The Elia

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Late into the night of July 17, 2021, we found ourselves lost in conversation, unaware of the time slipping by as we tried to wrap up our shifts at the restaurant where we both worked. As the hours passed, the inventory we were supposed to be counting became secondary to the connection we were building. We stayed well past closing, talking, and getting to know each other, completely losing track of the world around us. We didn’t finish the inventory that night, but we began something far more important—our story.What began as casual conversations during shifts and after-hours talks in the parking lot soon turned into something much more. From playing Fortnite together almost every night after work to spending every Sunday together, our bond blossomed from friendship to love.On October 30, 2022, we made it official—and two years later, John Robert asked the question we’d been waiting for. Now, we’re counting down the days until we say “I do” in July and start the next chapter of our lives together!

The Story of Us

Our Story

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Wedding Party

7 min walk/2 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $350

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

9 min walk/2 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $450

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

6 min walk/2 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $270

The Hive

8 min walk/2 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $231

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

3 min walk/1 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $270

Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown

2 min walk/1 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $300

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2 min walk/1 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $360

Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

8 min walk/3 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $290

ARRIVE Wilmington

10 min walk/3 min drive to the venue.Est. price per night: $175

Front Street Inn

Discounts for a few hotels are available through this link: <a href="https://hotelblocks.theknot.com/070803411/EventPage8075733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hotelblocks.theknot.com/EventPage8075733</a> No hotel blocks have been confirmed. If you have any travel or lodging questions, feel free to reach out to the bride or groom!

Emmelia + John Robert

Emmelia + John Robert

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