Rehearsal Dinner

The William Aiken House

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception & Dancing

Our Wedding

It all started at West Virginia University—though neither of us had any idea where life would take us. Chip began his freshman year at WVU in 2010 and quickly found his place in Phi Psi. A year later, Morgan started college and joined Delta Gamma. While we can’t pinpoint exactly when we first met, our paths crossed often, and we became friends—just friends. After graduation, life took us in different directions. In 2016, Morgan moved to Charlotte, while Chip took a job with Rheem in Connecticut. A few years later, Rheem transferred him to Atlanta—and little did we know, that move would change everything. Chip’s best friend, Jeff (who just so happens to be the best man), lives in Mooresville—right outside of Charlotte. Chip visited often, but Morgan always seemed to be busy with work or school. Eventually, the timing lined up when Chip came to town for Jeff’s birthday, and we finally met up. From the moment we saw each other, something felt different. A month later, Chip officially asked Morgan to be his girlfriend. After over a year of long-distance between Charlotte and Atlanta, Chip made the big move to Charlotte in January 2023—and a year later, he made an even bigger one. For our two-year anniversary, Chip planned a weekend getaway to Asheville. Since he’s not exactly known for planning trips, Morgan immediately suspected something was up. On Saturday morning, we set off for a hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway… only to find it was closed. With no service and no backup plan, Chip somehow managed to find the perfect hike anyway. And somewhere along the trail, he got down on one knee and popped the question. It was the easiest&nbsp;yes&nbsp;Morgan’s ever had to make. And now, here we are—counting down the days until we say I do!

Our Story

Photos

Thank you for making the trip to celebrate us!

Hotel Block

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the&nbsp;Hyatt Place Charleston/ Historic District, located just a&nbsp;6-minute walk&nbsp;from the&nbsp;William Aiken House. This modern hotel offers spacious rooms, free breakfast, a pool, and even pet-friendly accommodations for guests bringing their furry friends. With a prime location on King Street, you’ll be steps away from Charleston’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife. To reserve a room under our wedding block, please use the website link below, which will take you directly to our special group rate. If you need to extend your stay beyond the listed block dates, additional nights may be available through the booking link. Rooms must be booked by July 8, 2025, to secure the discounted group rate.

Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District

We have also reserved a block of rooms at the historic&nbsp;Francis Marion Hotel, conveniently located in downtown Charleston and just a&nbsp;5-minute walk&nbsp;from our wedding venue, the&nbsp;William Aiken House. Overlooking Marion Square, it offers classic elegance with modern amenities, including a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant, and a cozy coffee shop.&nbsp; To reserve a room under our wedding block, please use the website link below to access our discounted group rate of $249 per night for “Traditional” rooms, with options to upgrade at booking. Our room block includes Friday and Saturday night stays. If you need to book additional nights outside of the block, first reserve the available block dates online, then call the hotel’s reservation team at (843) 722-0600 to extend your stay. Be sure to reference the “Deer Matala Wedding” when calling. Reservations must be made by June 8, 2025, to secure the group rate.

Francis Marion Hotel

LUXURY HOTELS w/ VIP PERKS

If you are interested in staying at one of Charleston's luxury properties -- including&nbsp;Hotel Bennett, Charleston Place, The Dewberry, Zero George, and more -- please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:patrick@blockbirdie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patrick@blockbirdie.com</a>&nbsp;for assistance with booking. As a guest of our wedding, he can add complimentary VIP amenities like room upgrades, hotel credits, full daily breakfast for two, and more.

STAYDUVET.com HOME RENTALS

Note:&nbsp;These are professionally-managed, awesome homes all over the area and throughout&nbsp;historic&nbsp;downtown. Use the&nbsp;code&nbsp;BLOCKBIRDIE&nbsp;at checkout for&nbsp;5% OFF&nbsp;any trip, any time, any reason!

Airport 

Charleston International Airport

For out-of-town guests, Charleston International Airport will be the best airport to fly into as it is 15- 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. Should you choose to rent a car, there are several <a href="https://www.iflychs.com/RentalCars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rental car agencies at Charleston International Airport</a>.

GETTING AROUND TOWN

Charleston is an extremely walkable city and most restaurants, coffee shops and stores are in walking distance of the hotels. Bike Taxis are a fun way to get from place to place and easy to find near the hotels and on King Street. Ubers are also abundant and inexpensive.

Travel

Accommodations 

Taylor Vines

Bailie Deer

Marty McCarthy

Emily Sherrard

Molly Matala

Jeff Allen

Christian Allen

Anthony Vecchio

James Schnatterly

Reed Deer

Oliver Schnatterly 

Patrick Schnatterly

Wedding Party

Q + A

Go to the beach! 

This is the main shopping area in downtown CHS. You can start anywhere along King St and walk a few miles exploring all the shops!

Shop On King Street!

Daytime or night, Shem Creek is always a wonderful time. The creek is lined by several bars and restaurants where you can pop around and experience several different places!

Shem Creek Boardwalk

This covered city market stretches across a few streets that features local artists selling Charleston collectibles, art, coffee, jewelers and souvenirs.

Charleston City Market

Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street.

Rainbow Row

Perfect place to go for a walk or run in Charleston! Named for a pre-Civil War coastal defense artillery battery originally built by the British at the site, it stretches along the lower shores of the Charleston. Enjoy views of the harbor and beautiful historic homes.

Morgan & Chip

Morgan & Chip

Registry

Thank you for being a part of this special season of our lives. We’re so grateful for your love, support, and generosity!