Rehearsal Dinner

SouthEnd Brewing Co.

Welcome Drinks

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC

Shuttle Pick Up

The White Crow

Wedding

Our Wedding

Ellie and Noah met in Madison, WI in the spring of 2021 when they were both personal trainers at Princeton Club. Noah was Ellie’s mentor when she first got hired, showing her the ropes of being a personal trainer. For over a year, they remained friends, saying hi in the gym and occasionally working out together. That is, until July of 2022, when they went on their first date. Conversation carried them away at Nattspil in downtown Madison, after which, not wanting the night to end, they found themselves learning more about one another at Youngblood Brewery just down the street. 2:00 AM came fast when it was time to finally part ways for the evening, but each of them knew that was going to be their last first date. They'd found the one. In June of 2023, Ellie, Noah, and their dog, Phoebe, moved to Milwaukee to start building their life together. In October of 2024, they moved again to Cincinnati where the three of them currently live in their first home.

From Fitness to Forever

Our Story

Photos

Phoebe

Ellie's Side

Kara Smith

Melissa Olan

Maddie Bowling

Aly Willcox

Hannah Foster

Haley Haller

Rachel Kolman

Allie Danese

Noah's Side

Sam Coughlin

Justin Grimes

Eric Coughlin

Nathan Ng

Peyton Henry

Nate Haller

Tommy Kolman

Tripp Smith

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Hotels

The two hotel options are next to each other. You are welcome to stay elsewhere, but we recommend staying in Boone as it has the most to do and this will be the most convenient way to take the shuttle on wedding day. Ubers/Lyfts are very limited and will not be a reliable way to get around throughout the weekend.

Please book by 4/22/26. The block is available Thursday - Monday, you can adjust the dates as needed.

Please book by 4/22/26. The block is available Thursday - Monday, you can adjust the dates as needed.

Quality Inn & Suites Boone - University Area

Transportation

If you're flying in, we suggest renting a car from the airport to the hotel in Boone. For the wedding, there will be bus transportation provided from the hotel to the venue and back for all guests. Buses will leave the hotel for the venue at 3pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. For the return, they will leave the venue from 9pm - 11pm. You are also welcome to drive and park at the venue. You can take the shuttle back and pickup your car the next morning. Please do not drive back if you plan to indulge in the open bar! The roads are curvy and the venue is a half hour from the hotel. For getting around Boone, there are free buses with no pass required! It's called the AppalCart. The Orange and Green routes pick up right next to the hotel, on Forest Hill Dr. The Orange route also offers late night transportation. Details found here: https://www.appalcart.com/route-maps-and-schedules

Airports

CLT Airport - Charlotte, NC2 hours from Boone, NC

GSO Airport - Greensboro, NC1 hour 45 minutes from Boone, NC

AVL Airport - Asheville, NC2 hours 10 minutes from Boone, NC

Travel

Boone is a wonderful town with so much to do. We invite you to explore and make the most of your time in the beautiful mountains of NC.&nbsp;Below are some of our favorite restaurants and activities.

Sandwiches and baked goods

Stick Boy Kitchen

Farm to table food

Wild Craft Eatery

Diner style breakfast

Sunrise Grill

Sushi with a fun flare

CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar

Best beer in Boone with a large outdoor area

Booneshine Brewing Company

Brewery with wood-fired pizza

Lost Province Brewing Co.

Local brewery in town with large outdoor area

Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Main downtown street in Boone with shops, restaurants, and bars

King Street

Explore the university and Kidd Brewer Stadium (you can go on the football field!)

Appalachian State University

Mile-High Swinging Bridge and lots of hiking trails

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway to one of the best mountain overlooks

Ellie & Noah

Ellie & Noah

Wedding Party

Ellie's Side

Noah's Side