The Oaks at Salem

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Ceremony

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Our Wedding

Katlynn and Jackson’s love story started in late 2020 at The Province in Greenville, North Carolina. Jackson lived in the apartment right above Katlynn. One gameday, he saw Katlynn heading out in her ECU cheer uniform and told her to “cheer your heart out!” The comment stuck with her, and the next day Katlynn left a sticky note on Jackson’s door. After a few back-and-forth sticky notes (and some help from his roommates), Jackson finally got the message. They officially started dating on November 29th, 2020. Not long after, they took their first trip together to Snowshoe, West Virginia in January 2021 to go skiing. That trip kicked off a tradition of traveling together and making the most of every chance to explore somewhere new! Over the next few years, their relationship continued to deepen as they experienced life’s big moments together. Katlynn graduated from East Carolina University on May 6th, 2022, and Jackson followed the next year on May 5th, 2023. Along the way they celebrated milestones with each other’s families, including traveling to Panama City Beach in September 2022 for Jackson’s cousin Christa and Curtis’s wedding! On November 17th, 2023, they took a big step and moved into a townhouse together, along with Jackson’s best friend Austin. The three of them lived together for a while, making plenty of memories and enjoying life in their new place. Their dog Bourbon became a huge part of daily life and quickly claimed his spot as one of the most loved members of the household. Life together is made up of a lot of simple things they both love. Katlynn and Jackson enjoy going to ECU football games, with Katlynn having been a cheerleader and Jackson a lifelong fan. They spend a lot of time at the beach, especially around the Morehead City and Beaufort area where Jackson’s family keeps a boat. Some of their favorite weekends are spent out on the water with family, enjoying the views and spending time together. They also love trying new restaurants around the Triangle, going to concerts, walking Bourbon, and of course Jackson enjoying Katlynn’s cooking. One of the things they both value most is how naturally their families have become part of each other’s lives, with holidays, trips, and weekends often spent all together. Travel has always been a big part of their relationship. After their first trip to Snowshoe in 2021, they kept the adventures going with a cruise to the Bahamas in January 2023 where they visited Nassau and Coco Cay. That same year they even managed to see each other in Hawaii while on separate family vacations, when Jackson island hopped over to spend time with Katlynn and her family! In the years since, they have taken trips to London and Greece in June 2024, Nashville in July 2024, Seattle in July 2025, the North Carolina mountains in October 2025 to see the fall foliage, New Orleans in November 2025, Grand Cayman in May 2026, and Amelia Island in July 2026. As their life together continued to grow, they decided to make their townhouse officially theirs and Katlynn purchased it on February 14th, 2025. Around that time, Austin moved out, and the house became Katlynn and Jackson’s place to continue building their life together. They loved hanging up curtains and pendant lights, and painting their bedroom to make it feel more like a home! A few months later, on July 17th, 2025, Jackson proposed during a trip with Katlynn’s family in Morehead City, North Carolina. Jackson took Katlynn out to dinner and then walked her down a pier where he got down on one knee, with her family close by to celebrate. After she said yes, they popped a bottle of Dom Pérignon and spent the rest of the night calling their closest family and friends to share the news. It was the happiest day of their lives! Over the years they have also built some special traditions. Each anniversary is celebrated somewhere memorable. Their first anniversary was spent at The Umstead, their second in Pinehurst, their third at Barcelona Wine Bar, their fourth at Second Empire, and their fifth at Oku. Their birthdays also fall back to back on May 17th and May 18th, which means the celebrations usually turn into a full birthday weekend together! Between beach days, football games, family time, traveling the world, and plenty of dinners together at home, Katlynn and Jackson have built a life that feels fun, full, and grounded in love. They are so excited for everything that comes next!

Our Story

Proposal

Beach Engagement Photos

Duke Gardens Engagement Photos

Photos

Katlynn Reaves

Jackson Carriere

Megan Reaves

Austin Goins

Maia Vertrees

Lindsay Morgenstein

Kelly Tippett

Faith Ferguson

Rylee Ferguson

Addie Ferguson

Wedding Party

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Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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Travel

For our friends and family traveling from out of town, we’ve put together some activities for you to enjoy during your stay. All we ask is that you arrive on time for the wedding so we can celebrate together!

Favorite Restaurants

They do not take reservations, sometimes there is a wait.Great variety of food!

Scratch Kitchen & Taproom

Highly recommend making a reservation.One of our favorite Italian spots!

Colletta

Reservation recommended.One of our favorite sushi spots!

Wasabi Sushi & Thai Restaurant

Local Coffee Shops

Common Grounds Coffee House & Desserts

Sweet Talk Cafe

Foxtail Coffee - Hunter Street

Shopping

North Hills

Crabtree

Village District

Local Museums (Free!)

North Carolina Museum of Art

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

College Campuses

We both attended East Carolina University, however that is too far to visit. Please enjoy a few campuses as they are nearby, but no rooting for them. Let's Go Pirates!

Duke University

North Carolina State University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Things to Do

Registry

Dress Code

Have any other questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Bride or Groom! We can't wait to celebrate with you all!

FAQ's

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Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception