Aloft Columbia Harbison

Welcome Drop-In

Rehearsal Dinner

Drop-In Brunch

The Grove On Augusta

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Interlude

Reception

Our Wedding

Katy and Jack met in the fall of 2020 when Katy joined the University of South Carolina Cross Country club, where Jack was already a member. Both were experienced runners, Jack from Suwanee, Georgia and Katy from Irmo, South Carolina, and found community in college with other runners on the club. The club's daily afternoon practices meet at the practice fields behind the campus fitness center, which is ultimately where Jack proposed.

How We Met

Throughout the fall of 2021, Katy and Jack found themselves getting closer to other members on the club team. With COVID finally starting to dissipate, there were less restrictions on socialization, such as football games, so a large, close-knit friend group developed, which included both Jack and Katy. Having "gotten over" an embarrassingly large crush on Jack from the previous semester, Katy enjoyed this newfound friendship with him. On January 30th, 2022, while running with two other girls, Katy declared that she was "not interested in male attention." She was wrong. The next day, on January 31st, Katy and Jack hung out (alone), and they realized they were both interested in starting a romantic relationship.

Falling In Love

Jack graduated with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering that spring. He returned to USC for a master's, remaining in Columbia for three more semesters before graduating again in December of 2023. He currently lives back home in Suwanee, employed at an engineering firm in a neighboring town.Katy graduated with an undergraduate degree in art studio in May of 2024. She has since graduated with a master's in art teaching at USC in December of 2025 and plans to become an art teacher.Throughout their relationship, Jack and Katy have learned and grown with each other. One of their favorite ways they've seen growth is within their faith, and they look forward to seeing how God continues to walk with them through marriage.

Since Then

- Katy and Jack's official dating anniversary is 2/22/22.- The movie Katy and Jack were watching when they got together was The Lego Batman Movie.- Jack has finished three 50km races (he's run the distance informally even more), two marathons (which have qualified him for the Boston Marathon), and one 50-mile race.- In high school, Katy and Jack unknowingly ran at the same cross country meet when Katy's team visited an invitational in Atlanta. Katy beat out a runner from Jack's high school to win her race.- Jack's hair is almost certainly longer than Katy's. It's very curly, so it's hard to know for sure.

Fun Facts

Our Story

11.09.2024 | Engagement

By Ellie Hall

01.11.2025 | Snow Day

By Emmy Wegmet

04.20.2025 | Engagement Shoot

Photos

Bridesmaids

Elisabeth (Ellie) Hall

Sophie Hall

Abigail Dennis

Skyler (Skye) Wegmet

Emily (Emmy) Wegmet

Akyra Garrett

Cassidy Lena

Whitney Westbrook

Moira Stewart

Leah Tichy

Groomsmen

Jason Wegmet

Jameson Hepner

Jayden Hepner

John Hall

James Hall

Roman Dzikowski

Jackson McClimans

Landon Koch

John Schuerger

Nicolas Piazza

Christian Geils

Flower Girl

Hannah Shaffer

Ringbearer

John Shaffer

Wedding Party

General Information

What is the dress code to your wedding?

The dress code for this wedding is <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-formal-black-tie-optional-black-tie-invited" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">black-tie optional</a> or <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/formal-wedding-attire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">formal</a>. We have included informational links on each attire for your reference as needed. Either are acceptable. Additionally, please refrain from wearing purple (the bridesmaids' colors) or white.

RSVPs

Q + A

Lodging: Hotel Blocks

<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758645468695&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel block link</a>Last day to book is Friday, February 6, 2026.

Nearby Airports

Closest; ~30 minutes from the venue

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

1 hr 40 min from the wedding venue

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

1 hr 43 min from the wedding venue

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Travel

If you're traveling in from out of town, thank you for making the trip to celebrate with us! We hope you love visiting Columbia and Irmo as much as we've enjoyed living here! If you've lived in Columbia or are local to the area, additional suggestions for things to do are welcome!

Exercise (running, walking, etc.)

Located in downtown Columbia and recently revitalized, Finlay Park is a great spot for any kind of recreation. The redesigned park features new amenities including a fitness center, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and a landing station where visitors can purchase water or rent rollerblades. Bathrooms/water fountain available<a href="https://finlaypark.columbiasc.gov/getting-to-finlay-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parking information</a> (there's a parking lot, entrance is on Laurel Street)

Finlay Park

Walk or run over the Lake Murray Dam (~1.7 miles), which connects Irmo to Lexington and has parking on both sides (Irmo side recommended). Close to where Katy grew up :) Has picnic facilities, water, and restrooms available. See the website for additional details, as they're subject to change.

Lake Murray Dam

Perfect for higher mileage, the Palmetto Trail is a long dirt path that runs through Peak and Little Mountain and is about 30 minutes from Irmo and 40 minutes from downtown Columbia. Bathrooms/water may be hard to find.

Palmetto Trail (Peak, South Carolina)

Dining

Note on parking meters:The City of Columbia charges $1.50 per hour at street meters on Mon-Fri from 9am-7pm. The Passport Parking app is recommended for virtual and/or remote payment of meters. Details on Columbia parking can be found at <a href="https://parking.columbiasc.gov/new-parking-ordinance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://parking.columbiasc.gov/new-parking-ordinance/</a>.

Coffee shop local to Irmo (Katy's hometown) Has parking and restroomsIndoor and outdoor seating

Loveland Coffee

Katy and Jack's favorite Mexican restaurant! Located in IrmoAffordableQuick service

Chapala Mexican

Affordable Thai food located right near USC's campus (downtown Columbia); across the street from the Honors dorm where Jack lived freshman year. Will need to find metered parking nearby

JJ Tea House

Classy dessert shop in the middle of downtown Columbia May have a wait (especially on weekends)Will need to find metered parking nearby

Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe

Recreational

Open-air artisan market with food and other talented local vendors. A great way to experience the culture within Columbia. Hope you like dogs! Saturdays from 9am-1pmWill need to find metered parking nearby, but should be free since it's on Saturday

Soda City Market

Local shopping mall in Columbia Parking available

Columbiana Centre

Inexpensive admission Will need to find metered parking nearby

Katy & Jack