NoFo Brew Co

Welcome Party

The Chair Factory

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Our story began in high school in November of 2017. We continued dating throughout college at Georgia Southern University—go Eagles! From Braves games to just about any sporting event, we love cheering on our favorite teams together. On February 21st, 2025, while Sydney was visiting James in Savannah for the weekend, James stopped on the way to dinner in Lafayette Square. There, he got down on one knee and proposed. Sydney, of course, said yes, marking the beginning of the next chapter in our lives. Now, we’re beyond excited to say “I do” and continue building a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! A Fun Fact About UsWe were actually born just one day apart in the same hospital in October of 2000. Our parents like to joke that we’ve known each other all our lives, even before we met in high school.

Our Story

Photos

Emma has been Sydney’s best friend since Kindergarten and has shared many of life’s milestones with her.

Emma Sbat

Ryan Schmidt 

Hannah is James’s sister but she and Sydney have grown close as friends and she’s quickly become like a sister to her.

Hannah Schmidt

Jack Wiley 

Kendall has been Sydney’s best friend since elementary school and roommates at Georgia Southern. Fun fact: Kendall is the one that set Sydney and James up!

Kendall Mabie

Matt is James's co-worker and friend in Savannah

Matt Stroup

Mary Stewart was Sydney’s roommate in grad school and quickly became a close friend during their time in Augusta.

Mary Stewart Jones

Griff has been James's friend since childhood and they were even roommates in college

Griff Jamison

Emily became a very close friend to Sydney while in grad school in Augusta, Ga. 

Emily Sweat 

Matthew Mckendrick

Sydney’s Cousins, whom she has loved watching grow up over the years!

Kathryn and Kaylee Wiley 

Dave Wiley

Lucy Schmidt

Bentley Schmidt 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Last day to book for the room block is May 26,2026.

Courtyard Gainesville GA

Travel

Margaritaville Lake Lanier

Decoy

Elachee Nature Science Center

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE

Cloudland Vineyards and Winery

Topgolf Buford

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Buford

Pickle and Social - Gwinnett

Things to Do

Dress Code

Registry

Rehearsal Friday, June 26, 4:30 at The Chair Factory908 Grove St, Gainesville, GA 30501Rehearsal dinner to follow, by invitation Welcome PartyFriday, June 26, 8:00-9:30 at NoFo Brew Co434 High St W, Gainesville, GA 30501Join us the night before the big day for a come-and-go celebration with friends and family at NoFo Brewing. Stop by for a drink, say hello, and kick off the wedding weekend with us! Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Wedding DaySaturday, June 27, 5:00 PM Ceremony The Chair Factory 908 Grove St, Gainesville, GA 30501Dinner and dancing to follow, with the celebration concluding at 10:00 PM.

Sydney & James

Sydney & James

Wedding Events