St John the Baptist Catholic Church

Ceremony

Renaissance Cincinnati

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Our Wedding

Liz and Colt's love story is one that follows God's perfect timing and truly captivates the invisible string theory. In 2019, Colt moved back home to Cincinnati to begin his career as a Marketing Representative and happened to buy a condo just minutes away from Liz's childhood home.Colt first saw Liz at the gym and was immediately drawn to her. However, it wasn’t until he unknowingly came into Liz's waitressing job at Snow’s Lakeside Tavern that he made a move. He sat at the bar and noticed that she was this beautiful girl that he had seen at the gym. Unfortunately, Liz was working a private party and did not have time to chat. So before Colt left for the night, he gave the bartender his business card to pass along to her.The pair messaged back and forth for a bit, but ended up falling out of touch due to them being in different phases of life. Unknowingly, God was giving them both a small glimpse into the plan He had ahead for them.Over the next few years, Liz and Colt continued to work hard to reach their goals as individuals. They ran into each other now and then, but nothing ever stuck.However, in the summer of 2022 God's timing fell perfectly into place. One rainy Friday night, Colt came into Snow’s Lake Side Tavern with a group of friends to celebrate a promotion and the recent purchase of his new home. As him and his friends walked from his condo to the restaurant, he jokingly told the story of how he had left his business card for a pretty blonde waitress years ago.When Colt and his friends walked in, they chose to sit at the bar. However, Colt suggested that they move to a nearby hightop so they had more space. Coincidentally, Colt had moved the group to Liz's serving section.Liz and Colt obviously both recognized each other right away. However, they decided to play it casual. Colt’s friend, Dustin was unaware that the pair already knew each other. Yet, he took it upon himself to play matchmaker. Dustin started showing Liz Colt's football pictures from Virginia Tech and bragging about all of his accomplishments. By the end of the night, Colt successfully got Liz's number.As the group got ready to head off to the casino, they rushed to close out their tabs. Moving too quickly Liz made a mistake- she accidentally charged Colt's card twice. Later that night, Colt texted Liz laughing about the incident. Colt's proposal was to go on a date to make it up to him.Liz and Colt then had their first date at Cozy's Cafe and quickly realized that they were meant for each other. They integrated into each other's lives and eventually started to become one. They got their sweet puppy Feta and moved in together all before getting engaged on July 3rd, 2024 on the rooftop of Lytle Park Hotel.Liz and Colt feel blessed in the way that God's plan unfolded and cannot wait to celebrate their marriage with family and friends!

God's Perfect Timing

Our Story

Photos

Chuck Murray

Melissa Murray

Gregg Pettit

Fawn Furginson-Pettit

Nancy Engel

Marilyn Furginson

Rylee Gellenbeck

Cody Pettit

Kenzie Peters

Josh Petersen

Savannah Byas

Logan Ziegler

Brooke Brunner

Kent Petersen

Lauren Woodyard (Daria)

Eric Gallo

Morgan Holland

Trent Young

Megan Pettit

Patrick Murray

Kaila Schenkel

Ryan Murray

Katherine Houchen

Lincoln Schenkel

Laney Schenkel

Liberty Schenkel

Briar Pettit

Hamilton Pettit

Lyla Schenkel

Luke Schenkel

CJ Carroll

Tyrell Smith

Michael Santamaria

Feta Pettit

Wedding Party

Q + A

We recommend that guests traveling to Cincinnati fly into CVG Airport. This airport is 15 minutes away from the Renaissance.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Use the website link below to book at our discounted room block rate. The last day to book a room through our room block is June 3, 2026.

Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel

Travel

The heart of downtown Cincinnati— live music, outdoor seating, restaurants, and events throughout the weekend. This is a 2 minute walk from The Renaissance.

Fountain Square

Smale Riverfront Park is a scenic riverfront escape along the Ohio River. With walking paths, swings, fountains, and beautiful skyline views, it’s the perfect spot to relax between wedding festivities.&nbsp;

Smale Riverfront Park

Located along the riverfront between the Bengals and Reds stadiums, The Banks is a lively area filled with restaurants, bars, and scenic views of the Ohio River. Just a short walk from the Renaissance, it’s a great spot to grab a drink, enjoy the waterfront, or soak in the city’s energy between wedding events.&nbsp;

The Banks

Rhinegeist Brewery is a popular craft brewery known for its lively taproom, rooftop views, and wide selection of local beers and ciders. Housed in a historic former bottling plant, the space features games, communal tables, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for groups. It’s a great spot to experience Cincinnati’s craft beer scene and unwind between wedding festivities.

Rhinegeist Brewery

Head to Lytle Park and visit their hotel between the ceremony and cocktail hour. Head up to the rooftop bar to grab a drink and visit where Liz and Colt got engaged at!

Lytle Park

The Contemporary Arts Center is a striking downtown museum known for its bold architecture and ever-changing modern art exhibits. Located just steps from Fountain Square, it’s an easy and inspiring stop between wedding events. Perfect for a quick cultural outing, the CAC offers a fresh, thought-provoking experience for visitors of all ages.

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC)

The Cincinnati Reds will be playing at Great America Ball Park— just a short walk the Renaissance. The Reds host the Baltimore Orioles for a holiday weekend series, with an evening game Saturday, July 4th at 7:10 pm and an afternoon game on Sunday, July 5th at 1:00 pm.

Great American Ball Park

Things to Do

Registry

Elizabeth & Colton

Elizabeth & Colton

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