We can't wait to share our special day with you, our family and friends! We kindly request your reply by June 20th, 2026.
Our
Wedding
Day
All events will be held indoors at The Distillery. Formal attire is kindly requested.
Doors will open at four o'clock. Our wedding ceremony will begin at four thirty in the afternoon, with dinner and dancing to follow. The event will conclude with a ceremonial exit at ten o'clock in the evening.
Guests are encouraged to use rideshare, however ample parking is available.
Group
Hotel
Hotel rooms have been reserved for our guests under the McDaniel & Gniadek wedding. Please reserve your accommodations by June 20th to secure the group rate for July 16th – 19th.
Sheraton Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601Rate: $199/night + taxes Self Parking: $22/day
Should you wish to extend your stay or need additional help with your reservation, please reference the McDaniel-Gniadek Wedding (Group Code: MG7MG7F) when contacting Jamiya Carter at [email protected] or 800-325-3535. Reservations can be made by email, phone, or online using the link above.
Welcome
Party
Our welcome party will take place in the Sheraton Esplanade on Friday, July 17th at 8:30 pm. All guests are invited to attend the welcome party regardless of whether they are staying at the hotel.
Your love and support are the best gifts we could ask for. However, should you wish to honor us with a gift, you can find our complete wish list on Zola.
We are excited to share our engagement photos with you! Our session was held at The Pointe in Emerald Isle, the spot Ryan had originally planned to propose before the rain had other ideas. Photos by Madison Pake.
We matched on Bumble, and to celebrate the first day of school, Ryan invited Lizzy out for a drink. One glass of wine at Barcelona Wine Bar turned into the beginning of something special.
September
20,
2023
We're "Official"
After just a few dates, Ryan officially asked Lizzy to be his girlfriend and she said yes!
June
21,
2024
Our First Trip
We took our first vacation together and with Doug, spending the week in Sea Island, GA. Doug learned he loves hunting for crabs on the beach and Lizzy and Ryan rode horses (but don't tell Doug)!
May
12,
2025
The Proposal
On a rainy afternoon in Emerald Isle, and Lizzy’s birthday, Ryan got down on one knee and asked the biggest question of his life. She said yes!