Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Andrew &amp; Erica met at the very mature ages of 14 and 15 at church, introduced by a mutual friend. They started dating on 03/03/12 and have been inseparable ever since (9 whole years!). From homecomings, proms, high school graduations, classmates at Clemson, international trips together, college graduations, PA school, &amp; post-grad job trainings, the 2 have done it ALL together. If you've ever talked to either the bride or the groom, you know they can't go very many sentences without mentioning the other. They bring out the best in each other and love being silly and weird together. So, it was no surprise (except to the bride!) that on 08/01/2020, Andrew led Erica down to the riverbank at a Virginia winery and asked her to spend forever with him. Of course, she said an emphatic YES! and they began planning a wedding in a global pandemic.If you've spent any time with A&amp;E, you know that they're truly each other's best friends. But, through all the good times over the past 9 years, it hasn't been especially easy for the couple. They've done long distance 4 separate times throughout college, 2 different graduate programs, and now starting careers in different states. It must be true that "distance makes the heart grow fonder" because they seem to fall more in love with each passing year.It's obvious the couple will do anything for one another. They recently took a leap of faith and moved 1,000 miles away together to an area they've never even visited before - the Midwest! As they both start brand new careers in admirable but stressful fields, they ask for prayers for their current relationship and their future marriage. They'll embark on the first 2 years of marriage 250+ miles apart in separate states - but it's nothing they haven't done before. They are so excited to finally be husband and wife and to celebrate with all of you in April!

Our Story

Wingate by Wyndham Columbia / Lexington

Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

Marriott Columbia

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Travel

Erica June Ball

Andrew Bartel Berry

Best friends with the bride since kindergarten (forever?). They promised they'd be each other's MOH's in elementary school!

Hannah Hopfensperger

Father of the groom, but also his best friend.  Creator of the "Berry Shuffle" which you will no doubt see at the wedding!

Jason Berry

The bride's 1-day-younger cousin, former college roommate, and best friend since '96!

Alex Harrison

Younger brother of the groom who has always admired and looked up to him. Guaranteed to do something crazy & make you laugh at the reception.

Samuel Berry

A close friend to the bride since 2nd grade and the one who introduced the bride & groom! We are SO thankful for you & for how things always work out in mysterious ways. 

Kaitlin Hamilton

Younger brother of the bride who's watched the bride/groom grow together over 9 years.  Known to tease them relentlessly, but secretly loves them.

Brandon Yenco

The bride's dance team member turned college roommate turned soul sister. There's nothing these 2 can't tell each other! 

Tyler Nguyen

Met the groom at Clemson, became roommates, and then lifelong best friends with both Andrew & Erica.  Known to dance with inanimate objects at parties - get ready!

Nick Leach

Met the bride in PA school where they helped each other survive 27 long months of medicine. That kind of joint suffering led to a lifelong bond between these 2 friends!

Maddie Cline

Started out as a college roommate & turned into a partner-in-crime and best friend to the bride & groom. Guaranteed to be the life of the party!

Brandon Schrum

College roommate to the groom who stayed best friends with him through their joint love of cars. 1/5 of the infamous "Clemson squad" which included the bride & groom. 

Seth Travis

Wedding Party

Love is in the air ... but so is COVID

We want to celebrate safely with all of you and want to ensure that our higher-risk family members are able to attend our special day. What are we doing?-Social distancing by increasing space between rows of chairs.-Decreasing the number of guests at each dinner table.-Providing hand-sanitizing stations throughout the venue.-Guests may bring their own masks if they choose to do so! We hope we do not have to decrease the guest count but will keep everyone updated as decisions are made. A&amp;E

COVID-19

Registry - Please Ship!

3.4 mile round trip walk across the dam that crosses beautiful Lake Murray.

Lake Murray Dam

Wine, Dine, &amp; Shop in the downtown of SC's capital city - Columbia.

The Vista

Enjoy shopping in Columbia's most popular mall - with plenty of restaurants and other shops in the surrounding Harbison area!

Columbiana Centre

Paved walking trails, beautiful nature views, and a playground for the kids.

Erica & Andrew