Alan Dickson Center

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party!

The Camp at Eseeola

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Our love story in photos! You are a HUGE part of it! 

Photos

Bridesmaids

Weetie Manzi Kennedy

Kristen Keane

Audrey Kendrick

Jess Schober

Katie Kitchens

Sara McNair

Erin McCombs

Jade Rader

Lindsay Ward

Groomsman 

Nate Higgs

Pete Walter

David Mittiga

David Rockey

Tim Fry

Rob Rader

Eli Mills

Clay Kennedy

Officiant

Jerry Cantwell

Music

Thomas Strayhorn

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is an awesome place to stay! They have a GREAT variety of options from a traditional "hotel" room, cabin rentals, an RV spot or tent camping! If you'd like to stay at the Pineola, please CALL the inn directly to book. Do NOT book online. On the phone you will mention that you are with "The Rader/Rockey Wedding" this will ensure you will get a room, cabin or camping that we have blocked off. There will be a large room with couches, games and a fridge reserved the whole weekend for guests at the Pineola. This room will be stocked with beverages and food to enjoy all weekend. There is also pickle ball courts, basketball and other lawn games :) Pineola Inn is a 4-5 minute drive to the ceremony and reception spot. We will also be providing transportation to and from the Pineola Inn on Saturday, June 1st!

The Pineola

The Lodge at Eseeola is a central location to our wedding events. This is another great option for accommodations. If you'd like to stay at the lodge booking will open February 1, 2024. If this is where you'd like to stay, let us know so we can be sure to remind you on the 1st! The welcome party is across the street and we will be providing transportation on Saturday, June 1st to the wedding!

Eseeola Lodge

If you prefer to have your own house check out air bnb. Search in close by towns of Linville, Linville Falls, Newland, Foscoe &amp; Seven Devils. Feel free to reach out to Stiles for input on location if you need!

Air BNB

This is a great spot if all the rooms &amp; cabins at the Pineola get booked! This place is about 14 minutes from the ceremony/reception venue. If many people end up here we can make a shuttle stop for the wedding day very easily. Important Note: There is no wifi here and spotty cell service. It's a great spot, but if you don't like to be disconnected we recommend choosing a different option.

Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages

A great hotel option about 20 minutes from the wedding venue. We have a hotel block here, when you call say you a part of the Rader/Rockey wedding!

Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

If you are flying to NC for our wedding we recommend flying in and out of Charlotte. Charlotte Douglas has a larger variety and more affordable flight options. Rental car prices are also cheaper than smaller surrounding airports. Linville, NC is about a 2-hour drive from the Charlotte Airport.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Travel & Accomodations

Local Restaurants 

This is an awesome place for dinner Friday before the welcome party or lunch Saturday! Reservations are encouraged for dinner

Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.

Another great spot for dinner Friday before the welcome party! Reservations encouraged

The Beacon Butcher Bar

Cheap, greasy Mexican! We strongly recommend the margs!

Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant

Best burger around! Great lunch spot

The Cardinal

Awesome BBQ and often live music on Saturdays. Walking distance from Eseeola Lodge.

Old Hampton Store & Barbeque

Local Activities

A low key way to see some amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is also a zoo and regular informative talks throughout the day by park rangers.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Great place for hiking! Recommended Day Hikes:- Table Rock Summit- Hawksbill Summit- Spence Ridge (hike to the Linville river &amp; swim)- Babel Towers

Stiles & Kevin

Stiles & Kevin

Things to Do

Local Restaurants

Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.

The Beacon Butcher Bar

Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant

The Cardinal

Old Hampton Store & Barbeque

Local Activities

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Linville Gorge Wilderness

North Cove Leisure Club & Disc Golf

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Linville Falls Winery

Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park