Pricci Buckhead

Rehearsal Dinner

The Lost Druid

Welcome Party

Park Tavern: The Piedmont Room & Piedmont Garden Tent

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our story starts the night after the Braves won the World Series; November 3rd.After 2 months of talking, and a month of postponed 1st dates, one in which Grayson canceled so he could go to a World Series Game, we FINALLY met. Both tired from staying up till 1:30 am watching the Braves clinch a win we had been waiting 26 years for, we decided to celebrate with Mexican and margaritas. Mara walked away knowing Grayson was it, and Grayson decided two days later when he picked up Mara from the parade. If you ask Grayson:Some would say that the best way to grow is to get comfortable being uncomfortable. So I did just that and downloaded hinge. I had never been one for dating apps due to my small social media footprint. Luckily for me, things happened fast. It took about 2 months for Mara and I to actually meet, and things could not have gone any better when we did. She was already seated when I showed up to the Mexican restaurant and she was the first person I noticed when I walked in the room. Although she was tired and worn out, she was beautiful. We immediately connected on our love for the Braves and then started talking about our hobbies and life goals. I'll never forget standing in the parking lot after dinner preparing to say our goodbyes when she looked up at me with those big "kiss me" eyes. So, I calmly hugged her and gave her a pat on the back, knowing full well that this would be beginning of a great adventure together. The kiss could wait. After all, the best things in life are worth the wait! If you ask Mara:We met the way people met, on Hinge. I remember it took us forever to meet up due to the two of us being so busy. When we finally met, I remember him walking into the restaurant and thinking he was really cute. We ended the night, and he wouldn't kiss me, to which I went home ranting to my roommate, Emily, about it. 10 minutes later Grayson texted me, and I yelled downstairs that "everything was good, night!" Soon we couldn't get enough time together. Though it took Grayson a little bit longer than me, I knew that he was who I would end up with.

Worth Waiting

Our Story

Photos

Emilia Suarez

Aaron Patrick

Emily Pate

Peirce Firth

Maddie Turnbull

Turner Ables

Rachel Garrett

Zack Rindik

Dora Adogwu

Jeremy Shirley

Katie Bowling

Maddie Little & Sage Brickman 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Discover the vibrant Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta, a standout among midtown hotels. Located near Georgia Tech and featuring an indoor pool, immerse yourself in the heart of Atlanta's best—upscale dining, premier shopping and cultural gems like the Fox Theatre. Our hotel is your gateway to the Midtown Arts District, Piedmont Park, and nearby attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium.

Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta

Travel

Spend the day with the animals who have been rescued at Zoo Atlanta! This is one of Mara's favorite places because Zoo Atlanta works tirelessly on animal conservation and the rehabilitation of their animals.

Zoo Atlanta

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere. It has many animals they've rescued and rehabilitated. Mara and Grayson love the aquarium and all that they do for the animals.

Georgia Aquarium

If you know Grayson, you know that he LOVES the Georgia Bulldogs, possibly more than Mara. Go learn and interact with the history of NCAA football.

College Football Hall of Fame

Down the street from Park Tavern is the largest Garden in Atlanta. Filled with flowers, an Orchid house, a butterfly garden, and Chihuly glass art. The gardens are where Grayson officially asked Mara to be his girlfriend.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Things to Do

Registry

Margarita & Grayson

Margarita & Grayson

M&G

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception