The Westin Poinsett, Greenville

Ceremony

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Cocktail Hour

1 - Hour Break 3:30PM to 4:30PM

Our Wedding

New years eve 2012: Before Eric &amp; I parted for winter break (he was going to Maryland, me - Jersey), I revealed that I was spending New Years alone since everyone else had plans. A few days later (New Years Eve Eve), I found out that Eric had booked a surprise flight to Jersey to help make ringing in the new year a little more magical. It was the most romantic thing anyone had ever done for me, and we weren't even dating (yet!). That night, as the ball was dropping, we talked about the possibility of dating and each other's plans for how we'd hope our lives would go the next 3 years. They were very similar plans, so we decided to give dating a try and make it official.Fast forward almost 4 years later: We went to visit the spot we first hiked at when moving to California - Purisima Creek in the beautiful Redwoods. It's a hot summer day in the beginning of July and we invite friends to join us on our adventure, so I definitely considered the thought of him proposing but figured he wouldn't with all the people around. Most of the group breaks off except for our one friend (conveniently with a camera in hand) but I still didn't think anything of it. I go to take a photo and when I turned around Eric was down on one knee asking, "would you please, be my wife?". It was the cutest thing ever and I bursted into happy tears. It was the moment I've been dreaming about since that new years eve night. I said yes and after a year of being engaged, we finally have a countdown to becoming Mr. &amp; Mrs. Baukhages!You can watch the proposal <a href="http://www.heartfromhome.com/2015/07/the-story-of-us.html" target="_blank">here!</a>

How our  3 Year Plan Turned Into a Lifetime

Our Story

Where we are Tying the Knot:

The Westin Poinsett, Greenville 

<a href="https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1702130869&amp;key=2D561C7E" target="_blank">The Westin Poinsett, Greenville</a> <a class="fl" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+westin+poinsett,+greenville+address&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LWT9c3LEk3syipzNCSzU620s_JT04syczPgzOsElNSilKLiwEJxT16LgAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjD0ObH7o3SAhVBQCYKHe8LDn4Q6BMIkgEwEw">Address</a>: 120 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 <a class="fl" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+westin+poinsett,+greenville+phone&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LWT9c3LEk3syipzNDSz0620k_Oz8lJTS7JzM_Tz87LL89JTUlPjS9IzEvNKdbPSCyOL8jIz0u1ApMAITEnkUAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjD0ObH7o3SAhVBQCYKHe8LDn4Q6BMIlQEwFA">Phone</a>: <a class="fl r-iBhrDkvwaXvg">(864) 421-9700</a><a href="http://www.westinpoinsettgreenville.com/" target="_blank"></a>This elegant hotel is 4 minutes' walk from The Peace Center performing arts venue and 6 minutes' walk from Falls Park on the Reedy.Traditional rooms with 1920s-inspired decor offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and coffeemakers. Suites add floor-to-ceiling windows and pull-out sofas.The American restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch. There's also a piano bar and a coffee shop. Other amenities include an exercise room and bike rentals (surcharge). The hotel also has a business center, 6 meeting rooms and a free airport shuttle.

Details

Photos

Victoria

Ryan

Brianna

Emma

James

Gino

Lucy

Matt

Anthony

Chelsea

Alan

Hope

Mark

Francine

Poppy!

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Call (864) 421-9700 and state that you are with the Porter-Baukhages wedding block to receive the group rate: $189 for a standard king or double.You can also click <a href="https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1702130869&amp;key=2D561C7E">HERE</a> to book digitally with the discount room rate! This offer is for Friday night through Sunday. IF YOU PLAN TO EXTEND YOUR STAY (If you want to book dates other than Friday, October 20th through Saturday night to Sunday, October 21st- 22nd) - Please call Chelsea at <a href="tel:864.250.7901" target="_blank">864.250.7901</a>IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE - Please call Chelsea at <a href="tel:864.250.7901" target="_blank">864.250.7901</a>

This is a free parking option and only a short walk to the Poinsett!! Otherwise, Poinsett parking will be "pay per car". It's $15 for event parking or if they are hotel guests then it's $20 valet parking for overnight. You can also self-park in the garage if they would prefer (max $7.50 per day).

*Parking - Richardson Street Garage

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Travel

Things to Do

Bridesmaids

Maid of honor - Victoria (sister) Bridesmaid - Lucy (Future sister-in-law)Bridesmaid - Emma (Future sister-in-law)Bridesmaid - Brianna (Cousin, other little sister)Bridesmaid - Chelsea (College BFF)Bridesmaid - Jordan (BFF)Bridesmaid - Sara (Longest BFF)Bridesmaid - Francine (Greenville sister)

Bridal Party

The Future Mr. & Mrs. Baukhages

Stephanie & Eric

Stephanie & Eric

Registry

While gifts are appreciated please know that your well wishes and presence is a present enough.