Wedding Day

First United Methodist Church Cary

Ceremony

The Matthews House

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Emily and Jacob met at a Halloween party in 2022 hosted by a mutual friend. They hardly spoke to each other but Emily caught Jacob's eye. Jacob DM'd Emily over Instagram after they were both tagged in the same post and had their first date at Goodberry's Frozen Custard. From there, they continued to keep seeing each other and soon love began to grow between them. In November of 2022 they officially began to date. After a year, Jacob felt that Emily was the one, and began to plan for the engagement. With the help of his friends, they began plotting how to know what ring was the right kind of ring. His friends were sleuthy, he was not. In August of 2024, Jacob proposed to Emily in Wilmington along the Cape Fear Riverwalk. They prepare for the upcoming day with excitement and joy!

Our Story 

Photos

Hannah Griffin

Ethan Hitch

Abbey Parrish

William Helms

Norah Parrish

Oscar Nance-Gonzalez

Alyssa Hapeman

Matt Nance

Rachel Hill

Austin Hill

Wedding Party

Q + A

Room block is under Hill-Hitch Wedding

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh / Cary

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

The Mayton

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Travel

Bull City Ciderworks in Cary is one of our favorite places to grab a drink and just hang out! Emilys Favorite: Sweet Carolina Jacobs Favorite: Bludacris

Bull City Ciderworks Cary

Downtown Cary Park is a beautiful place to walk around, walk your dog, and hang out with friends!

Downtown Cary Park

Only a short drive away from the venue, NC State is a beautiful campus. Walk through the free expression tunnel, snap a pic at the famous NC State Memorial Bell Tower, and grab a scoop of howling cow ice cream! Go pack!

North Carolina State University

JC Raulston Arboretum is only a few minutes away from NC State University and is a gorgeous 10.5 acre botanical garden.

JC Raulston Arboretum

Want to let loose and touch the sky?!?! Jump out of a plane! If you have a great time, leave them a 5 star review!!!

Skydive Raleigh

Are you a history buff and want to see some amazing Raleigh History? One of the only historic houses in Raleigh, still standing on its original foundation and is the home of the birth-house of President Andrew Johnson, How cool!

Mordecai Historic Park

Looking for some more history? Take a free guided or self-guided tour of the State Capitol Grounds!

NC State House

Feel like frolicking? Take a walk in Historic Pullen Park! There are many kid and family friendly activities such as the carousel, the train-ride, and paddle boats!

Pullen Park

Got some energetic and sugared-up kiddos? Let them explore the awesome wonders of the Marbles Kid Museum!

Marbles Kids Museum

Get in touch with our native ecosystem! Check out the fantasitc exhibits at the Museum of Natural Sciences!

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Got some down time to travel? Hit up Wilmington or the beaches near Wilmington! Our favorite Wilmington Adventures are Port City Java, End of Days Distillery, The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship, The Cotton Exchange, and hanging out on the Riverwalk. A special prize to the person who can find the exact spot where we were engaged on the riverwalk! (Those at the engagement are not allowed to participate!)

Wilmington Riverwalk

Want a more secluded and less busy beach area? Check out the Crystal Coast! We love to Drink at Bogue Sound Distillery (Bogue), hang out on the Bogue Inlet Pier, Eat &amp; Drink at Surf's Up (Bogue Inlet Pier), The Growler (Emerald Isle), Eat @ Amo's Mosquito's (Atlantic Beach), Eat &amp; Drink at Tight Lines Brewing (Morehead City), and explore Downtown Beaufort! P.S. If you love fresh caught sea-food to take back with you, Hit up Clyde Phillip's Seafood, They have the best catch around!

Crystal Coast 

Feeling like a stroll? Hit up the beauty of Sarah P. Duke Gardens! (Parking Limited)

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Looking for a quick bite, or want to catch a game? Maybe you're an Ohio State fan? Go on down to a local favorite and an Ohio State bar!

Brickhouse Sports Bar & Grill

Looking for some good beer! Head on down and enjoy the indoor and outdoor space of Lynnwood Brewing! If you get hungry Wilson's Eatery (Owned and operated by Lynnwood) can serve you up some delicious bites!

Lynnwood Brewing Concern

German Brewery 1.5 Hours west of Raleigh. Serving Authentic German Beer. You may bring your pups, but no one under 21 is allowed to enter.

Emily & Jacob

Emily & Jacob

E&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:30 PM

Reception