Columbia Museum of Art

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ceremony

The Laundry

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Engagement Session

Proposal

Some photos of us over the years

Photos

Bridesmaids

Jessica Miller

Karlie O'Brien

Ana Bishop

Taylor Bauman

Hayley Peterson

Hallie Roerden

Ann Lyons

Groomsmen

Zachary Lyons

Jack Devine

Jake Steiniger

Paul McQuillen

Thomas Sanders

Clint Favre

Michael Thoppil

Wedding Party

We will be continuing to update this page as we get closer to our wedding day. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Julia or John Paul.

Q + A

CAE is about 20min away from the events of our wedding weekend. It is easy to call an Uber/Lyft to and from the airport.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Use the link below to book a room at the Hyatt Place with our discounted group rate applied. There is also the option of calling their reservations number at 1-888-492-8847 and using the group code&nbsp;G-THLY. Deadline to book is August 21st.

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Use the link below to book a room at the Marriott Columbia with our group rate applied. Deadline to book is August 22nd.

Marriott Columbia

Travel

Daytime Activities

If you're getting into town early or hanging around later, here are some local sites you can visit!

About 200 vendors set up every Saturday at 9am. Tons of great snacks, coffee, handmade crafts, and more!

Soda City Market

If you have a few hours to spare over the weekend (and the weather is nice), the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a great place to spend them! Admission is $25 if you get tickets online.

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

The South Carolina State House offers free tours Monday - Saturday, walk-ins are welcome, see website for details. Or stroll the grounds which are filled with beautiful native plants and historical statues!

South Carolina State House

Coffee Shops & Breweries

Good places to check out during the break between our ceremony and cocktail hour!

COFFEE SHOPS Piecewise Coffee Co. - 2824 Devine St, Columbia, SC 292050.7 miles down the street from the church. All Good Books - 734 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205Read a book while you sip (coffee, tea, beer, or wine)! Indah Coffee - 2238 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 292010.8 miles from our reception venue.

BREWERIES Savage Craft Ale Works - 430 Center St, West Columbia, SC 29169Large lawn, indoor spaces with TVs, rooftop view of downtown Columbia. Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom - 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205Old airport hangar with indoor and outdoor spaces. Good pizza and blood orange cider! Iron Hill Brewery &amp; Restaurant - 945 Sabal St, Columbia, SC 292010.5 miles from our reception venue, and next to a Starbucks if you need to refuel! Steel Hands Distilling - 705 Gervais St Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201Indoor spot right in the middle of Columbia's Vista District.

Evening Activities on Main St

We'll be going to bed early before the big day, but if you're not ready to hit the hay, here are some convenient spots to enjoy a night cap after our welcome party (within walking distance)!

Transmission Arcade - 1712 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201Fun and casual arcade bar we like going to with friends! Hendrix - 1649 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201Upscale bar with yummy small plates and pretty cocktails you can enjoy inside or on the rooftop. Lula Drake Wine Parlour - 1635 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201Neither of us are wine connoisseurs, but if you are, we're heard this place is a favorite in the area.

Julia & John Paul

Julia & John Paul

J&J

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:15 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception