Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

More FAQs will be added as we get closer to the big day! If you have any pressing questions, please contact Ida or Tayshon.

FAQs

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Schedule of Events 

GIFT GIVIVING 

Your presence at our wedding and support for our marriage is the greatest gift we could ask for. We are truly thankful for our community! If you feel inclined to bless us with a gift, we would be incredibly thankful if you would contribute to our future home fund. If you would like to give online, we are registered on Honeyfund. <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/ekuban-risher-11-08-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please click here</a> to access our cash registry. If you'd prefer to give via cash, card, or check, we will also be accepting cards at the wedding on November 8th. Your generosity is incredibly appreciated.

Gift Giving 

We are so excited for our friends and family to join us for our special day! We are especially grateful to those traveling from near and far in order to celebrate with us. If you are flying in, please fly into Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). To travel to our venue, we recommend rideshare services (like Uber or Lyft) or renting a car if you want to explore more. For your convenience, we have reserved room blocks at a hotel in Kannapolis, NC and Charlotte, NC, located just 20-25 minutes from our venue in Concord. These room blocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would prefer alternative accommodations, other options include nearby hotels, as well as accommodations through Airbnb or Vrbo. Please keep in mind that there will be a Nascar Race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway the weekend of November 7th. Given this event, we encourage you to secure your accommodations as soon as possible to ensure availability, and to be mindful of traffic delays in the area. Let us know if you have any questions!

Book <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/cltzv-hyatt-place-charlotte-university-research-park?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_cltzv&amp;%3Futm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> using the group code&nbsp;G-ERWD OR call the hotel directly at 704-256-5500 and ask for the Ekuban-Risher Wedding group rate. The cutoff date for booking with the group rate is October 10th, 2025. Hyatt Place Charlotte is located about 15 miles/25 minutes from our venue in Concord, and about 15 miles/20 minutes from the Charlotte Douglas Airport. Guests at this hotel will enjoy amenities such as free breakfast, Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, and on-site restaurants. Hyatt Place is located in the University Area of Charlotte, NC, which is conveniently located near Concord Mills Mall, Northlake Mall, the Charlotte Motor Speedway, UNC Charlotte's campus, as well as a variety of dining options.

Hyatt Place Charlotte / University Research Park

Book <a href="https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CLTNC&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=ERW&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;with the group code&nbsp;ERW. The cutoff date for booking with the group rate is&nbsp;October 7th, 2025. Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Concord is located about 8 miles/20 minutes from our venue in Concord, and about 30 miles/35 minutes from the Charlotte Douglas Airport. Guests at this hotel will enjoy amenities such as free breakfast, Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, and on-site restaurants. Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites is conveniently located near Concord Mills Mall, as well as the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Concord, an IHG Hotel

Travel & Accomodations

It started with a swipe...

Ida's Story: "We met on a dating app in October of 2018, when I was still in college. Our first date was at a Starbucks. We spent the date talking for hours, and we've be inseparable ever since. Looking back, it's funny to think how I was completely unaware of how important he would become to me. I was drawn to Tay for his calming presence, sense of humor, work ethic, and empathy. I love how loved, safe, and secure he makes me feel. He has always been incredibly supportive of me through my undergraduate and post graduate degrees. One of my favorite memories of us is the first time he came to see me in Miami while we were long distance. I'm so blessed to have met Tay. After 6 years, I'm so excited to spend the rest of our lives together!"

Tay's Story: "On a cold evening in October of 2018, Ida and I went on our first date. After good conversation over a cup of coffee, I knew I had to get to know her better, so we began dating. Through our relationship, we've had the opportunity to travel together, try new things, learn about each other, and ourselves more. I soon realized that she was someone I couldn't live my life without.&nbsp; After asking her father for his blessing,I got help from her sister and her friends to throw a surprise proposal for her on September 13th, 2024. I was so nervous taking her to dinner that evening, but I don't think she could tell. I later asked her to marry me at a surprise engagement party, and she said yes.&nbsp;I'm so grateful that I met Ida at that Starbucks seven years ago, and I can't imagine my life without her."

Our Story

our engagement photos 

our bridal portraits 

Gallery

There is lots to see (and eat!) in Charlotte. We recommend renting a car or utilizing ride shares to get around if you plan on exploring. Concord is just outside of Charlotte. The Lynx Blue Line light rail is also an option for traveling to downtown Charlotte from North Charlotte/University Area. Below are our personal recommendations for food and attractions!

Our Favorite Breakfast Spots 

Easy Like SundayFamous ToasteryBulla GastrobarBiscuitvilleMaple Street Biscuit CompanyWake Up &amp; Eat

Our Favorite Lunch & Dinner Spots

Mama Ricotta'sIron Dish Korean BBQGibson Mill MarketBoardwalk Billy's Raw Bar and RibsHalal Food Cart at UniversityPassage to IndiaAfton TavernE Noodles Asian BistroVortex2 Gals Kitchen

Our Favorite Bars & Nightlife 

Aura RooftopNuvole Rooftop TwentyTwoMerchant and TradeBroken PromisesSling ShotBeer GardenPins Mechanical CoCabarrus BrewingThe Wine Room at Afton Village Inc.The Basement Arcade Bar

Concord/Charlotte Attractions 

Charlotte Motor SpeedwayGreat Wolf Lodge Concord Mills MallCamp North End&nbsp;Carowinds Discovery Place Museum of Illusions Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Ida + Tayshon

Ida + Tayshon

Gallery

our engagement photos

our bridal portraits