Our Story
before
Sarah and Sam were at opposite ends of the Appalachian Trail, studiously filling out their applications for Lehigh University...
the start
Sam asked Sarah to join him for dinner at a tapas restaurant. When Sarah suggested they start with the kalamata olives (Sam's nemesis), he pretended that he loved them and ate three. Many meals later he learned that she didn't like them either.
new york & ernie
Sarah and Sam fell in love with Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood. After taking one too many morning walks through Prospect Park, they realized that it didn't make any sense not to share their neighborhood with a dog.
pioneers
In late 2022, Sarah and Sam decided to leave the big city and hit the Oregon Trail. They're so excited to tie the knot after (almost!) 9 wonderful years together.
Date
Saturday, November 18th, 2023
Weekend Schedule
Friday Drinks
Meehan's Public House @ Vinings
2810 Paces Ferry Road Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia
7:00 pm
Appetizers & small bites will be served. Wear whatever you'd wear to your local pub. Stay as late as you want!
Ceremony & Reception
Kimball Hall
881 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, Georgia
3:30pm
Accommodations
There are many great options in the area, but below are a few places that we'd recommend:
Hotel Indigo Atlanta - Vinings
2857 Paces Ferry Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 432-5555
Note: This option is close to the Friday party, but further from the ceremony & reception than other options.
The Hamilton
35 Milton Avenue
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 777-1820
Courtyard Marriott Alpharetta
11700 Amber Park Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 475-9955
Embassy Suites Alpharetta
5955 North Point Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(678) 566-8800
Home2 Suites Roswell
10990 Westside Pkwy
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 650-1227
Things to do
Café/Breakfast
Fellows Cafe. For breakfast and brunch in historic Roswell.
Flying Biscuit. Funky, laid-back breakfast spot with a few locations around the city.
Gracious Plenty. Southern-style breakfast haunt in Roswell.
J.Christopher's. Southern diner-style chain with a menu from pancakes to burgers.
Restaurants
SoHo. Close to welcome drinks. Trendy restaurant in Vinings with an upscale-casual menu.
Canoe. Close to welcome drinks. Upscale American restaurant that sits alongside the Chattahoochee River.
Mellow Mushroom. Close to welcome drinks. Chill spot for pizza and a craft beer!
Orient Express. Close to welcome drinks. Asian restaurant with Chinese, Sushi and Hibachi set in an old, renovated rail car. Did someone say Hibachi?
Bartaco. Close to welcome drinks. Mexican food chain with lots of menu options.
Superica. Tex-Mex restaurant in the Avalon shopping center in Alpharetta.
Antico Pizza. Naples-style, BYO pizza restaurant in the Avalon. One of Sarah's favorites.
1920 Tavern. Speakeasy-style restaurant for American fare in downtown Roswell.
Activities
Ponce City Market. An Atlanta landmark. Multi-story market in converted industrial building with retail & food options.
Alpha Loop. For those staying in Alpharetta, the Alpha loop is a walking path that takes you from the Avalon retail area to charming downtown Alpharetta. Roughly one mile.
Canton Street. The strip of downtown Roswell (close to Kimball Hall!) where all the action happens. For an idea of what it looks like, take a look at your wedding invite!
Atlanta BeltLine. 22-mile stretch of walking paths and trails that runs through the heart of Atlanta. Great for a run if you're staying close by.
Chattahoochee Walking Trail by Paces Mill Park. Picturesque, paved walking path that winds along the Chattahoochee River.
Avalon shopping. We've mentioned it enough already, haven't we?! Retail, restaurants and more in Alpharetta!
Photos
Registry
Please note that gifts aren't necessary - we're just excited to see you!
Zola
Crate & Barrel
FAQ
We've tried to answer some common questions below, but please feel free to reach out to Sarah at sarah.e.carlton@gmail.com or Sam at samuel.ed.reed@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Question: If I am flying, should I fly into Hartsfield-Jackson?
Answer: Yes! Roswell is about 45 minutes (it's Atlanta, count on some traffic!) from the airport.
Question: I lost my invite & RSVP card! How do I RSVP?
Answer: No RSVP card required - just send us a note to carltonreedrsvp@gmail.com with an Accept/Decline and the names of your party.
Question: What's the weather like down south in November?
Answer: Your guess is as good as ours. Thankfully, our venue is prepared for the elements. Moral of the story: the weather matters not!
Question: What do I wear?
Answer: You mean, other than your beautiful smile? The dress code is cocktail attire; the dance floor is your runway. Note: The plan (weather permitting) is to have an outdoor ceremony followed by an outdoor cocktail hour before moving inside for the evening.
Question: Is there parking at Kimball Hall?
Answer: Yes, there is free parking at the church across the street from the venue. There are also two handicap parking spots at the venue.
Question: Can we bring our kids?
Answer: We're glad you asked! This is an adults-only wedding. Enjoy the night out, parents!
Question: Help! I've got two left feet!
Answer: Then shine up those shoes and drag 'em out to the dance floor!
Also, if you need any tips:
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