Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding Day

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ceremony

SCAD Ivy Hall

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We met in 2021 through mutual friends (we love you Laura-Anne and Austin!) After a couple years of us seeing each other while hanging out with our respective close friend and a few DMs sent from Conner... we went on an approachable golf double-date. Basically we were both thinking that if the date went horribly, maybe things wouldn't be too awkward going forward.Surprise! We both did not want the date to end. We felt a level of comfort, trust, and silliness together immediately. Our first real date was not even a week later at Home Bar in Kirkwood, down the street from Mary Elise and her sister Erin's house. We didn’t know it was karaoke night and there was real talent in the rather quiet bar. We enjoyed the free show while quizzing each other over trivial pursuit cards.The first signs we were in love came from small intimate moments together. Like when we were watching Love on the Spectrum Australia and said the exact same sentiment at the exact same time. Our days are still filled with little moments of secret connection and likely telecommunication.Conner's proposal was a complete surprise. Seriously, Mary Elise was in a Braves baseball cap. Mary Elise came home from a work trip on a Thursday in September, expecting Conner to be in the office. Instead he was at home waiting with the engagement ring of her dreams. We are honestly so excited to spend our lives together!

How we got here

About Us

Photos

Erin Gard

Mary Elise and Morgan have been best friends since 6th grade.

Morgan Helton

Milynn Moore

Hannah Apicelli

Jessica Ryan

Laura-Anne Fredrick

Trever Calvert

Wedding Party

Black Tie Optional

Women:Floor length gowns are encouraged; formal midi or ankle length dresses (or dressy separates) are also welcome. Men:A tuxedo is encouraged but by no means required; alternatively, please wear a dark suit.

Dress Code

<a href="https://www.loewshotels.com/atlanta-hotel/gard-calvert-wedding-room-block" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.loewshotels.com/atlanta-hotel/gard-calvert-wedding-room-block</a>Be sure to use the room block, linked above.

Loews Atlanta Hotel

Driving in to Atlanta

The Loews hotel has self or valet parking. Self parking is $40 a night and valet is $55. There is a 20% discount on overnight parking for guests that book using the room block code. There is parking at Sacred Heart Basilica for the Ceremony, and some parking at Ponce Presbyterian Church across the street from SCAD Ivy Hall for the reception. A shuttle to the reception following the ceremony will be provided.

Traveling from ATL Airport

1. There is a ride-share pick up area at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for Uber and Lyft. It is not the most convenient location to get to (especially if flying Delta) so you may have about a 5 minute walk from baggage claim. There are lots of signs to follow.2. You can take MARTA (the Atlanta rail system) from the Airport station to the Midtown station. Take the RED or GOLD line and do not transfer - both lines will take you directly to the "Midtown" station. It is an easy 0.3 mile (6 minute) walk from the Midtown station to Loews hotel.

Mary Elise & Conner

Mary Elise & Conner

Things to Do

High Museum of Art

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Ponce City Market

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Georgia Aquarium

Zoo Atlanta