1618 West Seafood Grille

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Flat Rock Ranch

Our Wedding

Stephen's Story

2021 was a strange year.&nbsp;I had been an engineer working for Brady Services in Greensboro for 9 years at that point.&nbsp;Covid-19 had a large portion of the company still working from home but myself and most of my department had quickly returned to the office.&nbsp;Sometime during the spring/summer of 2021 (I don’t know exactly when), the remainder of the people working at the company were informed to return to the office.&nbsp;Upon their return, I was making my morning trek to the coffee maker when a girl caught my eye.&nbsp;I had never spoken to her before and I wouldn’t that morning either.&nbsp;I noticed however that she had the most beautiful smile and seemed very confident.&nbsp;I saw her a few times after that around the office before I started asking my coworkers if they knew who she was.&nbsp;They informed me that they didn’t know her.&nbsp;One told me her name was Gina and that she worked in customer service.&nbsp; A few months after that, I was in the break room talking to a few of my coworkers and Gina walked in the door and started preparing her lunch.&nbsp;I was trying to convince a few of my coworkers to go see Dave Matthews Band in Raleigh with me that night but nobody was biting.&nbsp;One of them stated that they didn’t want to go because they didn’t like Dave Matthews.&nbsp;Gina, having been listening to the conversation, said “Who doesn’t like Dave Matthews!?”.&nbsp;Knowing that this was my chance, I said “I Know!&nbsp;If you want to go with me, I’ve got a spare ticket”.&nbsp;She immediately turned red and said that she couldn’t because she had other plans and quickly walked out of the room.&nbsp;Upon exiting the room, I was greeted by a few of Ginas coworkers who were either in the room when I asked or had already heard.&nbsp;They all informed me that we would be the best couple and that they were going to set us up.&nbsp;I told them not to bother Gina.&nbsp;Fast forward a week or so later after several awkward texts and we had a first date set up at Joymongers.&nbsp;I met her there and the date went wonderfully!&nbsp;This was followed by another date at a Hoppers game and then many more dates afterwards!&nbsp;Before I knew it, two wonderful years had gone by and we were like two peas in a pod!&nbsp;I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.&nbsp;I worked up the courage to go talk to her dad and got his blessing.&nbsp;Before I knew it, we were driving up to Pilot Mountain and I was hiding a ring in my pocket.&nbsp;We had a picnic there at a shelter and then went on a hike.&nbsp;Little did Gina know that I had not only traveled to Pilot Mountain a week prior to scout out a location to propose but I had also hired a photographer to capture the moment.&nbsp;When we got to the correct location and I signaled to the photographers (and wandered around aimlessly for a bit waiting on people to leave), I got down on one knee and popped the question.&nbsp;I guess her answer is obvious if you are reading this!&nbsp;I can’t wait to build a life with Gina and I am so excited about what the future holds for us!

Gina's Story

2021 was a wild year.&nbsp;I'd moved home in March of 2020 from Madrid due to covid and was hired at Brady in July for a customer service role.&nbsp;I was able to work in the office for a while before the pandemic forced me remote&nbsp;for the rest of the year and well into 2021.&nbsp;When I came back to the office I kept noticing this cute guy always walking to the break room but I didn't know who he was or how to find out (I still hardly knew anyone).&nbsp;There were a few brief&nbsp;interactions around the building before it happened. I was innocently getting my lunch in the break room when I overheard someone bad mouthing&nbsp;Dave Matthews.&nbsp;Before my brain caught up to me I said "Who doesn't like Dave Matthews?" The still unnamed cute guy spoke up and said he had tickets if I wanted them but they were that night and in Raleigh.&nbsp;Blushing furiously I politely declined due to existing&nbsp;plans and swiftly exited the room. The next thing I know my boss is informing me I've been asked out and pulling me into her office to talk Stephen up.&nbsp;Later that day he started texting me and seemed great but I was unsure about dating a coworker.&nbsp;After much waffling on my part I eventually agreed to a date but not at a concert and not in another city.&nbsp;I met him at Joymongers and to say we hit it off was an understatement.&nbsp;He loved the outdoors, knew David Allen Coe, and was a dog person even though he had a cat.&nbsp;It's not exaggerating to say I knew within the first five minutes there was something there. Two blissful years later and the next thing I know Stephen is asking me to marry him and it was the easiest answer ever to say yes to the love of my life.

Our Story

Photos

Matrons of Honor

Marilyn Priest

Katie Georges

Best Man

Ethan Poe

Bridesmaids

Kelsey Supple

Emily Nalley

Haley Harrill

Mary Kathryn Fox

Marissa Mannikus

Groomsmen

Pete Georges

Charles Dick

Graham Snyder

James Hollister

Louis Sullivan

Kevin Shepherd

Greeters

Christine McClement

Tess Marley

Wedding Party

What is Farm Formal?

So glad you asked! No tuxes required. Instead go with a suit and tie but feel free to get into the theme with a nice pair of boots. Wedding party will be in tuxes and boots or dress shoes. Ladies, think garden party but ranch edition. Pick yourself out a summer fun cocktail dress that is long, midi, or tea length. Pair with boots or a low block heel as desired. Events will be on grass and gravel so choose a sturdy shoe you feel comfortable walking in. If you're wondering, bridesmaids will be in blue. Looking forward to seeing your farm fancy!

Can I drive to the venue?

Yes, you can choose to get yourself there. Keep the timeline in mind as the gates will close before the ceremony to avoid interruptions. Parking will be marked when you arrive and a shuttle will take you to the ceremony site. If you choose this option please celebrate and drive responsibly.

Transportation

Included in your invitation was a transportation card. There will be shuttles leaving from Greensboro that you can reserve a spot on to get you safely to and from the wedding. We need accurate numbers in advance to plan for enough shuttles so please RSVP your seat(s) early by emailing INFO@ABBADESIGNGSO.COM Remember that the provided transportation won't be returning to Greensboro until the reception is over so if you need to leave before then please plan accordingly.

Q + A

Call the reservation line- 1-888-867-4003 and reference Dick &amp; Poe Wedding OR Book online with the link below.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-place-greensboro-downtown/gsozd?corp_id=G-DKPE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/north-carolina/hyatt-place-greensboro-downtown/gsozd?corp_id=G-DKPE</a>

Hyatt Place Greensboro / Downtown

We don't have a block of rooms here but it's a wonderful hotel if you're looking for a more upscale option.

Proximity Hotel

Travel

Coffee

Arrowhead Coffee 

518 N. Spring Street, Suite DGreensboro, NC 27401

The Green Bean

341 S. Elm StreetGreensboro, NC 27401

Lawn Service

210 N. Davie StreetGreensboro, NC 27401

Food

Sage Mule

608 Battleground Ave.Greensboro, NC 27401

2003 Yanceyville StreetGreensboro, NC 27405

Crafted

220 S. Elm StreetGreensboro, NC 27401

The Bodega

313 S. Greene Street, STE 100Greensboro, NC 27401

Lox Stock

2439 Battleground AvenueGreensboro, NC 27408

Yum Yums

1219 Spring Garden StreetGreensboro, NC 27403

Brown Gardner

2101 N. Elm StreetGreensboro, NC 27408

Old Town Draught House

1205 Spring Garden StreetGreensboro, NC 27403

Tokyo Grill

2631 Lawndale DriveGreensboro, NC 27408

Bandito Bodega

1609 West Friendly AvenueGreensboro, NC 27403

Maxie B's

2403 Battleground AvenueGreensboro, NC 27408

Drinks

Joymongers

576 N. Eugene St.Greensboro, NC 27401

Southend

117B W. Lewis StreetGreensboro, NC 27406

The Quarter

112 W. Lewis StreetGreensboro, NC 27406

Stumbles

202 W. Market StreetGreensboro, NC 27401

Fishers

608 N. Elm StreetGreensboro, NC 27401

State Street Wine

404 State StreetGreensboro, NC 27405

Boxcar

120 W. Lewis StreetGreensboro, NC 27406

Bull City Ciderworks

504 State StreetGreensboro, NC 27405

Gina & Stephen

Gina & Stephen

Registry