Bridal Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

The William Aiken House

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony

Couple's Send Off

Couple's Shower

Bridal Luncheon

Our Wedding

Jack and Emma grew up in the same hometown and attended the same schools for the majority of their childhood, however, Jack was a year older than Emma and their paths never crossed. One summer in college, Jack and Emma were both living at home and Jack found Emma online through a mutual friend. Jack decided to DM Emma on Instagram to ask her on a date. Both taking a risk, they went on their first date shortly after and the rest was history. Jack and Emma were inseparable from their first date on, despite attending college 3 hours apart (Jack at Berry and Emma and The University of Georgia). They made the distance work and then moved to Atlanta, GA following college. Now, they live in a townhouse together with their fur babies, Scout and Indy.

E + J

Our Story

Photos

The Girls

Taylor is the Bride's older (and only) sibling! While 6 years apart, Taylor has always been Emma's role model and closest confidant! Emma feels blessed to have such a caring sister and friend!

Taylor Heffner

Christina and Emma have been best friends since the beginning of high school! They have grown up together and shared in some of life's best memories by each other's side!

Christina Snyder

Ali started as the Bride's sorority big in college, but quickly grew into one of Emma's best and most loyal friends! To this day, Ali and Emma continue to have the time of their lives together!

Ali Hamlin

The Bride met Madison in physical therapy school and it was friendship at first sight! Since then, the two have been inseparable and have experienced many big life milestones together! 

Madison Combs

The Bride met Haley during physical therapy school and they have grown into best friends! Haley is always Emma's voice of reason and is the most fun-loving friend!

Haley Robb

Alex is Jack's sister and Emma's soon to be sister-in-law! Emma and Alex have become very close friends as the couple has dated! Emma knows she can always count on Alex for the best advice and also a fun time!

Alex Degen

Emily is Jack's sister and Emma's soon to be sister-in-law! Emily has grown into one of Emma's closest friends and is always there to provide the couple with a healthy dose of wisdom when it's needed!

Emily Dougherty

The Guys

Matthew Miller

Carson Oakes

Steven Moore

Jeffery Degen

Shane Dougherty

Chris Schuetz

Jake Creech

Officiant

Uncle Doug is the Bride's Great Uncle. He has been an active part of Emma's life since childhood and has welcomed Jack into the family with open arms! The couple can't wait for him to marry them! 

Douglas Olsen

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is where the bride, groom, and their close friends and family will be staying! We would love to have many of our guests here! It is a great option close to the Charleston Market and is a short walk from the best offerings of Charleston. There are many gathering spaces where the bride and groom will be socializing with everyone! Note that we DO NOT have a secured block at this hotel. We ask that you book directly through their website, but we can not guarantee that rooms will not sell out. If you are interested in staying here, it is recommended you book well in advance.

The Ansonborough

This hotel is only a short stroll to where the bride and groom will be staying. It offers a rooftop bar and modern room choices. If interested in booking, you may call the reservations department directly at, 1 (888) 528-0725, or e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:res@thevendue.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">res@thevendue.com</a>, and reference the ‘Giles/Thompson Wedding’ to reserve your hotel room or utilize the booking link by clicking the "website" button. You must make your room reservation by the cut-off date of January 31st, 2025 for the group rate to be honored.

The Vendue

This hotel is not within walking distance from the Wedding Venue, however, is an easy pedicab or Uber away! This option offers the best hotel rates for the weekend! Please use the link to book a room within our block.

Moxy Charleston Downtown

Additional Options

We do not have blocks at these hotels, however, these are all good options located in the heart of Charleston. 

The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston

Emeline

Hotel Bella Grace

Francis Marion Hotel

Please reach out if you have any additional questions related to accommodations for the weekend! We can't wait to have you all with us to celebrate and hope you enjoy beautiful Charleston!

Emma and Jack

Emma and Jack

Things to Do

Things to Do coming soon!