Rehearsal Dinner

Joymongers Brewing Co.

Welcome Party

Phillips Chapel at Canterbury School

Ceremony

Cadillac Service Garage

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

How did we meet?Like many couples these days, we met on a dating app, in February of 2023. Our first date was at The Crunkleton in Chapel Hill, where Emma impressed Carter with her “love” of old-fashioned cocktails (even though he found out many months later that she doesn’t like them at all). They would come to realize that even though they both attended UNC Chapel Hill for 2 overlapping years, they never crossed paths while in school. Over the coming weeks, the couple enjoyed a few more dates together at some local Chapel Hill establishments, scheduling around Emma's nursing school and Carter's baseball schedule, before becoming "official" in April 2023. While dating they've enjoyed time together at Nags Head and the North Carolina mountains, and spending time with each other's family and friends.&nbsp;And attending many UNC athletic events of course! Proposal StoryIn early July 2025, Carter planned a weekend summer get-away for the couple to visit North Topsail Beach to enjoy some time at a beach that Carter's family has been going to for many years.&nbsp;Little did Emma know, Carter was planning for the trip to be much more than that. After the couple spent a couple of hours on the beach, they came up to the condo to rest and get ready for dinner. After Emma took an afternoon nap, Carter was able to convince her to go for a short walk on the beach before leaving for dinner. Emma agreed to go, while slightly confused why Carter wanted to go for a walk in the clothes they would ultimately wear for dinner. After making it about 25 yards down the beach, Carter dropped to a knee and asked Emma to marry him. She happily said "YES!" The couple enjoyed a nice dinner at the Beach Grill in Topsail Beach that evening before a surprise dinner with their families at the Angus Barn in Raleigh on Sunday evening to celebrate the news!&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Our Wedding Party Sarah Brown, Maid of Honor &amp; sister of the brideAlaina Isaacs, cousin of the brideKristen Pethel, cousin of the brideEmily Hicks, future sister-in-law &amp; sister of the groom Allen Hicks, Best Man &amp; father of the groomChris Edwards, friend of the groomHaynes Ratcliff, future brother-in-law &amp; fiancé of the Maid of Honor

Wedding Party

8 minute drive from venue!

Proximity Hotel

O.Henry Hotel

4 minute drive from venue!

Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro Downtown

3 minute drive from venue!

Marriott Greensboro Downtown

Travel

An amazing center with a zoo, aquarium, and butterfly garden! Our personal favorite is the red panda!

Greensboro Science Center

A beautiful 7.5-acre city garden with plants, statues, and a stream that makes for a beautiful walk, picnic spot, or photo-op!

Emma & Carter

Emma & Carter

Wedding Party