After Party

Our Wedding

Avery and Tommy met in May of 2021 at George's Bar in Virginia Highlands one of their favorite neighborhoods in Atlanta. Their mutual friend Claire Hamner (one of Avery's Bridesmaids) suggested Avery and her go on a walk and grab a drink at George's after, where Claire had a guy Avery had to meet because he just got into the FBI! Little did Avery know this was Tommy. Although he did not end up going to the FBI, the nickname stuck and soon all of Avery's girlfriends knew she had a crush on "FBI Guy". Soon after their first meeting, Tommy asked Avery on their first date to a doubles tennis match at Piedmont Park. Instantly, they hit it off over their love for tennis, passion for their sports teams, desire to travel, and their priority of fiends. Auburn vs. Ole Miss football games soon became one of their favorite fall weekends of the year, and a great rivalry. St. Patrick's Day weekend is also one of their favorite weekends with Chicago being by far one of the best and coldest. Of course Tommy's love for the New York Yankee's and Stans was a yearly tradition that began with him showing Avery and her sister, Anna (Avery's Maid of Honor) why Stans is better than Billy's. Over the years Tommy and Avery have enjoyed getting to know each others friends and families, traveling the world together, and having countless BMDC's and Espresso Martinis. On May 22, 2024 Tommy had a tennis lesson scheduled for him and Avery at Piedmont Park where their first date was. Little did Avery know that the photographer who asked for a picture for a school project was all Tommy's master plan to ask her to marry him. Here they became teammates for life! They celebrated their engagement in Italy on the Amalfi Coast, one of their favorite trips to date. We are excited for everyone to join us on March 15, 2025 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with all of our closest loved ones.

Our Story

Photos

Anna Thomas | Maid of Honor 

Abbie Fioritto | Bridesmaid 

Claire Hamner | Bridesmaid 

Haley Jayko | Bridesmaid 

Hannah Hall | Bridesmaid 

Kate Collins | Bridesmaid 

Maggie Foshee | Bridesmaid 

Olivia Tobin | Bridesmaid 

Frank Kelly | Best Man

Joe Kelly | Best Man 

David Phelts | Groomsman 

Herbie May | Groomsman 

Hull Bolls | Groomsman 

Jack Bowman | Groomsman 

Jack Hyre | Groomsman 

Michael Brasher | Groomsman 

Stephen Harrs | Groomsman

Thomas Withorn | Groomsman

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please note: The AC and Marriott are right next to each other and managed by the same company. If one hotel says the room block is sold out please try the other hotel before reaching out. To obtain the group rate please call the AC Hotel Charlotte/South Park at 980.281.2080 and mention the Thomas/Kelly Wedding. Or feel free to make a reservation with the link below. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1720817593505&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink Please note that the special group rate will be available until February 17, 2025 or until the room blocks sell out.

AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte/South Park 

Please note: The AC and Marriott are right next to each other and managed by the same company. If one hotel says the room block is sold out please try the other hotel before reaching out. To obtain the group rate please call the Charlotte Marriott South Park at 704.364.8220 and mention the Thomas/Kelly Wedding. Or feel free to make a reservation with the link below. https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1720817593505&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink Please note that the special group rate will be available until February 17, 2025 or until the room blocks sell out.

Charlotte Marriott SouthPark

To obtain 15% off the current online rack rate, please call the Hampton Inn Charlotte/ South Park at Phillips Place at 704.319.5700 and mention the Thomas/Kelly Wedding. Or feel free to make a reservation with the link below. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CLTSPHX&amp;arrivalDate=2024-07-10&amp;departureDate=2024-07-11&amp;room1NumAdults=1

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark at Phillips Place

Hotel Accommodations 

A local Charlotte bar and restaurant that has been open since 1933. Great spot to watch a game, have a BMDC, and bite to eat.

Providence Road Sundries

Personally one of Tommy's favorites ! A best kept secret breakfast sandwich shop, in the neighborhood Avery grew up in. We love the Breakfast Mercado Sandwich!

Laurel Market

A fun outdoor bar in the Myers Park neighborhood. Must try the transfusion!

Selwyn Avenue Pub

A great Mexican restaurant located in the South Park neighborhood. Personally one of Avery's favorites. You cannot go wrong with the Shake Down Shrimp Tacos.

Paco's Tacos and Tequila

Once a church converted into a fun bar and restaurant. The food is a mix of southern steakhouse meets church potluck and has great cocktails. Located in Plaza Midwood, this is a great neighborhood to walk around and hear live music.

Supperland

An indoor/outdoor brewery in South End that is always a good time!

Suffolk Punch Brewing South End

A Mexican restaurant located in South End which is a fun neighborhood with great bars and restaurants.

Avery & Tommy