Rehearsal Dinner

Murphy's Restaurant

Welcome Party

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Caroline and Kyle met on October 1, 2021, in their current home of Atlanta, Georgia. Kyle had recently graduated from the University of Florida and moved to the city for his first full time job. New to the city, he excitedly accepted an invitation to attend a housewarming party thrown by some of his former classmates at UF. Little did he know, Caroline was also invited to the same party that evening. Before leaving home to unknowingly meet her future husband, Caroline looked herself in the mirror and thought of how much fun she was going to have with her girlfriends. Kyle also looked himself in the mirror before leaving and said to himself that he had a strange feeling that it was going to be a memorable night. They arrived at the party and mingled with friends, both old and new, sharing mutual stories and making the 'small world' connections. Caroline spotted Kyle's profile from across the kitchen and boldly made her way to him for an introduction, immediately drawn to his good looks. They started talking in a circle of people at first, then everyone else started to fade away. Their connection was instant and organic. They left the party to go to a bar together, Dark Horse, where Kyle tried to sign them up for a karaoke duet that would be backed by a live band. That's when Caroline's interest was truly piqued — his bold first move paid off! Kyle asked Caroline to spend more time together the following day, so they decided to enjoy a Kinship sandwich and a coffee, a local favorite spot that would become the place where they spent their anniversaries in the future. From that day forward, they didn't stop seeing each other.&nbsp;By New Year’s Eve, as the clock struck midnight, Kyle officially asked Caroline to be his girlfriend. In the years that followed, they filled their days with adventure and love—from summer escapes in New England to a road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway in California — which allowed only for their adoration toward each other to grow stronger. With every moment, from mountain sunrises to ocean sunsets, they became more certain they were meant to be together for the long haul. On November 23, 2024, as the sun set over Buckhead’s skyline, Kyle dropped to one knee and asked Caroline to be his wife and to love him for eternity. With great joy, she said yes! Now they eagerly count down the days to their May wedding located just a few miles from where their story first began. They both know this is only the beginning!

Our Story

Photos

Curtis Kowalski

Braden Kowalski

Kennedy Best

Emily West

Amanda Blackman

Olivia Hammond

Andrew Houghton

Ariel Kowalski

Shayla Kowalski

Austin Kulas

Quinn Magevney

Carley McLaughlin

Ryan Murphy

Michael Roney

Meredith Thomas

Jackson Wexler

Bryce Covert

Our Wedding Party

Further Details

Caroline's Note: Block of 60 rooms for majority of our guests to stay. The group discount rates are available from May 13th to May 17th in case you'd like to extend your trip to Atlanta a little longer! Your stay at the Loews comes with complimentary access to Exhale Spa and Fitness and a $25 credit on select spa services. Group fitness classes available for reservation on ClassPass, too. "Located in the heart of Atlanta's most walkable neighborhood, Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel fuses southern hospitality with sophisticated style in the city's vibrant arts district. Savor fresh, regional ingredients and inventive craft cocktails prepared to perfection at&nbsp;Saltwood Charcuterie &amp; Bar and our grab-and-go style Market Eleven. Our award-winning Atlanta hotel is walkable to Piedmont Park, the Atlanta BeltLine, Fox Theatre, and the Woodruff Arts Center campus. Spanning the entirety of our seventh floor,&nbsp;Exhale Spa&nbsp;is guaranteed to please whether you're here to indulge or challenge yourself to a total-body sweat session. Loews guests receive exclusive benefits."

Loews Atlanta Hotel

Caroline's Note: For the Hyatt members! Block of 15 rooms at Hyatt Centric Midtown. This hotel is in the heart of Midtown near the Loews hotel where majority of our room block will be. "Enjoy modern&nbsp;accommodations, excellent service, and an unparalleled location during your stay at Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta. Conveniently placed in the heart of Midtown near Piedmont Park and Buckhead, this hotel is ideal for business and leisure guests. The Hyatt features 194 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, flexible event and meeting space, an indoor saltwater pool, and a full-service restaurant."

Hyatt Centric Midtown

Caroline's Note: For our Marriott loyalists! Block of 10 rooms at the Marriott AC Midtown Atlanta. Discounted rates are valid through May 17th. "Modern, upscale hotel in Midtown Atlanta. Enjoy elegant rooms and our rooftop bar, High Note"

AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown

Caroline's Note: Please contact Kennedy Best (847-274-0669) before booking. This hotel is new to Atlanta and has great amenities. Definitely an amazing experience centrally located on the Beltline with access to a ton of things to do! "Located in the Historic Fourth Ward along the&nbsp;Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, FORTH Hotel combines guest rooms and suites, elevated restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool, and state-of-the-art wellness amenities into one holistic experience."

FORTH Hotel Atlanta

A handpicked guide of local Airbnb options in case you don't wish to stay at one of our recommended hotel blocks. They vary for all different group sizes and price ranges.

Airbnb Rentals

Accommodations

If you plan to extend your stay through Saturday, join us for our favorite day of the year in Atlanta at Porchfest! More details to come. This year, tickets must be purchased to attend - early bird tickets are $10 and can be purchased at https://www.virginiahighlanddistrict.com/porchfest Porchfest features 100+ incredible bands, 20+ delicious food trucks, and 50+ unique small business and artist vendors. Mark your calendars and join 40,000 of your closest friends and neighbors for a day of free, live music and family fun.

Virginia Highland Porch Fest - Saturday, May 16

Caroline's favorite stores in Buckhead! These are so easy to spend an afternoon in. East Andrews Shops: Lucky's Market, Boxwoods, Miller Collective, Cindy Ensor Designs, Poppy's, The Acquired Home, W. Port and Krewe. Shops of Buckhead: Buckhead Art &amp; Co, alice + olivia, Rails, Lucchese boots, Veronica Beard, Vuori, Diptyque. Local, around Buckhead: Erika Reade, BD Jeffries, Odd McLean, Peachtree Battle antiques, Le Chateua European interiors, Westside Market, Huff Harrington, tres belle fete, La Librarie, Baby Braithwaite

Buckhead Shopping

This 22-mile loop of trails, parks, and future transit is connecting 45 neighborhoods and creating a vibrant public space for recreation, commerce, and cultural expression. Along the path, you can find new restaurants, breweries, art galleries, local businesses, and experience moving arts and cultural exhibits and programs.&nbsp; Our favorite places: Ladybird, Brewdog, Lingering Shade, Painted Park, New Realm Brewing, Victory Sandwich Bar, Inman Park restaurants, Little Spirit, and Krog Street Market,

Atlanta Beltline

Vibrant converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall, shops &amp; living space. Rooftop games like mini golf are available to all ages. Easily accessible from the Beltline!

Ponce City Market

Piedmont Park is a 200+ acre greenspace with events year round. Enjoy nature, get some exercise, or stop in for a beer and chicken tenders at Park Tavern.

Piedmont Park

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is a 30 acre botanical garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. Incorporated in 1976, the garden's mission is to "develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, education, conservation, research and enjoyment".

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The High Museum of Art features a collection of more than 20,000 works of art, a dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs.

High Museum of Art

The Georgia Aquarium exhibits hundreds of species and thousands of animals across its seven major galleries, all of which reside in more than 11 million US gallons of water