The Engine Room

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Pickleball and Things

We met in 2024 at a College Night at Watkinsville First Baptist Church and ended up becoming quick friends through our love of pickleball and our friends.

The next year, both of us interned at our church. Through both that and family dinners each Sunday night with our friends, we started seeing each other more often and getting to know each other better, before starting dating in early 2025. After dating for only a month and a half, Gena went on a summer internship, and we have been doing long distance ever since.

Dating and being engaged long distance has been incredibly difficult, but the Lord has used this time to teach us a lot very fast. By His grace we are where we are today, and we can’t wait to walk down the aisle.

Our Story

Photos

Abby Doss

Andrew Guthrie

Yvonne Holland

Everett Sinclair

Katie Rachkovskiy

Jonathan Turner

Wedding Party

We have put together a few recommendations of great hotels and local options within 30 minutes of the wedding venue for your convenience. Thank you so much for traveling to celebrate with us!

This is around 25 minutes away from the venue

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Covington by IHG

This is around 5 minutes from the venue

Quality Inn

This option is roughly 30 minutes from the venue

Home2 Suites by Hilton Covington

One of the best choices for families, groups, and guests seeking affordable and convenient accommodations is to book an Airbnb. Explore a variety of unique stays in the Watkinsville and Monroe areas!

Airbnb

Hotels

Casual or Cocktail

Girls: Anything from a Sunday dress to a short or long formal dress.Guys: Anything from a polo with khaki pants to a suit.

Derek & Genavieve

Derek & Genavieve

Dress Code

Casual or Cocktail