Wedding Day

First Presbyterian Church Salisbury NC

Ceremony

Country Club of Salisbury

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Lily and Michael met only 11 short months after Michael moved from Knoxville to Charlotte. Lily moved to Charlotte right after graduation, and both Lily and Michael were very focused on their careers. Lily and Michael met on Hinge, a dating app, and went on their first date at Merchant and Trade in August of 2021. They hit it off and could have talked all night! In fact, they talked for so long that all the dinner spots were closed by the time they'd finally picked up their phones, so they capped off the night with some chicken tenders from Graham Street Pub. They've been inseparable ever since! Michael and Lily connected over their love of sports, sense of humor, active lifestyles, and family values. Michael said he knew Lily was the one after she took him to his first Panthers game on their fifth date and he saw her passion for life! Lily fell in love when she and Michael went on their first long weekend vacation together to Denver, and she knew he was the one when he chased her around on a scooter to 12 different spots, while wearing a t-shirt with her face on it, during the Charlotte Marathon. After just two short years together and Michael’s 2-21 losing golf record head-to-head at the Country Club, Michael proposed to Lily at Merchant and Trade, the same location as their first date!

Photos

Grace Yatawara

Chayce Bidstrup

Jenny Patel

Aaron Reed

Molly Riazzi

Robby Cowan

Nicole DellaRocco Turner

Kyle Butler

Brittany Goetz

Chase Floyd

Sarah Sullivan

Michael Pedron

Maggie Loeffler

Oren Wilson

Olivia Keene

Kyle Dockery

Wedding Party

Q + A

Near Cascade SculptureMake yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.Located in Salisbur

Courtyard by Marriott Salisbury NC

Near Cascade SculptureMake yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.A stay at Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salisbury an IHG Hotel

Travel

Play in the Yatawara/Roberts Wedding Golf Showdown game presented by Michael!

Grab a coffee at the Yatawara and Roberts familys' favorite coffee shop!

Koco Java

Stop in to Hap's for THE BEST EVER hot dog or hamburger and a glass bottle Cheerwine. Look for Lily's name on the Wall of Fame for eating 7 hot dogs there in 2008 :)

Hap's Grill

Grab a beer at the local brewery, where Michael asked Lily's parents for her hand in marriage!

New Sarum Brewing

Stop by for a Cheerwine slushy, and shop for team apparel or decor (more App State gear available than Tennessee or Michigan - sorry, not sorry :))

Fullers Market

Best breakfast in town! Also a good opportunity to have some some delicious NC barbecue.

College Barbecue

Spanky's Deli & Homemade Ice Cream

Check out NC transportation history, including railroading, automotive, aviation, and more!

N.C. Transportation Museum

Enjoy the best steak, scallops, and wine pour in town! The Yatawara, Roberts, and Ankenbrand families can all vouch!

Santos Chef

Have a great Cuban lunch or dinner at one of Lily and Michael's favorite spots!

Lily & Michael

Lily & Michael

Registry