Smoke Justis

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Hotel Covington

Ceremony

The Madison Event Center

Reception

Fall

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It all started with a smile and a hug. Well, let’s back up 2 days...After matching on Facebook Dating, Devon quickly decided to ask for Mary’s phone number and set up a Facetime call to get to know her. They talked for several hours into the night that Friday night and agreed to meet up the next day, May 7, 2022, in Fountain Square in Cincinnati for Cincy Cinco (a Cinco de Mayo festival in downtown Cincinnati). With each of them living over an hour from Cincinnati at the time, this was the perfect middle point to meet.&nbsp;&nbsp;They went to the festival, had some margaritas, talked, laughed and then went to dinner at Taft’s pub. After that date they kept up with lots of phone calls, texts, facetimes, and even some handwritten letters. A couple weeks later they met up and went to the Cincinnati Zoo, after their zoo date they decided to make things official. Shortly after they took trips to Cleveland and Louisville to meet each other’s families. They continued dating, living in two separate cities for about a year and then Devon (and his cat Stella) moved to Cincinnati in July 2023. Being in the same city allowed them to continue growing together and getting to know each other on a deeper level.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On a vacation to Charleston, South Carolina on March 16, 2024, Devon asked Mary to marry him at Hampton Park. Of course, she said YES! Now, we're counting down the days until we say, "I do" and celebrate with all the people we love most.&nbsp;

Their love of family, travel, and food are three things that bond them together. They love traveling the country and the world and have been to Chicago, New York City, Washington DC, Mexico City, Toronto, and the Bahamas together. This is just the beginning as they plan to keep traveling and exploring the world together throughout the years. They love trying out new restaurants in Cincinnati and around the world! They also both really value their family and friends and love spending time with each other’s families and friends.&nbsp;When they got out of the car in the parking lot on May 7, 2022 Devon says he knew from Mary’s smile and hug that this would be something special. Mary knew he was the one when he walked on the outside of the street to make sure she would be on the inside, something his grandfather taught him.&nbsp;&nbsp; We can’t wait to start this next chapter as husband and wife, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Ann Marie Hess

Cameron Jones

Tori Sickels

Dallas Boards

Alexandria Zollinger

Terran Meek

Kathryn Pompa

Bryan Olds

Katie Esarove

Kendall Howerton

Rachel Benson

Coty Benson

Gabby Riding

Mason Young

Clare Casey

Chance Owens

Shaniah Olds

Cecilia Sickels

Spencer Olds

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FAQs

Discounted group rate is available July 3rd &amp; 4th, 2025Rate:&nbsp;239 + Tax | <a href="https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14389&amp;nights=1&amp;checkin=7/3/2025&amp;group=HJ072025&amp;lang=en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking Link</a>If you book over the phone be sure to say you are staying for the Hess &amp; Jones Wedding to receive the discounted group rate.(This hotel is attached to the venue.)

Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront

Distance from venue: 0.4 milesNear Paycor StadiumStay in one of 321 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.A stay at Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter places you in the heart of Covington, KY.

Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter

Distance from venue: 1.5 milesNear Paycor StadiumMake yourself at home in one of the 220 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

Hotel Information

Welcome to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky! We're so glad you're able to celebrate with us! If you are staying for a long weekend, check out neighborhoods like Over-The-Rhine (OTR), Oakley, Mt. Adams, and the Central Business District. On the Kentucky side be sure to check out Mainstrasse Village, Newport &amp; Covington!

The Levee is home to a collection of unique-to-Newport retailers and restaurants, national experience-driven brands, a food hall, Class A office suites, a 20-screen AMC Theater, the Newport Aquarium, and over 200,000 square feet of community gathering space.

Newport on the Levee

Longtime hub of vendors selling meat, produce &amp; other local foods, plus a seasonal farmers' market. Findlay Market is the only surviving municipal market house of the nine public markets operating in Cincinnati in the 19th and early 20th century.

Findlay Market

Interactive museum that tells the story of the Underground Railroad and its path to freedom through Cincinnati.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Interactive museum that houses the Cincinnati History Museum, Natural History Museum, Children's Museum, and Omni-max Theater.

Cincinnati Museum Center

Fun amusement park with roller coasters and water rides. Kings Island is a 364-acre amusement park located 24 miles northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States.

Kings Island

Smale&nbsp;Riverfront Park&nbsp;connects downtown Cincinnati to the Ohio River and the existing riverfront parks.&nbsp;A wonderful&nbsp;location&nbsp;to view the bustling activity along The Ohio River Trail, and a place&nbsp;to&nbsp;gather and celebrate as a community. The park boasts multiple water play features, giant swings, an interactive foot piano, an imaginative play area for kids, expansive pollinator gardens, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/find-a-parkfacility/carol-anns-carousel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carol Ann’s Carousel</a>.&nbsp;Several historical monuments can be found like&nbsp;the Black Brigade Monument and the recently dedicated Marian Spencer Statue.

Devon & Mary

Devon & Mary

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