Vogel State Park

Welcome Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Meadows at Mossy Creek

Wedding Day

Meadows | Outdoors

Ceremony

Meadows | Porch & Courtyard

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

• Eight Years Ago •

on Brennan’s Facebook birthday

Julia and Brennan crossed paths… digitally.

On a mission to follow back everyone that followed her on Instagram, Julia made it to the b’s before giving up. The next day when a friend requested she follow their DJ Twitter account, Julia recognized one of their followers... It was one of the usernames she’d seen the night before. She clicked follow and moved on with her day.

Brennan thought nothing of a follow on Instagram, it was the second follow from the same girl within 24 hours that caught his attention. After charming Julia, Brennan asked her to be his girlfriend on March 31, 2016, and she said “sure”.

The rest is history.

• One Year Ago •

on a rainy day in the mountains

Brennan & Julia hiked to the top of Hebron Falls, a beautiful waterfall in North Carolina.

On the 1.5 mile trek up to the falls, Brennan was oddly quiet (anyone who knows Brennan knows this is a rare occurrence), and Julia became suspicious. What Julia didn’t know was that Brennan had a ring burning a hole in his pocket.

Once they found a nice spot for a snack, perched on a boulder in the middle of Boone Fork, Brennan popped the question and Julia immediately said yes! On July 26, 2023, after 7 years together, Julia & Brennan were finally engaged!!

Although the forecast had not predicted rain, Julia and Brennan hiked the last 2.5 miles of their 5 mile loop in the pouring rain. Cold, wet, and tired, they were the happiest hikers on the trail.

Rain on your wedding day is good luck; it signifies that your marriage will last.

What about rain on your engagement day? We’re hoping the same logic applies! :)

The Story

• WEDDING DAY •

• ENGAGEMENT •

• OVER THE YEARS •

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Photos

THE GUYS

Devon Higgins

Kalib Porges

Austin Harris

Gabe Aponte

Kevin Nichols

Nick Viano

THE LADIES

Rachel Veit-Holt

Kara Harris

Grace Boyle

Luci Lenderink

Macaila Fernandes

Shannon Fies

PET-ABLE MENTIONS

Cheese Pierre Boyle joined our crew in January 2023. With his love for snacks, snuggles, and scratching up door frames, he has wiggled his way into our hearts. He would love to share our table scraps on the big day, unfortunately no cats allowed! Cheese is honored through a cheese charm on the Groom’s boutonnière.

Cheese

In June 2019, Chili Bean Boyle became our first baby. She will always be our favorite crazy UCF lap cat. Although she would find no amusement in wedding festivities, we can’t imagine our lives without her. Our Chili pepper is honored through a chile pepper charm on the bridal bouquet.

Chili

Rosie

Wedding Party

QUICK Q&A

Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible? | Yes.   Will there be any vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or special diet options? | Yes, upon request. Can I bring a Plus One? | Yes. When submitting your RSVP, make sure you include your Plus One’s first and last name, as well as any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences.

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H E L L O !

we’re so glad you’re here

The information below has been compiled in hopes of making your trip to Georgia as stress free as possible!

ATL | 1.5 hours from venue CLT | 3 hours from venue Weve got your airport-to-hotel ride covered. If you are flying into ATL, use the link below and transportation will be arranged. https://forms.gle/W6244bchzNeUxhmu5 Please note that we are not able to provide transportation from ATL after May 31st, 2025.

air travel

Accommodations

Brennan & Julia’s Pick

Julia &amp; Brennan stayed here when they toured the venue and immediately fell in love with Gainesville. to venue: 30 minutesto ATL: 60 minutes

Courtyard by Marriott

for outdoorsy guests

Nothing beats camping... except maybe glamping! Enjoy all Unicoi State Park has to offer: hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, zip lining, and much more! to venue: 30 minutesto ATL: 120 minutes

Timberline Glamping at Unicoi

for a Bavarian stay

Located right in the heart of Helen, GA. This small town is known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. There are a multitude of restaurants and shops to discover, along with several outdoor activities including tubing down Chattahoochee River and hiking through Unicoi State Park. to venue: 20 minutesto ATL: 120 minutes

Holiday Inn Express Helen

for wine connoisseurs

Just minutes from several vineyards &amp; wineries, this spot is perfect for relaxing before and after the wedding. Nestled in the north Georgia mountains, the views are to die for! to venue: 75 minutesto ATL: 90 minutes

Best Western Ellijay

none of these sound nice?

The Northern GA mountains are stock full of beautiful vacation rentals, hotels, and campgrounds. We recommend browsing all accommodations in the area to ensure you find the best stay for your tastes &amp; budget!

Hurricane Helene

Due to the widespread destruction inflicted by Hurricane Helene in late September 2024, much of the Smoky Mountain corridor suffered greatly. We are very grateful that our venue, and surrounding areas in Northern Georgia, were spared from devastation. It has been brought to our attention that people who plan their summer vacations in the southern Appalachians may be looking to stay in nearby areas untouched by the recent storm. For this reason, we are inclined to believe that the availability of hotels, campsites, and vacation rentals in Northern GA for summer 2025 may be affected. We urge anyone planning to attend to keep this in mind when planning your stay. Please let us know if there are any questions or concerns, or if we can assist in any way.

Travel

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North Georgia Wildlife Park and Safari

Alpine Mini Golf

Nacoochee Adventures

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Waterfall Hikes

We have curated some hikes right around the wedding venue ranging in difficulty. All of these lead to a beautiful waterfall view. Easy:Anna Ruby Falls | 0.9 mile round trip (paved trail) Moderate:Desoto Falls | 2.2 mile round trip Difficult: Raven Cliff Falls | 4.9 mile round trip

Julia & Brennan

Julia & Brennan

Things to Do

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North Georgia Wildlife Park and Safari

Alpine Mini Golf

Nacoochee Adventures

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Waterfall Hikes

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Recess Southern Gastro-pub

Bodensee

The Stag - Chophouse

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NoFo Brew Co

Cork It - Wine and Charcuterie

Big Creek Distilling Co.

Paul's Margarita Deck