OUR WEDDING

Church of the Good Shepherd 2230 Walton Way Augusta, Georgia 6 p.m.

Sacred Heart Cultural Center1301 Greene StreetAugusta, Georgia7:00 p.m.

Coat and collar required at Augusta Country Club for Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party.

Our Wedding

Our fun little story-it still makes me smile every time I think about it. After my junior year of college, I interned in D.C. for Rep. Rick Allen. On my very first day, I walked up to the office door, and it opened... and there stood Zach. All summer, I thought he was the sweetest, most charming guy, but as an intern, I never thought anything could come of it. Still, I had a feeling there might be something there—especially when he found out I loved crosswords and surprised me with one he made for my birthday. But after the internship, I headed back to Athens for my senior year at UGA, and life moved on. Then football season rolled around. It was the weekend of the UGA vs. USC Border Bash when I got a text: “Hello, I’ll be in Athens this weekend.” My heart skipped a beat—Zach Stokes. We made plans for dinner, ended up spending the whole evening together, and honestly, the rest is history. He went back to D.C., but we’ve talked every single day since. And on New Year’s Eve 2021—just as 2022 began—he officially asked me out. Crazy how life works sometimes, right?

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Lucy Mason Lee

Marjorie Bright Albert

Hannah Saigeon Reuther

Kate Marie Roemershauser

Lydia Grace Smith

Isabelle Reid Williams

Stuart Clinton Stokes

Elijah Devon Reed

Conner Wolfgang Sayles

Samuel Campbell Shepherd

Ralph Jonah Simons III

Matthew Clinton Stokes

CAN I BRING AN ADDITIONAL GUEST? Due to seating arrangements and the thoughtful planning, we can only accommodate the people named on the invitation.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? The dress for the wedding is BLACK TIE. For women, a floor-length formal evening gown is appropriate. For men, a tuxedo or dark suit is classic formal.

CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY? The ceremony is “unplugged,” so we ask that all phones be silenced and put away during the time. We have hired a professional wedding photographer to capture the important moments of the ceremony. It would be unfortunate for phones to be seen in the photos. After the ceremony and during the reception, please take as many photos as you like and share with us.

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED? The ceremony and reception are adult-only, with the exception of specific family members. If your child is invited, the name will appear under your family RSVP. We are creating a fun night out for adults. So schedule a babysitter and come dance the night away with us.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK AT THE RECEPTION? Guest may park across Greene Street in front of venue or to the left of venue. Cocktail hour will be held in the courtyard on the left.

Q & A

Crowne Plaza has much to offer, including a rooftop bar, restaurant, pool, and workout facility. It is a part of Riverside Village in North Augusta, which has a greenway for walking, baseball park, multiple restaurants, and shopping. Please find booking link for the Simons-Stokes below. Booking deadline is Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Cancellation policy is 72-hours prior to arrival date. <a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=AIKNA&amp;qCiD=20&amp;qCiMy=052025&amp;qCoD=22&amp;qCoMy=052025&amp;qGrpCd=SSW&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=CP&amp;qDest=1060%20Center%20Street,%20North%20Augusta,%20SC,%20US&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=AIKNA&amp;qCiD=20&amp;qCiMy=052025&amp;qCoD=22&amp;qCoMy=052025&amp;qGrpCd=SSW&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qRtP=6CBARC&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=CP&amp;qDest=1060%20Center%20Street,%20North%20Augusta,%20SC,%20US&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=</a>

Crowne Plaza North Augusta, an IHG Hotel

This charming hotel is iconic to Augusta. It is perched on a hillside with a beautiful rooftop view of downtown Augusta. It also offers the 8585 Restaurant and Bar. Please find the booking link for the Simons-Stokes Wedding below. Daily parking is $22 per day, per room. Booking deadline is Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Cancellation policy is 72-hours prior to arrival date. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=AGSCUQQ&amp;groupCode=SWB25&amp;arrivaldate=2025-06-20&amp;departuredate=2025-06-22&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=AGSCUQQ&amp;groupCode=SWB25&amp;arrivaldate=2025-06-20&amp;departuredate=2025-06-22&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT</a>

The Partridge Inn Augusta, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt House is a quaint boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Augusta. It features a lovely rooftop area as well its own restaurant serving the guests of the Hyatt House. Also, there are many restaurants along Broad Street within walking distance of the hotel. To reserve a room at a special rate, simply call 888-344-9288 and use the code WEDA for 15% off rooms. You can also use the code directly on the website.

Hyatt House Augusta / Downtown

Travel

Surrey Center is a favorite area for locals with upscale shops and restaurants. Dining suggestions include Able Brown, Bodega Ultima, Finch &amp; Fifth, French Market Grille, Takosushi, and Oliviana Pizzeria &amp; Grille,

Surrey Center - Augusta, GA

When in Augusta, golf is a must. Topgolf offers fun for the whole family.

Topgolf

For the baseball enthusiast, Augusta is home to a minor league team called the Augusta Greenjackets. There are home games slated for wedding weekend. Check out the website for more details and tickets.

SRP Park

Augusta Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll along the Savannah River. There are also museums within walking distance, including the Morris Museum of Art and Augusta Museum of History.

Augusta Riverwalk

Things to Do

Registry

ATTIRE:Coat and collared shirt for men For guests attending the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party, please make note of the attire required by Augusta Country Club.

6:15 pm - Rehearsal Dinner 8:30 pm -	Welcome Party

Lucy & Zach

Lucy & Zach

L&Z

OUR WEDDING