Cuddle Creek Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Spring

Welcome to our wedding website! Can you believe we are finally doing this? Here, you'll find everything you need to know about our special day! We are so excited to have you celebrate this milestone with us! Please RSVP via the website or by contacting Kaitlin at (336) 561-0780. Please be sure to RSVP by March 30, 2026.

Our Wedding

The Beginning...

We both grew up in the same community but had never met until 2016. That spring semester in high school, we took a computer class together. We shared some small talk about sports, school, and other topics, but nothing more came of it. Later, Stephen reached out to Kaitlin on social media. That summer, we went on our first date to see a movie. At the time, we decided to remain friends rather than start dating. Although we weren't a couple, we became best friends and even attended Kaitlin's senior prom together.

When It Started...

Even after high school, we remained very close friends. Everyone teased us, saying we just needed to go ahead and give things a try together. Deep down, we both knew we were in love with each other but wouldn't admit it. One day, we realized life was too short and officially started dating on August 16th, 2019.

How Things Ended Up...

We continued dating over the next four years. In July 2023, we purchased our first home—a cozy little two-bedroom house, perfect for starting out. We have our cat, Luna, and our German Shepherd, Benji, to keep us company. On December 4th, 2023, Stephen decided to ask Kaitlin to marry him. After a nice, long engagement, it's time to get down to business.

Now it's time for us to become the Meritt's!

Our Story

Photos

Paige Daniels

Madison Stilley

Haili Edwards

Ryleigh Stilley

Hannah Hepler

Mackenzie Snovak

Marianna Boaz

Shawna Griffin

Eddie Rule

Zach Reynolds

Kenan Hillyard

Jacob Edwards

Victor Acosta

Preston Sechrest

Jay Sheppard

Justin Kimes

Christian Griffin

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located 19 miles from Greensboro Science Center, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Kernersville South by IHG offers 3-star accommodations in Kernersville and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a terrace. The property is around 14 miles from M C Benton Jr Convention Center, 14 miles from Joseph S. Koury Convention Center and 16 miles from University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing. Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe is 18 miles away and Bennett College is 19 miles from the hotel. Staff at the hotel are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. LJVM Coliseum is 16 miles from Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Kernersville South by IHG, while BB&amp;T Field is 16 miles away. Piedmont Triad Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kernersville South by IHG

Hampton Inn Kernersville is located in Kernersville, within 19 miles of Greensboro Science Center and 13 miles of M C Benton Jr Convention Center. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Joseph S. Koury Convention Center is 14 miles from the hotel and LJVM Coliseum is 15 miles away. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Hampton Inn Kernersville are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. Staff at the accommodation are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing is 16 miles from Hampton Inn Kernersville, while BB&amp;T Field is 16 miles away. Piedmont Triad Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Hampton Inn Kernersville

Sleep Inn Kernersville I-40 is located in Kernersville, within 18 miles of Greensboro Science Center and 14 miles of M C Benton Jr Convention Center. With free WiFi, this 2-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk. Joseph S. Koury Convention Center is 14 miles from the inn and LJVM Coliseum is 16 miles away. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Nursing is 16 miles from the inn, while BB&amp;T Field is 16 miles from the property. Piedmont Triad Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Sleep Inn Kernersville I-40

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Wedding Day 05 -09-26

4:15pmGuest may enter the venue to begin finding seats for ceremony 5:00pmCeremony begins 5:30pmCocktail hour 6:00pmDinner 6:30pmSpeeches and cake cutting to follow 7:00pmFirst DancesOpen dance floor to follow 8:00pmFake ExitOpen dance floor until 11:00pm

Wedding Day Schedule

Kaitlin & Stephen

Kaitlin & Stephen

Registry