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OUR STORY

Hannah's perspective:

In March of 2025, I got what felt like a very random text from my sister saying she and her friend Liz wanted to set me up with a "cute guy named John who has lived all over but is finally back in Atlanta". I was intrigued and said yes to date one (after getting sick and needing to reschedule a few times... not sure if he still believes me, but I was). Best date of my entire life. John never dropped me off after a date without asking me on another. So, date after date, I kept saying yes, and I quickly became more interested by and excited about the man in front of me.

Before I knew it, my weekends began and ended on standby flights, were spent meeting his friends despite many language barriers, introducing him to people who mean so much to me and realizing I wasn’t the only person in John's life that adored him. Throughout our time together thus far, he has opened my eyes and heart to more of what the world has to offer and is a living example of why prioritizing what truly matters in life is so important.

While our story has begun with much travel and adventure, I appreciate and love the way he makes me feel in the quiet moments, too. He is worldly and intelligent, grounded and patient, energetic and fun, he works hard, makes me laugh every day and deeply loves and takes care of the people in his life. I can’t wait to be his wife and share life with him forever.


John's perspective:

In early March 2025 I received a text from a friend asking if I'd be interested in going out with a  "super fun, cool, blonde, and cute" little sister of her friend. Naturally, I said yes and am so glad I did. After a rocky start before our first date--she rescheduled on me about three times, saying she was 'sick' (which apparently was true)--we finally were able to meet up.

Our first date was on Friday, March 21, 2025 (about ten days after our first scheduled one!). We were planning on going to the Westside Motor Lounge for an after-work drink outside in the early spring weather. However, unknown to us, the bar was rented out for a ticketed event. In the soon-to-be typical fashion of adapting on the fly and making the best of a situation, we quickly pivoted to a nearby spot. When we finally met up, the awkward introductions and small talk never happened--it's been the same connection, level of energy, laughter, and fun since that first moment...
and now will be for a lifetime.

Hannah has already been the best partner and friend I could ever ask for. Everywhere we go we make memories and she enriches the lives of everyone around her, I'm the lucky one that gets to experience it every day. My dad said the two of us 'will have a great life together' and I know that's true...it has already been amazing and has only been getting better by the day.

Thank you, Morgan and Liz...
-John & Hannah

PICKLEBALL
& DRINKS

Friday, January 29

1-3pm
Racquet Park

Join the bride and groom for music, pickleball and drinks! Feel free to bring your own paddle and balls, but we have plenty.

In your maps app, type in "racquet park", and it will get you there. It is a 15 minute walk and a 4 minute bike or golf cart ride from The Omni Amelia Island Resort. We will meet you there!

WELCOME PARTY

Friday, January 29

Time TBD
Walker's Landing

Cocktail Attire
Transportation details to come

CEREMONY
& RECEPTION

Saturday, January 30

4:30pm
The Preserve at The Amelia River Club

Formal Attire
Transportation will be provided from The Omni Amelia Island Resort

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

Amelia Island is about 30 miles (45 minutes) from the Jacksonville airport and 65 miles (75 minutes) from the Brunswick airport—and approximately a 5.5-hour drive from Atlanta.

Rideshares are usually available from the airports to Amelia Island, but return availability can be more limited, especially early in the mornings. We recommend arranging transportation back to the airport in advance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are several wonderful places to stay on the island! Our recommendation is to gather a few friends, rent a condo, and explore the island with a rented golf cart.

If you prefer a hotel, we recommend the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, which is centrally located to the wedding festivities and within easy walking, biking, or golf cart distance of most events.

If you'd rather stay at the The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, that is wonderful! Just note that you'll likely need a car to get to wedding events and transportation pick-up locations.

THE OMNI HOTEL AND RESORT

Room block code is: XYZ

The Omni is centrally located near all of the wedding events. Guests can rent a golf cart through Amelia Wheelz and conveniently park it at the hotel throughout their stay.

RENT A CONDO

Grab a few friends and rent a condo!

There are 2 rental companies we recommend using - click below to learn more.

THE RITZ CARLTON

Room block code is: XYZ

The Ritz is located on Amelia Island but is farther from the wedding events and transportation pick-up locations, so a car will be necessary for getting around the weekend.

Please note that the hotel is expected to have some construction taking place during January.

GOLF CART RENTAL

We highly recommend renting a golf cart to get around the island during the weekend!

EXPLORE AMELIA ISLAND

Amelia Island is such a special place to us, and we hope you all can take the time to explore all it has to offer during our wedding weekend.
Please note that Fernandina Beach is still considered Amelia Island, but it is a 15 minute drive from The Omni Hotel & Resort area.
We have activity recs for both areas - see below!

TENNIS
& PICKLEBALL

Please reach out to Hannah if you would like to book a tennis or pickleball court during the weekend!

KYAKING
& PADDLE BOARDING

FISHING

There are plenty of ponds around the island to fish in on your own, or you can charter a boat to take you out into the ocean to fish!

YOGA ON THE BEACH

Beach yoga can be arranged through either of the companies below—both are wonderful options!

SPAS

Book a massage! The Spa at Amelia Island below is golf carting distance to the Omni. Coastal Massage Therapy is in Fernandina, so you will need a ride into town to go.

Golf

There are several beautiful courses to golf in Amelia. See below for details.

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

There are several places to eat and drink near the Omni Hotel & Resort as well as in
Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach! If you choose to go into Fernandina Beach, park on
Centre Street and walk around - there is plenty of parking.

ON AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION

COFFEE:
*Marchet Burette (in the Spa & Shops)

SHOP:
Lots of shops in the "Spa and Shops"
Mine Hill Trading Co
Palmetto Walk Shopping Village

EAT:
Breakfast/Brunch: *Marché Burette

Casual Restaurants: *Falcon's Nest, *Marché Burette, Surfcaster (by the Omni pool)

Elevated dinner restaurants: *Bar Zin, Bob's Steak & Chop House, Nonna Mia, Seaglass

DRINK:
Falcon's Nest (where John first said I love you!)
Omni Resort Tiki Bar
Omni Hotel Bar (inside)

*Bride and groom's most visited spots

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FERNANDINA BEACH

COFFEE:
*Mocama Coffee, Amelia Island Coffee

SHOP:
Lori and Lulu, Lemongrass, Salty Local, Twisted Sisters, Teak and Ivy, Driftwood Surf Shop, Amelia Surf Co.
*Hannah loves to walk into all the fun, beachy antique shops on and around Centre Street! John loves to wait for her!

EAT:
Brunch: The Patio at 5th and Ash Restaurant, Aloha Bagel & Deli, Cafe Karibo

Casual restaurants: *Mezcal, *Baba's Mediterranean, Timoti's Seafood Shak, Happy Tomato BBQ, 4th Street Deli, Salt Life Food Shack, Cafe Karibo, Salty Pelican, *Crab Trap

Elevated dinner restaurants: Burlingame, Indigo, España

DRINK:
The Green Turtle
*Palace Saloon ("absolutely unquestionably positively absolutely the oldest bar in Florida")!
*Mocama Brewing (same as Mocama Coffee)
First Love Brewing
The Decantery
The Salty Pelican

*Bride and groom's most visited Fernandina Beach spots

RSVP

Kindly RSVP by December 15

PICKLE BALL

WELCOME PARTY

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

Add Invited Guest

REGISTRY

We are so grateful for the gift of celebrating with you in Amelia Island in January. We cannot wait to spend the weekend with our favorite people.

Please see below if you choose to purchase a gift off the registry!