Castle Ladyhawke

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

We met in the digital age's charming way—on a dating app. Frank happened to come across Andrew’s profile on his 31st birthday, and with one swipe, our story began. We started chatting, and after a few months of messages and shared laughs, we finally met in person on April 30th. That first date was nothing short of magical. We wandered around Lake Crabtree in Raleigh, where we felt an instant connection. Somewhere along the walk, we shared our first kiss, and it felt like everything just clicked. The night continued with Chinese food and hours of conversation in Frank's car, where we truly started to get to know each other. From that night on, we continued seeing each other, spending countless hours talking, laughing, and building a beautiful foundation. As we introduced each other to our families, our love grew deeper, with both of us knowing we had found something truly special. When it came to the proposal, neither of us was sure who would pop the question first, although we both thought it might be Andrew. But in a twist, Frank planned the perfect surprise! During a professional photoshoot on a Sunday afternoon, he secretly arranged with the photographer to turn it into an engagement shoot. Frank asked Andrew to meet him at one of the shoot locations, telling him it was simply to bring a change of clothes. When he arrived, the photographer suggested we take a few pictures together, and before Andrew knew it, Frank was down on one knee, asking the question that would bring us to this moment. And now, we can’t wait to continue our story together, surrounded by the people we love.

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Direct flights (approx. 2 hrs.) are available from LGA on Delta and American Airlines. 1 hour 15 min drive from AVL to Tuckasegee, NC. Rental car companies available at AVL: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo, Dollar/Thrifty

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

503 Harbor Ridge Dr, Tuckasegee, NC 28783(828) 293-3455 Bear Lake Reserve is offering a&nbsp;10% discount&nbsp;to guests who book a lodge in the reserve for the wedding. To receive the discount, please&nbsp;contact Bear Lake Reserve directly&nbsp;to make your reservation and&nbsp;mention the Ross-Macri Wedding&nbsp;at the time of booking. Drive time ranging from 10-25 minutesto Castle Ladyhawke.

Bear Lake Reserve

<a href="http://www.hotelcashiers.com/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&amp;utm_campaign=5814277323996033404" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Cashiers</a>(828) 743 - 770625 minute drive to Castle Ladyhawke <a href="https://www.highhampton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">High Hampton Resort</a>(800) 648-425230 minute drive to Castle Ladyhawke <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/casnchx-hampton-suites-cashiers-sapphire-valley/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-CASNCHX&amp;y_source=1_MjA4MzcwMi03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Cashiers - Sapphire Valley</a>(828) 743 - 454530 minute drive to Castle Ladyhawke

Local Hotels

Travel

<a href="https://www.biltmore.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Biltmore Estate, Gardens, &amp; Winery</a>Asheville, NC(800) 411 - 3812 <a href="https://tuckfloat.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tuckaseegee Outfitters - Whitewater Rafting</a>4909 US-74, Whittier, NC 28789(828) 586-5050 <a href="https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harrah's Cherokee Casino &amp; Resort</a>777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719(828) 497-7777 <a href="https://www.discoverjacksonnc.com/outdoors/trails/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hiking Trails</a>Enjoy short walks or more strenuous treks along the Appalachian Trail.

Andrew & Frank

Andrew & Frank

A&F

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception