Rachel Lawrence and William Rhoades will be married on June 14th 2026, surrounded by the people they love most. We are so looking forward to celebrating together.

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Rachel & William

June 14 2026
Columbus OH
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Wedding Day

June 14, 2026
5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
505 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH, 43215

6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Ceremony

7:15 PM–11:00 PM

Reception

Dress Code

COLORFUL DRESS ATTIRE

Please no white or black,

Like a field of wildflowers, our wedding will be full of color. We invite you to wear summer dress attire in bright or soft hues. Help us create a vibrant, blooming celebration.

Our Love

R&W

After sharing mutual friends for years, we naturally and quickly formed a deep connection. Though we first met in Ohio, we soon took a leap of faith and trust in one another, moving to the middle of the Pacific and making the island of Kauai our home. Nearly 5,000 miles from everything familiar, our love proved strong and steady, reminding us that we already had everything we needed in each other.

We found our footing on the island quickly. Wil settled into a career in kitchens, while Rachel pursued her dream of working professionally in bridal makeup. Through every challenge and change, we have always stood side by side, supporting one another with care and resilience. With each passing year, our love has continued to grow, deepen, and blossom.

Our energies naturally complement one another, creating a sense of balance and harmony that has carried us through many joyful years on our tropical island home.

Now, we look ahead with excitement to a new chapter together, returning to the community where we were both raised and settling closer to our growing families. We are grateful for the journey that brought us here and look forward to building our future surrounded by the people and places that shaped us.

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We are so excited to bring you all together to celebrate our love. A decade plus of adventures, and were still just getting started.

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Q + A

Are children invited to attend the ceremony?

While we love your little ones dearly, we’ve chosen to make our wedding an adults only celebration. We hope this allows everyone to relax and fully enjoy the day with us. Thank you so much for understanding, we can’t wait to celebrate together!

You live in Hawaii, but are getting married in Ohio?

Yes! While we do have some family out here, most of our family lives on the mainland. While we would love to bring you all to Kauai, we decided it was more reasonable to bring the party somewhere more accessible.

Colorful Dress Attire?

Yes! We invite you all to be as bright as a field of Ohio wildflowers. We love color so, please avoid black or white. Festive and colorful - Bring the Joy in your favorite vibrant shade!

Registry

Your presence truly means everything to us. For those who wish to give a gift, we are not registering for physical items and have instead created a honeymoon fund for our trip to Norway, along with a fund to help us move from Hawaii back to Ohio, as we begin this next chapter of our lives. We are so grateful for your love and support.

Travel

For our family and friends who will be traveling from out of town, we will be staying at the Junto for a few days around the wedding, but do not have plans for accommodations.

The Junto

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77 Belle St, Columbus, OH, US
The Junto Hotel features free bikes, fitness center, a garden and shared lounge in Columbus. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is a 14-minute walk from Ohio Theater, and within half a mile of the city center. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Selected rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge. The Junto Hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. The accommodation has a terrace. Guests at The Junto Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Columbus, like canoeing and cycling. Capitol Square is a 13-minute walk from the hotel, while City Center is 0.7 miles away. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

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50 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, US
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection offers pet-friendly accommodations in Columbus. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A fitness center and business center are also featured on at this property. Meeting and banquet facilities are available. Capitol Square is 984 feet from Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection, while Ohio Theater is 1312 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Port Columbus International Airport, 6.2 mi from the property.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

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33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, US
Located in Columbus, a 9-minute walk from BalletMet, Sonesta Columbus Downtown has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The property is a 13-minute walk from Ohio Theater, and within 700 yards of the city center. There's an in-house bar and guests can also use the business area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Columbus College of Art and Design, Capitol Square and City Center. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

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50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH, US
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel offers a fitness center and a seasonal rooftop pool, less than a mile from Nationwide Arena and the Convention Center. Rooms feature views of downtown Columbus. All rooms at Renaissance Columbus Downtown include air conditioning and an en site bathroom with a hairdryer. Each also has cable TV and in-room tea- and coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s restaurant, Latitude 41, offers modern American cuisine in a chic atmosphere. Bar 41 is open for lunch and dinner, also offering internet services. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel is 2 miles from the Brewery District and less than one mile from the Center of Science and Industry, and the Columbus Museum of Art.

German Village Inn Columbus

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920 S High St, Columbus, OH, US
Located in Columbus’s German Village, this motel is 2 miles from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. It features free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast. The simply furnished guest rooms at the German Village Inn Motel are equipped with a refrigerator and coffee maker. Free local calling and cable TV with the HBO channel are provided. Ohio State University is a 15-minute drive from Motel German Village. The Magic Mountain Fun Center is 15 miles away.

Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

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1521 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH, US
Located within 5.2 miles of BalletMet and 5.2 miles of Columbus College of Art and Design, Comfort Suites Columbus Airport has rooms in Columbus. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning and a TV. A continental breakfast is available at Comfort Suites Columbus Airport. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. Natural Resources Park is 5.2 miles from Comfort Suites Columbus Airport, while Columbus Museum of Art is 5.4 miles from the property. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1.2 miles away.

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