The Parker Mill

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

It all started sophomore of college, on the very last day of the quarter. Cora was in her room packing, waiting for her roommate to drive her to the airport to go back to California for the summer. Zach drove over to her house and awkwardly proclaimed his feelings for her while she attempted to pack.&nbsp;She did not have those same feelings. He still tried to pursue her over the summer trying to hold a conversation over snapchat to no avail. During junior year, their friendship began to blossom. Cora was always at Zach’s apartment with his roommates, being on the track team with one and sharing many classes with the other. She also used their apartment as a crash pad between practice and work to do homework or more than likely to nap. In fact, they would come back to the apartment to find her napping on the couch so often, they affectionately called her “the apartment cat”.&nbsp; Senior year rolled around and with it came COVID. During this time, Cora and Zach grew even closer. They had both stayed in wonderful TERRADISE, hoping to work on campus at the SRC. They never did. Instead, they finished up senior year together before Cora moved to Illinois. While living in Illinois, Zach would visit Cora at least once a month and she would sometimes make the trip to Indianapolis to visit him as well. They were basically dating in every way but name. Cora was in utter denial, always saying they were just friends. In reality, Zach was her constant support.&nbsp; It took her moving to Tennessee for her to realize that she needed Zach to be with her. So, when she got back from her job interview in Tennessee, they were sitting in his family room watching TV. She sent him a snapchat that said, “Check one, will you be my boyfriend? Yes or No?”. Well obviously he checked yes, and if you ask Cora, she'll say she asked him first. Well they moved to Tennessee together, started living together and even got a house. Then after some not so subtle hints (Cora would randomly hit Zach with her left hand then apologize saying it had a mind of its own and that there was nothing weighing it down), Zach proposed to Cora in a lavender field full of twinkle lights. He has been her constant rock and support and she, his.&nbsp; He is very patient while she has little of it. She likes to plan while he flies by the seat of his pants (“everything will be alright”/”it will work out eventually”). She worries, he is carefree. They compliment each other in the best ways possible and are very thrilled to be sharing this exciting day with you.

Love is Patient

Our Story

Photos

Amber Marinero

Carlee Arnold

Kristin East

Anne Boxeth

Corie Ewoldt

Jenny Arnold

Andy Barnhart

Seth Jewett

Harrison Wright

Cambron Johnson

Corey Vincent

James Arnold

Wedding Party

Q + A

AirportsWe know that most of our guests will be traveling from far distances, and we want to try and make this as easy as possible for everyone. Below are a list of airports you could potentially fly into for the wedding and their distance from the venue. Asheville, NC: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)59 miles, 59 mins Greenville, SC: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)110 miles, 1 hr 57 mins Knoxville, TN: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)82 miles, 2 hrs 15 mins Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)163 miles. 2 hr 42 mins Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)140 miles, 2 hrs 44 mins Atlanta, GA: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)163 miles, 2 hrs 48 mins Nashville, TN: Nashville International Airport (BNA)254 miles, 4 hrs 42 mins

Vrbo, Air BnB, ExpediaIf you would like to book a cabin or house, we recommend looking at Air BnB or Expedia. You could look for places in Whittier as well as Cherokee, Bryson City, Sylva, or Maggie Valley.

﻿About 15 mins away from the venue

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cherokee

Call and request rooms for the Arnold/Payton wedding. About 15 mins away from the venue

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cherokee/Casino, an IHG Hotel

About 15 mins away from the venueWe do not have a hotel room block here but prices on Google say the rate is ~$120 per night.

Cherokee Inn

Travel

Why not make it a trip with our wedding as a pit stop!

Gatlinburg, TN

The quaint, resort-like town of Gatlinburg, nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee, is known for it’s beautiful scenery, great shopping, as well as its colorful history. The small resort town, commonly referred to as the “Gateway to the Smoky Mountains,” has three entrances to the national park and many of their attractions offer sweeping views of the park. Do keep in mind, that if you are going to visit the national park, you will need to purchase a parking pass. You can purchase one online at https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fees.htm#11/35.5959/-83.4988

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Dollywood

For those 21+ try some of Tennessee's famous moonshine!

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Anakeesta

Asheville, NC

Asheville is a&nbsp;mountain city in western North Carolina. Most notably, Asheville is famous for its Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate. It’s also known for its craft beer scene!

Cora & Zachary

Cora & Zachary

Travel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cherokee

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cherokee/Casino, an IHG Hotel

Cherokee Inn