Old Lystra Inn

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Mid way through my junior year of highschool, I moved from&nbsp;Dallas, TX to Greensboro, NC. My first few weeks were tough, as any new student's would be, but I was extremely&nbsp;fortunate to meet a great group of friends right away. Little did I know, Nick Swier, my future HUSBAND, was also at Grimsley Highschool- I just hadn't had the opportunity to get to know him yet. Time went by and Nick and I would go to the same parties or sit with the same group at lunch, but we did not ever become close in highschool. THENNNN...we went to college. During our freshman year at&nbsp;NC State, Nick was roommates with a few guys from Greensboro that I was friends with. Through them, I got to know Nick a little more. We were both dating other people at the time, so we were still just acquaintances. Another year went by and our paths began to cross a lot more, as both of us had established our close friend groups, and groups began to merge into one. I&nbsp;knew I had a different&nbsp;connection with&nbsp;Nick, but I was nervous to&nbsp;express my feelings&nbsp;because I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I remember telling Morgan Eddins (my Maid of Honor) that I was very hesitant to send a "flirty" text because 1. he might deny me and I would be completely embarrassed and 2. because he was so much to fun to be friends with and I&nbsp;wouldn't&nbsp;want to make things weird between us. Luckily,&nbsp;she told me to go for it (thank goodness for Morgan!!!). Next thing I knew, Nick was flirting back and we began our love story!&nbsp;

Five years later (with a few speed bumps here and there), Nick proposed on the front steps of our future home. It was the most joyous&nbsp;moment&nbsp;of my life and I have never felt the amount of overwhelming happiness that I felt that day,&nbsp;as we celebrated with our closest family and friends.&nbsp;Meeting Nick was the best thing to ever happen to me. I cannot WAIT to share forever with my best friend. I am exactly where I'm supposed to be.

Taylor's Version...

I remember when Taylor transferred to Grimsley High in our junior year. A few of my friends and I were sitting in the cafeteria at lunch wondering who the new girl was and how she was friends with all the cool cats already.&nbsp; I remember thinking her name was&nbsp;Tigre&nbsp;(Spanish for tiger) and I thought it was a little "try-hard". Little did I know I would end up falling for this girl a few short years later...&nbsp; Taylor and I shared most of the same friends and would frequently see each other at football games and parties, however we never spoke much. We were both shy. I probably threw her a few warm smiles and&nbsp;hey's in high school, and nothing more.&nbsp; As freshman year of college rushed by, our friend groups became even tighter. Most of my groomsmen were good friends with Taylor before I had said more than a few words to her. Fate was paving the path of our future.&nbsp; It wasn't really until Taylor moved into the house on Dixie that we started spending time together. It was summer; school was out, and there were few people left in Raleigh.&nbsp; Taylor and I hit it off immediately. We had the same humor and she was as crazy as I was. I will always remember talking with Nathan (one of my Groomsmen)&nbsp;out on the dock in Atlantic Beach about Taylor. I told him that she was the only girl I would want to&nbsp;date.&nbsp; As we spent more time together, the sparks started flying. I felt oddly comfortable around her, however I was nervous I might screw it up. The love tension grew thick, as we both played it safe and playfully flirted for a whileeee.&nbsp; Sun soaked lake trips at Hyco Lake eventually became our catalyst, and the rest was history.&nbsp; Another few short years zoom by and we get engaged, buy a beautiful home and start our family with sweet Moose. We have come a long way in the past 5 years, and we have continually made eachother better people. She keeps me maturing and I keep her young and spontaneous (my excuse for never planning).&nbsp; I cannot wait to grow old with her and continue building our friendship and writing our love story forever.&nbsp;

Nick's Version...

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Registry

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This hotel is very close to the venue(~2mi), and&nbsp;shuttle service to the venue&nbsp;will be provided.&nbsp;Please reserve your room before May 14,&nbsp;2019&nbsp;and&nbsp;let them know you are part of the Gray-Swier Wedding Room Block to take advantage of the discounted rate!

Hyatt Place Chapel Hill

This hotel is located in&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;Chapel Hill (~6mi from venue).&nbsp;&nbsp;Please reserve your room before May 14, 2019 and&nbsp;let them know you are in the Gray-Swier Wedding Block to take advantage of the discounted rate!

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

Travel

Visit the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Garden in Durham. It is absolutely stunning! Afterwards, make sure&nbsp;stop at the&nbsp;Duke Campus and see the Duke Chapel.&nbsp;

Duke Gardens

If you love breweries, or just alcohol in general, take a tour of the Durham or Raleigh breweries while you are here.&nbsp;There are SO many great spots! Ask us for our favorites if you'd rather not do the formal tour!&nbsp;

Beltline Brew Tours

There are tons of cool restaurants and shops near the UNC Campus! Franklin Street is the main road where you will find most of them :)

Taylor & Nick

Taylor & Nick

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