The English Country Barn of the Carolinas

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Jaclyn and Tristan met in February of 2015 in Hutchinson Hall at the University of Rhode Island. During this time, Jaclyn a senior attending Cranston West, was visiting a friend on the URI campus. Tristan was living in Hutchinson Hall while attending URI as an engineering student as a freshman. Upon introduction to Tristan from Jaclyn's friend, the rest was history.Jaclyn had later moved and attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida while Tristan continued to attend URI. Throughout the years, Tristan and Jaclyn remained to stay in touch on and off.Jaclyn and Tristan have always had a special saying, "I win". This all started the day that they met; Jaclyn had bought coffee and doughnuts for some of the students living in Hutchinson Hall. Tristan insisted to repay Jaclyn, but she refused to take the money. Over the months that Jaclyn visited her friend at Hutchinson Hall, Tristan would sneak a Dunkin gift card to Jaclyn without her knowledge as a gift of repayment with a following message "I win". Jaclyn would later always sneak the same gift card back to Tristan and responded with the same message, "I win". This trend continued over the next few years, while Jaclyn lived in Florida and Tristan lived in Rhode Island. At random, a Dunkin gift card would just so happen to appear via email/text or a random delivery, followed with a note attached saying, "I win".

The Love Story No One Saw Coming 

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Josie 

Ashleigh

Caroline

Jamie

Taryn

Rebecca

Groomsmen

Dave

Jake

Kyle

Steve

Parents of the Bride and Groom

Sheila 

Jill 

Brady

Wedding Party

Q + A

Welcome to North Carolina!

We are so excited to invite you to celebrate our special day with us! Whether you decide to stay for the weekend or choose to stay for the week, we wanted to help by giving you a few options that we thought might help planning your trip a little easier. On our 'Things to Do' page we have also added different things that you can do within the area while staying here in NC!

Major Airports Within the Area

Raleigh - Durham International Airport

~ 1 hour and 24 minutes from The English Country Barn of the Carolinas

Wilmington International Airport 

~ 51 minutes from The English Country Barn of the Carolinas

Places to Stay

We currently have a scheduled room block at The Inn at River Landing, located in Wallace, NC. Please refer to the hotel listed below for more information regarding the wedding block. If you are uninterested in staying at this hotel, we have also listed other hotels within the area as well as other useful information. Guests are not limited to the listed hotels and can book any hotels within the area. If not a hotel, please feel free to book a VRBO or Airbnb.

Hotel in Wallace Area:

Room Block Information:There are Club House Cottages and Suites as well as rooms at the Inn blocked for guests at this location. Information Regarding the Cottages and Suites:Falls Suite: ~Two bedrooms (1 with a king bed and bathroom; 1 with two queen beds and a bathroom), living room, and kitchen. Clubhouse Cottages:~Four bedrooms, each with 2 queen beds, and a private bathroom. For more information on booking the Suites and Cottages. refer to the following website: (Booking Access Code: RLRTWED2026) www.riverlanding.com/club-cottages Information Booking the Rooms at the Inn: Standard Rooms (2 Queen Beds)King Superior Suite More information on booking rooms at the Inn, please refer to the following website and enter the booking access code (RTWED2026): www.riverlanding.com/the-inn ~ 13-15 minutes from wedding venue (The English Country Barn of the Carolinas)~ About an 1 hour and 30 minutes from RDU~ About 40-45 minute drive from Wilmington Airport

The Inn at River Landing

Hotels in Keanansville 

**Close to the Venue ** Family members stayed in this Inn and said it was comfortable and "quaint" ~ 9 minutes to wedding venue~ about 1 hour and 20 minutes from RDU~ about 54 minutes from Wilmington airport

Murray House Country Inn

Hotels located in Wilmington Area:

~ 10 minutes from the Wilmington Airport~ 50 minutes from the English Country Barn of the Carolinas ~ Check-in/ check-out: 4pm- 12pm~Parking: $33 ~ Free continental breakfast NOT included during stay

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

~44 minutes from the English Country Barn of the Carolinas~Located 5.8 miles from the Wilmington Airport~Breakfast included with stay~Free parking on the property~ Check-in/check-out: 3pm - 11am

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

~ 50 minutes from the English Country Barn ~ 3 miles from the Wilmington Airport ~ Free complimentary breakfast available ~ Self parking: $22 per day~ Valet parking: $30~ EV-charging available

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

~ 45 minutes from The English Country Barn of the Carolinas~ 4.9 miles from Wilmington Airport~ Free onsite parking ~ Free continental breakfast available ~ Check-in/check-out: 3pm - 11am

Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington

~ 48 minutes from The English Country Barn of the Carolinas~ 8.4 miles from the Wilmington Airport ~ Free continental breakfast included during stay~ Check-in / check-out: 3pm - 11am~ Free onsite parking

Tru by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Travel

The city of Wilmington is about 50 minutes from The English Country Barn of the Carolinas (Wedding Venue). The city has three different beaches; Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. There are also different breweries, shops, restaurants, hotels, and activities in the area. All information is on this website, so I highly recommend to check it out!

Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau

Take a step off the beaten path and discover a hidden gem in Rose Hill filled with rustic charm and Southern hospitality. Delight your taste buds with our award winning muscadine wines and learn about our family history on a winery tour. Our staff will share entertaining and amusing family stories and educate you on the wine-making process. Enjoy a delightful meal in The Bistro or relax in our courtyard with a glass of sweet Duplin wine. Our retail store offers a variety of wine accessories and specialty boutique items. Whether you are in town for a visit or you live nearby, Duplin Winery's fun and relaxing atmosphere sweetens any day.

Duplin Winery

The stunning layout of these two 18-hole championship golf courses challenges the experienced golfer, while offering five sets of tees to make the courses enjoyable for any player type. Over the years, River Landing has implemented various sustainability initiatives to help preserve our environmental resources for the next generation. We base our initiatives on an ideal from the Iroquois Indians which states, “Decisions are made considering the 7th generation in the future.” Through this initiative we hope to be the forward-thinking leader in the golf industry.

River Landing Clubhouse

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater of operations during World War II, earning 15 battle stars. This authentically restored National Historic Landmark proudly serves as her State’s World War II Memorial to the 11,000+ North Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice.Moored across from historic downtown Wilmington, the Battleship welcomes visitors daily.&nbsp;Plot your own course&nbsp;as you explore nine levels, climb inside gun turrets, marvel at early computers, and see where the crew ate, slept, and worked. Crew stories throughout the Ship introduce you to the 2,000 young men who called the Showboat home.

Battleship North Carolina

Things to Do

Registry

Ceremony Details 

- The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM on November 7, 2026, in Magnolia, North Carolina.

- The ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes.

Cocktail Hour & Reception

- Cocktail hour will begin immediately after the ceremony on the Barn patio. Passed hors d'oeuvres will be served by wait staff during this time.

- A selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails will be available, along with a variety of nonalcoholic beverages.

- The Reception's Grand Entrance is scheduled for approximately 6:00 PM; guests are asked to be seated at their assigned tables starting around 5:30-5:45 PM.

- The Wedding's Grand Exit is scheduled for 10pm

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Times and Information

We hired a private chef and team to craft our wedding-day menu, blending both of our favorite flavors with warm, seasonal fall ingredients. Please review the menu here to help with your meal selection when you submit your RSVP.

Passed Appetizers

~ Pumpkin Bruschetta Crostini with Candied Pecans ~ Bijou Stuffed Yukons with Candied Bacon, Cheddar &amp; Crispy Jalapenos ~ Sweet Potato Cakes with Smoked Brisket &amp; Carmelized Onions

First Course 

Asiago Wrapped Caesar Salad 

~ Crispy Asiago Cup Stuffed with Traditional Caesar Brioche Croutons

Roasted Pear & Arugula Salad 

~ Candied Walnut &amp; Goat Cheese Truffle Cider Emulsion

Main Course 

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

~ Filet Topped with a Gorgonzola Compound Butter &amp; Cabernet Caramel

Chicken Marsala 

~ Herb Seared Chicken with Roasted Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce, Sweet Potato Mashers, Roasted Zucchini Rosettes

Vegan Stuffed Portobello

Petite Dessert Display

~ Petite Cheesecakes ~ Cake Pops ~ Pecan Tarts~ Pumpkin Cupcakes with Bourbon Frosting ~ Assorted Macarons~ Chocolate &amp; Vanilla Petite Cakes ~ Candied Rocket Apples ~ Caramelized Banana~ Cream

Jaclyn & Tristan

Jaclyn & Tristan

Times and Information

Ceremony Details

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Please Continue to Check Our Website for Ongoing Updates