Dunes Golf and Beach Club

Wedding Day

Wedding

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Our Wedding

Carly and Ryan met in January 2012 at Loggerhead's Beach Grill on Folly Beach, SC. Carly was living in the area at the time and was out with her Maid of Honor, Kelly. That night, they met a group of hotshot firefighters that were spending their winter working with the local Department of Natural Resources. The group spent the evening talking, dancing and having a great time. Ryan asked Carly for her number and they spent a lot of time together over the next few months, until Ryan moved back out to Utah to rejoin his Wildland Firefighting Crew. The two remained in contact and Carly even went out West to visit him. However, a busy fire season and thousands of miles between them made their future together unforeseeable. At times, their contact was sparse but they always managed to find each other again. After more than a year of not seeing one another, Ryan was offered a job with the Cherokee Hotshots in Unicoi, TN. He called Carly one July afternoon to let her know they would now be closer and that he was planning a visit to Charleston, SC to see her. Once they saw each other again, it seemed as if no time had passed and they decided to give a relationship a go. A few months later, Carly and Ryan moved in together in Johnson City, TN. While fire season can prove rough to many couples with WFF's being thousands of miles away for weeks on end, little to no cell phone service, and, at times, dangerous circumstances, these two have managed to find their way around this non-traditional relationship. On May 16th, 2015, Carly and Ryan planned a weekend trip to Folly Beach...where it all began. They were riding bikes down to the beach when Ryan asked Carly if she would spend the rest of her life with him. She didn't believe him at first and it took a little convincing to make her realize he was being serious. In the end, of course she said yes! It couldn't have been a more perfect way to get engaged for these two.Together, with their families,Carly and Ryan are looking forward to sharing their wedding day with close friends and family.

How we met

Our Story

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Carly and Lyndsay can't remember when they actually became friends. They just were one day....and it's been a blast ever since.  

Lyndsay Plemmons

Ryan and Brooks have been friends since college....  Brooks is very good at getting Ryan into trouble with Carly.  Or maybe Ryan is very good at getting Brooks into trouble with his wife.  Who really knows!!

Brooks Rankin

Carly and Kelly met in Ireland and became friends when they ended up being neighbors in Charleston, SC

Kelly Butler

Scott and Ryan have known each other since the eighth grade.... They first met while at a hockey tryout, and have gotten themselves into many ridiculous circumstances ever since.

Scott Mahoney

Jaimie Hopkins

Carly and Emily have been friends since they were 3 years old. 

Emily Patrick

Carly and Devin have been friends since they were 3 years old

Devin Soileau

Lindsay Hopkins

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Myrtle Beach airport is the best option, however, there area few surrounding airports within a 3 hours drive.

Myrtle Beach International Airport

Oceanfront resort located 1.8 miles from the ceremony and reception. Martin's Restaurant, oceanfront cafe, tiki bar, and Starbucks are located downstairs. Please make sure to mention the "Carly Reed &amp; Ryan Hopkins Wedding" when calling to book your rooms to get our group rates. The rates will be available until October 12th but space is limited. We have currently blocked off Oceanfront rooms with 2 queens (sleeps up to 4), Oceanfront queen suites (sleeps up to 8), and Oceanfront 3 bedroom condos (sleeps up to 10).

Long Bay Resort

Very nice oceanfront resort. 1 mile from ceremony and reception. Several restaurants, bars, and a spa are located within the resort.

Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

Oceanfront resort located 1.6 miles from ceremony and reception.

Carolina Winds

Travel

There are over 100 courses to choose from. Let me know if I can make any suggestions.

Golfing 

Collector's Cafe and Gallery

Fire & Smoke

The Boom Boom Wine Room

Liberty Tap Room

$$ Very convenient. Inside of the Long Bay Resort

Martin's Restaurant

$$ One of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach

Flamingo Grill

River City Cafe

Tons of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States

This is my hometown. Most people think of Myrtle Beach as being just a tourist attraction, but there are tons of things that us locals like to do away from all of that. The best part, we have more than 60 miles of beaches! Whether you want privacy, family friendly activities, or beach bars....there's something for everyone. Feel free to call or text me if I can help make any suggestions. Thanks so much for helping us celebrate our wedding! We can't wait!!

Carly & Ryan

Carly & Ryan

Wedding Party