The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

The Design Center Atrium

Ceremony

Byron's South End

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Farewell Brunch

Details

﻿To allow all wedding guests, including parents, a night of relaxation and uninhibited revelry, we respectfully ask that no children attend the ceremony or reception.

Parking

- Park in The Design Center Parking Garage located at the corner of Hawkins St and Doggett St- Cross Hawkins St &amp; walk up the alley (follow the dotted line) to enter The Design Center Atrium and Byron’s South End- Bring your parking deck ticket for validation at the reception - If staying at The Westin or Home 2 Suites, you may take the LYNX Blue Line to East/West Station - The venue is walking distance from the Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - You may also utilize Uber or Lyft services

Our Wedding

How We Met

Krista and Ryan met during their final fall semester at Clemson University's annual Fall Crawl event. While enjoying the event at Backstreets Pub and Grill, Krista stumbled and fell into Ryan. They continued to run into each other while out in downtown Clemson for the next two weeks until Ryan took Krista out for their first date. Eight and a half years and many cities later, Krista and Ryan are ready to tie the knot and continue to build their life together.

Our Story

Preferred Hotels

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown

610 S Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28202 To make a reservation, use the following link: <a href="http://home2suites.hilton.com/en/ht/groups/personalized/C/CLTOWHT-HRW-20210416/index.jhtml" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://home2suites.hilton.com/en/ht/groups/personalized/C/CLTOWHT-HRW-20210416/index.jhtml</a> Or you may call the reservation line (980) 500-0085 and identify yourself as a member of the Hord/Raquet Wedding. All reservations must be received by March 26, 2021.

The Westin Charlotte

601 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 To make a reservation, use the following link: <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/HordRaquetWedding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/HordRaquetWedding</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You my also make a reservation by calling 1-866-837-4148 and asking for the&nbsp;Hord Raquet Wedding.&nbsp;&nbsp; All reservations must be received by March 19, 2021.

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202 To make a reservation, use the following link: <a href="https://www.kimptonhotels.com/redirect?path=asearch&amp;brandCode=KI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CLTKM&amp;checkInDate=16&amp;checkInMonthYear=032021&amp;checkOutDate=18&amp;checkOutMonthYear=032021&amp;rateCode=6CBARC&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=GP7&amp;ratesordertype=rc&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hord/Raquet Wedding Room Block</a> All reservations must be received by March 17, 2021.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites South End Uptown Charlotte

1617 South Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28203, United States To book, call the front desk at (704) 496-9050 and request the&nbsp;Fellowship Rate&nbsp;or simply use <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/charlotte/cltcr/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99502056&amp;icdv=99502056&amp;qSlH=CLTCR&amp;qCpid=100235822&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=EX&amp;qDest=1617%20South%20Tryon%20Street,%20Charlotte,%20NC,%20US&amp;srb_u=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a>. This rate is discounted 20% off best available rate.

Accommodations

Explore Our Favorite Spots in Town!

NODA - North Davidson

<a href="https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/noda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/noda</a>- Heist Brewery- Amelie's Bakery- Habberdish- Jack Beagles- Cabo Fish Taco- Optimist Hall- Catawba Brewing

Plaza Midwood

<a href="https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/plaza-midwood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/plaza-midwood</a>- Zada Jane's- Legion Brewing- Workman's Friend- Resident Culture Brewing- Coaltrane's- Thirsty Beaver

South End

<a href="https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/south-end" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/south-end</a>- Rail Trail- Atherton Mill- Pins Mechanical- Inner Peaks Climbing Gym- Paddy Wax Candle Bar- Jeni's Ice Creams- Sycamore Brewery- Design Center- Wooden Robot Brewing- Unknown Brewing

Lower South End

<a href="https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/lower-south-end" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/lower-south-end</a>- The Old Mecklenburg Brewery- Queen Park Social- Lenny Boy Brewing- Suffolk Punch- Triple C Brewing

Uptown

<a href="https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/uptown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/uptown</a>- Romere Bearden Park- Truist Field- Spectrum Center- Bank of America Stadium- NASCAR Hall of Fame

U.S. National Whitewater Center

<a href="https://usnwc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://usnwc.org</a>

Krista & Ryan

Krista & Ryan

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