Wedding Rehearsal

Brown Mountain Beach Resort

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Reception

Pre-Ceremony Celebration

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

S'mores and Bonfire

Brunch Sendoff

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Courtney Cuppernull

Ryan Corkill

Marguerite Kearns-Bennett

Kyle Criscitello

Emily Madden

Chris Fthenos

Alley LaPlante

Henry Pollard

Bailey Hamilton

Tyler Gingrich

Kirsten Hampshire

Marie Piechnik

Wedding Party

For those staying at Brown Mountain Beach Resort:

The Wedding Day

The Welcome Party

Q + A

The dress code for the welcome party is dressy casual. Examples:- Button-downs, polos, or dress shirts with khakis or slacks- Casual cocktail dresses, sundresses, skirts, or jumpsuits (For reference: Caylee will be in a cocktail-style dress, and Steven will be in a button-up, slacks, and a sport coat.) The bonfire will take place on the beach, so we recommend choosing footwear accordingly. Welcome Party Dress Code Pinterest Board: <a href="https://pin.it/7FLRTkjxL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pin.it/7FLRTkjxL</a>

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25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

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We ask that guests dress in formal attire.- Suits and ties (tuxes not required)- Floor-length or knee-length dresses, or dressy jumpsuitsThe ceremony will take place on the beach, so we recommend choosing footwear accordingly.Wedding Reception Dress Code Pinterest Board: <a href="https://pin.it/670EGlxZn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pin.it/670EGlxZn</a>

Dress Code

Travel

Our wedding will take place at the beautiful Brown Mountain Beach Resort, a riverside retreat nestled in the mountains of Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina. We have reserved the on-site yurts and cottages for select guests, and those with accommodations at the resort will be contacted directly by the Brown Mountain reservations team to finalize their stay. Please do not reach out to Brown Mountain Beach Resort for reservations unless you have been specifically asked to do so by the bride or groom. For all other guests, we recommend booking a room in our hotel block or Airbnb for the weekend. We can't wait to celebrate with you in this beautiful setting!

Hotel Block

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly and asking for our group name "Cuppernull/Johel Wedding". You can also book using the following link: <a href="https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1767375341331&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1767375341331&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink</a>. Amenities at the hotel include complimentary hot breakfast, wi-fi, 24/7 market, fitness center, and outdoor pool (seasonal). The reservation deadline for the hotel block is 03/09/2026. Check-in will be at 3pm and check-out at 11am.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Morganton Historic Downtown

Other accommodation options

&nbsp;While we don’t have blocks at the hotels listed below, they’re convenient options for anyone looking to stay in the area.

Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn & Suites Lenoir

The Highland Thistle Bed and Breakfast, LLC.

For guests with accommodations at Brown Mountain

Brown Mountain Beach Resort will be reaching out directly to guests who will be staying on-site to confirm reservations. If you have questions about your yurt or cottage, please reach out to Steven or Caylee.

Our Registry

Your love, support, and presence on our big day are the greatest gifts we could ask for! For those who would like to browse our registry, we’ve created wishlists through Zola and Amazon with a mix of items to help us start our next chapter together!

Zola

<a href="https://www.zola.com/registry/cayleeandsteven2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zola.com/registry/cayleeandsteven2026</a>

Amazon Registry

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/thejohels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/thejohels</a>

Things to Do

If you're staying on-site at Brown Mountain, you’ll be set for a relaxing weekend! The yurts and cabins all come equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes, so you really won’t need to leave the property unless you want to! There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy—hiking trails, fire pits, kayaking, and beautiful views all around. Brown Mountain also has an on-site coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch. For guests staying off-site, we’ve listed some restaurants, breweries, and wineries in the nearby towns below.

Caylee & Steven

Caylee & Steven

C&S

Welcome Party

Wedding Reception

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Pre-Ceremony Celebration

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

10:30 PM

S'mores and Bonfire