Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

The Ballantyne

Reception and Celebration of Marriage

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Farewell Breakfast

Our Wedding

Friends and Family,&nbsp;

Due to ongoing health concerns, we have decided to postpone our wedding celebration once more. &nbsp;We hope all of you are staying safe and healthy during this time.&nbsp;

























We will still be holding our ceremony on 8-21-2020 at 5:30pm. &nbsp;A livestream of this joyous occasion will be available for all. &nbsp;Details&nbsp;are as follows: 













Join Zoom Meeting (room opens at 5PM).&nbsp;









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Meeting ID: 861 0859 8475

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Looking towards 2021, we invite you to join us for our reception and celebration of marriage on 4-23-2021. &nbsp;We are excited to see you next spring in Charlotte!&nbsp;

























Lots of love,&nbsp;

























Salem and Alan&nbsp;

Update on wedding celebrations 

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Kids

Carowinds Amusement Park & Water Park

<a href="https://www.carowinds.com/"></a>Great for rides, games, toys, and water park fun!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carowinds.com/">https://www.carowinds.com/</a>

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 

<a href="https://www.dsbg.org/visit/explore-the-garden/"></a>Botanical Garden beautiful at all times of the year, especially in the Spring!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dsbg.org/visit/explore-the-garden/">https://www.dsbg.org/visit/exp...</a>

Discovery Place Science 

<a href="https://science.discoveryplace.org/plan"></a>Discovery Place Science conjures curiosity and activates the imagination through educational experiences that help uncover the wonders of science all around us.<a href="https://science.discoveryplace.org/plan">https://science.discoveryplace...</a>

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

<a href="https://www.imaginon.org/"></a>ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center&nbsp;is a one-of-a-kind youth destination located in Charlotte, NC, in the heart of the cultural arts district. This collaborative effort between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is a 102,000-square-foot facility recently ranked by Livability.com as the No. 1 children’s library in the United States.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imaginon.org/">https://www.imaginon.org/</a>

Eat & Drink

131 Main 

<a href="https://www.131-main.com/blakeney/"></a>Upscale dining environment full of energy and the scent of a hickory wood fire grill. Outside dining on the covered porch is always a popular spot with an open fire pit and plenty of seating.<a href="https://www.131-main.com/blakeney/">https://www.131-main.com/blake...</a>

AvidXChange Music Factory 

<a href="http://avidxchangemusicfactory.com/"></a>This massive entertainment complex is home to more than 10 individual venues comprising bars, live music venues, restaurants, nightclubs, cafes and event venues. The Comedy Zone, a popular comedy club at this entertainment complex, is among one of the best in the city.<a href="http://avidxchangemusicfactory.com/">http://avidxchangemusicfactory...</a>

Cajun Yard Dog

A Gregory family staple,&nbsp;Cajun Yard Dog&nbsp;serves up some simple yet delectable French and Spanish delicacies that are quite easy on the pocket.<a href="http://www.cajunyarddog.net/">http://www.cajunyarddog.net/</a>

Duckworth's Grill and TapHouse

<a href="http://ballantyne.duckworths.com/"></a>A great variety of food and drink for everyone!&nbsp;<a href="http://ballantyne.duckworths.com/">http://ballantyne.duckworths.com/</a>

Mac's Speed Shop 

Mac's Speed Shop&nbsp;is a unique, family-friendly, Carolina barbecue restaurant that uses award-winning cooking methods to create unbelievable BBQ served in a fun, high-energy environment.&nbsp;<a href="http://macspeedshop.com">macspeedshop.com</a>

Sycamore Brewery 

<a href="https://www.sycamorebrew.com/"></a> Brewery, taproom, and beer garden with a lively vibe and plenty of weekly events. Great for groups!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sycamorebrew.com/">https://www.sycamorebrew.com/</a>

Zinicola Restaurant 

<a href="https://zinicolaitalian.com"></a>Wonderful Italian Restaurant located in the Ballantyne area.&nbsp;<a href="https://zinicolaitalian.com">https://zinicolaitalian.com</a>

Details

Whitney Akers 

Caroline McGhee Norman 

Hayes Tilson Boylston 

Fletcher Gregory IV

Madison Green Salzillo 

Aaron Goodman 

Kristan McIntosh Bielby

Chris Kovey 

Ryan Milosevich

Jon Kovey 

Drew Paramore 

Emily Shropshire 

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Please use the link to receive the wedding rate, or call the hotel listed above referencing the Gregory-Paramore wedding block.

We are so excited for you to join us this special weekend, and hope that you will find travel around Charlotte convenient and stress-free. The best way to get around town is&nbsp;by car. We encourage you to download and use the&nbsp;&nbsp;Uber and Lyft apps for getting to and from wedding events.&nbsp;

Directions from airport to Ballantyne hotel:&nbsp;Exit airport and take Billy Graham Parkway South.Take Interstate I-77 South to I-485 Outer Loop.Take Exit 61- Johnston Road and turn right onto Johnston Road.Get in the far left lane and turn left into the hotel.



Directions from Christ Church to Ballantyne (wedding ceremony to reception):&nbsp;Turing right out of the church, head&nbsp;south&nbsp;on&nbsp;Providence Rd. Turn right onto S. Wendover Rd.Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Sharon Rd. After about 3 miles, turn right to stay on Sharon Rd. Use any lane to turn left onto Park Rd. Continue straight onto Johnston Rd for 3.2 miles. Turn left onto&nbsp;John J Delaney Dr. Hotel will be on the left.&nbsp;



 

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Travel to Charlotte 

Please use the link to receive the wedding rate, or call the hotel listed above referencing the Paramore-Gregory wedding block. **book by Monday, July 20, 2020**

Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne

For folks wishing to stay outside of the Ballantyne area. We do not have blocks reserved at this location, but another good option for lodging!

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/South Park at Phillips Place

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/SouthPark

Travel

For those wanting to get outside,&nbsp;Freedom Park is a 98-acre park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located at 1900 East Boulevard, between Charlotte's historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods, the park is centered on a 7-acre lake, and is about 3 miles from the heart of Charlotte's downtown area.

Freedom Park

For those looking for a golf outing, we encourage you to book early!&nbsp;

Golf Club At Ballantyne Hotel

Levine&nbsp;Museum's mission is to engage a broad-based audience in the exploration and appreciation of the diverse history of the&nbsp;South&nbsp;since the Civil War, with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont.

Levine Museum of the New South

A beautiful greenway for walking/running conveniently located 10 minutes from the Ballantyne area.&nbsp;

McMullen Creek Greenway

Conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

A wonderful mall with a variety of stores and great restaurants!&nbsp;

SouthPark Mall 

For those looking for relaxation during the weekend! Book early for an appointment!&nbsp;

The Spa At Ballantyne, Charlotte

Offering rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, rappeling, zip lining and an entertainment pavilion with chilled craft beers and live music.

Mary Salem & Alan

Mary Salem & Alan

Photos