Wesley Church At Frederica

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Reception

 "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12:10

Our Wedding

Caroline and I first met in a freshman seminar course at UGA, a small class on originalism and party politics taught by a UGA law professor. While Caroline doesn’t particularly remember any of my contributions in class, she does remember getting a higher grade than me. All I remember from the class was Caroline’s habit of starting a statement with certainty but transforming into a, “Hmmm… I don’t know,” by the end. After the class, Caroline and I didn’t interact often. I was on a path to graduate quickly and attend law school. However, we did have a mutual friend, Nate, who interacted with my friend group as well as Caroline’s. Toward the end of my third and last year at UGA, the groups intersected at Cutter’s, home of “dollar-beer night,” and Caroline and I reconnected. She’s admitted that she didn’t have high thoughts of me at first, but as it turns out, I was a little more than a “Terry boy.” We chatted about reading, the law, where we’re from, family, and I even tied her shoes. I offered to give her a North Georgia tour since she was going to be interning in Kennesaw and living with her brother and sister-in-law for the summer.&nbsp; I graduated and got into the University of Virginia for law school. I spent the summer before interning at a CPA firm in Atlanta, ironically working on the financial side of divorce cases. I invited Caroline to a Braves’ game, but didn’t mention it was a date. She later figured it out and asked me quite directly. We kept going on dates, often meeting in the middle after work, and on July 4, I asked her to be my girlfriend.&nbsp; When it came time for me to leave for Virginia, she cried a lot. I wasn’t experienced with crying women, so I resorted to saying, “Why’re you crying?” in the same high-pitched voice I use when my family’s German Shepherd, Tara, is whining. Caroline was frightened about the distance, but I knew we would get through it. Later, when she came to Charlottesville a few months later, I told her I loved her, and we’ve never looked back, through thick and thin.

From Christian

Christian and I started dating in the summer of 2021. I was living with my brother and sister-in-law while spending my days bored to tears at internship with an insurance company. After Christian finally clarified that our first date to a Braves game was indeed a first date, I spent those early summer days so excited to meet him after work for the next installment of my “North Georgia tour.” As Christian mentioned above, he was different than I wrongly assumed - extremely thoughtful and principled, deeply loving of his family and friends, and unimaginably goofy. I was curious! Excited as I was to go on dates with Christian, I wasn’t sure what would come from it. I knew Christian would soon move over 500 miles for three rigorous and demanding years of law school at UVA. I was nervous and uncertain of the impending distance, but Christian continuously put me at ease, never letting me second guess his care and interest. It took seven or eight dates and a weekend with friends in Athens before I realized what a mistake it would be to lose friendship and companionship with Christian because of my fear. We made it “official” halfway through the summer, and Christian left in mid-August right before the start of my senior year at UGA. The two years since have been full in every way - trips between Georgia and Virginia, Christian’s intense first two years of law school, my college graduation and move to Atlanta, Christian’s application processes for internships and clerkships, and - finally! - our engagement at St. Simons. I am so grateful we’ve been able to share these life transitions, but it's the details of life that truly established our love and care for each other: late night phone calls after tiring days, intentional time spent with each other’s families and friends, letters sent and received, discussions on faith and politics and future hopes, Christian living with my brother and sister-in-law for two summers, failed Instagram recipes, turning Christian into a “South Georgia man,” and even conflict and challenges often exacerbated by distance. Life with Christian has taught me so much about the Lord’s kindness, provision, and care, and I see Christ-like steadfastness, goodness, and protection in Christian.&nbsp; I reflect on my initial hesitations about dating Christian and am so grateful I chose faith and hope over fear, a decision that was only possible because of the Lord’s kindness through Christian’s character. I couldn’t be more ready to put an end to long distance, share our lives, and become Mrs. Christian Adams!

From Caroline

Our Story

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Bridal Party

Maggie O'Leary

Chelsey Odom

Isabella Perry

Danielle Adams

Anna Gelderman

Grace Kerner

Gracie Chambers

Groomsmen

Chandler Adams

Hunter Odom

Matthew Turner

Nate Shear

Trevor Melehan

Calvin Wirfel

Devin Thompson

Wedding Party

Q + A

Lodging

We are so excited for you to join us for our wedding at St. Simons Island! Because we are getting married in the summer, we highly recommend you reserve lodging as soon as possible. In addition to the three hotel blocks/discounts offered here, the island has great rental options for larger groups.

Use the website link below to access discounted room rates. You do not need a discount code.Please note that the link applies a discount but does not guarantee or lock rates , meaning that rates will likely increase over time. We encourage you to book as soon as possible and utilize the King &amp; Prince's flexible cancellation policy if needed.

Use the website link below and code "06072024," to secure our guest rate.After you input the dates, select "Do you have a group code?" to input the code.

Village Inn And Pub

Use the website link below to access the hotel block. You do not need a code.

Hampton Inn St. Simons Island

Travel & Flights

Wherever you're traveling from, we're so excited for you to join us. If you are flying to attend our wedding, a few airports are within driving distance of St. Simon's Island. Brunswick Golden Isles Airport | Located ~20 minutes from SSI. Jacksonville International Airport | Located ~1 hour from SSI. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | Located ~1 hour and 20 minutes from SSI. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Located ~5 hours from SSI.

Travel

St. Simons Island is a special place for us and is home to all kinds of memories - New Years celebrations spent with family and friends, Georgia-Florida weekends, and our engagement, to name just a few. We hope you take full advantage of the beauty and uniqueness of SSI.

Where to eat

Georgia Sea Grill is a favorite of the Odom family and where Caroline and Christian celebrated their engagement with their families and friends.Reservation required

GEORGIA SEA GRILL

For excellent seafood, a fun environment, and a marsh view, Fiddlers is the spot. Caroline recommends the fried shrimp and Christian always goes for the collards.No reservations accepted ... The wait is worth it!

Fiddlers

A bit off the beaten path, Tramici's outstanding Italian fare still attracts a crowd. You can't go wrong with the pizza!Reservations accepted

Tramici Restaurant

Our favorite sweet treat on the island.

Dulce Dough Donuts & Bakery

An easy spot for brunch or lunchNo reservations

Palm Coast

Enjoy dockside dining and a view of the marina. We recommend sitting on the porch.Reservations recommended

Coastal Kitchen

The line is long, but the first sip will explain why! Caroline recommends the Coconut Island Mocha and a scone of your choosing.

Wake Up Coffee Company

Where to beach

Home to some of SSI's idyllic real estate and great for high or low tide. Ample parking is available at the Coast Guard Station. Don't forget to venture to our favorite spot at Gould's Inlet, where parking may be limited but the view is worth a try.

East Beach

The spot where Christian proposed! We recommend parking at the nearby Methodist church. If the tide is too high to access the beach, the 9th street beach access (walkable from the Methodist church) is nearby.

10th Street Beach Access

A beautiful park with lots of parking and easy beach access.

Caroline & Christian

Caroline & Christian

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