The Loyston

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Summer

Our Wedding

Lexy and Jake’s story kicked off during their junior year at the University of Dayton in 2021 at a college bar called Tims. After a few months apart, they unexpectedly ran into each other during the Fourth of July celebrations in downtown Cincinnati, reigniting their connection. They crossed paths again during sports preseason on campus, with Lexy focused on soccer and Jake on football. Balancing their busy sports schedules was a challenge, but they always found a way to make it work. They officially started their relationship on December 26, 2021. Fast forward to May 27, 2024, when Jake proposed to Lexy in the breathtaking beauty of Yellowstone National Park. Surrounded by nature's wonder, it was a moment that captured their love perfectly, marking the beginning of their next adventure together. Now residing in Lexington, KY, Jake is pursuing his dream in medical school while Lexy works as a medical device sales representative. Together, they envision a future filled with exploration, hoping to visit every U.S. national park and discover the beauty of the world together. As they prepare to say "I do" on July 11th, Lexy and Jake are filled with excitement to celebrate this special day with their loved ones. They are incredibly grateful for the love and support from everyone in their lives and can’t wait to create unforgettable memories together.

Our Story

Photos

Addie Kidd

Jason Chisholm 

Jena Chisholm

Thomas Kidd

Josie Chisholm

Ryan Principata

Mimi Gick

Andrew Holderer

Alexa Holl

Mike Stodola 

Hannah Osland

Justin Selby

Wedding Party

McGhee Tyson Airport is located about 40 miles away from the venue and would be a great option for those needing to fly.

McGhee Tyson Airport

Places to Stay

The Lake in the summer is an amazing place to be, however, places fill up fast. If you are planning to stay overnight or throughout the weekend, we recommend booking a place as soon as you can. Great Options:Airbnb &amp; VRBONorris Lake Villas: <a href="https://norrislakevillas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norris Lake House Rentals | 36 Beautiful Vacation Houses (norrislakevillas.com)</a>Norris Lake Front Rentals: <a href="https://www.norrislakefrontrentals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norris Lake Front Rentals</a>

Please use the link below if you want to book a room at the hotel. Room Reservation Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1730498526867&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true The hotel block will expire on 6/10/25, so please make a reservation before then.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Knoxville Clinton

Travel

A boat rental is a great way to explore Norris Lake! If you are born after 1/1/1989, Tennessee Law requires you to have your boating license in order to rent a boat. Our wedding venue is stationed right above Stardust Marina, for which we have linked their Boat Rentals. Other close marina options are: Shanghai marina and Deerfield Marina. Boat rentals can get reserved quickly during the summer, we recommend trying to reserve a boat 2-3 months in advance if you know you will want to rent.

Rent a Boat

If you are looking to explore the days before or after the wedding, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are roughly an hour drive.

Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

Downtown Knoxville and the surrounding areas are beautiful places to explore with only a 30 minute drive.

Knoxville

Things to Do

Q + A

Registry

Lexy & Jake

Lexy & Jake

L&J

Wedding Day

Ceremony