Overlook Barn

Wedding Day

Ceremony and Reception

Our Wedding

Mason and Kaela met at a group dinner after church in the summer of 2021. They connected for the first time at a fall retreat with their church group in Hot Springs, NC. Their competitive nature bonded them and they were both excited to see each other again. Mason saw Kaela (his future lover) a few weeks later where they shared conversation over a warm fire with some friends. They got to know each other in between church services, group lunches, and game nights and started to kindle a friendship before they went on their first date in February 2022. The early dating season was filled with participating in many shared interests including climbing, running, shared meals, evening walks, and reading together. Through that summer and fall, Mason and Kaela grew their relationship in new ways as they navigating dating long distance while Kaela was away for her graduate program fieldwork rotations. They were eager to be living in the same city once again and enjoyed when Kaela was back in Charlotte.

our story

Our Story

Photos

Catherine Reckard

Jordan McCroskey

Amy Reckard

Harrison McCroskey

Emily Reckard-Mota

Matt Martin

Molly Williams

Alex Laggis

Kirsten Miller

Cory Stewart

Bethany Jobe

Kaleb Bishop

Julia Honeycutt

Sam Perry

Mary May Molitor

Lucas Reckard-Mota

Sophie McCroskey

Andrew Reckard

Wedding Party

Q + A

0.6 miles from the Overlook Barn *Use discount code Overlook if booking with this link for 10% off: https://www.voyagepad.com/

The Pinnacle Inn Resort

We have a room block at the Best Western at Banner Elk (15 minutes from the Overlook barn). Group name is Reckard-McCroskey Wedding. Use this link to book: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.34151.html?groupId=I36XR5V2 *Book by 08/20/2024 to get the group rate* There is a two night minimum required.

Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk

We have a room block at the Country Inn &amp; Suites in Boone (~ 45 minutes from the Overlook barn). Group name is Reckard-McCroskey Wedding. Use this link to book: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/pp12t1?checkInDate=2024-09-19&amp;checkOutDate=2024-09-21&amp;ratePlanCode=BOWOBX *Book by 08/19/2024 for the group rate*

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Boone, NC

Travel

A few recommended hikes off the parkway:- Moses Cone Memorial Park (can hike from the estate to the Flat Top fire tower (5.1 miles) or to Bass Lake - both beautiful hikes. - Bass Lake loop (0.9 miles around the lake), can add on "The Maze" section which would be 3.8 miles total. - Rough Ridge (0.8 mile hike)- Beacon Heights (0.2 mile hike to a great view)- Price Lake Loop Trail (2.3 miles around the lake)- Boone Fork Trail (4.9 miles with views of the river along the hike)

Blue Ridge Parkway

Mile High Swinging Bridge and other beautiful hikes are accessible from this park. Note there is an entrance fee into the park.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

Yummy breakfast spot in downtown Boone

Melanie's

Ice cream sandwich spot with 2 locations - one in downtown Boone and one off 321 towards Blowing Rock.

Blue Deer on Main

Things to Do

Registry

Mason & Kaela

Mason & Kaela

Wedding Party