Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails

Dinner & Toasts

Dancing!

The Story Venue450 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill

Our Wedding

Madison and Tiffany met online in early 2018. They texted every day for about a month before their first date on March 24, when Tiff drove from Blacksburg, VA to Boone, NC in a snowstorm. When she arrived, she saw Madison had shoveled out a parking space for her at the top of his driveway. (Actually, he used a rake because he didn't have a shovel, which made the gesture that much sweeter!) That day, Madison introduced Tiff to the famous blueberry white chocolate oatmeal cookie from App Cookie Co. and won the first of many Mario Kart races. (She still hasn't beaten him... at anything, really.) Before she left to go home, she remembers Madison saying, "Whatever this is, I hope it lasts." They continued dating long distance for a year before Tiff moved to North Carolina! Madison's made a UNC basketball fan out of Tiff, and she's turned Madison into a proud dog dad. Squirt and Simba still rule the roost. On March 5, 2022, during a weekend in the Smoky Mountains, Madison surprised Tiff by proposing at a beautiful overlook. She said YES! (And immediately began planning the wedding.) They're excited to celebrate their love with you next summer!

Our Story

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Bridesmaids

Ashley is Tiff's older sister and friend. Though she be but little, she is fierce! Ash recently moved to Chapel Hill, so she and Tiff get to live in the same city for the first time in almost two decades!

Ashley Woodall

Erika is Madison's sister and Tiff's soon-to-be sister! Tiff felt instantly welcomed when she met Erika, whose warm personality and hilarious sense of humor made her feel right at home. She lives in Missoula, MT. 

Erika Barnett

Shannon and Tiff met in a freshman French class at Penn State and bonded over Creamery ice cream and Gilmore Girls. Shannon's been one of Tiff's best friends ever since. She lives in Willow Grove, PA.

Shannon Simcox

Corie-Mae and Tiff lived next door to one another freshman year of college and became fast friends! This photo is the result of an unfortunate amusement park choice circa 2008. Corie-Mae lives in Deale, MD.

Corie-Mae Bell

Jenn and Tiff became instant friends on the very first day of college when Jenn cracked a joke during an awkward get-to-know you activity. They were roommates during senior year and traveled to London together after graduation! Jenn lives in Lewistown, PA.

Jenn McElwain

Kimber and Tiff met in Memphis while moving into the same apartment complex. They've shared countless pizza nights (read: ice cream nights), and have spent many hours talking about life and laughing together. Nobody gives a better hug than Kimber. She lives in Phoenix, AZ.

Kimber Savidge

Groomsmen

James is Madison's younger brother and fellow traveler in family adventures, and both partner and adversary in many video games -- mostly platform fighters and turn based strategy games. They could talk for hours using references only they understand.

James Barnett

Artem and Madison were once described by a stand-up comedian they went to see as "the same dude from different dimensions". They've explored whatever dimension they find themselves in together and have logged a lot of time on the basketball court, too. They also enjoy spirited philosophical debates.

Artem Smirnov

John and Madison have been close since middle school. Their bond was solidified when the Smith Middle School basketball team bus left without them and they were stranded in Durham after a game. They've gone nighttime ziplining over the Appalachian Mountains together, and lately John's been passing on his fishing knowledge to Madison.

John Wolf

Hal and Madison have been friends since 2nd grade. They grew up in the mean streets of Carrboro together and would pass the time with basketball, cheering on the Tar Heels and mischief. They've gone to see the bands Tame Impala and War on Drugs in concert together in the past few years, which were both great shows.

Hal Yehling

Chris and Madison met in high school and have been plotting to take over the world since then. They love playing basketball, video games, board games, adventuring outside, and dodging wayward deer in the car together.

Chris Anstine

Caleb and Madison met in high school and quickly became friends. They also went on to work in the same IT Help Desk together at UNC for a few years, and were also essentially neighbors at the time. While at UNC, their pick and roll action was formidable during the lunch time faculty/staff pick-up basketball games.

Caleb Hayes

Wedding Party

Q + A

Transportation

RDU is the closest airport and is just over a 20-minute drive from Chapel Hill. <a href="https://www.uber.com/global/en/airports/rdu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Uber</a> and <a href="https://www.lyft.com/rider/airports/rdu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lyft</a> are both available, as well as a variety of <a href="https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/rental-cars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rental car</a> services.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Lodging

The graduate is the closest hotel to the wedding venue, about a block away on Franklin Street.

Graduate Chapel Hill

The Hampton Inn is less than half a mile from the wedding venue.

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

AC Hotel is in downtown Chapel Hill on a street parallel to Franklin Street. Although within walking distance, it may be a bit of a hike in the July heat, so we'd recommend Ubering/Lyfting or driving to the venue so as to avoid becoming drenched in sweat!

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

The Carolina Inn is located on UNC's campus in the heart of Chapel Hill.

The Carolina Inn

There are also lots of <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Chapel-Hill--North-Carolina--United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&amp;refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;query=Chapel%20Hill%2C%20NC&amp;place_id=ChIJp35uIRzDrIkRy-RDBOC6A38&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;checkin=2023-06-30&amp;checkout=2023-07-02&amp;source=structured_search_input_header&amp;search_type=autocomplete_click" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AirBnBs</a> in Chapel Hill and nearby Durham!

Travel

Activities

<a href="https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/parks-and-recreation/greenways/bolin-creek-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bolin Creek Trail</a>

<a href="https://ncbg.unc.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Carolina Botanical Garden</a>

<a href="https://www.thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chapel Hill Farmer's Market</a>

<a href="https://moreheadplanetarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Morehead Planetarium</a>

<a href="https://goheels.com/sports/2021/12/10/carolina-basketball-museum.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNC Basketball Museum</a>

<a href="https://www.uncfinley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNC Finley Golf Course</a>

Restaurants

<a href="https://www.brandweinsbagels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brandwein's Bagels</a>

<a href="https://sunrisebiscuits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen</a>

<a href="https://www.alsburgershack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Al's Burger Shack</a>

<a href="https://amantepizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amante Gourmet Pizza</a>

<a href="https://bonchon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken</a>

<a href="https://www.carolinabrewery.com/chapel-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carolina Brewery</a>

<a href="https://yogurtpump.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yogurt Pump</a>

Things to Do

Registry

Madison and I are registered at <a href="travelersjoy.com/madisontiffany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Traveler's Joy</a> and <a href="www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/madisontiffany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Target</a>.

Tiffany & Madison

Tiffany & Madison

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