Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Nichols Heir

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Despite growing up in the same area and both attending The University of Tennessee, Rachael & Bryce did not meet until they matched on Hinge, the dating app in August 2024. We immediately hit it off through texting and phone calls, but due to our busy schedules, we would not be able to go on our first date for over a week. We continued to text and talk on the phone to get to know each other while planning our first date. Both of our families were planning to go on beach vacations in September, so we wanted to meet each other before we left town! We planned a lunch date for August 26, but Rachael woke up that morning to a text from Bryce saying he had tested positive for Covid (with pictures for proof 😂), so we had to postpone. Over two weeks later, we finally went on our first date, and everyone would say we have been inseparable ever since! We have had lots of fun adventures and have traveled together to Nashville, Key West, Memphis, Chicago, Denver, Playa Del Carmen, Pensacola, Cape San Blas, and several fun places in between! Our birthdays are three years and one day apart, so we planned a trip to Mexico in July 2025 to celebrate together! Little did Rachael know, Bryce already had the ring and the proposal planned, and it was absolutely perfect to get engaged in paradise! We can’t imagine life without each other, and we are so excited for our future and to celebrate with everyone we love! 

Love You Most 

Our Story

Shuttles

We are encouraging everyone to take advantage of the shuttle service! Shuttles will pick up guests at the Embassy Suites/Tempo by Hilton and drop off at the venue (Nichols Heir). We totally understand if you can’t stay the entire night, no worries - Shuttles will be running continuously to and from the venue to ensure guests make it back safely! When you RSVP, please let us know how many people in your party are planning to ride the shuttle so we have plenty of space!

Hotels

There will be a continuous shuttle from the host hotels to the wedding venue. Both Hotels are connected and have access to free breakfast (6 - 10am) and free evening cocktail reception from 5:30 to 7pm at the Summit Rooftop bar. The Embassy suites offers suites that have either a King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and a living room with pull out couch and kitchenette. The Tempo is a standard hotel room with either a King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. You can use the link below to book a room from 10/2/26 to 10/4/26. If you want to reserve additional nights at the discounted rate, call Jackie Rudolph at 865-505-0721. Book The Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort

Both Hotels are connected and have access to free breakfast (6 - 10am) and free evening cocktail reception from 5:30 to 7pm at the Summit Rooftop bar. The Embassy suites offers suites that have either a King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and a living room with pull out couch and kitchenette. The Tempo is a standard hotel room with either a King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. You can use the link below to book a room from 10/2/26 to 10/4/26. If you want to reserve additional nights at the discounted rate, call Jackie Rudolph at 865-505-0721. Book The Tempo by Hilton

Tempo by Hilton Pigeon Forge

Hotels and Shuttles

Bridal Party

Paige Frock

Abigail Patterson

Anna Nowland

Julianne Peake

Genesis Harmony

Zoey Testut

Sabrina Geoffroy

Sierra Lewis

Abigail Dibble

Brianna Smith

Lisa Bogosian

Becca Perkins

Casi Lipsey

Kayla Gibson

Groomsmen

Connor Lipsey

Drew Lipsey

Bart Bachrach

Trey Ogle

Patrick Harmony

Chase Frock

August Ashcraft

Landon Moore

Wedding Party

Photos

The Mountain Mile

This is one of our favorite touristy restaurants/bars in town with good food & creative moonshine cocktails!

Junction 35 Kitchen & Bar

The Island in Pigeon Forge

His: Brewmaster Pizza Hers: Thunder Road Boneless Wings

Smoky Mountain Brewery

Stop here for lots of clothes, shoes, accessories, and even moonshine & wine tasting! 

Rachael & Bryce

Rachael & Bryce

Q&A

Can we bring our kids?

If we aren’t staying at the hotel, can we still ride the shuttle?

Can we see y’all before the wedding?