The Grove at City Market

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Ethan was born in Cary, NC to Malinda and Rob Stevenson, and grew up in Apex with his brother and sister. He moved to Roanoke, VA for college to study economics and political science at Roanoke College. He now works as a banker while designing board games on the side. Chase was born in Jacksonville, NC to Kristie Parker and Sam Hague. He grew up primarily in Oklahoma with his mom. He joined the Navy out of highschool and studied Nuclear Electricity in South Carolina for 2 years before moving to Hawaii for 4 years to be on a submarine. After the Navy, Chase moved to Roanoke, VA for work. He has 4 sisters in Raleigh, NC and 3 Sisters in Oklahoma.

Before it was we...

We met in Roanoke one fateful night at the Park dance club (Apr 9, 2022.) Ethan wore a suit and bow tie while Chase wore booty shorts and some skimpy top. We danced the night away and the next day went to watch the stellar cinematic classic, Morbius. We celebrated our first DC Pride event together and started seeing each other as much as possible.

How it began...

Finally after a few months of talking, we started officially dating (Aug 20, 2022.) We spent the next two years happily traveling to different cities and tasting delicious cuisines. Xena even started to come around to Ethan being at the house so often. Although, she still makes sure to steal his spot on the couch when he gets up.

Many days later...

After a multi-month long ruse, Chase proposed at The Inn at Little Washington (Aug 30, 2024). We officially got engaged and started planning our forever life together. Xena started taking out life insurance policies, which is suspicious, but it should be okay. Right?

Two years later...

Our Story

Photo Timeline

Engagement Photos

Thank you so much Audrey at Rose Trail Images for these beautiful photos! You were so much fun to work with!!

Sidney has been my best friend since we were kids in middle school. In high school we became even more inseparable, and mom just came to accept that she had gained a new child. I'll never forget cruising around in Ol' Betsy and going to the casinos with Jimmy. 

Sidney Vaughn

Syd has become a part of the Stevenson family. As Queens of the gays at Roanoke College, we have become an unstoppable, chaotic duo. If it were the 1950's, we would be the ones getting married.

Sydney Wagner

I met Donte in Hawaii and all I can say is it's been a ride. I don't think we could ever not be friends. He knows way to many stories about me and has carried me home to many times to count. Plus, he introduced his wife Courtney, and she puts the icing on top of the cake that is Donte. 

Donte Ross

James was Ethan's college roommate and first friend in college. During the pandemic, the shenanigans involving Monty Python, board games, and Ratatouille created a lasting friendship.

James Suleyman

Shawn has always been more of a brother than an Uncle to me. Growing up, he was one of my closest relatives. Then, of course, when Auntie Erica came on the scene, she instantly became part of the family and I couldn't imagine life without either of them. 

Shawn Parker

Adelle has been a fun yet supportive person in my life. From making sure I don't win every game of Catan, to exploring the mountains of Greece,  we have created many memories together that will last a lifetime.

Adelle Mengedoht

Wedding Party

04:00 PM

Guests Can Start Arriving

05:00 PM

Groomsmen EntranceGroom EntranceCeremonyXena Entrance with RingsGrooms ExitGroomsmen ExitXena Exit

05:30 PM 

PicturesCocktails and Snacks

06:20 PM 

DinnerToastsCakeFirst DanceMother-Son DancesOpen Dance Floor

Closing Time?

Kick Everyone Out

Schedule

City Center Deck. 429 S. Wilmington St.Moore Square Deck. 233 S. Wilmington St.Wilmington Station Deck. 117 S. Wilmington St.

Q + A

Will have the Raleigh Trolley rented to drive people from hotel to venue. Otherwise, it is only a 10min walk.

Chase & Ethan

Chase & Ethan

C&E

Wedding Day