Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Overlook at KC Bison Ranch

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began at Limestone University, where Lance transferred in to play lacrosse in 2020 and Riley played field hockey here at the time. Our mutual best friend (and unofficial matchmaker) Mikaela Hawkinson had a feeling we’d get along and she was right. During winter break, we were talking more and more and once we got back to campus we went on our first date, getting Covid tested (the school required this) Somehow, between the swabs and small talk, we clicked instantly and never looked back. We spent our first summer together in Gaffney, South Carolina before life took us on a whirlwind of moves. Lance wrapped up his last year of eligibility for Lacrosse and soon landed his first coaching job at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. During this, Riley finished her bachelor’s a semester early and was actually able to graduate together (Lance with his Masters). Riley soon joined Lance in Alabama, a place we never would’ve imagined living, but it turned out to be beautiful, fun, and full of some great people. After about a year there, Lance accepted his first head coaching role at Emmanuel University in Georgia. Riley started a new job once she got here as well just to throw another change in the mix. We spent a year there before Lance finally pulled off the surprise of a lifetime. On November 16, 2024, with our closest friends gathered in Charleston, he proposed on the beach at sunset. Riley was completely shocked and couldnt believe she didnt figure it out. Not long after, life took another turn. Lance’s college coach called with a D1 opportunity at St. Bonaventure in Olean, New York. So we packed up yet again (move number five) and headed north, ready for the next chapter. Looking ahead, one thing’s for sure: we have no idea exactly where life will take us next. But wherever it is, we’ll be there together — cheering each other on, moving boxes, and building a life full of spontaneous changes.

Our First Picture 

Our Story

Photos

BRIDESMAIDS

MIKAELA HAWKINSON

Katie Jacobs

Ella Sturm

Katie Bruno

Camryn Muller

Lauren Hampson

Laina Caparaso

Connie Brown

Jamie Olson

Groomsmen

Colt Olson

Connor Grauer

Joe Gates

Adam Halpern

Mike Penna

Colton DeGrace

Tristan DeGrace

Jason Brown

Wedding Party

For all travel questions kindly refer to the travel tab provided above.

For any further questions please reach out to Mikaela Hawkinson 516-448-1639

Q + A

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27 On Park

Blueberry Hill – Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

Located in Dahlonega, 27 miles from Helen Festhalle, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - Dahlonega - University Area by IHG provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel has an indoor pool and luggage storage space. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Smithgall Woods is 26 miles from Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - Dahlonega - University Area by IHG, while Raven Cliffs Falls is 29 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dahlonega by IHG

Located in Dahlonega and with Helen Festhalle reachable within 28 miles, Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Dahlonega University Area has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms in Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Dahlonega University Area are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. Smithgall Woods is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Raven Cliffs Falls is 29 miles from the property.

Comfort Inn & Suites Dahlonega University Area

DahloneGo is the Shuttle service we will be using for day of the wedding transportation, we will provided the venue stops closer to the day.  You can also call them to have a car service to and from the airport as well. 

DahloneGO

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Riley & Lance

Riley & Lance

R&L

Wedding Day

Reception