Bluegrass Brewing Co

Rehearsal Dinner

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

As many of you may know, Jonah and Peyton met at The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) Their story began at the Alabama vs. Auburn basketball game on January 15th, 2020. Peyton was a marketing intern for the athletic department and was in charge of finding someone for the Shoot-for-Tuition contest. Jonah and his roommates arrived at the game very early in the hopes of getting good seats. As they were walking through the concourse before the game, they heard Peyton call out Does anyone want to shoot for tuition? Jonah immediately raised his hand; Peyton likes to say she picked him out of a crowd. Jonah went on to win the 3-point contest, which gave him the confidence to jokingly say to Peyton afterwards I did that for you! Peyton thought he was cute so she added him on Instagram before the game had even ended. A few messages later and their first date was in the books. Jonah and Peyton dated for about a month before Jonah asked Peyton to be his girlfriend on February 11th. The two were lucky enough to live only a few doors down from each other, so when Covid hit they were still able to spend plenty of time together. After Peyton graduated in May of 2020, the two met their first big test as Peyton moved to Dallas for her graduate program at SMU and they were forced into a long-distance relationship. Jonah remembers when Peyton nervously asked him if he wanted to continue the relationship after she moved away. It had not even crossed his mind to do anything else; he knew she was the one for him, so without hesitation he said of course! The two found ways to keep long-distance fun by having many virtual movie dates, and surprising each other in Dallas and Tuscaloosa multiple times. In the summer after graduating in 2022, Jonah made the move to Dallas to be with Peyton, and the two began the next chapter of their adventure together. Throughout their relationship, Jonah and Peyton had always gone on small trips together to celebrate their anniversary. In March of 2024 they planned a trip to Colorado together for their 4th anniversary. Jonah knew this was where he wanted to propose, and with the help of a local UC Boulder student (and proposal photographer), found the perfect spot in front of Mount Chautauqua. When the time came, a combination of the elevation and extreme nerves meant that Jonah was very winded walking to the proposal spot. Peyton remembers thinking that they might need to turn around. Despite the nerves, the proposal went perfectly and the rest is history! They now look forward to bringing their families and friends together in Jonahs hometown of Louisville, Kentucky to celebrate their love.

Our Story 

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Where to begin? Jack and I have been inseparable since we first met in the 6th grade at Walden. We first bonded over shared interests in sports and video games, however our relationship really began to flourish once the basketball season started. Our shared competitive nature and all out effort garnered a mutual respect from the very beginning. Our friendship is one of the main reasons I decided to stay at Walden for high school. One of my favorite memories from high school was spending basically the entire summer of 2017 at Jack’s house - he and I never ran out of adventures to have. At the end of that summer I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Jack missed as much school as I did because he was right there by my side in the hospital. Jack has been by my side for every single important moment of my life, and my wedding is no different. I have known who my best man would be for over a decade, and I am incredibly grateful for that. Although not by blood, he and I are brothers and we always will be. Our bond has endured almost 15 years. We have learned life lessons, together. Experienced heartbreak, together. Gone on amazing adventures, together. Experienced horrible tragedies, together. But the key is that it was all, together. At this point, we have lived in different cities for 6 years, yet every time we’re together it feels like nothing has changed. I am so incredibly honored to call Jack my best friend, and my best man.

Jack Pitchford 

Kylie and I first met on a recruiting trip to Alabama for rowing, where her luggage got lost—but we both committed to Alabama anyway. After requesting to live with non-rowers, we were paired as roommates. Once I realized Kylie didn’t hate me but was just not a morning person, the rest was history. We lived together all four years of college and shared so many adventures, from summers at her family’s lake house to little trips away from practice and school. What I’ve always admired about Kylie is how level-headed and supportive she is. If you know me, you know I can be a bit of a hothead, but Kylie was always the friend who could calm me down and talk things through. My college experience is filled with memories of Kylie—from early morning practices and football games to weekend regattas, nights out, and those extra-special nights in. Kylie has always been the kind of friend who makes you feel understood, no matter what. She listens without judgment, offers advice when needed, and is always ready to celebrate the big and small wins in life. She has a way of making everyone around her feel at ease and genuinely cared for. She was there for it all, always ready with her support, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, and a joke to make me laugh. Kylie is a true friend—someone I can always turn to and who I know will always be in my corner. I am so thrilled to have her as my Maid of Honor.

Kylie Diffley 

Josh and I met the beginning of freshman year at Alabama when he sat next to me at orientation. He told me later that year the only reason he sat next to me was because I was wearing a Donovan Mitchell jersey, which he figured was obscure enough that I must know basketball. We spent that entire day together, ditching the orientation activities to go play basketball at the rec center. It seemed like meeting one another was what each of us needed; I remember feeling very relieved to know I had met someone I would be best friends with. Josh and I ended up being roommates the next 3 years, which were some of the best of my life. Josh and I are similar in so many different ways it truly is uncanny, however, coming from different backgrounds we helped expose each other to new ideas. I have always appreciated Josh’s ability to approach any conversation logically, we had many great late night conversations as a result. Josh’s adventurous side has consistently gotten me out of my comfort zone. One of my favorite examples was when we got stranded in the woods on a trip to Tennessee. Josh and I walked for a few miles to find help and stumbled upon a pristine red Jeep with a tow winch. One door knock and a brief conversation later we were riding in the back with Pa and Brandon who subsequently rescued our truck from the ditch. Things just seem to work out when you’re around Josh, and our friendship has been no different. I am honored to have him beside me.

Josh Bucher 

Sarah and I were both on the rowing team at Alabama, but we became really close during our sophomore year of college. She would often come over to our apartment, where we’d share perfectly undercooked brownies, watch silly shows, and laugh until our stomachs hurt. We lived together for the last two years of college, and those good times evolved into traditions like Survivor nights, monthly trips to Trader Joe’s, football tailgates, and, of course, even more laughter. Some of my favorite memories with Sarah were the moments right before bed. We’d wrap up our evenings watching TV and hanging out, say our goodnights, and then somehow end up sitting on the stairs of our house, chatting the night away. Conversations with Sarah never got old—we could always find something new to ramble on about and laugh over. What I’ve always loved about Sarah is her effortless ability to laugh and make others laugh along with her. She has this incredible way of finding joy in the little things and sharing that joy with everyone around her. Sarah is also someone I can always count on to lift me up with her wise words and warm presence. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Sarah in my life and standing by my side on such an important day.

Sarah Giuliani 

Kane and I met at Alabama freshman year in an engineering study group. Both he and I did not stick with the engineering path but we were both grateful for having gone through it as we gained a lifelong friendship. Kane is the life of any party, he truly has never met a stranger. We were roommates for 3 years and there was not a dull moment. I often reflect on how special it was to be able to go right across the hall and have Kane there. Some of the best times with Kane came during Covid as we constantly found ways to have fun around the house. Some of my favorite memories with Kane came on our trip to Europe. Hearing his southern drawl discuss the local cuisine was enough to make anyone’s day, however the funniest example came when we were eating pizza in Italy and he goes “I swear this isn’t better than Dominos…” Kane is one of the funniest, most authentic people I’ve ever met and I am so honored to have him by my side.

Kane Weaver

As my cousin, I’ve known Nicole my whole life. Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of being so excited to visit her house and spend time with her and her siblings. We would play teacher together for hours, a simple childhood game that became even more special when we both decided to make teaching our careers. Over the years, Nicole and I have grown even closer, and our relationship has only deepened as we’ve navigated adulthood. Some things, however, never change—like the fact that every time I come home, one of the things I look forward to most is spending time with her. Many of my favorite memories with Nicole can be summed up by a drive and a chat. Her trusty Toyota Tacoma has taken us on countless adventures—to Mr. Frostie’s for ice cream, poke dates, and Kate Sessions Park trips. Each of these outings were filled with endless hours of talking, laughing, and creating memories that I’ll cherish forever. Nicole has always been a source of joy, comfort, and laughter in my life. Her warmth, sense of humor, and unwavering support mean the world to me, and I couldn’t be happier to have her standing beside me on my wedding day.

Nicole Cowell

Erik and I were matched up as random roommates freshman year at Alabama. We initially bonded over both being computer science majors (that quickly changed for me, but Erik ended up sticking it out). We also bonded over being from out of state (Illinois and Kentucky) and not knowing anyone at Alabama. Erik is the ultimate “yes-man” - despite his initially quiet demeanor, he is always down to go on new adventures and meet new people. I’ve always been grateful to Erik for this as it helped me try new things and meet new people with one of my best friends by my side. One of my favorite adventures with Erik was going skydiving in Las Vegas. Out of all of us he was certainly the least-thrilled to do it, however he stuck it out and we made an incredible memory. Erik and I were roommates for all 4 years of college, leading to more great stories than I could tell (and a few broken bones). We both now live in Dallas and have continued the adventures together. I am honored to have Erik by my side.

Erik Jones

Another cousin of mine, Julia, and I have grown up together, and some of my favorite childhood memories were visiting her or having playdates at our grandmother’s house. From a young age, Julia and I discovered we shared something big in common: our competitiveness. Shocking, I know! But despite being two of the most competitive people I know, we never let it come between us. No matter who won, we were always able to set it aside and genuinely be happy for each other. Some of my favorite memories with Julia as adults involve our holiday tradition of playing Monopoly Deal whenever we both come home. What starts as an intense game filled with stolen properties, strategic backstabs, and eventual bankruptcies always ends in the biggest laughs and the best conversations. Julia has always been someone I can count on for love, support, and countless good times. I couldn’t be happier to have her standing beside me on my wedding day.

Julia Cowell

Travis and I met for the first time at a Juventus vs FC Barcelona match in Dallas. Travis had been one of Peyton’s fellow rowing coaches and one of her best friends so I knew I would like him, but I never would have predicted how instrumental he has become in our lives. Travis is so quick witted and knowledgeable about all things, every conversation with him is full of hilarious inside jokes and deep insights. Travis is a fantastic friend - he is always willing to go above and beyond to help those he cares about. One of my favorite memories with Travis was when we decided to do a blind light beer taste test. Despite Travis’s vow to never mix beers (aka only drinking Busch Light), he put that aside and we had a blast. Travis’s obscure knowledge-base comes in very handy on trivia every Monday night, which are some of my favorite times with him. I am honored to have Travis by my side.

Travis Day 

Ari was my first friend in college. When we found out that another California girl was going to Alabama for rowing, we immediately got in touch. We spent the summer before college wondering about going to school in the South, speculating about our new teammates, and sharing what we were most looking forward to about college. Some of my favorite memories with Ari are how we could talk like we were speaking a language only we understood. Our jokes were funny to just us, and we could keep them going until everyone else was thoroughly annoyed. We’d spend hours sitting in each other’s rooms, talking about everything and nothing, and it never got old. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching Ari grow into the incredible person she is today, and I couldn’t be prouder of my friend. I also couldn’t be more honored to have her standing by my side on my wedding day.

Ari Sweany 

Cristian and I met during a round of golf with a mutual friend shortly after I moved to Dallas. At the time, I didn’t have many friends in the city yet, so meeting Cristian was relieving. Much like Kane, Cristian is also the life of the party and has never met a stranger. He didn’t skip a beat in introducing me to all of his old high school and college buddies through rounds of golf and games of poker. Fittingly, my favorite memories with Cristian have come on the golf course. He and I are very similar skill levels (although he’s only beaten me once) so it always makes for great times. My favorite example was when he holed out for eagle from about 90 yards. After we had all calmed down, I remember him saying “I’m just glad my best bud Jonah was here to witness that” which made me realize how close we had become. I am honored to have Cristian by my side.

Cristian Falkenberg

Shelby is the newest addition to my life, but that doesn’t make her any less special. We first “met” while she was interviewing for a teaching position at my school. After she got the job, I reached out to her, and we started chatting about her move to Dallas and finding a place to live. Our friendship really took off once she moved here and we began spending time together. Even though I see Shelby every day at school, I never get tired of talking to her or being around her. She’s so easy to be with and truly one of the kindest, most caring people I know. We share a similar sense of humor that often leaves us laughing for minutes on end. Shelby has brought so much joy and positivity into my life in such a short time. I know I’ve made a lifelong friend in Shelby, and I am so happy to have her standing by my side on my wedding day.

Shelby Graves

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel & Accomodations

Louisville International Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

The Cambria Hotel has a local feel on the inside, Kentucky themed décor, bar, etc. For guests who dont mind walking a bit further, this is a great option as it is a 5-7 minute walk to the middle of Whiskey Row. The Cambria and Courtyard Marriott are located approximately 0.5 miles from each other. Here is a link that will take you directly to our group booking! https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CI45Y0

Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

The Courtyard Marriott is located in the heart of Whiskey Row, right across the street from Old Forester and walking distance to other distilleries. There are countless local restaurants and bars in the area. It is also across the street from the KFC Yum Center (home of the Cardinals). This hotel is in the perfect location to be walking distance to everything you need. Here is a link that will take you directly to our group booking!https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1737390356182&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink

Courtyard Louisville Downtown

Travel

Welcome to Louisville!

We're so excited to celebrate our big day with you in this charming city! Louisville is known for its Southern hospitality, scenic riverfront views, and rich history. Whether you'd like to explore the local bourbon scene, stroll through beautiful parks, or enjoy delicious eats, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to share this special place with you as we kick off our next chapter together!

Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, Whiskey Row is a historic district that’s a must-see for any bourbon lover! This iconic stretch of Main Street is home to some of the oldest and most famous distilleries in the country, offering tours, tastings, and a true taste of Kentucky’s bourbon heritage. Whether you're a connoisseur or just curious, Whiskey Row is the perfect spot to sip, learn, and enjoy the spirit of Louisville! Both hotels we have blocked are located on Whiskey Row, and thus are easily walkable to some of our favorites, including Old Forester, Evan Williams, and Angel's Envy.

Whiskey Row

A must-visit for history and sports fans alike, the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville celebrates the life and legacy of "The Greatest." Located in downtown, this award-winning museum showcases Ali's extraordinary career, his humanitarian work, and his unwavering impact on the world. Through interactive exhibits and inspiring displays, you'll get a glimpse into the life of a true champion—both in and out of the ring. It’s a powerful and moving experience that reflects Ali’s bold spirit and love for his hometown.

Muhammad Ali Center

Step up to the plate at the Louisville Slugger Museum &amp; Factory, where baseball history comes to life! Home to the world-famous Louisville Slugger bat, this museum offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these iconic bats are made. Visitors can tour the factory, see how some of the biggest names in baseball use their own Sluggers, and even hold a bat used by a legendary player. With interactive exhibits and a giant, 120-foot bat out front, it's a homerun for sports fans and families alike!

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Home of the legendary Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is a must-visit for anyone in Louisville! This historic racetrack has been hosting thrilling horse races since 1875 and is a symbol of the city’s rich equestrian tradition. Whether you're attending a race day or taking a guided tour, you'll experience the excitement of this iconic venue, where fast horses, stylish hats, and Southern charm come together in the most unforgettable way. It’s a true piece of Louisville’s heart and history!

Churchill Downs

Things to Do

Registry

Let’s Celebrate—Worry-Free! We want you to relax and enjoy every moment of our big day, so we’re providing transportation to and from the wedding venue!   Getting There: A bus will be picking guests up at 4:45 PM on Saturday starting at the Cambria Hotel and then going to the Courtyard Marriott.   Please be on time— the bus won't wait, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!   Getting Back: Once the party kicks off, the bus will begin round trips back to the Cambria and the Marriott starting at 9:00 PM, with the last and main departure at 11:15 PM. We hope this makes your night as fun and stress-free as possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!