Bog & Barley Irish Pub

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

The Robinshaw

Ceremony

Reception

Paula & Raiford's Disco

After Party: Raifords VIP Section

After Party: Raifords

Our Wedding

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Schedule

Scott and I "technically" matched on a dating app, but our story goes beyond a simple swipe. It all began on a Thursday in November 2020, during the heart of the pandemic. Scott and I had matched on tinder and exchanged a few messages back and forth, but that was the extent of it.&nbsp; The next evening, I found myself on a first date with another guy. We had planned to meet at Wiseacre, but when he lost his ID, we had to shift our plans to Loflin last minute. I had a few friends spying on me from afar including Payton, and her dog Miles. To make things even crazier, I was originally supposed to be in Birmingham that weekend to be a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, she got COVID earlier that week, and they had to limit the ceremony to immediate family only, leaving me free to be in Memphis. While my date stepped out to the bathroom, I noticed a guy walking by who looked familiar. With masks on, it was hard to tell at first, but then Scott pulled down his mask, and we recognized each other. We exchanged quick hellos before he returned to his friends. Meanwhile, Payton’s dog ran off, and she called out for him. One of Scott’s friends, also named Miles, thought she was calling for him, which led to a friendly conversation between Payton and Scott’s group around a bonfire. Payton and Miles (the dog) joined in with their group. As the date continued, I saw an opportunity and managed to combine our two groups. We all decided to head back to Payton’s apartment to continue the night. While at Payton’s apartment, my date ended up going to the bathroom again and I took a leap and went up to Scott and asked for his number, and if he would want to watch Tennessee and Mississippi State football the next night. He said yes! Our first official date turned out to be the following evening. We had planned to go to Railgarten, but this time I ended up losing my ID a, so we found ourselves back at Loflin (again), where it all began. As we got to know each other better, we discovered how many connections we shared, including several mutual friends—one of whom had even been on the same team as Scott at work. So, while we may have “matched on an app,” our story runs much deeper, which is why when people ask us how we met we often just say “Through mutual friends”.

Our Story

Recents

Throwbacks 

Photos

Makenzie Allsup 

Kaelin Deegan 

Sarina Nichols 

Payton Kilgore

Mary Kate Miller

Helen Brantingham 

Mike Emidy 

Blake Emidy 

Kishan Sinojia

Luke Venable

Jeffery Rucker 

Austin Slye 

Wedding Party

WHEN SHOULD I R.S.V.P.? We kindly ask you to RSVP as soon as possible. Final RSVPs are due on May 15th via our wedding website, as we must have an accurate and final headcount for our vendors. To RSVP simply click the RSVP tab on our wedding website and search for the name listed on your invitation. DO YOU HAVE A HOTEL BLOCK FOR GUESTS? Yes! We have a hotel block reserved at the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites in Collierville, with a group rate available Thursday through Sunday of our wedding weekend. To secure the discounted rate, please book by May 30th, 2025. You can make your reservation by visiting the Travel tab or by clicking the link below: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1736805155216&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink&amp;clickref=1110lqRZRj&amp;aff=MARWW&amp;affname=305950&amp;co=WW&amp;nt=PH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Blackwell Emidy Wedding </a> WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? We kindly asks guests to dress in cocktail attire. WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO ARRIVE? The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM, so we kindly ask guests to arrive by 4:30 PM. This will give you plenty of time to park, find your seat, and get settled before we say “I do.” We can’t wait to see you there! WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION? There is parking available directly outside the venue. However, please plan to carpool and/or Uber, if possible, to save space.&nbsp; WILL THERE BE TRANSPORTATION? We will be providing limited charter bus transportation between the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites and The Robinshaw. There will be one pick-up at 4:00 PM from the hotel, with two return trips after the wedding. Seats will be prioritized for family and guests staying at the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites, with space reserved for the wedding party on the way back. If there’s extra room, we’ll gladly offer it to others — but since spots are limited, we recommend having backup travel plans. Thanks so much for your understanding! CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE AND/OR MY CHILDREN TO THE WEDDING? We’re so excited to celebrate with our closest friends and family. As much as we’d love to include everyone, we’re only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. Thank you so much for understanding — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Near the Venue

This hotel is located right near the Avenue Carriage Crossing Mall filled with different shopping and dinning options. This hotel is also about 10 minuets away from the historic downtown Collierville square, and about 20 minutes away from our venue. Group rate/booking available until May 30th, 2025. Note: Transportation will be provided to and from the venue for those staying at the hotel. Group Rate is available from Thursday June 19th-Sunday June 22nd Please use the link below to book:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1736805155216&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Blackwell Emidy Wedding</a>

Fairfield Inn & Suites Memphis Collierville

The Memphis Experience (Further from the Venue)

The Peabody is a Memphis icon, offering a mix of Southern charm and modern luxury right in the heart of downtown. Famous for its historic architecture and the daily Duck March, it's a fun place to stay with plenty of character. The hotel has stylish rooms, great on-site dining, and a rooftop bar with amazing views of the city. Plus, it’s just a short walk from Beale Street, the riverfront, and other downtown attractions, making it a convenient and memorable place to stay. It is about 40 minutes away from our venue.

The Peabody Memphis

The Memphian Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of midtown. It’s right next to Overton Square, which offers a ton of great bars and restaurants to explore. It is also home to Tiger and Peacock which is a rooftop bar known for its unique cocktails. It’s a great spot if you want to experience the Midtown and Cooper Arts district scene. This hotel is about 40 minutes away from our venue.

The Memphian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Air BnB Options

<a href="https://pettigrewadventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pettigrewadventures.com/</a> If you are looking for a bigger space or airbnb option, we highly recommend Pettigrew Adventures. She owns over 18 luxury rentals throughout city and is a Memphis favorite.

Travel

Registry

Things to Do

Madison + Scott

Madison + Scott

Schedule

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