The Double J Farm

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Our story began one evening at a high school basketball game—Jake was a junior, Sydney a senior, and a casual introduction sparked just enough interest for Sydney to reach out to Jake the next day. They hit it off immediately, chatting for a week... until Jake let her know he “wasn’t looking for a girlfriend.” And just like that, the conversation ended—at least for a while. Six months later, Sydney found herself back home from UNC due to the pandemic. With a little courage (and a lot of curiosity), she reached out to Jake again. This time, everything changed. Within a day, he asked her out on a date to Mountain Burrito. Sydney, who at the time mostly stuck to chicken fingers and cheeseburgers, didn’t let on that she had no idea what to order—but after waiting this long for a date with Jake, she wasn’t about to let that stop her. That first date turned into many, and soon, they were spending more time together than apart. Even after Sydney returned to UNC’s campus in the spring of 2021, she found herself driving home most weekends just to see Jake. By the summer, he decided to join her in Chapel Hill—and for the next three years, they built a life together at UNC. During their college years, they rescued their first cat, Howie, and added Loretta to the family a year later. After graduation, they made the move to Raleigh to start their next chapter. In May of 2025, Jake planned a surprise weekend getaway to Candler, NC—home to Sydney’s grandparents’ house and the source of many childhood memories. In the backyard, surrounded by nostalgia and love, Jake got down on one knee and asked Sydney to marry him. Of course, she said yes! We can't wait to celebrate with all of you as we say “I do” and begin this next adventure—together.

Our Story

Our First Photo

October 3, 2020

Travel & Accommodations 

We can’t wait to have you join us! The Double J Farms is nestled in the countryside approximately 30 minutes from Morganton. For guests traveling from out of town, we recommend staying in a nearby Airbnb or booking a hotel in Morganton for easy access to the venue. A selection of nearby accommodations is listed below. Additional options are available on Airbnb and VRBO. Please contact us with any questions about lodging or local logistics.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites Morganton Historic Downtown — Comfortable, modern rooms in downtown Morganton, approximately 20 minutes from The Double J Farms.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Morganton Historic Downtown

Cozy Koi Cottage — Comfortable Airbnb in Granite Falls, about 20 minutes from The Double J Farms in Lenoir; accommodates up to four guests.

Cozy Koi Cottage - AirBnB

Downtown Home Morganton — Spacious Airbnb in downtown Morganton, approximately 20 minutes from The Double J Farms in Lenoir; accommodates up to five guests

Downtown Home Morganton - AirBnb

Lovely Historic Apartment in downtown Morganton — Charming Airbnb in the heart of downtown Morganton, about 20 minutes from The Double J Farms in Lenoir; accommodates up to four guests.

Historic Apartment Downtown Morganton - AirBnb

Tiny House in Morganton — Private, modern tiny house located in Morganton, approximately 25 minutes from The Double J Farms in Lenoir; ideal for two guests.

Sydney & Jake

Sydney & Jake

S&J

Wedding Day