Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Beach party! 

Party 

Our Wedding

Engagement 

Everyone who knows Jason and I knows that our engagement was long over due. Every time we went away I would think “maybe this time he will ask”, but it never seemed like it was going to happen. It was my birthday weekend. We made plans to go to the Finger Lakes in New York to go see one of the places we’ve been wanting to see, Watkins Glenn. We loaded up our new camper packed Cash (our pupper) a goodies bag and got on our way. Saturday morning we got up and went to see Watkins Glenn state park. It was GORGEOUS! We were blown away by the gorge and all the different waterfalls. When the engagement didn’t happen here I thought for sure there was no hope for it to happen this weekend. We went back to the camper ate lunch had a beer and got our dog cash for our next adventure. We headed to Taughannock falls state park. When we started out our hike we were at the top of the falls. Jason was so concerned that the path wasn’t going to lead to the bottom but I had no idea why. He asked person after person if the trail led to the bottom of the falls. We hiked around 3.5 miles down to the bottom. At the bottom, we jumped over a small wall to join others down at the bottom of the fall. Jason walked cash across the small creek and we walked to the other side. I set my phone up to get some pictures of cash Jason and I but little did I know I would catch my engagement on camera. Jason had told me he got cash a new name tag. I thought this was strange since he always had a name tag. I flipped it over and it read: “will you marry my dad” shocked, I looked at Jason and he was down on one knee. I couldn’t even say yes because I was crying. I didn’t look at the ring at first I just wanted to hug my new fiancé. I was ecstatic to say the least! He put the ring on my hand and it was beyond perfect. I will forever cherish this perfect memory.

Love story in 4x4 

August 2012, my best friend (Alex) and I decided to go hangout in lower burrell with our friend makenzie. Little did I know this trip would be life changing. Alex and I drove my white 1995 Jeep Wrangler into burrell and decided to go “mudding” with these guys we just met. Dad would have never approved. After my friends talked me into getting into Jason’s Jeep and riding with him it was love at first sight. We spent the rest of that summer getting to know each other and later started dating. All throughout high school and into college our love continued to grow and continues to go each and every day. I’m so lucky to get to marry my “high school sweetheart.” Our love story definitely hasn’t always been easy, but it’s 110% worth it.

Our Story

The Jackson family will be staying in schooner ridge in Duck. The Brunner family is staying at the camp ground in Kill devil hills. We will be going to the kitty hawk bath house beach access for anyone who would like to join us the day after the wedding!! We always get a house and stay at the beach for a week so I cannot speak on any of these hotels/motels besides the Hilton Garden Inn. Jason and I visited here during our tasting and everyone who stayed there only had good things to say about it. The rooms are gorgeous! If you have any questions about where to stay please reach out to Angie Jackson at (724) 989-1488 or the bride!

https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/ORFKHGI-JBWEDD-20220617/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POGThis is our personalized code. If you are only staying the 17th-19th you can use this link. If you plan on staying longer it may tell you there are no rooms available and you will have to call. This is the hotel associated with our venue.

Baymont by Wyndham Kitty Hawk Outer Banks

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

Any day stay. Prices range from $109-$159/night 28 minutes from venue

Seahorse Inn & Cottages

Blue Heron Motel

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Best Western Ocean Reef Suites

sound side 6 minutes from venue

The Cypress Moon Inn

This is a reality site with any day stays!

Outer Banks vacations

Kees Vacation Rentals Outer Banks

Airbnb

VRBO

Norfolk is the closest airport to the OBX. It will take approx 1 hour 33 mins to get to our venue from the airport.

Norfolk International Airport

We always drive to the OBX and have never personally used this service, but they will transport you from the Norfolk Airport to the OBX for anyone who does not want to rent a car.

Costal Transportation

Travel

The following restaurants are some of Tory and Jason's favorites! Although, we have not had a bad meal in the OBX!

Fish heads is one of our favorite hangout spots in the outer banks! We enjoy grabbing a beer here after a long beach day! This bar is on the pier!

Fish Heads Bar & Grill

Jason and Tory agree that Awful Arthur's really isn't awful and has some of the best crab dip!

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Love seafood buffets? We highly recomend Captain George's! This is Tory's favorite buffet in the OBX.

Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

You may wait a little while to get a seat here, but you get to enjoy a beautiful sunset while you wait!

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

For more optionsCheck out https://www.outerbanks.org/restaurants/?view=grid&amp;sort=qualityScore&amp;skip=108 for more dining and activities!

Jockey's Ridge State Park

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Paradise Golf & Arcade

Things to Do

Sister of the bride by blood, best friend by choice.

Maid of honor-Kylie 

Alex and Tory have been best friends since 7th grade. Jason and Alex's husband Vinny also grew up together!

Matron of Honor- Alex

Freshman in college roommate and one of my biggest blessings. Wouldn't have made it through college without Mariah!

Bridesmaid- Mariah 

Kara and Tory became best friends working at Forbes PCU. They now travel nurse together! 

Bridesmaid- Kara

Stephanie and Tory became roommates Tory’s senior year of college and Stephanies first year of grad school. They’ve been best friends since!

Bridesmaid-Stephanie 

Katie and Tory became best friends Tory’s sophomore year of college! Katie was a chemistry major and got Tory through all of her science classes!

Bridesmaid-Katie 

Tory and Sydney met through Mariah freshman year! We lived together junior year of college and had some of the best times our of lives!

Bridesmaid-Sydney 

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Please remember that it is very hard for me to be serious and this is all in light fun :) 

What time is the wedding? 

The wedding will begin at 4:30pm, please be there for 4:15pm. Due to OBX city ordinances our wedding will be done at 10pm.

What is the dress attire? 

Like any other wedding, the attire is dressy. A nice beach dress is appropriate. The groomsmen will be wearing dress pants and a button up shirt. Wear something cool. The sun will still be up during the ceremony.

Are kids allowed at the ceremony and reception? 

Yes, kids are allowed. We just kindly ask that if your child begins to cry to please exit the ceremony. During the reception we will have music that may not be kid friendly, just keep this in mind. Weddings are primarily adult functions. You can expect Wheeler Walker Jr. to be played specifically "Drop em Out" ear plugs will be provided to grandparents.

Can my dog attend the ceremony and reception? 

As much as we love dogs, no, the only dogs allowed at the ceremony are Cash and Waylon. They are not even allowed to attend the reception.

Am I allowed to take pictures during the ceremony? 

Kindly NO. We are going unplugged. We hired a photographer to do all of the photographing and do not want phones and ipads to be in our professional pictures.

Am I allowed to get drunk and jump off the pier? 

Although this sounds like a good time, remember that this is the ocean and there are sharks. Im going to have to say no.

Where should I stay? 

Please refer to the travel section.

My invite did not have  a plus on on it, can I still bring  guest?

Due to the limited capacity of the venue, we had to limit the number of guest. Sorry only those on the invitation are invited.

Tory & Jason