Our Story
Sarah and Jordan first locked eyes at 17 in the Summer of 2012 at Summit Ministries in Manitou Springs Colorado. Over the course of 12 days, they bonded through volleyball, hiking Pikes Peak, and watching storms together from the Summit balcony. The high school crushes split ways to their homes across the country (Johnstown, PA and Thousand Oaks, CA) and continued to keep in touch via video chat. They remained close friends and ended up attending the same Christian university, Azusa Pacific (2013-2017), where they initiated a great new friend group and enjoyed such fun memories (including dances, In-N-Out runs, and spontaneous hikes). No dating occurred until.. 2022. They reconnected at a friend's wedding, and it was pretty clear to both of them (and everyone else) that this was special and that truly nothing had changed since 2012.
Jordan proposed to Sarah on her birthday, March 16, 2023, in Park City, Utah.
Here are some fun photos :)
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Tidbits
What was your most memorable date?
On New Years 2023, Sarah took me on a sleigh ride up the Park City ski slopes culminating in a romantic steak dinner, live music, and hot apple cider.
Last fall, Jordan and I met friends in Malibu to play spikeball, and then we stayed to hang at the beach and play in the waves. It felt timeless and was so fun to be at my fav place with my best friend. We sat there and finally admitted we were definitely interested in each other. We went to a fish shack down the street and watched the sunset over the water for dinner. The day concluded with a drive home along pch listening to LANY ;)
What's your favorite activity together?
Facetiming and wishing we were actually together and in-person ;)
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
After a full day of skiing, we drove 8 hours in a blizzard from Park City to St. George, which is typically a 4 hour drive. We are frankly just grateful to be alive after staring at an infinite 11 to avoid sliding off the road.
A life goal of ours
To train our dog Maverick not to be a T-Rex.
The most spontaneous thing we’ve done
Freshman year right after a wildfire devoured the hill next to campus, we decided to trespass up the hill in the middle of the night without flashlights so we didn't get caught.
The dorkiest thing about us is
We have a secret handshake that's better than yours ;)
We are regulars at
The beach, the mountains, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Facetime.
Teach us something about
Cooking
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
We are going to Playa del Carmen near Cancún!
Schedule
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Ceremony and Reception
4:00 PM
We're getting married! We'd like to share a few words with everyone. Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow!
NOTE: The Ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside so bring a jacket! Reception is inside
Semi Formal Attire
Monday, November 20, 2023
Post-Wedding Brunch
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
We are so excited to see you at the wedding! To have an additional morning together, we would like to invite everyone to our post wedding brunch. Please text or email Darin Marley ASAP if you plan to attend so we can get a headcount :)
Note: This is a casual, "stop in whenever", buffet brunch
Casual
Registry
Travel
Getting In
We recommend flying into the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
The venue, Walnut Hill, is about 35 minutes by car from the airport. North Hills (a recommended hang out/stay spot) is about halfway between the airport and venue (20-25 min to each)
Downtown Raleigh (another halfway option) is roughly 15-20 minutes by car from the airport and another 20 from the venue.
AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh North Hills, Park at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, USA
Booking Travel and Accomodations
Our wedding date is around Thanksgiving travel. Please make your arrangements early for the best rates and availability. If you are uncertain about ideal travel schedule, please reach out to us.
Recommended Restaurants
Morgan Street Food Hall or Transfer Co. Food Hall - Downtown Raleigh casual dining with local eateries and drinks under one roof
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have questions, please check out our Q & A first!
What will the weather be like?
At the moment it's forecasted to be about 60 degrees and sunny in Raleigh!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, but our reception will be inside.
Which Church would you recommend for Sunday morning in Raleigh/Durham?
We recommend The Summit Church! They have multiple campuses so you can search for the closest one near you.
Wedding Party
Katy Weikert
Maid of Honor
Eric Jordan
Best Man
London Zirretta
Bridesmaid
Luke Zirretta
Groomsman
Peyton Zirretta
Bridesmaid
Jonah Zirretta
Groomsman
Megan Sbrana
Bridesmaid
Caleb Zirretta
Groomsman
Sydney Bryant
Bridesmaid
Noah Marley
Groomsman
Taylor Horvath
Bridesmaid
Dylan Reynolds
Groomsman
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