The Studio Asheville

Bridal Shower

Sadie's Lingerie Shower

Highland Brewing Company

Couple's Shower

Homewood

Wedding Rehearsal

The Restoration Asheville

Rehearsal Dinner

Solarium at The Restoration Asheville

The Night Before

Our Wedding Day!

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Urban Orchard Cider Company

The Morning After

Please RSVP for all events by April 15th. 

Our Wedding

May 15th, 2022

We met here in Asheville on the evening of May 14th, 2022, when a gathering of mutual friends brought us together for the first time. Immediately upon walking into the house, Elliot and Sadie locked eyes— we like to say that it was love at first sight. Later that night, Elliot told Sadie that he would love to take her on a date sometime. Sadie was going back to college that same weekend, so this “sometime” needed to be soon. We exchanged phone numbers, and the very next evening, May 15th, we went on our first date. And, ever since that night, we’ve been together…

year one

Despite being long-distance since the weekend we met, we quickly fell in love during our first year of dating. It was made easier with us driving back and forth nearly every weekend to spend time together. Our first "I love you", tailgates, frat parties, hikes, and dates around our college towns, with hours-long FaceTimes in between.

year two

Our second year together was marked by some pretty big milestones! Our first vacation together, both graduating college, and moving back to Asheville. Long distance suddenly turned into only a 30-minute commute, which allowed for many more memories to be made together, now here at home.

year three

We kept very busy during our third year of dating. Started full-time jobs, spent lots of time with family, went on many trips, weathered a hurricane in our mountains, and continued to enjoy being home together! Elliot also got accepted into the law school at the University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks!

May 17th and 18th, 2025

We went on a weekend getaway to the Horse Shoe Farm to celebrate our 3-year anniversary. Elliot planned every detail, down to picking out Sadie's dress! What Sadie didn’t know was that she’d be leaving the farm as his fiancée!! In the early evening of May 17th, Elliot proposed to Sadie in the glowing sunshine, with a duck pond and our mountains as the backdrop. The most joyful moment of our lives! That night, the first fireflies of the season twinkled in the trees by our cabin, like they were celebrating with us. Truly a day that we both had always dreamed of and prayed for. After a lovely weekend celebrating our engagement, just the two of us, we made our way back home. As we drove the curve up to Elliot’s house, he said, “remember how I said I had no more surprises? Look!” Sadie was so surprised to see all of their local family and loved ones lining the driveway, cheering and waving! The most thoughtful surprise engagement party to close out the dreamiest weekend.

May 15th, 2026

Our soon-to-be best day of our lives: on our 4-year anniversary, we will say "I do" to forever together!!! We can’t wait to celebrate with all of our dearest friends, family, and loved ones. See you in May!

Our Story

All photographs lovingly captured by Wendy Frederick Photography

Engagement Photos

Ethan Gualano

Taylor Jones

Sam Collett

Zoe Murray

Miles Westbrock

Isabella Gualano

Nick Gualano

Kaylee Ayres

Adam Kerr

Katie Stevens

Jake Gualano

Ashley Ayres

Ryan Hatcher

Sydney Jones

Molly Ramroop

London Hurley

Scarlet Collett

Wedding Party

This is the location of our welcome reception! Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, and only a six-minute drive from our wedding venue. The link below will bring you directly to the booking page for the Gualano Wedding Weekend room block.

The Restoration Hotel Asheville

If you are planning on booking your own accommodation:

There are lovely hotels and cool Airbnbs all over Asheville and the surrounding areas, but we would recommend narrowing your search to be within central Asheville. All of our wedding weekend events will be in Downtown Asheville, or just outside of downtown.

Where to Stay

Link to a local hike finder that shares trail directions, difficulty levels, and distances.

Hikes

The beautiful estate gardens are in bloom in May!

Biltmore Estate

The hop on-hop off trolley tours take you through many of Asheville’s historic neighborhoods, including Montford, where our wedding venue is located.

Gray Line Trolley Tours

These comedy bus tours are a must-do here in Asheville!!

LaZoom Comedy Tours

A historic resort and spa nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can catch some of the prettiest sunsets from their back patio!

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

A historic shopping center in downtown Asheville, featuring local shops and eats.

Grove Arcade

Things to Do

Coffee and Tea

Double D's Coffee BusHigh Five CoffeeUltra CoffeebarPennyCup CoffeeDobra TeaIzzy's Coffee Den

Breakfast

Sunny Point CafeCity BakeryThe MedBiscuit HeadTupelo HoneyEarly Girl Eatery

Lunch

Rocky's Hot Chicken ShackStandard PizzaBaby BullWhite Duck Taco Shop12 Bones BBQThe WALKHaywood Commons

Dinner

Nine Mile West (where Elliot &amp; Sadie went on their first date)Curate Bar de TapasStrada ItalianoRed GingerSoprana Rooftop CucinaPacks Tavern

Dessert

French Broad Chocolate LoungeOld Europe PastriesSunshine SammiesThe Montford Rooftop BarCrave Dessert BarSweets and SeatsBaked Pie Company

Breweries and Bars

Highland Brewing CompanyNew Belgium BrewingUrban Orchard Cider CompanySierra Nevada Brewing CompanyAsheville Pizza and Brewing CompanyHi-Wire Brewing (Plus, Tiki Easy speakeasy in the back)

Sadie & Elliot

Sadie & Elliot

Engagement Photos