Wooden Cask Brewing Company

The Night Before

Headquarters Wedding and Event Venue

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Emily and Cameron first crossed paths in 2017 at a fraternity-sorority formal at Otterbein University- though not as dates for each other! It was *not exactly* love at first sight... A few weeks later, Cam walked into The Old Bag of Nails ready to start his first day of work, only to find that Emily would be his trainer. Emily made it her mission keep him on his toes- but he never complained! Over time, they warmed up to each other as co-workers, and maybe a little as friends. One day, Cam invited Emily to join a group for drinks. While they were there, Cam stepped away, and a co-worker, eager to play matchmaker, switched seats, forcing Emily to sit next to Cam when he returned. Apparently, this co-worker was “so tired of hearing Cam ask about her.” Caught off-guard, Emily agreed. At the end of the night, Emily swiped Cam’s receipt and scribbled, “What are you doing after this?” Cam's joking response was a little too forward to say, but Emily agreed to let him walk her home. After a kiss in the rain in the middle of the street, Emily left him at the front door—and then left the country for two weeks. (Whoops!) Upon returning home, Emily was greeted with flowers and a first-date invite. The next few months were filled with many great adventures together! Emily was accepted into medical school at the University of Toledo, graduating from Otterbein University in 2018. Meanwhile, Cam took on significant leadership roles at The Old Bag of Nails, becoming a key asset to the company. Their paths began to diverge, and with heavy hearts, they parted ways. Just shy of a year later, Cam and Emily found themselves agreeing to drinks again. Sparks flew, and they quickly realized they could pursue their dreams in separate cities while continuing to grow together. This rekindled relationship blossomed into the beautiful partnership they share today. In 2022, Emily graduated from medical school and matched in Anesthesiology at the University of Kentucky. Cam and Emily moved to Lexington, where they began their next great adventure together. In 2024, Cam proposed to Emily on a snowboarding trip at Snowshoe, West Virginia. The couple plans to marry on September 13, 2025 in Newport, Kentucky! Through countless adventures and challenges—whether on trails or in life—Emily and Cam continue to fall more in love each day. As for what's next? Well, that answer will be coming soon... Update: *** We are moving to COLORADO! ***

You're my favorite adventure. 

Our Adventure

Engagement 

Wedding Party

Kate Bliss 

Joel Schmelzer

Brandon Hughes

Guests Celebrating from Home

Cora

Aspen

Wedding Party 

Q + A

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Room Block available through August 12:https://tinyurl.com/mv8vxf7d

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati

Travel

There are tons of amazing breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars throughout Newport, Covington, and Cincinnati. A few of our favorites include Braxton, Hofbrauhaus, MadTree, Rhinegeist, Urban Artifact, Wooden Cask, and Tafts! Don't forget to pick up some Kentucky bourbon from New Riff or Party Source!

Newport on the Levee

Newport Aquarium

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati Art Museum

Things to Do

Registry

Thank you to ALL of our phenomenal family and friends for loving and supporting us. --- Thank you to our amazing photographers and friends, Karley and Michael of Karmichael Photography. We thank you for all the support you've shown us over the years and for being willing to hike for our engagement photos! We highly recommend them for all of your photo and video needs. Check them out at <a href="https://www.karmichaelphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.karmichaelphoto.com/</a> --- Thank you to Mike Sebastian with The Green Getaway for allowing us to use his beautiful property for our engagement photos! We highly recommend this stunning, cozy a-frame for your next weekend getaway in Hocking Hills. Check out the property at <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/3610842 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.vrbo.com/3610842 </a> --- Thank you to Lace Bridal Couture for helping Emily find the most perfect wedding dress! <a href="https://www.lacebridalcouture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lacebridalcouture.com/</a>

Thank you so much to our other amazing vendors! Check them out: Venue- The Headquarters, Mike Smith, <a href="https://www.headquarters.events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.headquarters.events/</a>Coordinator- Blue Orchid Wedding, Isabella Richards, <a href="https://www.blueorchidwedding.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blueorchidwedding.com/</a>Catering- City BBQ, Dani Drakulich, <a href="https://www.citybbq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.citybbq.com/</a>Bartender- Pour 2 Your Door, Emily Myrick Fidler, <a href="https://www.pour2yourdoor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pour2yourdoor.com/</a>DJ- An A-mazing DJ, Angie Jordan.Dress Alterations- Darling Sew Shop, Jennifer Wesley, <a href="https://www.darlingsewshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.darlingsewshop.com/</a>Beauty- Hair Alinea, Angela Crews, <a href="https://hairalinea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hairalinea.com/</a>