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.

The Distillery

101 Rand Mill Road
Garner, North Carolina 27529
Directions
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 27601
Rate: $199/night + taxes
Self Parking: $22/day
Book Hotel Online
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.

While You're Here

Registry

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.
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Photos

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.

Our Story

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.

We're "Official"

After just a few dates, Ryan officially asked Lizzy to be his girlfriend and she said yes! 

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)!

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!

Wedding Party

Alex Matthews

Jack Gniadek

Olivia Kelly

Evan Gniadek

Megan Rogers

Collin Dunphy

Leigh Sharpless

Avi Mehta

Erica Smith

Teddy McDaniel

Dougie

Only 56 days

until we say I do!