Wedding Day

Spring

Our Wedding

Like any great modern love story, ours began the way all timeless romances do: on Tinder. The first time we matched in college, we exchanged a few messages, acknowledged each other’s existence on a coffee date, and then—poof—went our separate ways. A true love story… Fast forward a few months (and probably a few swipes), and fate or the Tinder algorithm decided we deserved a second shot. This time, the date went somewhere, which led to another date, which eventually led to us realizing, “Hey… we really like each other.” From late-night Cookout runs and pretending to study in the library, to long walks around campus and way too many Chipotle runs, we somehow went from swipe right strangers to best friends who never stopped laughing together. We’re still not sure whether to thank fate or Tinder Gold, but it happened, we're so glad it did.

How Two Became One

Our Story

Our Venue

﻿Nestled on an old tobacco farm, our venue holds deep personal meaning, sitting right beside the home where the groom was raised. Surrounded by fields, ponds, grapevines, and the charm of family land, it’s a place rich with stories and memories. We’re so excited to share this special spot with you as our two families come together in celebration.

The Venue

The Couple

Registry

Kris Ward - Best Man

Austin Booth

Jake Bullard

Grant Goodman

Reid Potter 

Nicholas Powell

Zach Vigue

Evan Ward

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Payton Goodman - Maid of Honor

Mary Buckler

Sophia Christello

Melissa Garver

Rachael Mello

Taylor Peterson

Josie Walker

Camille Weiss

Wedding Party

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, is a tranquil retreat nestled around the state's largest natural freshwater lake, offering a blend of natural beauty and southern charm. The area boasts a variety of vacation rentals, including cozy cabins, lakefront homes, and charming cottages, available through platforms like <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Lake-Waccamaw--North-Carolina--United-States/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;place_id=ChIJ5dsFeXdnqokRMjxL65X4WOA&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> and <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search?regionId=3000450579&amp;semcid=VRBO-US.B.GOOGLE.BD-c-EN.VR&amp;semdtl=a118928166821.b1139241836010.g1kwd-879088073954.e1c.m1Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6ul0PPhDgD68BkktPWfZDRld0N-dk3BkBx0VLM29F3yngfH2zqA03EwaAvG_EALw_wcB.r1ad5e48c907e143706762e79bbbb23b074b9263728e06e2c5184b03619771035c.c1.j19009752.k1.d1723597233683.h1e.i1.l1.n1.o1.p1.q1.s1.t1.x1.f1.u1.v1.w1&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18928166821&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACTxZ9ZSy1derswxOwTilCqmGZyNi&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiLLABhCEARIsAJYS6ul0PPhDgD68BkktPWfZDRld0N-dk3BkBx0VLM29F3yngfH2zqA03EwaAvG_EALw_wcB&amp;destination=Lake%20Waccamaw%2C%20North%20Carolina%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;isInvalidatedDate=false&amp;upsellingNumNightsAdded=&amp;theme=&amp;userIntent=&amp;upsellingDiscountTypeAdded=&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a>. ~ Time from Venue: 15-20 min. ~

Downtown Whiteville & Surrounding Area

Whiteville, North Carolina, is a welcoming small town with a variety of charming vacation rentals on <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Whiteville--North-Carolina--United-States/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;place_id=ChIJ3Y-HjB-LqokRnGolbkRGMuk&amp;adults=2&amp;query=Whiteville%2C%20North%20Carolina%2C%20United%20States&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;monthly_start_date=2025-05-01&amp;monthly_length=3&amp;monthly_end_date=2025-08-01&amp;search_mode=regular_search&amp;price_filter_input_type=2&amp;channel=EXPLORE&amp;ne_lat=34.33808470533464&amp;ne_lng=-78.69670790876523&amp;sw_lat=34.31832662244244&amp;sw_lng=-78.71167181097451&amp;zoom=15.311795157397682&amp;zoom_level=15.311795157397682&amp;search_by_map=true&amp;search_type=user_map_move&amp;price_filter_num_nights=5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a>. From cozy downtown apartments to spacious cottages, there’s something for every traveler. ~Time from Venue: 5-10 min. ~

This Hotel is very close to the venue. However, it is outdated and dirty, and might not be the best option if you are looking for nicer accommodations. ~Time from Venue: 5-10 min ~

Quality Inn Whiteville North

Other Options

Wilmington, NCOcean Isle Beach, NCMyrtle Beach, SCLumberton, NC These are additional options to find hotels &amp; houses. However, they are not as close to the venue as other options listed. ~Time from Venue: 30-45 min. ~

Accommodations 

Things to Do

RDU - Raleigh/Durham International Airport

~Time to Venue: 2h 15min~

MYR - Myrtle Beach International Airport

~Time to Venue: 1h 15min~

ILM - Wilmington International Airport

FAY - Fayetteville Regional Airport 

Travel Options

Q + A

Starbucks

1211 N JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 Surrounded by other restaurants, including McDonald's, Bojangles, and Dunkin Donuts

The Donut Shop

1602 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472 A breakfast spot with traditional breakfast foods and donuts

Sue's Diner

112 Memory Plaza, Whiteville, NC 28472 Breakfast and Lunch restaurant

Ana's Tex Mex

1327 37 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472

Anthony's Italian Restaurant 

606 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472

Pizza Village

1311 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472

San Juan Mexican Restaurant

1202 S JK Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472

San Jose Mexican Restaurant

1616 S Madison St Ste A, Whiteville, NC 28472

Tokyo Express

140 Whiteville shopping center, Whiteville, NC 28472

Dales Seafood

2 locations:107 Jk Powell Blvd, Whiteville, NC 28472 100 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

The Chef and the Frog

607 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472

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