The Laboratory Mill

Rehearsal Dinner

Ceremony & Celebration

Our Wedding

Have you ever been just close enough to someone to feel like you should know them, but in reality you don’t? That’s how the story went for Kelsey and Matthew. Kelsey had been a dance teacher for Matthew’s niece and two cousins for several years. A few years ago Matthew’s Aunt, Summer, mentioned to Kelsey that she had a single nephew. At the time, Kelsey was seeing someone and dismissed the idea. However, that apparently didn’t keep them from occasionally checking each other out on social media. Fast forward two years. Matthew came to Dance Specialties’ national competition in Charleston. They both were dating other people so they shared nothing but a casual greeting and some awkward glances. But the social media stalking continued. Fast forward another year. Kelsey and her friend Chandler went out to Friends Sports Bar in Belmont. Not long after arriving Kelsey saw Matthew walk in and texted Summer to tell her she’d seen him. Summer shared this with Matthew and he began searching the bar for Kelsey. This is where the social media stalking was evident. When Matthew found Kelsey they hugged and greeted each other as if they’d known each other for years, yet this was their first conversation.

Our Story 

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Madison Knowles

Juliana Miglarese

Hayley Lowe

Madison Kelly

Perri Gross

Carly Bostic

Alexa Grigg

Chelsey Bozardt

Bailey Garrison

Taylor Cornelius

Matt Sherrill

Jordan Abernethy

Carson Ford

Jacob Colvard

Jason Tittle

Mercedes Smith

Aaron Bostic

Mark Balestra

Brandon Johnson

Jacob Frady

Addison Grigg

Rylee Bozardt

Asa Gross

Greyson Wolstenholm

Mason Bozardt

Wedding Party

The Laboratory Mill in Lincolnton, NC is located approximately 38 miles northwest of Charlotte. Accommodations Rooms are blocked at the Hampton Inn - Lincolnton, which is two miles from the wedding venue. Scroll down for the link. If you have questions or experience any problems with making reservations at the Hampton Inn, please contact Janet Jones at 704-813-1561. (Other options in Lincolnton are limited and not recommended.) VRBO, Airbnb, and other hotels are additional options in surrounding areas, such as Belmont and Gastonia (~30 mins) and Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie (~45-60 mins). Transportation &amp; Parking As it's New Year's Eve, we urge everyone to be extra diligent about your safety as well as the safety of fellow guests and the community! The venue is monitored by law enforcement when events occur. Complimentary transportation to and from the Hampton Inn - Lincolnton will be available. If you drive for your arrival, but prefer another option when departing, the venue does allow overnight parking. For ride share services, please be aware that the venue is located in a rural area and last minute requests for Uber, Lyft, and taxis could be limited, delayed, or unavailable - especially on New Year's Eve. If any allow 'pre-arranged' reservations, the recommended pick-up time is 12:20-12:30 am if you plan to stay until the departure of the bride and groom.

Located two miles from the wedding venue.

Hampton Inn Lincolnton

Travel

Cocktail Attire We invite you to join our theme of black, gold, silver, and bling!(but certainly not required)

Dress Code

Q + A

Registry

Kelsey & Matthew

Kelsey & Matthew

Wedding Party