Depart 10 Arrowhead Way at 12:30pm, Sail from Bowen's Wharf at 2pm

Mini Tour of the Smallest State and Sail on Newport Harbor

Karaoke at Tavern 12, 2299 Post Rd, Warwick (across from the airport)

The Martyn Residence

Sri Lankan Afternoon Tea

St Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Aldrich Mansion

Reception

With our families, we are honored to invite you to join us at St Gregory the Great Church at 3pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025 to witness our marriage. A reception at Aldrich Mansion will follow from 4:30pm-10:30pm, where we are excited to dine and dance the night away with you.

Excited for a weekend of fun in the Ocean State! 

Our Wedding

Growing up as a Carolina boy and a London girl, Dusty and Elaine never imagined that Raleigh would be the place where their paths converged. But thanks to the global pandemic, as the world ground to a halt, that moment provided just the space and time that they needed to launch their love story. Dusty invited Elaine to join him on a walk and as a lover of Victorian novels, she was sufficiently intrigued by a man who was confident enough to rely solely on his storytelling skills to woo her. Not long after Elaine invited Dusty over to “shuck” oysters, and the next thing we know, her Covid-crush had turned into the main character in her love story. Five years, 1800 quad espressos, 26 catchphrases, 20 baseball parks, 15 states, 7 countries, 2 pots of gumbo and one international women’s day proposal later, #Dustylaine are excited to welcome you all to our wedding adventure!

Our story

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

The room block is for Saturday ($259) and Sunday ($149) nights. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/martynmccravenweddingroomblock/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/martynmccravenweddingroomblock/</a> Should you prefer to call to make your reservation, please mention the Martyn McCraven Block&nbsp;(group&nbsp;code MMCWRB). Please book your hotel block reservations prior to July 17th&nbsp;2025, as after this cut-off date, the&nbsp;group&nbsp;rate will no longer be available. If you’d like to add days before or after, please call (401.734.4322) and Bri would be happy to help. All the rooms in the block are King rooms. If you want a double room, book with the block above and email Bri: blopez@theloomhotel.com to let her know that you would prefer a double room. We are excited to have you stay at the Loom as it has a very cool history—it is a converted mill, that served as the first cotton mill in the country-milling cotton from Dusty’s birth state South Carolina in Elaine’s hometown in Rhody!

The LOOM Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

For those of you coming to Rhode Island for the first time, we would love to show you some of our favorite spots on a mini tour of Rhode Island and sail on Newport Harbor on Friday. Let us know if you would be interested in joining!

Dustylaine Tours! 

We have arranged a shuttle for guests, picking up at the Crowne Plaza, La Quinta and The Loom Hotel on the day of the wedding. Pick up will be between 2:15pm and 2:25pm transporting guests to St Gregory the Great Church. There are two shuttles departing from the Loom, and a third that will pick up at the Crowne Plaza and La Quinta. These shuttles will also be offered from the church to the reception. Shuttles will be available from the reception back to The Loom and Crown Plaza at 9;30pm and again at 10:30pm when the reception concludes. For those opting to drive to the wedding, there is plenty of parking at both St Greg’s and at Aldrich Mansion.

Day of wedding shuttle 

The Crown Plaza is another nearby hotel option. Book within the block Martyn &amp; McCraven <a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=WRWRI&amp;qCiD=16&amp;qCiMy=072025&amp;qCoD=18&amp;qCoMy=072025&amp;qGrpCd=MMW&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=CP&amp;qDest=801%20Greenwich%20Ave.,%20Warwick,%20RI,%20US&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Select your room</a> A Saturday stay requires a two night minimum reservation. (Saturday, $249, Sunday, $149). If you are only reserving for Sunday night, the rate will be $149+tax). Please reference the Martyn &amp; McCraven Wedding. The room block expires on July 17, 2025.

Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) by IHG

Travel

Wedding Weekend Schedule

Friday: Tour of Newport and Sail on Newport Harbor-Depart Warwick at 12:30pm; Sail at 2pm-4pm; 9pm Karaoke at Tavern 12   Saturday: Sri Lankan Afternoon Tea Party   Sunday: The Wedding!!!

BeachesRhode Island has fabulous beaches. Some of our favorites are Narragansett Town Beach, Scarborough State Beach (in Narragansett), and East Matunuck State Beach (in South Kingston).

While in Rhode Island, you've got to try some of our local fare. CoffeeWe love getting coffee at the Nook or Felicia's in East Greenwich, or Brewed Awakenings on Route 2 in Warwick. DonutsAnyone else a fan of the Foods that Built America series on the History Channel? One of the most heated debates is where North Carolina's Krispy Kreme or New England's Dunkin Donuts rank in our favorites list. Weigh in on whether you prefer a boston cream donut from Dunkin Donuts or a colorful sprinkle donout from Allie's Donuts in North Kingston. Clam ShacksIggy's clam chowder is out of this world! In Warwick Neck (they also have a location in Narragansett) it's our favorite clam shack. We also love Aunt Carrie's in Narragansett. You've got to try Rhode Island style calamari while you are in town. Italian favesRhode Island has exceptional Italian cuisine. Whether its a slice of party pizza (yes, we know, its not supposed to have cheese on it) or something more complex, choices abound. You can't go wrong anywhere on Federal Hill in Providence. We love the pizza at Fellini's in Providence, the meatballs at Marchetti's in Cranston, the lobster purses at Sardella's in Newport. OystersMatunuck Oyster Bar, Wakefield, RIGreenwich Bay Oyster Bar, Main St, East GreenwichProvidence Oyster Bar, Post Rd, East GreenwichThe Black Pearl, Newport (also love their clam chowder!) Next to the Loom Hotel Apponaug Brewing Company is conveniently located next to the Loom Hotel, and has an extensive menu and great vibes. Some of Newport's best 22 Bowen's Wine Bar &amp; Grille--classic waterfront dining The Red Parrot--casual staple bar and restaurant right downtown Bar and Board--great for dinner during the week, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Cru Cafe--Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Breakfast all day. BYOB! Pasta Beach Newport--Classic Newport pizza and pasta. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen and Bar-Waterfront dining specializing in top catch seafood. Boru Noodle Bar--Newport's only ramen noodle bar. The White Horse Tavern--America's oldest tavern (fine dining). Considered one of the country's most romantic, historic, and haunted establishments, if you are lucky, you can sit at the table that Jackie Kennedy Onasis favored.

Things to do in Newport:Tour the International Tennis Hall of Fame Walk a bit of the Cliff Walk, a 3.5 mile public walk along the eastern shore of Newport, passing by historic mansions and natural scenery. Ocean Drive is a self-driving tour with spectacular view of the shoreline and the lavish mansions that New Yorkers built as their "summer cottages" in the Gilded Age, at the end of the 19th century. Tour one of the Newport Mansions (the Breakers, the Elms, Roseclifff, and Marble House are all favorites) or explore the Green Animal Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, RI. Try a glass at one of our local vineyards: Shepherd's Run (in Wakefield) or Newport Vineyards.

Elaine & Dusty