The Olde Mecklenburg Restaurant & Biergarten at Ballantyne

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Morning Glory Farm

Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony

Spring

Our Wedding

Sarah and EJ met a week before Thanksgiving 2019 at a bar in Raleigh, NC. They were immediately drawn to each other and bonded over their love of App State football. The day after they met, they got together for brunch at Cameron Village Bar &amp; Grill in Raleigh. The date ended up lasting three hours, and neither of them wanted to say goodbye. Sarah had to return to Charlotte while EJ lived in Raleigh, but they couldn't stay apart for long. From there, they traded off weekends between Charlotte and Raleigh until Sarah finally convinced EJ to move to Charlotte in 2021. EJ booked a trip for the couple to visit the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, in June 2024. On the second day of their trip, EJ planned a hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Once they reached the top, EJ got down on one knee and asked Sarah to marry him. She was so nervous that the only words she could blurt out were "Thank you!" They sealed the deal with a kiss!

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Hailey Johnson - Matron of HonorNicole SmithHanna MularkeyJamie ShaverMelissa PhippsMaggie FitzgeraldMaggie LongArianna SherrillMolly TurnerNathalie AngelKathryn Torres

Groomsmen

Bruce Nix - Best ManZach SmithMyles PhillipsJamie SherrillSebastian CorreaJack DavisDylan TurnerChris BobbieHodges GerrardBrian SmithJack Allen

Wedding Party

Q + A

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The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

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Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne

Travel

The Bowl at Ballantyne, Charlotte's newest dining &amp; entertainment spot featuring 15+ restaurants, breweries, The Amp concert venue &amp; luxury shopping in South&nbsp;Charlotte. *Note: The Bowl is walking distance from both hotels.

The Bowl at Ballantyne

The Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the largest outdoor center of its kind in the world.&nbsp;Featuring the world’s largest manmade whitewater river and 1,300 acres of protected woodlands along the Catawba River, the Center has become the home of the active outdoor lifestyle.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

This captivating destination offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, making it a top choice for things to do in Charlotte. Explore a wealth of interactive exhibits, awe-inspiring experiments and fascinating displays that bring science to life. Perfect for kids!

Discovery Place Science

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is more than just a museum. It's a place where fans can uncover new stories and get in on the action at every turn with more than 50 interactive experiences.

Sarah & EJ

Sarah & EJ

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