Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception 

Our Wedding

Char and I have known each other since 7th grade, but life took us in different directions for many years. It wasn’t until our 35th class reunion that we reconnected—and something just clicked. From that moment on, we became inseparable. What started as a renewed friendship quickly grew into something much deeper, and before long, we fell in love. We've been by each other's side ever since, and I truly believe it was meant to be.

Darren and Charlotte 

Our Story

Photos

Quanisha Jackson 

Sydney Donaldson

Vera Graham 

Jennifer Doyle 

Claudia Baker

Tim Jackson 

Mason johnson 

Ryan Beaver 

Carnell Jackson 

Eric Schmitt 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Booking Name: SCHMIBooking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/schmittweddingorangebeachapril2026/ DEADLINE FOR ROOM BLOCK IS MARCH 9TH FOR THIS RATE

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Where to stay

The Wharf

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

The Hangout

Pink Pony Pub

Things to Do

Registry

Guide to Wedding-Appropriate Casual Attire

What to Wear to a Backyard Wedding

How to Level-Up Casual Wedding Attire

Wear sundress, linen shorts/ slacks, sandals. Wedding colors are Red and Ocean Blue. Optional to wear those colors.

Dress Code

SCHMITT WEDDING ITINERARY Thursday, April 23: - 6:30 p.m.: Bachelorette/Bachelor Gathering at Pink Pony Pub, 137 E Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL Friday, April 24: - 4 p.m.: Ceremony at Alabama Point Boardwalk #1 (Right), 28105 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 - 20-minute drive: After the ceremony, head to the reception hall at Gulf Shores Wedding Chapel, located at 3533 Chapel Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. - Post-Reception Gathering: If you’d like to join the celebration, there’s a gathering at Beach House at 6697 Beach Shore Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. Parking Note: There’s a $10.00 parking fee at the ceremony, which the Schmitt’s will be reimbursing.

Schmitt Wedding Itinerary 

Darren & Charlotte

Darren & Charlotte

Registry

https://www.honeyfund.com/site/schmitt-donaldson-04-24-2026