Wedding Day

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Ceremony

The Garden 

Reception

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Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Sammie's little sister and Jellycat collector 

Delaney Stringer

William Thomas

Amelia Cross

John Mobley Cross

Kendall Faulk

Video game duo and shirley temple sommelier

Walker May

Elementary school best friend and fashion icon

Maddi Cook

Lifelong friend with certified ball knowledge

Evan Smith

Isobel Hayes

Lifelong friend and co-captain of the UGA win streak tour

Carson Greene

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel Indigo Athens - University Area by IHG features free bikes, fitness center, a terrace and restaurant in Athens. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. Every room has a TV, and certain units at the hotel have a city view. Guests at Hotel Indigo Athens - University Area by IHG will be able to enjoy activities in and around Athens, like cycling. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Indigo Athens - University Area by IHG include The Georgia Theatre, Sanford Stadium and Downtown Athens Historic District.

Hotel Indigo Athens University Area by IHG

This Athens Hilton hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the University of Georgia in historic Athens city center. Features include a restaurant and rooms with free WiFi. A cable TV with HBO film channel, pay-per-view channels, and PlayStation video games are provided by Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown. Rooms also have a seating area, desk, and a microwave with a refrigerator. Athens Hilton Garden Inn offers guests a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry Market and convenience store. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and business center. Georgia Theater and Lyndon House Arts Center are less than 0.6 mi from Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Athens. Georgia Museum of Art is 4 minutes' drive away.

Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area

Located in Athens, Georgia, this luxury Hotel Abacus hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. It offers rooms with free WiFi access and is pet friendly. A coffee machine is available in each room at the Athens Graduate hotel. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A fitness center is available to guests at the Athens Hotel. Other facilities include The Foundry, which is a premier venue with live music, a bar, and a restaurant. Iron Works Coffee is a walkup juice and coffee bar with grab-n-go eats located in the hotel lobby. Complimentary entry to shows at The Foundry is offered from Tuesday through Saturday. The University of Georgia is just 2 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Guests will be 1.7 mi from Georgia Museum of Art and 5.5 mi from The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

Hotel Abacus

Hyatt Place Athens Downtown offers accommodations in Athens, Georgia. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and explore University of Georgia's campus, a 20 minutes' walk from the property. All rooms are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms offer a seating area where guests can relax. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center located on the property. A 24-hour front desk is also available. Athens Convention &amp;Visitors Bureau is 328 feet from Hyatt Place Athens Downtown, while The Georgia Theater is 1640 feet away.

Hyatt Place Athens/Downtown

Located in Athens, 3.7 miles from Athens Arena, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West has a sun terrace. State Botanical Garden of Georgia is 7.3 miles from the accommodation, while University of Georgia Performing Art Center is 7.7 miles away.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens West

Travel

Things to do while you are visiting Athens, GA! 

Our first date and still a favorite! Located in Five Points and always a good stop.Her Favorite: Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate flakesHis Favorite: Double Dough

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Trust us on this one! Amazing biscuits and donuts. Our go to breakfast after sorority date nights in college!Her Favorite: Tater Boi Biscuit with bacon His Favorite: All The Way Biscuit

Cafe Racer

One of our favorite spots to grab dinner and great drinks!Her Favorite: Raspberry MargheritaHis Favorite: Crab Cakes

Marker Seven Coastal Grill

One of our favorite things to do is explore North Campus and visit the Arch! We had our engagement photos done on North Campus and it is beautiful in the summertime.Her Favorite: The ArchHis Favorite: The Bell

North Campus UGA

We have visited the State Botanical Gardens two years in a row now at Christmas, but the flowers are in full bloom during the Summer!

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

One of our favorite coffee places in Athens that not a lot of people know about. Her Favorite: Banana Bread Latte His Favorite: Cold Fashioned

Sunroof Coffee

Our favorite dinner spot in Athens! The best food and such a cute environment!Her favorite: Spaghetti al limoneHis favorite: Margherita Pizza with olive oil

ZZ & Simone's

A fun, free activity and great place to walk around and see wildlife! We have had many dates here!Her Favorite: The OttersHis Favorite: The Bears

Bear Hollow Zoo

If you are looking to get inside away from the heat, this is such a cool exhibit that we both have enjoyed through the years!

Sammie & Braden

Sammie & Braden

S&B

Wedding Day

5:30 PM–6:15 PM

Ceremony

6:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception