Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Alysia Hoenie

Aundrea Kruse

Erin Eisenmann

Betsy Gould

Marisa Wynn

Nick Brown

Dylan Leiner

Tim Hotchner

Josh McKay

Evan Richmond

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is in Belmont and closer to the venue. Would be a great option for guests who are coming in for just the wedding.

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Belmont @ Montcross

This is the hotel that we would recommend for guests who will also want join a Friday night get together in the Charlotte area. Use this link provided for additional details to book with the group rate. The "website" button will take you directly to the hotels website. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/krusesmithweddingcelebration/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/krusesmithweddingcelebration/</a>

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown

Travel

Uptown Charlotte: (also called Center City or Historic Downtown) A few spots super close to the hotel (Home2Suites) that may be of interest: Food/DrinksStarbucks - below hotelWhole Foods - next doorDogwood Southern Table and Bar - within walking distance, in the Westin hotel (fun fact: We had our first date at Dogwood Southern's previous location.Dean's Italian Steakhouse, Caroline's Oyster Bar, Aura Rooftop (if it is reopened) - within walking distance, in the JW Marriott hotelDos Caminos - Mexican restaurant within walking distance Museums/ExhibitsNascar Hall of Fame - across the street from the venueMint MuseumHarvey B Gantt Center for African-American Arts + CultureLevine Center for the ArtsMuseum of IllusionsLight rail line in Charlotte <a href="https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Ride/Rail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Ride/Rail</a>Brooklyn Village station is within walking distance from Home2Suites. Grab a ticket at the station and go explore. This will take you into the Southend neighborhood or head north to Noda, both have great food and drink options. Belmont: A few spots within a quick drive from the hotel (Hampton Inn - Charlotte-Belmont at Montcross): Food/Drinks:Downtown Belmont has a lot of options for food and drink and it is walkable once you get there.One spot we have tried and enjoy: String Bean - southern bistro and meat marketDrift on Lake Wylie - this is just past the venue and a great spot for food and drink Hike: Crowders Mountain ~ 15 minute drive and also such a great hike!&nbsp;

Things to Do

Registry

Maria & Marcus

Maria & Marcus

Travel

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Belmont @ Montcross

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown