Laurel Falls

Staying on Property

Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony

Reception

Formal Dances

Dinner

Cake Cutting

Spring

Our Wedding

Jaclyn and John Mark first met in Boone, North Carolina. There's some debate over who noticed who first. However, our researchers have agreed that mutual interest was there from the beginning. After some robust encouragement from a dear mutual friend, John Mark mustered up the nerve to make a move and a first kiss was shared on new years day 2016 after a ‘Nude Party’ show. Live music was not the only shared interest of the new couple, who also enjoyed outdoor adventure and spent their early days hiking and flirting along the trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway.&nbsp; Later the adventure expanded as a plan for a cross-country roadtrip was hatched and our heroes set off to see the wonders of the American west. Along the way John Mark was able to visit Jaclyn’s birthplace of Charlevoix, Michigan.&nbsp; Short on pocket money, the young couple spent some time in San Diego accumulating cash reserves before relocating back to Raleigh, North Carolina where they have lived for the past five years, collecting wonderful friendships and fond memories. In August of 2023, after a day spent bombing down back roads and hiking trails in Northern Michigan, (a very nervous) John Mark brought Jaclyn to a Hilltop overlooking Lake Michigan to enjoy the sunset. There he asked her to continue their shared adventure for the rest of their lives… …. Fortunately she said yes! We now look forward to celebrating our ‘I Do’s’ with our nearest and dearest in the mountains of North Carolina where our love began! We cannot express enough gratitude to all the friends and family who have supported us thus far. We look forward to many more happy shared memories!

The Story so Far...

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Caipan is the younger sister to the Bride. Through thick and thin there are few relationships more special than sisterhood. Beyond the basic familial support to the Bride, Caipan gave the green light to her sister to date 'that guy' early on for which the Groom is grateful. She continues to bring a vivacious loving energy to the couples' life.

Caipan Merrill                     

Anna Marie is John Mark's best friend from College, former roommate and a key figure in the wedding couples' early days. She provided invaluable vetting services for the both the Bride and Groom during the 'get-to-know-you' phase. We are grateful for her generosity of spirit and constant cheerleading for the couple.

Anna Marie Holmes

It's lovely to get along with your In-Laws. Lydia is Sister to the Groom and a dear friend to the Bride.  She has provided unending support and advice during many phases of the couples journey and remains a pop-punk all star.

Lydia Lloyd

Luke is the Groom's younger brother. In addition to being a well dressed man about town he was an incredibly generous support to the couple during their move to Raleigh and we are forever in his debt. He continues to love on the couple through spontaneous game nights and fireside chats.

Luke Goodson

Q + A

*(rumors swirl about a possible homemade pre-mix cocktail)

On-site Guest Info

For those lodging at Laurel Falls

Travel

Location:

Our venue is located in Fairview, NC. The Address Is:Laurel Falls92 Flat Top Mountain Road,Fairview, NC, 28730 Fairview, NC is ~15-20 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Most visitors will likely be well served by booking accommodations in either downtown Asheville or slightly east thereof.

Getting There

For those Flying: While Asheville does have an airport it will almost certainly be faster and more economical due to volume of flights for most flyers to fly into Charlotte and then take a rental or car pool from there to the Asheville area. For those who are flying the following airports are the nearest to the area. Asheville (AVL)Charlotte (CLT)Greenville/Spartanburg(GSP)Knoxville (TYS)

Getting Around

Uber and Lyft will take riders to the venue from Asheville and the surrounding area for those who will not be driving themselves. If you have special travel requirements or any other concerns please reach out to us and we will work with you to find a comfortable solution.

Jaclyn and John Mark

Jaclyn and John Mark

Registry

We know many folks enjoy purchasing personalized gifts for newlyweds. However, Our apartment is already well appointed with essentials and we have shared dreams of Honeymooning in Europe and someday owning a home. Contributions towards these goals truly would mean the world to us!