Grace Episcopal Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Camp Cedar Cliff

Reception

Our Wedding

Michelle's side: Shane and I were in the same graduate program in Virginia Beach. I noticed him right away and thought he was so cute- way too cute to be interested in me! We became friends through late night study sessions (procrastinators unite!) and joking with each other at school. For a year and a half, I tried to get over my "crush" on him and just appreciate his friendship, until the day in May 2015 where he asked me to be his girlfriend. I was so surprised and in shock...for days. Then in December of 2015 he asked me to marry him! We have learned so much together over our friendship, dating relationship, and now engagement. I know that life is better with him. I learn more about God's love, myself, and how to care for others through him. I so look forward to the life ahead! Shane's side: Shortly after moving to Virginia Beach to attend grad school, I met a girl who I knew would be trouble. I had told all of my college friends that I wouldn't date a girl in my program because nothing good could come of it. During those first several weeks we consistently found ourselves talking which each other rather than the group. Late night writing sessions enabled us to spend time together, focusing only on school and getting to know the other. A year and a half after our first meeting I began to realize that she was the one I wanted to share exciting news with or discuss how our days went. Four months later, and after again reasserting I wouldn't date anyone in our program the night before, I asked her on our first date. Life has been a whirlwind of school and adventures since that day but one thing is for sure, I still stand by my statement that nothing good ever comes from dating someone in your own program. For me, Michelle is so much more than just another good thing. I am more myself when I am with her. Life is how it should be!Hope you can celebrate with us on July 30, 2016!

Once upon a time...

Our Story

Details

Photos

Emily Miller

Casey Ferrell

Challie Monk

Keegan Ferrell

Trinh Nguyen 

Taylor Kinzer

Ben Berg

Lizzy Stewart

Brandon Burns

Jamie Martin 

Elisabeth Stump 

Wesley Howland III

Brian Miller

Christina Jensen

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

There are multiple options for hotels. We have reserved a small number rooms at the Ridgecrest Conference Center for guests. Prices will be around $110 a night. It is a beautiful center with a great mountain view close to downtown Asheville. As it is a Christian retreat center, alcohol is not allowed in the rooms. To reserve a room, you may call the conference center and book a room under the Ferrell wedding party. We also have some cheaper options a bit father away from the wedding venue. We also recommend looking on VRBO in the Asheville and Candler NC area for those who would like to rent a house with a group of people.

Ridgecrest, NC, United States

This hotel is a cheaper option (approx. $89.95 a night) and allows pets. It is a bit father away from Asheville and the wedding venue (approx. 20 minutes away from the church).

Days Inn Asheville West

This is a slightly more expensive option (approx 159.00 a night) for a hotel closer to the wedding venue. It is also closer to downtown Asheville.

Days Inn Asheville/Mall

This is a nicer hotel option close to the wedding venue and near the Biltmore Estate. Price is approx. $220 a night. We would reccomend reserving a room soon at this site, as it is a more popular hotel.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson,Downtown Asheville

Travel

Things to Do

Michelle & Shane

Michelle & Shane

Wedding Party