Tobacco Road

Rehearsal Dinner

Sacred Heart Church

Ceremony

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Our Wedding

There he was. Slightly sweaty, a bit rugged, and right in front of her, in the flesh. Megan couldn't help but wonder, "Do I know this man?"As the door to the eyeglass store closed behind her, the chimes of the bells were heard and Eureka! It was him, the ever-elusive new guy in town that she'd matched with on the dating app. Only, it was no longer through a screen. The stakes were raised immediately as Megan found herself brought back to reality with the audial rumble of what must've been the growl of a bear, or perhaps even a beast.Blushing a little, Megan.... **Megan has now reclaimed authority of Our Story. Anything from here on out has not been approved by Charlie.** Anyways, Megan and Charlie bumped into each other one fateful Saturday morning while receiving a routine eye exam. Though both recognized each other in the waiting room, the opportunity for a chance encounter never presented itself. Instead, the first official date was scheduled through text and the two planned to meet up at a familial spot in town, Aunt Betty's Gin &amp; Absinthe Bar. As their interests in each other began, it was truly the 3rd date that cemented the idea of a life together, at least for Charlie (Megan took a bit more convincing!) Seated across each other at a sushi bar on a Friday during Lent, Megan and Charlie talked the night away. Hearing all about each other's love of learning, passion towards his and her careers, and continued efforts to understanding faith during that Easter season, the two felt as if only God could've authored such a story. This is March of 2024. Those early days of dating brought with them the introductions to friend groups and family, a couple of weddings and a few fun, local events scattered into their busy schedules. While juggling time spent studying for their respective Masters programs, Megan working multiple clinical shifts each week and Charlie teaching at a new school, they would continue to deepen their relationship with each other and begin those conversations of what the future holds... Enter October of 2024. 7 short, yet full months later and their love for each other has developed into a personality trait. It's who they became together. There was no more Megan without Charlie and no more Charlie without Megan, they were now one. With the families waiting back in Raleigh, unbeknownst to Megan, the young(ish) couple make their way to the Hallmark town of Beaufort, North Carolina. A sea breeze comes in off the ferry as they cruise towards Shackleford Island. Glimpsing a few wild horses while hiking towards the Atlantic side of the island, the two nestled into a beach nook for the day.Quickly realizing that swim trunks don't hide ring boxes all too well, Charlie made his way towards the water and encouraged Megan to "come and play!" Though sounding like a request for a moment, the drop to one knee promised a lifetime.

Promised a Lifetime

Our Story

Photos

Katie Zavatsky

Jack Newton

Amy Cannan

Pete Newton

Lauren Gorodess

Tom Newton

Sam Lind

Andrew Newton

Natalie Newton

Phil Sojka

Abbie Sojka

Alex Krauss

Kristen Aiken

Evan Bond

Kaleigh Sullivan

Mitchell Krafcheck

Jessica DiDuro

Chris Pedersen

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you need to add an extra night, please book a room and then call the hotel directly. The hotel will happily add an extra night at the same group rate!This hotel is about a 5-10 minute walk to the Ceremony and Rehearsal Dinner locations.

AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown

Travel

Various Activities Around Raleigh

Raleigh is home to a variety of attractions and activities for families including:-NC State University-Dorthea Dix Park w/ Gipson Play Plaza-Moore Square Park-The State Capital Building-Pullen Park-JC Raulston Arboretum If looking for food/drink:-Glenwood Ave.-Fayetteville St.-Person St. (near William Peace University) More options listed below with links!

Megan & Charlie

Megan & Charlie

Wedding Party