Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Mike was the nerdy boy in the back of the class and I was the wild child. A fateful "Happy Thanksgiving!" text sparked a conversation and gave Mike the guts to ask me out to a concert. Despite lots of giggles and texting my mom throughout the evening, the date was a success! We finished out our senior year of high school as the quirky and unexpected couple in our graduating class. College was a time of frustrations and growth for both of us. We felt it was best to go our separate ways after our sophomore year of college. Fast forward a few more years and fate brought us back together in the Classic City. After grad school, the decision was made for me to move back to Athens where Mike was entering his second year of law school. The first time we saw each other again settled any doubts for either of us- we are annoyingly, and beautifully, meant to be with each other and no one else. Two years later and we have started on our biggest adventure yet- living in Colorado and planning our future together.

How we met...

We knew we were moving out of state for months now- which means we of course had an Athens Bucket List!! On our list was to explore the Botanical Gardens again one last time. Mike ever so subtly suggested we go the morning of July 11th. It didn't occur to me why he was being so pushy about what time we started or that he bring his backpack...We went along a beautiful little trail and then walked through the flower gardens. I was busy making jokes about the flowers and muttering to myself when I turned around and saw him on one knee. Because I'm great at ruining sweet moments, I immediately fell to my knees and hugged him. After some serious contemplation (SIKE!) I said yes. Despite being in shock, as we were walking and I was staring at my shiny new ring, I made the comment about Jessica freaking out when she hears the news. From the distance someone yells, "I'M HERE I'M HERE!!". Of course, it was Jessica and her husband Robbie, snapping pictures of us all sweaty and me crying. It was a hilarious and perfect moment. After that we drove to Powder Springs and spent the afternoon with both of our families. EVERYONE knew except for me- of course. Even my coworkers knew!

The proposal

Our Story

Details

Sarah Bailey

Alex Sieland

Jason Shu

Jessa DelConte

Dresden Melton

Composed entirely of smiles and dance moves.

Amadu Kamara

Ryan Stoyer

Jessica Moller

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Ceremony and Reception location. There will be no parking at the venue. Please consider carpooling from your hotel, or taking a taxi or Uber. If you choose to drive to the ceremony, consider parking at 394 S. Milledge Avenue or Clarke Central High School (about 1-2 blocks away). This is not approved parking, but generally there are no issues on the weekends. *I will update if I receive any further information on better parking options*

The Hardeman-Sams House

Located right next to the University of Georgia campus and walking distance to downtown Athens. The perfect location for a weekend in the Classic City! The link goes directly to the group rate options for the wedding.For group rate please use code: BSW ***Book by June 3, 2016 to get the group rate***Group rate only included Friday &amp; Saturday night

Holiday Inn Athens-University Area

Located near downtown Athens and about half a mile from the wedding venue.The link goes directly to the group rate options for the wedding. For group rate please use code: BSW***Book by June 3, 2016 to get the group rate*** Group rate only included Friday &amp; Saturday night

Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area

We only did room blocks with Holiday Inn, but here is a list of other hotel options in the area for your convenience:* <a href="http://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/athens/ahnin/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IN-_-USA-_-AHNIN">Hotel Indigo</a>*<a href="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hilton-garden-inn-athens-downtown-AHNDTGI/index.html" target="_blank">Hilton Garden Inn</a>*<a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ahncy-courtyard-athens-downtown/" target="_blank">Courtyard Athens Downtown</a>*<a href="http://graduateathens.com" target="_blank">Graduate Athens</a>*<a href="http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/georgia/athens/days-inn-athens/hotel-overview?WID=LC:DI:20160226:RIO:Local:SM-disatl" target="_blank">Days Inn</a>*<a href="http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/US/GA/Athens-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-Athens/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=11045&amp;cm_mmc=PTI-_-local-_-feed-_-11045" target="_blank">Best Western</a>A little further from the downtown area:*<a href="http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/georgia/hampton-inn-athens-AHNGAHX/index.html" target="_blank">Hampton Inn</a>*<a href="http://www.countryinns.com/athens-hotel-ga-30606/gaathens" target="_blank">Country Inn &amp; Suites</a>*<a href="http://www.hojo.com/hotels/georgia/athens/howard-johnson-inn-athens/hotel-overview?WID=LC:HJ:20150901:Rio:Local&amp;iata=00065402&amp;iata=00065402" target="_blank">Howard Johnson Inn Athens</a>*<a href="http://www.microtelinn.com/hotels/georgia/athens/microtel-inn-athens/hotel-overview?WID=LC:MT:20150901:Rio:Local" target="_blank">Microtel Inn &amp; Suites</a>

Other Hotel Options

Travel

Annual 3 day music festival in Downtown Athens supporting music and arts education. Tons of shows and awesome things to see for the whole family. I highly recommend checking it out- AthFest is such a fun townie experience!

Kathryn & Mike

Kathryn & Mike

Photos