Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

We met at a crossfit gym in Savannah, Crossfit Steadfast, where we both worked out at. I was the endurance coach at the gym and was getting ready to run the Savannah Mile, an annual mile race to determine who the fastest&nbsp;people in Savannah were. A lot of people from the gym decided to run the race, so much so we even made special purple tshirts for the event. Alex had said he was going to run the race, and I was shooting to win the whole thing. I got to the race early, hoping to see Alex there. I did not see him amongst the purple shirts representing Team Steadfast, so I began to warm up on my own. Just as I was gearing up to head to the starting line, in true Alex fashion, he slowly walks on up to the crowd, just as the race was about to start (he was always barely on time or late for classes! ) Once they shot the gun, that was it...a short 5 minutes and change later, I was the first female to cross the finish&nbsp;line. I hung around, cheering for my fellow friends to finish the race as well. Once the main race was done, we all hung around and watched the mile with everyone running in uniform. Alex and I sat by each other and chatted the whole time. The Steadfast group then decided we would head to a local bakery, run by another Steadfaster, to celebrate with brunch. Since Alex was going to go, I chose to skip the awards ceremony and join. Once brunch was over, and we were the only two people left, Alex asked if I had plans for the rest of the day. I said since I took the day off from work, I was going to hang out downtown, and he asked if I wanted to do so with him. We were pretty much inseparable after that. We spent the whole Memorial Day weekend hanging out, and almost every day after until I left for Hong Kong a short 6 weeks later. On a side note, he paid for my brunch that morning. Apparently when he was paying the bill inside, he said he would pay for mine too and one of the bakers (another crossfitter) said, "Are you sure you want to do that? She's really fast!" And Alex was just like, "Yeah, I know." And she said, "No, she's like really fast." Not sure why that would deter anyone from picking up my tab!! :)

Our First Date

Our Story

Details

Younger sister, partner in crime, best friend.

Avery Stephens 

Eric Ames

College friend from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Tyler Bailey

Cameron Stephens

Brooke Watson

Lindsey Vaniman

Matt Edwards

Ace Clark

Collin Kelley

Bridget Glean

Haley Balentine

Kathryn Wiater

Regan Soldner

Wedding Party

When Cupid Ames

Engagement Photos

Photos

Registry

Q + A

The Savannah Airport is located about 15-20 minutes from downtown Savannah, off I-95 South. It is extremely easy to get from the airport to downtown Savannah. There are also plenty of cheaper hotel options out by the airport as well. Directions to from the airport to the wedding venue, which is located in the heart of downtown Savannah are as follows:Get on I-95 South from Airways Ave. Follow I-95 South and I-16 East to Montgomery Street. Take Exit 167B from I-16E. Continue onto Montgomery Street to W Broad Street/ Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Ships of the Sea is located on the left side of the street, at 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA.

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

We have a room block here as well under Stephens-Ames Wedding.&nbsp;Your web page address is:&nbsp;<a href="http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/S/SAVESES-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/S/SAVESES-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id%3DPOG&source=gmail&ust=1516290468946000&usg=AFQjCNFwrCkQfaZL6AUIapsvApEP_93wfw">http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/S/SAVESES-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG</a>

<table><tbody><tr><td>Group Name:</td><td>Stephens - Ames Wedding</td></tr><tr><td>Group Code:</td><td>SAW</td></tr><tr><td>Check-in:</td><td>26-APR-2018</td></tr><tr><td>Check-out:</td><td>29-APR-2018</td></tr><tr><td>Hotel Name:</td><td><a href="http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SAVESES" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn%3DSAVESES&source=gmail&ust=1516290468946000&usg=AFQjCNE6s9ttG_J1RjMy-j6MXAAhXH0wKQ">Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hotel Address:</td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=605+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468946000&usg=AFQjCNGy9RRFE4er1-nehEbvXhh0nhvQfA">605 West Oglethorpe Avenue</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=605+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E&entry=gmail&source=g">&nbsp;</a></td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=605+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468946000&usg=AFQjCNGy9RRFE4er1-nehEbvXhh0nhvQfA">Savannah, Georgia</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=605+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E&entry=gmail&source=g">&nbsp;</a></td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=605+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D605%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468946000&usg=AFQjCNGy9RRFE4er1-nehEbvXhh0nhvQfA">31401</a></td></tr><tr><td>Phone Number:</td><td><a href="tel:(912)%20721-6900" value="+19127216900" target="_blank">912.721.6900</a></td></tr></tbody></table> Located right behind/next to the Hampton Inn and Suites on Oglethorpe, it is less than a 5 minute walk from the wedding ceremony and reception venue. A perk to this hotel is the free happy hour everyday from 5:30-7:30 in the lobby!&nbsp;

Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah

We have a room block under Stephens-Ames wedding at this hotel. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the wedding ceremony and reception venue.&nbsp;Your web page address is:&nbsp;<a href="http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/SAVHSHX-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/SAVHSHX-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id%3DPOG&source=gmail&ust=1516290468952000&usg=AFQjCNGtXyKQIammX0mxnrIEBQqM5y2guQ">http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/S/SAVHSHX-SAW-20180426/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG</a>

<table><tbody><tr><td>Group Name:</td><td>Stephens - Ames Wedding</td></tr><tr><td>Group Code:</td><td>SAW</td></tr><tr><td>Check-in:</td><td>26-APR-2018</td></tr><tr><td>Check-out:</td><td>29-APR-2018</td></tr><tr><td>Hotel Name:</td><td><a href="http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SAVHSHX" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn%3DSAVHSHX&source=gmail&ust=1516290468952000&usg=AFQjCNGdCLMDE7h_EDfVcTCCbwa_R30HeQ">Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hotel Address:</td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=603+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468952000&usg=AFQjCNEfngrTYKsPO8iDBNL-sObbeQklqw">603 West Oglethorpe Avenue</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=603+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E&entry=gmail&source=g">&nbsp;</a></td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=603+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468952000&usg=AFQjCNEfngrTYKsPO8iDBNL-sObbeQklqw">Savannah, Georgia</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=603+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401+%3Chttps://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg%3E&entry=gmail&source=g">&nbsp;</a></td><td><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=603+West+Oglethorpe+Avenue%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+Savannah,+Georgia+%0D+%0D+%0D+%C2%A0%0D+31401&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://maps.google.com/?q%3D603%2BWest%2BOglethorpe%2BAvenue%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2BSavannah,%2BGeorgia%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%250D%2B%25C2%25A0%250D%2B31401%26entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&source=gmail&ust=1516290468952000&usg=AFQjCNEfngrTYKsPO8iDBNL-sObbeQklqw">31401</a></td></tr><tr><td>Phone Number:</td><td><a href="tel:(912)%20721-6900" value="+19127216900" target="_blank">912.721.6900</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District

This hotel contains a favorite restaurant of ours ( Rocks on the River) as well as a swanky roof top bar (Rocks on the Roof) with one of the best views in the city. This pet friendly hotel is a 4 star Autography Collection hotel that sits right on the river, about a half a mile or 7-8 minute walk to Ships of the Sea.

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Autograph Collection

Travel

The Telfair Museums are made up of the Telfair Academy, the Jepson Center and the Owens-Thomas House. You can buy a pass that allows you to visit all three. The Telfair Academy is the south's oldest public art museum. The Jepson Center for the Arts features modern paintings, photos and installations, as well as an interactive center for kids. The Owens-Thomas House is an English-Regency style house museum circa 1811-1820, featuring the original slaves quarters.

Telfair Museums

This 30 acre park is nestled in the Historic Landmark District and is known for it's Spanish Moss draped Oak Trees, pedestrian/jogger-friendly sidewalks and the Fountain. The park's great fountain is one of Savannah's most recognizable landmarks, and is the perfect spot to snap a photo!Within <a href="http://www.visitsavannah.com/essential-savannah/squares-parks.aspx" target="_blank">Forsyth Park</a>, you'll find a Cafe, a Visitor Information Center, two memorials, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind and two playgrounds to accommodate children of all ages. On Saturday mornings, a lively Farmer's Market takes over the North end of the park.

Explore Forsyth Park 

Although the Mercer-Williams House was cited as "nationally significant" for its architectural style in a historic foundation survey, this lovely home is perhaps best known for its connection to the "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." The elegant Italianate mansion was the home of Jim Williams and the site of the killing of Danny Hansford in May of 1981. Designed by the New York architect, John Norris, the red brick home with tall arched windows and ornate ironwork balconies is considered one of the most beautiful in all Savannah. The house is filled with 18th century portraits and beautiful antique furnishings from Jim William's private collection. Jim Williams bought the house in 1969 and began a 2-year renovation of the run-down property. This was one of fifty homes that Williams would be credited with saving and restoring. Accused of shooting Danny Hansford in the study of the Mercer House, Jim Williams was found not guilty of the murder after his fourth murder trial, but his victory would be short-lived. Williams died of pneumonia only six months later at the age of 59. Jim's sister currently owns the property and has turned the magnificent Mercer-William House into a museum with daily-guided tours. The film, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" starring, Kevin Spacey and John Cusak, was largely filmed in the Mercer-Williams house. The tour is really fun, and I highly suggest either reading the novel or watching the movie prior to coming to Savannah (and taking the tour)!

Mercer House

This 18th century historic site features the ruins of a Colonial estate, gardens, trails, and an oak lined 1.5 mile driveway.

Wormsloe Historic Site

The SCAD Museum of Art was founded in 2002 as part of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, and originally was known as the Earle W. Newton Center for British American Studies. This teaching museum contains modern art as well as host to many classes for the School of Building Arts, which the interior design department was in.

SCAD Museum of Art

With this locally owned trolley tour, you will enjoy a fully narrated sightseeing tour of one of the largest National Urban Historic Landmarked Districts in the United States. Let us guide you through more than 270 years of American history. As you journey through our Historic District, you will ride along cobblestone paved streets beneath moss-draped oaks and experience the "Old South" with her stately mansions, beautiful squares, romantic riverfront and abundance of artifacts. - This is the bride and groom's personal favorite trolley tour.

Old Savannah Tours | Savannah Trolley Tours

19th Century Roman Catholic Church features neo-gothic architecture, stained glass and music recitals

Taylor & Alex

Taylor & Alex

Photos

When Cupid Ames

Engagement Photos