The Lighthouse on the Lake

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Wedding Day

Hola! 👋🏼Welcome to our wedding website – we’re so glad you’re here. We’ve created this website as a helpful resource for our upcoming wedding in Nashville. Here, you’ll find our schedule of events, travel information and some FAQs about the day. We’d love for you to take a look around and learn more about our wedding plans.&nbsp; Finally, thank you for all of your love and support so far. We can’t wait to share the adventure of a lifetime with our favorite group of people! Love, Kurt &amp; Diana

Our Wedding

She said YES! I'm pleased to officially announce that my ❤️, Diana, and I are engaged. For those of you know that don't know our story, we met on a ski trip in Colorado a few years back. She wasn’t supposed to be on the trip, and by all accounts – neither should I. But as fate would have it, we both did, and needless to say, meeting her forever changed my life. At the time, I was living in sunny Seattle and not in a good place...I was burnt out, hated my job, and I had no romantic prospects. Something needed to change… At the airport in Denver is when I first saw her. What I noticed most was her smile and contagious positive energy, which seemed to just light up the room. When I finally got the courage to introduce myself, I was blown away….not only was she intelligent and beautiful, but there was an authenticity and kindness that I didn’t think existed. On the ski trip, we’d end up spending more and more time with one another and in the end, we were inseparable but faced with a looming reality. I lived in Seattle 🌧She lived in Nashville 🤠2,391 miles separated us 😬 Luckily our story didn’t end there because I reached a simple conclusion: this woman is special and I need her in my life. And… after 6 months of doing the long-distance thing with countless hours of FaceTime…I moved to Nashville. Then this pandemic called COVID-19 happened and we made one of our best decisions. We hopped on a plane and headed to paradise having the opportunity to live in Kauai. What was supposed to be a 1-week trip turned into 9 months! From there, we continued on and went to Bali for another 6 months…and then we came back to Nashville and bought a beautiful home here. Through our journey together I reached another simple conclusion: this woman is special and I need her in my life... forever. Life is good 😊.

Our Story

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Christie recruited me to our college internship. She made me want to be a more confident, self-assured woman (like her). Usually understands me better than I understand myself. 

Christie Spain

Laurie and I met at Auburn, while I was in school there, and we became immediately inseparable. 

Laurie Kirkpatrick

Fate brought us together through our men. Married
to Kurt's good friend and business partner. She is sugar, spice, and everything nice .

Rebekah Rush

Friend and vacation buddy. Demi came to meet us in Greece this summer! She is one of the coolest and laid back people I know 😎.

Demi Maslowski

Cavanagh and I actually met years ago in Nashville and didn't connect at the time! It blows my mind thinking about it now that she's one of my favorite humans. 

Cavanagh Baker

Ben and I went to the same middle school AND highschool but it wasn't until sophmore year of high school that we FINALLLLY became friends! We would ultimately go to WWU together and be roommates throughout school and become the bestist of buds!
📣FUN FACT:  Ben got me my first job at a Italian restaurant called Pizzuto's as a dishwasher!

Ben Brockhaus

I met Lincoln my junior year in college...he was the random guy WWU football player from Arizona that was driving us across the state to Pullman for the Apple Cup. We bonded after an adventurous weekend and became great, great friends! 
📣FUN FACT: After graduating, Lincoln was set on moving back to Arizona but I did my best to recruit him to stay and in the process I was able to get him an interview for a job that he ended up getting and excelling at. So, he decided to stay in the NW :)

Lincoln Stalnaker

I met Mike as an interviewee -- he was referred by a friend who said that I would "...definitely like this guy since he was just like me." Well, he got the job -- she wasn't wrong! 
📣 FUN FACT: Mike has EXCEPTIONAL rapping and dancing skills and he'll be performing at the wedding whether he realizes it or not :) 

Michael Rush

I met Dan my freshman year of college at Western. He lived across the hall from me and before we became friends, I knew him only by his nickname 'Crazy D'. It'd turn out he wasn't so bad and became one of my core friends through those years and beyond!  📣FUN FACT: We ran a side hustle called 'Junk Warriors' along with my best man, Ben just out of college :) 



Dan Young

Kevin was one of my neighbors growing up, the youngest of 3 brothers he was the little brother I always wanted! A great friend and father to 3 wonderful girls it's an honor to have him here for this big day for me. 📣FUN FACT: Kevin was Marine stationed in S California!

Kevin Peterson

I met Christian on MYYY family vacation in Kauai. A funny story really, Christian was a real estate student of my dad Randy, and he had invited him to our family vacation (...not thinking he'd really show up) -  but despite my initial reservations we became great friends! 📣FUN FACT: We did 1-year of Tony Robbins Platinum Partners together and Christian is now one of Tony's DJs!



Christian Longcrier

Wedding Party

1. La Vibora de La Mar (the Sea Snake Dance) is a song and dance where the bride and groom stand on chairs opposite one another and form an arch, which guests pass through while holding hands and dancing. The goal is to not break the snake formation, and that gets harder as the music gets faster. 2. The money dance: guests “pay” for a dance with the just-married duo by pinning money on their attire. It’s a way to secure some one-on-one time with the newlyweds and to extend best wishes to the happy couple.

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Travel Information To help you make the most of your holiday, please find our travel tips below! Airport:BNA - Nashville International Airport Weather:Our wedding will be hosted during spring, so you can expect warm, humid weather with occasional rainfall.&nbsp; Transport:Renting a car is the best way to get around Nashville, but there are plenty of rideshare services available throughout including Uber and Lyft. Addresses:The wedding is in Hendersonville, TN 37075 (a 30 minute drive from downtown Nashville). There's not a ton of things to do in Hendersonville so consider making your accommodation plans that suitable to the amount of time you plan to visit. Where to Stay:There are a variety of accommodation options in the surrounding area including hotels, resorts, and AirBnBs. Please find some of our top recommendations below: <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown</a> $$in Downtown Nashville28 min from VenueIf you are ready to partayyyyy on your weekend away, the Courtyard (and surrounding hotels) are for you! Bring your cowboy gear! 🤠 <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gaylord Opryland Resort &amp; Convention Center</a> $$$$20 min from Downtown26 min from Venue5 min from the Grand Ole OpryThis is a great option to have a family friendly Nashville experience for the long weekend. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1668728120772&amp;key=GRP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel</a> $$You may book by clicking the link above or call the Reservations Center at 1-800-901-4211 and mention Hynes Wedding Room Block to reserve a room at your group rate. The reservation link will allow you to book rooms over the dates of&nbsp;Thursday, May 4, 2023 thru Sunday, May 7, 2023 only&nbsp;(check-out on Monday, May 8, 2023).&nbsp;You must book by Thursday, April 6, 2023 to receive the group rate. 16 min from Downtown24 min from Venue5 min from the Grand Ole OpryA budget friendly version of the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Complex ShuttleGaylord provides a complimentary shuttle for our guests. This shuttle makes a loop between the Inn at Opryland, the Gaylord Resort and the Opry Mills Mall and back. The shuttle begins at 7:50am until 7:00pm daily and runs every 30 minutes. **Please note this schedule is subject to change** Airport ShuttleGaylord provides an airport shuttle on specific days only. Guests can use the below link and scroll down until they reach the airport shuttle. Please have guests check closer to their requested dates in the event Gaylord has not updated the calendar. If the date is available, the calendar will have a price. The guests can select that date and purchase the ticket. Once the ticket has been purchased they will receive an order number that they will show to the driver at the airport.

If you decide to book an AirBnB, here are some neighborhoods we would suggest to look in: East Nashville5-10 min from Downtown20-30 min to the Venue This historic neighborhood is&nbsp;a hub of arts, local music, award-winning dining, and craft beer. The east side is just across the river from downtown, and it's the perfect place to find local music, craft beer, boutique shopping, and incredible food. Germantown5 min from Downtown30 min to the Venue Germantown, so named because of the influx of German immigrants in the mid-nineteenth century, was Nashville's first suburb. The district is&nbsp;one of Nashville's most architecturally heterogeneous neighborhoods, containing a significant concentration of Victorian building styles. Hendersonville25 min from Downtown5-10 min to the Venue Hendersonville is&nbsp;situated on a highland plateau that is part of the Cumberland. Hendersonville is known for its fertile apple orchards, wineries, and its amazing and historic downtown.

Travel

Here's a possible 4-day itinerary for the weekendDay 1 - Thursday:Afternoon/Evening: Arrive in Nashville and check into accommodations. Take a walk around downtown and explore the city's famous honky-tonks and bars, such as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge or The Stage. Or hit a high note with a concert at the Grand Ole Opry or the Bluebird Cafe. Day 2 - Friday:Morning: Start the day with a hearty Southern breakfast at Biscuit Love or Loveless Cafe. Afternoon: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, followed by a tour of the Johnny Cash Museum. This museum is dedicated to the life and music of the "Man in Black", and features artifacts like his guitars, costumes, and handwritten lyrics. Evening: Join us and the wedding party at Martin's BBQ to kick off the weekend! There are multiple Martin's BBQ locations in the Nashville area, make sure you go to the one downtown:MARTIN'S BAR-B-QUE JOINT at 8:30p410 4th Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37201 Day 3 - Saturday:Morning: Take a leisurely morning to rest or explore Nashville. Visit the Frist Art Museum or visit the Parthenon replica in Centennial Park. Afternoon: Head to Hendersonville for the wedding ceremony and reception. Evening: Celebrate the happy couple and dance the night away. Day 4 - Sunday:Morning: Recover from the wedding festivities with a late breakfast Nashville Farmers' Market. Afternoon: Take a walking tour of the city's murals and street art, or take a hop-on-hop-off tour with Old Town Trolley Tours. Evening: Enjoy dinner at one of Nashville's top-rated restaurants, like Husk or City House.

A city such as Nashville, so rich in history, culture and talent, can be enjoyed on the hop-on-hop-off Old Town Trolley Tours. Its a great way to see the sights and get to know the city! 1-Day&nbsp;Trolley&nbsp;Tour. 1-Day&nbsp;Trolley&nbsp;Tour · $42.95 ; 2-Day&nbsp;Trolley&nbsp;Tour. 2-Day&nbsp;Trolley&nbsp;Tour · $75.90 ; Soul of Music City Tour. Soul of Music City Tour · $42.95.

Old Town Trolley Tours Nashville

A show at the Grand Ole Opry is a must in Nashville!

Grand Ole Opry

Catch a show or a tour at the Ryman Auditorium!

Ryman Auditorium

Catch a show at the schermerhorn! 🎻 Head to the website to see the schedule.

Schermerhorn Symphony  Center

Visit the downtown franklin events site to see if there's anything going on or visit the shops and restaurants on the main street district.

Diana & Kurt

Diana & Kurt

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