Rehearsal Dinner

The Orchard Restaurant, Events Barn & Guest Cottage

Welcome Party

Shiloh, Sutherland Residence

Keep Private(Don't add guests to this)

Ceremony & Reception

One Last Rally

Fall

Our Wedding

James and I first met at a place we both went to often: Windy Hill Athletic Club. We would see each other in passing, never speaking, but always aware of the other’s presence. Later, he told me that he noticed me on his very first day as a member. James never expected to end up in Atlanta. But after graduating from the Air Force Academy, he was sent to Georgia Tech on an 18-month military assignment to complete his master’s degree. Atlanta wasn’t somewhere he had ever imagined living, and at first he didn’t even love it—but as it turns out, that’s exactly where we were meant to meet, completely in God’s timing. After a few months, James finally worked up the courage to come talk to me. He walked over to the bench beside me, pretended to be doing bicep curls (despite the fact that he absolutely did not need to be doing bicep curls), introduced himself, and that was the start. Four days later, he showed up to the gym at the exact time I always did and asked me to go to dinner, making sure I knew he meant a date. He says I thought about it for far too long (it was maybe five seconds), and then I said yes. Just two days later, we had our first date. Dinner felt intimidating at first, but we ended up talking for hours. When we left the restaurant, we walked around for another hour, just talking and learning about each other. On our next date, we went to the botanical gardens to look at the Christmas lights and wandered around in the cold until the park closed and we were the last ones there. I went home that night and told my mom, “I’m going to marry him.” As cliche as it sounds, I’ve never been so sure of anything. Fast forward a year full of adventures—getting to know each other's families, making memories together, and finding joy in the everyday moments—and it became more and more clear that our story was being guided by something bigger than us. We both knew we had found our forevers.On October 11th, while I thought we were on our way to dinner with my family, James pulled the car over at my favorite spot on our family property in Cashiers, NC. He took my hand and led me down to the pond by the bridge. The rest is a blur for both of us, but I of course said yes. My sisters then came out of the trees where they had been hiding (dressed in full camo), and we spent the rest of the night celebrating. As we plan our wedding and look forward to celebrating with all of you, we feel so grateful for each of you and the role you've played in our story. We can't wait to begin this next chapter surrounded by the people we love most. In the words of Song of Solomon 3:4, ‘I have found the one whom my soul loves.’~Madison

Our Story

Photos

Jessie Sutherland

Ellie Sutherland

Lily Grace Sutherland

Owen Leland

Hilton Harris

Adam Giard 

Emma Jay Sutherland

Daniel Sutherland

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

The Wells Cashiers offers beautiful accommodations right in the heart of Cashiers. We’ve reserved a block of rooms here for our guests and kindly encourage you to book at The Wells Hotel using our booking link below.

The Wells Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers is another nearby option offering comfortable accommodations, with convenient access to local shops and restaurants. Please use the link below when booking.

Hotel Cashiers

While we don’t have a room block at this hotel, it’s another great and affordable option nearby.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley

Travel

A free fall festival in the heart of Cashiers celebrating the vibrant autumn colors. Browse handcrafted goods from 100 artisans, enjoy food, live music, family activities, and a festive atmosphere all weekend long.

Cashiers Leaf Festival

Visit nearby favorites like Whitewater Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Panthertown (my sisters and I's personal favorite), and Glen Falls.

Waterfall Hikes

A scenic 20-minute drive from Cashiers, Highlands features a charming downtown with wonderful restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and coffee shops. One of our favorites is Ristorante Paoletti, where we celebrated the night we got engaged!

Visit Highlands

Great place to grab some pizza! Also be sure to check out the custard spot next door if you’re looking for a sweet treat.

Slab Town Pizza

Fun spot to hang out, grab a bite, and enjoy the laid-back Cashiers vibe. There’s a large outdoor area where kids and dogs can run around, and they often have live music in the evenings. Great drinks, good food, and an easy place to relax right in the heart of town.

Whiteside Brewing Company

If the guys (or girls!) are looking for something to do and the weather is nice, this public golf course just outside of Cashiers offers a fun round with beautiful mountain views.

Sapphire National Golf Club LLC

Fly fishing in Cashiers offers some of the best trout fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you’re interested in going out, let us know. Jessie’s boyfriend, Logan, is a local and can point you to some great guides and spots in the area.

Fly Fishing

My parents’ favorite spot for breakfast in Cashiers! Be sure to ask for Tonya.

Zookeeper Bistro

Grab some fresh produce right in town. Look out for the cute golden retrievers that greet you on the porch!&nbsp;

Madison & James

Madison & James

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