Elizabeth Janice McDaniel to Ryan Patrick Gniadek
Saturday July 18th, 2026
We can't wait to share our special day with you, our family and friends!
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.
The Distillery
101 Rand Mill Road
Garner, North Carolina 27529 Guests are encouraged to use rideshare. However, ample parking is available.
Garner, North Carolina 27529 Guests are encouraged to use rideshare. However, ample parking is available.
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Visit Our Favorite Restaurants
- Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen (Breakfast)
- 321 Coffee (Coffee)
- Benchwarmers Bagels (Breakfast)
- Birdie's Barrom and Kitchen (Brunch/American)
- Chido Taco (Mexican)
- La Terrazza (Italian & Rooftop Bar)
- O-Ku (Sushi)
- Caffe Luna (Italian)
- Taverna Agora (Greek)
- Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing (Casual)
- Yatai Sushi & Taco Bar (Fusion)
- Morgan Street Food Hall
and Our Favorite Places
- Watts & Ward (Speakeasy under Caffe Luna)
- Boxcar Bar + Arcade (We went here on our first date)
- Walk at Lake Johnson (Doug's favorite place)
- Church on Morgan
For more things to do, check out this guide
from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance.
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.
August 28, 2023
Our First Date
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!
Maid of Honor
Alex Matthews
Best Man
Jack Gniadek
Maid of Honor
Olivia Kelly
Best Man
Evan Gniadek
Bridesmaid
Megan Rogers
Groomsman
Collin Dunphy
Bridesmaid
Leigh Sharpless
Groomsman
Avi Mehta
Bridesmaid
Erica McDaniel
Groomsman
Teddy McDaniel
Dog of Honor
Dougie
Only 4 days
since we tied the knot!