Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Austin and I met through a mutual friend at a time when neither of us was in the healthiest place. What started as a simple introduction quickly became something unexpected — a connection that felt easy, genuine, and safe. We found comfort in each other when we both needed it most, and that foundation of honesty and growth became the start of our story.Our first date was anything but ordinary — a trampoline park. From the very beginning, there was laughter, a little chaos, and a lot of fun, setting the tone for a relationship built on joy and not taking life too seriously. From there, we were inseparable, spending weekends and late nights talking, laughing, and dreaming about what could be.We’ve shared countless adventures together — trips to the beach, weekends at the lake, and time spent in the mountains — learning that home isn’t a place, but the person you’re with. Austin fell in love with my love of sunflowers, and somehow never complains about the constant baking happening in our kitchen (and is always willing to be the taste-tester).That same love and intention led to a moment we’ll never forget. Austin proposed in a field of poppy flowers — a place that later in the year transforms into a sea of sunflowers, making it even more meaningful. Surrounded by the people who have loved and supported us from the very beginning — my mom, dad, my three brothers (Jakeb, Morgan, and Brennan), and even my cousins — the moment was filled with overwhelming joy and happy tears. It was intimate, intentional, and perfectly us.Through every season, we’ve grown together, choosing each other every day. What began as an unexpected meeting has turned into the greatest love story we could have imagined — and we can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives continuing it together.

Our Story

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For the Brides Side

Faith and I have been as thick as thieves since our senior year of highschool. Beginning our friendship on a field trip with our dance class, we bonded over what any high schooler would; annoying teachers, tests that were upcoming, and our dance performances. After graduation, we stuck like glue and continue to make memories as time has gone on. Who would've thought living with your best friend would make for such an eventful and fuller friendship?

Faith Morris

Megan and I have known each other for a few years. We love Nightmare Before Christmas and gossiping about the latest work tea. Though we may not work together, we still love spilling it all while enjoying a night in or the occasional night out where we all want to dress up. From the comforts of the couch at home to her first rave, Megan and I have watched each other journey through our relationships together and that has created an even bigger bond between us. 

Megan Hayes

A long time childhood friend of Austins, naturally we have become pretty good friends. Though work tends to get the best of us, moments we are together feel that much sweeter. I feel honored to have someone so important to my best friends life. 

Kaitlyn Shapiro

I met Addison through Austin's friend Caleb. They had been dating at the time and in true fashion we went on double dates, hung out at the lake or their house, just an organically pure friendship that has grown over time. 

Addison Rose Kotulski

Liz and I over the years as I have gotten the pleasure of getting to know Austin, have also begun growing our relationship as well. Our love for books has been the root of our shared love for different genres from Dark Romance to Fantasy like Harry Potter. Liz is definitely a firecracker with her personality never holding back and being her true fun and confident self. I admire her so and am so excited to gain a sister in this chapter of my life. 

Elizabeth Baker

Smart, kind, strong, and resillient. Just like her uncle Austin, Emma paves her own way through anything and everything. Her kindness towards others shows through in how she helps others around her. She is the most outstanding young lady and I am so excited to have her in my life. 

Emma Pearson

My beautiful niece, another firecracker in my life for sure and the sweetest bundle of joy and energy that could outrun any of us even if we tried. She is one of the best little girls to have come into my life. 

Esme Ledezma

For The Groom's Side

I met Caleb at Marcos Pizza where we connected over our love of video games, music, and complaining about our employer. From there he would become one of my closest friends always willing to lend a hand, and always willing to listen to whatever problems life has thrown my way. We share a love of DIY whether it be replacing the duct work at his house or helping me build a desk. I've learned so much from Caleb not only about fixing or building things he's also taught me to be myself and do what makes me happy no matter what anyone thinks. He truly is the definition of a lifelong friend.

Caleb Story

Brothers share a special bond like blood, relationships drift apart and friendships end. But brothers are forever, as my older brother he's always done his best to help and guide me through life. Some of my favorite memories are our random adventures whether it was sitting for hours fishing, walking the deer trails, or just sitting around enjoying a beer and catching up. Thank you for always being a big brother, though we may fight or argue and though seasons change brothers are forever.

Coty Pearson

Brennan is one of the kindest souls I've ever met right along his older sister Noelle. The three of us spent two years as roommates. In that time Brennan showed me patience, kindness, and all around love for friends and family in his life and genuine love and respect for everyone around him. I feel so lucky to have meet him and get to call him family I know he will always be there for his sister and me through all chapters of life. 

Brennan Haynes

I had met Will the same way I met Caleb, though our paths at Marcos would cross many times whether I was his boss or he was mine, it has never gotten in the way of him being one of my best friends. We connected through our love of video games, horror movies and music. He's one of the most unique people know and has taught me a lot about being myself no matter what people think. No matter what season of life we have been in we can always get together and talk and laugh for hours.

Will Hayes

Like a lot of my friends I met Nick through work, I also met Nick during my time at Marcos. When I met Nick he was and still is one of the nicest, smartest and most interesting characters I've ever meet. No matter how bad of a day I've had or how sad i may be Nick will always be there to hear out my problems or just make me laugh uncontrollably. He helped me through one of the hardest points in my life when I had I felt like had no friends left to trust and introduced me to Kitty, Steph, Abdul and many others that have become some of my closest friends to this day. I'm so lucky to call him one of my best friends as well.


Nick Smurthwaite

Wedding Party

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We want you all to look your best on this special day, please feel free to select something from the list of colors that are provided below. If there is nothing that suits you, please feel free to reach out and ask, we want you to be comfortable just as much as we want you to look good with us!

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Hampton Inn Kernersville

Sleep Inn Kernersville I-40

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kernersville South by IHG

Best Western Kernersville

Travel

A fun spot to go get drinks, hear some live music, and the occasional food truck for a late night bite!

Gypsy Road Brewing Company

A bit of a hole-in-the wall location for a bar, but still fun with their downstairs arcade and pool table available for an easy going night.

The Empourium

A new barcade experience similar to what the Empourium has to offer. Another great option for some local and easy fun!

Game On Kernersville

Breathe Event Lounge & Catering

Cake & All Things Yummy

In Downtown Kernersville, there are so many things to do, shops to check out, and the parks for a bit of exercise are nice too. This one is a personal favorite of ours.

Noelle & Austin

Noelle & Austin

Things to Do

What is there close by that I can go do?

Gypsy Road Brewing Company

The Empourium

Game On Kernersville

Breathe Event Lounge & Catering

Cake & All Things Yummy

Harmon Park