Rehearsal Dinner

Chota Falls

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Brunch

Our Wedding

Cody and Nancy first crossed paths in downtown Milledgeville at Buffington's in 2022. Cody was waiting for his sister, Callie (now our maid of honor!), to get off work when Nancy struck up a conversation with them. Cody thought Nancy was cute and quirky, and after chatting, he invited her kayaking. Nancy’s response? Radio silence. She completely ghosted him. Cody figured he’d been friend-zoned and that she wasnt interested, and they both moved on with their lives. Over the next six months, they’d run into each other around town and have friendly chats, but nothing more. As Christmas approached, they bumped into each other again. When Nancy mentioned driving to Indiana to visit family, Cody offered her a ride to the airport instead—and she accepted. During the drive, they discovered shared interests: dogs, family, music, their mutual admiration for Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and love of the outdoors. At one point, Cody teased, So the songs you write are like the pumpkin spice latte of music? Nancy laughed and jotted it down in her notebook, both intrigued and inspired. This time, however, it was Cody who was oblivious to the spark. Over the holidays, Nancy tried sending signals of interest—by way of an excessive number of photos of her puppy, Rascal. Cody suspected a touch of early-onset “crazy dog lady” syndrome but agreed to meet up for New Year’s Eve anyway. Nancy hoped he’d join her at midnight and asked about his plans. Cody was beginning to catch on… but Georgia was on a run for the Natty, and the Ohio State game was a nail-biter. If you know Cody, you know there’s no pulling him away from college football—even for a pretty lady – especially not if it’s them DAWGS. When the game ended well past midnight, Cody and Jonathan finally arrived at the bar around 1 a.m. Nancy, cheeks rosy from liquid courage and covered in 2023 glitter, was excited to see Cody. Later that night, when Cody walked Nancy to her door, Nancy decided not to let the moment slip away. She leaned in and stole a kiss, and the rest is history. From that night on, they’ve been best friends and adventure partners, filling their world with dogs, the great outdoors, and endless laughter. Now, they’re ready for their greatest adventure yet: becoming husband and wife. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, October 26th as we celebrate this crazy love, that by several strokes of luck, found its way to exactly where it belonged. See you soon! #MIZE2025

Kayaks, Dogs, and Planes (Wait, You Love FDR Too?!)

Our Story

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Vacation Rentals

Please consider booking your lodging as soon as possible. With the beautiful fall foilage and Oktoberfest happening in nearby Helen, it is possible that rentals and hotels will go up in price or become limited as we get closer to the wedding date. We highly encourage you to look into campgrounds in the area (if that's your thing), or <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/georgia/northeast-mountains/clayton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a> and <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/a/stays/Clayton--Georgia--United-States" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a>. Many houses have 3-4 bedrooms and could be a great way to visit, especially if you plan to stay a few days before or after the wedding or are traveling here with friends. Please reach out to us if you have questions or want to coordinate lodging or travel.

Hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

Beechwood Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet

Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

Lodging

Explore Nature

While Cody is an umbraphile, Nancy is a cataractophile. Thus, it is fitting that Rabun County has more waterfalls than any other county in Georgia... In fact, there are more than 30 waterfalls in the county, and most are available to the public. Clayton is situated in the foothills of the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains, which makes it in an optimal location for many activities. If you love hikes, waterfalls, and scenic vistas and mountain overlooks as much as we do, then you're sure in for a treat! We didn't pick the area just because of the venue, but because of all of God's splendor that surrounds it! <a href="https://wandernorthgeorgia.com/the-weekend-guide-to-clayton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the Clayton outdoor guide</a>.

Shopping

Downtown Clayton is so cute! From a local ice cream shop to the Wander North Georgia store and many artisan boutiques, you'll find fun places to visit for a date night in this mountain town while you're here. Check out their <a href="https://visitclaytonga.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local city guide</a> to find out fun things to do. Also, scroll Facebook or google - lots of fun things happening in Clayton, Dilliard, and nearby Helen!

State Parks

Cody proposed to Nancy at Black Rock Mountain State Park, which is Georgia's tallest state park. We recommend visiting, of course. You can also traverse to Amicalola Falls, Georgia's tallest waterfall, or head to Tallulah Gorge. <a href="https://gastateparks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn about Georgia State Parks on their website</a>.

Wineries & Oktoberfest

You can also enjoy local wineries and experience the area's Southern charm. For beer lovers, consider swinging through <a href="https://helenga.org/events/oktoberfest-9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oktoberfest</a> in downtown Helen, a German-inspired historic mountain town. For wineries, check out: <a href="https://www.12spiesvineyards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Spies Vineyards,</a> <a href="https://www.tigerwine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiger Mountain Vineyards</a>, or <a href="https://www.stonewallcreek.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stonewall Creek Vineyards</a>.

Hiking

This is such a beautiful part of the United States! You'll find that waterfalls abound, and the fall colors are breathtaking. We recommend looking at <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/us/georgia/clayton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AllTrails</a> to find some wonderful hikes. Who knows, you might see a bear, deer, foxes, or bobcats.

Cody + Nancy

Cody + Nancy

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