Wedding Day

First Presbyterian Church Auburn

Ceremony

Auburn University Club

Reception to follow

Spring

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Lodging

A block from Auburn First Pres and steps from Toomer's Corner, the Auburn University Hotel is a great option for your hotel stay. For the block rate, we recommend calling 334-821-8200 or 1-800-228-2876 and be sure to mention the Sharman-Garcia Wedding.

The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center

TownPlace Suites is also a great lodging option just a couple miles away on South College

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Auburn University Area

Airports

Rob would, of course, want you to know that the Atlanta airport is probably the best travel option for most of our guests. It is about 90 minutes from Auburn and there is a <a href="https://groometransportation.com/auburn/?sd_client_id=94615308-9bce-4f4f-b221-1f80ee907660&amp;sd_client_id=80e4b8d3-f862-492a-8fa0-2acdb9eeca1d#schedule" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shuttle</a> you can access to get from the airport to the Auburn Hotel.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

The Montgomery Airport is certainly a bit closer--about 50 minutes from the Plains--but has more limited flight options.

Montgomery Regional Airport

The Birmingham airport, about 2 hours from Auburn, may also be an option for our guests.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Travel

This page of our website was the most fun to put together. Auburn is an enchanted place that has captured both of our hearts at different times and in different ways, and we are so excited to share our home with you during our wedding weekend. This page has a lot of content--but whether you're an out-of-towner who has never been to the Loveliest Village on the Plains or an Auburn alum who hasn't been back for a while, we encourage you to explore this page--and the <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/mary-katherine-sharman-and-rob-garcia-iii-apr-2023/take-a-walk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take a Walk</a> page--for great ways to see and experience the Auburn that we both love so much.

Auburn Landmarks

Rich in history and tradition, Toomer's Corner is the the heart of Downtown Auburn. We may not be rolling the Toomer's oaks on wedding weekend (though it's not the worst idea), but there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy an ice cold Toomer's lemonade.

Toomer's Corner

Home of the Momma's Love and the cheapest pitcher of PBR you'll find anywhere in the world, this is an Auburn institution. We've also got some nacho recommendations:- Traditional Nachos with peppers, of course- Buff Nachos- Cool Ranch Nachos with Muenster cheese and peppers (our personal favorite)

Momma Goldberg's Deli

You might be feeling a little old for this adventure, but if you want to relive some of Rob's college days, this is a great place to start.

Skybar Café

Food

Auburn's incredible food scene might surprise you--here you'll find some of the breadth of Auburn's Dining options, starting with the finer dining options and moving into more casual territory.

The Finer Side of Auburn Dining

Acre brunch was the site of our first date, and it has been a special place to us ever since. Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Mary Katherine recommends the lacquered cornbread--you can thank her later.

Acre

Certainly Auburn's trendiest restaurant, you'll want to make a reservation. Great cocktails and one of the more interesting menus in town. If you're still in town on Sunday, get the fried chicken. Trust us.

Lucy's

The Depot is Auburn's best seafood and oyster bar with great cocktails and an impressive wine list. You may also find a mustached Rob (and bridesmaid Carlie) modeling for their Valentine's Day instagram post...

The Depot

We sneaky think Ariccia is one of Auburn's best restaurants, and it's right there at the Auburn University Hotel. The pizza is excellent, the focaccia is indulgently delicious, and Rob loves the Porchetta.

Ariccia Cucina Italiana

Another favorite of ours. Great food with a cozy patio and a little more casual atmosphere. Mary Katherine discovered a cheat code here... get the Pear Salad with Steak--it's $5 more for essentially a whole Ribeye.

Amsterdam Cafe

Breakfast in Auburn

Right downtown, Big Blue has great bagels and sandwiches... and no shortage of sorority girls

Big Blue Bagel & Deli

Quirky coffees and delicious breakfast small bites

COFFEE CAT

Great BBQ... but the breakfast is certainly delightful. (Pour one out for BBQ House breakfast)

Byron's Smokehouse

not really breakfast... but a trendy coffee shop/bookstore spot with wine, beer, kombucha, and some food. A newer Auburn spot, but it's a real treat.

Well Red

More Lunch and Dinner

Brand new food hall with eats of all kinds. A classic "we didn't have this when I was at Auburn" experience

Hey Day Market

Their shtick is bacon and bourbon... need we say more? Also, the brunch is fantastic.

THE HOUND

From the founders of Acre, this is a fusion of Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ. Think brisket enchiladas. What's not to love?

Bow & Arrow

A timeless Auburn classic... think old fashioned burger joint with milkshakes and absolutely no nonsense.

Sheila C's Burger Barn

Rob absolutely demanded that include Auburn's premier chicken tender establishment.

Tenda Chick

N i g h t  L i f e (for grown-ups)

Of course, we already mentioned Sky Bar... but here you'll find night life options that will make you feel a little less old.

I know we already mentioned Ariccia Cucina in fine dining, but the bar will likely be an unofficial HQ for the wedding weekend. Don't miss the Piccolo Jazz Lounge if it's open!

Ariccia Bar + Piccolo 241 Jazz & Cocktails

Upstairs cocktail and beer bar with low-lit cozy loungy vibes

The Avondale Bar & Tap Room

Brand New cocktail bar right downtown... has had a hot start and gets great reviews

Session Cocktails

If weather allows, this is a beautiful view over the Plains with creative cocktails and small bites. Aim for sunset if you get the chance (and be sure to book a reservation--it gets busy fast)

The Laurel Hotel and Spa - Rooftop Lounge

Formerly the Wittel Dorm, this quirky rooftop lounge sits atop the Collegiate Hotel and offers a lovely view of Auburn (as well as our beautiful church).

The Collegiate Hotel - The Bar at Wittel

OK... not so much for grown-ups. This is still the kids' domain. But Moe's never gets old.

Moe's Original BBQ - Auburn

Things To Do in Auburn

Take a walk around campus!You'll be hard-pressed to find a lovelier college campus to walk around. On a pretty night or after a big meal, walking around campus is one of our absolute favorite things to do--and we encourage you to see for yourselves why we love it so much. You'll need no help finding lovely things to see, but we wanted to give you a brief map of things to look for--including both historic places in Auburn and a very special place for the two of us. Below is a key for the map above: Auburn University HotelWe wanted to give you a great starting point for your walk, and the AU Hotel (or Toomer's corner, just north at the intersection of College and Magnolia) seemed as good a place as any. Samford HallIf Auburn has a singular icon, its the exquisitely beautiful red brick, red mortar clocktower known as Samford Hall. This is Auburn's main administrative building, erected after Old Main, the original school building, burned to the ground. There is a beautiful lawn in front, a lathe with great Auburn tradition just underneath the clocktower, and legendary Toomer's corner on the Northeast part of the lawn where College and Magnolia meet. 1. The Koi Pond - Though no longer a pond, this garden just west of Samford Hall was the 50 yard line of Auburn's first-ever home football game (in which we absolutely trounced the Georgia Bulldogs). Historically, if any Auburn student stepped on the seal in front of Langdon Hall (just a few steps north of Samford Hall), they faced a two-fold curse: they'd never graduate from Auburn, and they'd never meet their Auburn true love. The only way to reverse that curse was to swim in the Koi Pond at midnight on Halloween (no doubt why it's no longer a pond). 2. Cater Hall and the Upper QuadNamed after Katherine Cooper Cater and home to Auburn's Honors College, Cater Hall sits atop the upper quad and looks over the four Honors Dorms. The porch area over the Upper Quad lawn is home to Auburn callouts. This is where every student organization, secret society, elected campus leadership position--everyone from SGA President to Friends of Aubie to Miss Auburn to Squires Honorary to Freshman Forum--everyone hears their name yelled out to listeners below. from right here at Cater Lawn. 3. Harper Hall - This is Rob's freshman year home (couldn't help myself). 4. Haley Concourse - Crossing right in front of the Haley Center (Lee County's tallest building and home to nearly every freshman-level class at Auburn), the Haley Concourse is the main artery of students' commutes through campus--it's what makes a campus of 25,000+ undergrad students feel so much smaller, because everyone can be found right here at one point or another. -- Parker Hall - WHERE SHE SAID YES!!! ﻿Alumni know Parker as the place where they had calculus freshman year, the Garcias know Parker as home to their tailgate for Auburn home games, but we know Parker as the place we first met--at one of those tailgates (thanks to the help of Addy Steele). So in that very place where MK first entered Rob's life, he took a knee and asked her to change it forever. Pictures can be found below... but if you take a walk through campus, no reason for you not to go take a peek, right? -- 5. The Greenspace - A core-of-campus greenspace right by the student center, the Auburn Greenspace is (now) the home base of the oldest (and Rob's favorite) Auburn tradition - Hey Day! 6. Jordan-Hare Stadium - This is where the magic happens... sometimes. If you find yourself walking around the stadium, Rob advises you do so on the stadium-side of Heisman Drive so you can see the statues erected to 4 Auburn greats--3 Heisman trophy winners and the former coach who is the namesake of our field. 7. Petrie Hall - Though nothing terribly remarkable, Petrie Hall houses a plaque outside the front door featuring the Auburn Creed. Alumni may not all know it word for word, but every Auburn man and woman has heard the creed a time or two thousand. If you're new to Auburn, it's worth reading. It may just give you the same chills that it gives Rob no matter how many times he hears it. OK... we (Rob) may have gotten a little carried away on this page--but truthfully, if this is your first time in Auburn, this is a walk worth taking to experience the charming place we call home.

Take a Walk

Registry-knot

Thanks for exploring our registry! We have set up our registry with Zola and you can find our page <a href="https://www.zola.com/registry/robertandmarykatherine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Our future home: 122 S Debardeleben St. Apt AAuburn, AL 36830

Mary Katherine & Rob

Mary Katherine & Rob

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