Myrydd and Matt are getting married!

Yes, for real this time! If you thought a global pandemic, a fire, or even the immovable force of Atlanta traffic could stop us this time, then you don't know just how tenacious we are. We'd be thrilled to have you there with us when we finally tie an overdue knot on our 12-year adventure. Please join us for a night of good food, good people, and good times. We're excited to have you with us!

Our Story

Adventure has always been at the center of our relationship. We met in on a sidewalk in London, near the dorm where we were both living during our college study abroad program. A few days later, on June 18, 2010, we decided to take an impromptu sight-seeing visit to Parliament and Big Ben. Afterward, we walked to a nearby pub to watch England play in the World Cup. We got to know each other over a few pints of Old Speckled Hen, and we haven’t been apart since.

Well, figuratively, at least. While we were inseparable in London, Matt was a rising senior at Loyola University Chicago and Myrydd a rising junior at Indiana University. After we returned to the States, we made the long-distance relationship work through phone calls, Skype, and a Chicago-to-Indianapolis Megabus route. Once Matt graduated from Loyola, he moved back home to Texas, while Myrydd finished college in Indiana. Matt took his first job in Dallas, while Myrydd found work in Florida. Our four-year long-distance relationship meant we racked up a lot of airline miles. But we turned our visits into mini vacations, avidly exploring the cities around us.

Then, in 2014, both of us arrived in Atlanta. We explored our new hometown—stumbling upon film sets, indulging at food festivals, geeking out at Dragon Con, and witnessing the madness of the Super Bowl LIII. We also continued to travel as much as we could. We visited friends in New Orleans and Santa Fe; family in Iowa, Minnesota, and Tennessee; drove to nearby Chattanooga and Charleston; and jetted to Aruba, Australia, and Japan, cashing in those hard-earned airline miles. On that last trip, as we toured the Fushimi Inari shrine in historic Kyoto, we stepped away from the hundreds of iconic red tori gates and thousands of selfie-takers to follow a path to a scenic, secluded overlook. As Myrydd stared at the mountains and the beauty of the city below, Matt pulled a ring from his shirt pocket.

While we certainly didn’t expect to wait two-and-a-half years to get married, there was a huge silver lining in pushing our date from 2020 to 2022. This year, our anniversary—June 18—falls on a Saturday. So we’ll be celebrating 12 years of love in the best way possible—with all of our family and friends. We can’t wait to see you there.

Glover Park Brewery — Marietta

Ceremony & Reception

June 18, 2022

Glover Park Brewery

65 Atlanta Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060
4:00 p.m. EDT

Both our ceremony and reception will be held indoors on the upper floor of Glover Park Brewery (main level entrance from Atlanta Street) beginning at 4:00 p.m. After the ceremony, there will be a cocktail hour with light hors d'oeuvres in the lobby while the space is flipped for the reception. For dinner, please enjoy some of our favorite local barbecue (with vegetarian options available, of course). Afterward, drink and dance with us until 10:00 p.m.

Getting to our venue from our host hotels at the Battery Atlanta should take 15-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. The easiest way to get from the host hotels to the venue is to head north up Cobb Parkway/US 41 to South Marietta Parkway/GA-120. Turn left, head west until you reach Atlanta Street, just before the overpass. Turn right, and Glover Park Brewery will be on your right in a block or so.

While there isn’t parking at the brewery itself, there are plenty of public parking lots available in the immediate area around the brewery, though most are metered and cash-only. Towing is enforced in this area, so please be mindful of where you park. We are also working on setting up a shuttle service from the host hotels to and from the venue. Please check back for further updates on this.

  • 4:00 PM
    Ceremony begins at Glover Park Brewery.
  • 4:30 PM
    Cocktail hour with light hors d'oeuvres.
  • 5:30 PM
    Buffet dinner by Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q.

    Sliced brisket and pulled pork with sides

    Vegetarian option: smoked Portobello sandwiches

  • 6:30 PM
    Dancing and other festivities
  • 10:00 PM
    ...Waffle House?

"Corncorde" by Craig Nutt — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Travel

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport, so chances are you'll be able to book a direct flight to it. While it's primarily a Delta Air Lines hub, Southwest Airlines runs direct flights to many cities as well. American, United, and others all have regular flights to their hub airports.

Depending on traffic, you could take I-85 North through downtown Atlanta or go around the perimeter using I-285 North to our host hotels.

The Battery Atlanta (Hotels)

The Battery Atlanta, along with our blocked and other recommended hotels, is located near the junction of I-75 and I-285 in unincorporated Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta. Regardless of if you're coming from the airport, downtown, or Marietta, follow signs for Truist Park or Circle 75 Parkway.

Glover Park Brewery (Venue)

Our venue is located in Marietta, just south of the square. From I-75, take South Marietta Parkway west to Atlanta Street SE. Turn right, and the venue will be on the right roughly a quarter-mile up the road.

Uber/Lyft

From the airport, an Uber or Lyft to our hotels will cost roughly $30-$75 based on the level of service you request.

MARTA

Lol, nope. Cobb County isn't part of MARTA. However, if you're looking to take the sting out of that Uber cost from the airport, you could take MARTA's red line train to Dunwoody Station. From there, an Uber or Lyft would cost $14-$30.

The Battery Atlanta — Cobb County

Hotels

Our venue is located in Marietta. We recommend staying a few miles away at the Battery Atlanta where you'll find plenty to do Friday night and Saturday morning. We have reserved blocks of rooms reserved at the following hotels in the entertainment district, both of which are a two-minute walk from each other.

Aloft Atlanta at the Battery Atlanta

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Atlanta-Galleria

Additional Hotel Options

We have not secured room blocks at these hotels, but they are located in roughly the same region as our recommendations. The first two listed are in the same district as the ones above, and all four Battery Atlanta hotels are easy to walk in between. There are also many other hotels in the general area.

Krog Street Tunnel — Atlanta

Looking for things to do?

Atlanta is more than just a Delta hub. It's a vibrant metropolis. See the sites!

The Battery Atlanta

The area immediately around the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park is filled with bars, restaurants, and shops. Our host hotels are also located in this area, steps away from excitement.

Atlanta United

Catching a soccer game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a truly unique experience. And according to current scheduling, there's a game Sunday afternoon following our wedding. Why not get the late flight and have fun with 70,000 rowdy and proud Five Stripes fans?

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere and the third-largest in the world. Beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins, manta rays, and whale sharks are among its impressive collection of aquatic life.

World of Coca-Cola

Learn about the history, bottling process, and globalization of Coca-Cola. You'll also be able to pose for a photo op with the Coca-Cola polar bear, see the vault that holds the original formula, and try unlimited samples of Coke products from around the world. To our out-of-town guests, make sure you try the Beverly. Trust us.

Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

No matter which college team you root for, you’ll find them represented in this curious orange building, which sits just blocks from fellow sporting sites Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Philips Arena. An impressive helmet wall opens the museum—register your favorite team into your “all-access pass” and watch your helmet light up. It’s great for kids, with playing fields to run and burn off energy.

Ponce City Market

Among the trendiest spots in Atlanta, this historic Sears building was converted into a work-live-shop-play complex in 2014. The biggest draw is the food hall, which features a variety of local restaurants including Pancake Social, W.H. Stiles Fish Camp, El Super Pan, and H&F Burger. Don’t miss King of Pops popsicles. The rooftop features a mini amusement park with amazing views.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

This powerful museum, which opened next door to World of Coke in 2014, extensively covers not only the American Civil Rights Movement and Atlanta’s role in it, but also civil rights struggles around the world. Among the most powerful experiences: a replica 1960s lunch counter, where visitors can sit, put on headphones, and listen to threats hurled at those who participated in sit-ins across the South.

Krog Street Market

This trendy food hall sits just off the BeltLine Eastside Trail and is among our favorite spots in the city. Grab a local beer from Hop City, then pick a meal from one of several local dining stalls—we recommend Fred’s Meat & Bread, Yalla, and Varuni Napoli. For dessert, get a pastry from Little Tart Bakeshop or a scoop of Jeni’s ice cream.

Delta Flight Museum

This hidden gem, located at Delta’s headquarters near the Atlanta airport, is home to several historic planes—a DC-3, Boeing 767, and the iconic 747—along with plenty of travel memorabilia. (Don’t miss the groovy flight attendants’ uniforms from the 1960s.) You can also book a private session on the museum’s full 737-200 flight simulator—the kind pilots train on.

The Beltline Eastside Trail

This popular 3-mile stretch of flat, paved trail is usually packed to the brim on weekends with walkers, cyclists, rollerskaters, e-scooter riders, and runners. It connects several favorite tourist attractions including Ponce City and Krog Street markets, as well as several restaurants with bustling patios. The north entrance is located near Piedmont Park.

Filming Locations

Thanks to cushy tax credits, Atlanta has become a major hub for Hollywood in the past decade, meaning it’s not too difficult to spot some landmarks from popular movies and TV shows. (The Decatur Square is a central part of HBO’s Watchmen, for example.) Matt wrote sightseeing guides for Stranger Things, Baby Driver, and Disney+’s Marvel TV series.

Atlanta Magazine's 50 Best Things to Do

Check out Atlanta magazine’s list of the 50 Best Things to Do, which Myrydd and Matt both contributed to.

Georgia Aquarium — Atlanta

Some of our favorite restaurants

Here's a wide selection of places we love, located all throughout metro Atlanta. We think you'd enjoy them, too!

Near The Battery & Hotels:
Worth the drive:

The Big Chicken — Marietta

FAQs

Do you have any COVID-19 related requests?

We want all of our guests to feel comfortable and safe during our wedding ceremony and reception. Please note that several of our guests are elderly, extremely young, or immunocompromised. Others work in hospitals or schools. If you haven't already, please consider getting the COVID-19 vaccination and booster before attending. If you do not wish to get vaccinated, or if you are feeling sick, we kindly request that you take a PCR test within 72 hours of our wedding to protect others who want to share this celebration with us. If you test positive or have not received your test results, please, stay home. We'll understand and catch up later.

What about masks?

Face masks are optional but please consider wearing one if you're not feeling well.

Can I bring a plus one?

Absolutely! For all of our guests over 18, if we didn't already invite your partner, bring them! No special someone to go with? Feel free to bring a friend if you like. All we ask is that you let us know on your RSVP card.

Can I bring my young children?

Go for it! Same as above, just let us know on your RSVP card.

What is the dress code for your wedding?

Semi-formal/festive. Don't over think it. Have fun!

What's the weather going to be? They don't call it "Hotlanta" for nothing!

First of all, nobody calls it that. But it will be warm. Expect temperatures in the mid-80s with moderately high humidity. Water may ironically fall from the sky. If it does, don't worry, we'll be indoors.

Should I have received my invitation by now?

We sent out invites on March 10th. If you haven't received one by the end of the month, please reach out to us. If you already knew about this website or are part of our respective families, we assure you, you're invited!

Is Atlanta traffic really as bad as you say?

Yes, even on Saturday, it's not great. Possibly the only other people who will understand just how bad it can be are our guests from Austin. As such, be sure to keep an eye on Google Maps traffic well before it’s time to leave for the ceremony. Traveling from our host hotels can take anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes.

Where is Neal's and Amy's Olympic brick?

Downtown in Centennial Olympic Park, Section 169, Serial Number 426009. Due south from the Georgia Aquarium, about half way to the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Yeah, uh, I have a question...

Feel free to reach out to Myrydd or Matt if there's something else we didn't cover.