We're getting married!!!
Briana&Joe
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October 16th, 2027
Jekyll Island Club Resort · Georgia
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We're getting married!!!
Tucked along Georgia's Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is a place where things slow down — the kind of place where you forget your phone, lose track of time, and remember what actually matters. Ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss shade quiet roads, winding marshes shimmer in the coastal sunlight, and the Atlantic stretches just beyond the white-sand shores. We can't wait to share this place — and our special day — with all of you!
Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll Island, GA
Fly into Jacksonville (JAX) or Savannah (SAV) — around a 60-90 min drive to Jekyll Island. Alternatively, connect through Atlanta to Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK), just 15–20 minutes away.
For our Connecticut folks, Avelo now flies to Savannah direct!
For friends and family driving from Georgia, expect about a 5-hour drive depending on where you're coming from. And for our Florida relatives and friends, you've got about a 4 hour drive.
October on Jekyll Island means warm days, gentle breezes, and sea-glass skies. Expect highs in the mid-70s to low 80s°F with lows in the mid-60s — warm enough to enjoy the pool, cool enough to dance all night.
We are getting married at the iconic Jekyll Island Club Resort. We've reserved a room block for our guests — book your room here ↗
Please note: all rooms must have a deposit down by September 15th, 2027 to stay in the block!
Please note that some details and times may change as we get closer to the wedding, but the overall timeline will remain the same.
Joe grew up with a passion for building things — whether that was gaming PCs, programming projects, old fast(ish) cars, gardens, and now most of all, a loving relationship with Bri.
These days, you'll find him happiest exploring a new city with Bri (preferably with no destination and no plan, although this is unlikely since Bri always has 1000 items on her 'must-see' list & itinerary), trying a restaurant he probably can't pronounce, or convincing Binks to walk down the block without a dozen pit stops along the way.
He loves the slow, quiet mornings with Bri on one side and Binks on the other, with nowhere else to be. He tends to his fig trees like they're family, loves decorating for Halloween and Christmas with someone who somehow always makes the house feel more like a home, and has spent years on a mission to convince Bri that electronic music is actually good. The jury's still out.
More than anything, Joe loves watching Bri smile ear to ear and laugh like a dolphin (if you know, you know), and will spend the rest of his life trying to make her do so!
Briana is a lover of all things beautiful, a good meal shared with her favorite people, and making even the little moments feel special. Whether she's dreaming up her and Joe's next big adventure, spending time with her sweet pug, or finding an excuse to celebrate something, Briana has a way of making life a little more fun.
She is happiest tending to her garden, exploring somewhere new with Joe, hiking a beautiful trail, or spending quality time with family. She loves a good horror movie — even though Joe usually pauses it every 5 seconds to avoid jump scares — singing and dancing her heart out, a relaxing night in, anything involving Disney World, and playing pickleball with Joe, even if he's a slightly better sport about it (and a better player, too!).
She met Joe, the love of her life, and found someone who makes her laugh, keeps her on her toes, and makes even the most ordinary days feel extraordinary. Together, they've built a life full of laughter, adventure, and love for the little things. Now, with a wedding on the horizon, Briana is counting down to celebrating their favorite kind of day: one filled with their favorite people, great food, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of love.
It started on the soccer fields at Silverbacks in Atlanta — Joe was playing centerback for the co-ed team the Charging Unicorns, taking the games very seriously for someone wearing a shirt with a unicorn on it. The Unicorns often struggled to field enough girls, so Joe had to call upon some favors to find new talent. In arrived Bri — quiet, serious, and stone-cold.
She joined the backline, immediately proved she could play, and — according to everyone except Joe — made it pretty obvious she was interested over the next few games. Good, dependable, and reliable female players were notoriously hard to find for the team, so naturally, Joe's first thought was purely tactical.
To her credit, Bri was patient. She started showing up at the Silverbacks bar after games, came to team outings as much as she could, and joined the World Cup watch parties Joe hosted. She was doing everything short of a PowerPoint presentation. Slowly, somewhere between the second and third watch party, something clicked for Joe. A lightbulb moment, weeks in the making — it finally hit him.
Fast forward a couple of years, and Joe had a plan. He'd booked a cabin at the very top of Beech Mountain, NC — one of their favorite low-key ski spots — with both families also planning on secretly joining. He'd propose at the summit at sunset, with the mountain views stretching out behind them. What could go wrong?
A blizzard, as it turns out. The road to the cabin was buried under no less than ten feet of snow, completely impassable. The tire chains purchased on the way — completely useless. So Joe, Bri, and one very small pug named Binks had to park at the bottom and haul every single bag — by hand — from the base all the way up. It took approximately six hours, with lots of confused looks and concerned bystanders. Binks could manage about ten feet at a time before staging a full sit-down protest. His paws were probably ice blocks at one point — it was a nightmare.
Then the families. How were they possibly going to make it up that same hill? There was absolutely no way. Joe had to pivot the night before, secretly slipping away to the bathroom to coordinate and let the families know about the inclement weather.
With both families snowbound lower down near the base, and Bri in a less-than-romantic mood after a day of hard falls on the slopes, Joe had to call an audible. His cover story — that their cabin hosts felt bad and offered a house lower down — was shaky at best. His backup cover story — that he'd booked an Airbnb pizza-making experience — was not received well at all either. Bri was not buying any of it. She was, by all accounts, not in the mood. Purple fingers, frostbite, tears, and a fall where Bri thought she broke her wrist — just the perfect time to propose right?
Somehow, he got her there. And when the door opened to both families, a ring, and Binks in a tiny tuxedo, she forgot all about the blizzard, the bags, the pizza lie, and the six hours of hiking. She said yes! And here we are... :)
The third member of this trio — the little momma's boy who can, in fact, make Joe feel like the third wheel. Binks Jr. has been there for every couch night, every road trip, and every moment that matters. He'll also be there for the wedding weekend — make sure to say hi and give him lots of kisses!
Over 20 miles of paved paths through maritime forest and along the shore. The quintessential Jekyll experience.
Bleached driftwood sculptures against the open Atlantic sky. Sunrise here is unforgettable.
Ride the beach on horseback — we did a tour on Driftwood Beach and it was absolutely unforgettable.
A working sea turtle hospital and education center. Meet rescued turtles up close.
October is peak migration on the Atlantic Flyway. Keep your eyes on the sky.
Tortuga Jack's, The Wharf, the Club dining room. Fresh Georgia shrimp is non-negotiable.
The tidal marshes glow amber and rose at golden hour. Bring a drink and settle in.
Cast from the Jekyll Fishing Pier or paddle the estuaries. The marshes are alive with wildlife.
Built in 1888 as the exclusive winter retreat of America's most powerful dynasties — the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Morgans, and Pulitzers — the Jekyll Island Club Resort is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most storied properties in the American South.
The iconic 1888 Clubhouse beautifully restored — riverfront verandas, manicured gardens, and a croquet lawn straight out of another era.
Three opulent Gilded Age mansion cottages steps from the Clubhouse, each once privately owned by America's elite families.
From The Pantry's hot breakfast to fresh seafood and live music over the water at The Wharf — four dining outlets on property.
Bike rentals, a year-round pool, croquet, beach access, kayaking, paddleboarding, trolley tours, and dolphin watches.
Ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, serene river views, and the Atlantic just beyond. A place where time genuinely slows down.
A National Historic Landmark, the resort sits within Georgia's Golden Isles — undisturbed, storied, and unlike anywhere else.
Look up your invitation below using your name and zip code. Once verified, you can confirm your attendance and update your details at any time before June 1st, 2027.
Please notify us if your party size changes or if you have any questions!
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