Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

RSVP by October 4

Our Wedding

Jacob's Perspective: I first met Hayden during my junior year of college. My friends, Andrew and Madison Black, were trying to set us up from the very beginning. But at the time, I had just decided to stay single for a while and focus on enjoying college—so nothing came of it. Fast forward two years, and Andrew and Madison gave matchmaking another shot. Once again, I felt the timing wasn’t right. I was preparing to graduate and looking ahead to a new chapter of life in Pennsylvania. I figured that was the end of the story. Thankfully, it wasn’t! A year and a half later, Madison and Andrew invited both Hayden and me to play a guitar duet at their wedding. That’s when I thought, Maybe I should see if she’s still interested. Turns out, she was. We started dating on May 25th, 2024. Almost ten months later, on March 22nd, 2025, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me. Luckily, she said yes! And now, on November 1st, 2025, we begin the rest of our lives together. Hayden's Perspective: Before ever meeting Jake, I heard about him through a dear friend of mine- Madison Black. She met him in college through her now husband, and she had determined that Jake and I would be a good fit for each other! I met him pretty early on in college; however, nothing ever really became of it. The timing was never right and he eventually graduated. Once he graduated, I assumed I wouldn't see him again but that wasn't the case! During my junior year, the Blacks were back at it again, so they decided to ask Jake and I to play guitar together in their wedding. That week, we went on our first date and soon after began officially dating. Almost a year later, he asked me to marry him and it was the easiest "yes"!

Our Story

Photos

Taylor Reese

Lexie Burge

Madison Black

Macie Richardson

Marina Rodriguez

Lily Motter

Nathanael Motter

Ethan Meeks

Jacob Black

Jordan Crews

Andrew Black

Matt Post

Wedding Party

Q + A

Here are some hotel options for those traveling farther:

Located in Salisbury, 29 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway, Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property has an indoor pool, a business center, an on-site restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel, all rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Lowes Motor Speedway is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte Concord is 28 miles away. Concord Regional Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury NC

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Salisbury by IHG is located in Salisbury, 28 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway and 28 miles from Lowes Motor Speedway. Located around 28 miles from Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte Concord, the hotel is also 30 miles away from Davidson College. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, the rooms at Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Salisbury by IHG have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms contain a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Concord Regional Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salisbury by IHG

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Event Details

Our wedding ceremony and reception will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather and terrain (e.g., grass-friendly shoes).  Dress code: Formal. If you’d like, feel free to incorporate our color palette into your outfit to match the theme — we’d love that! Time: 3 pm

Address:  Calvary Baptist Tabernacle  3760 Stokes Ferry Rd.  Salisbury, NC 28146

About the Wedding

Jacob & Hayden

Jacob & Hayden

J&H

Wedding Day

RSVP by October 4