Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Will and McNeal met on bid day at UGA, the first day of freshman year, on the front porch of the Sig Ep house. McNeal had cat ears and whiskers drawn on her face, and Will was wearing a “Back-to-Back World War Champs” tank top. A few months later, Will blind-asked McNeal to mountain weekend. His friends knew her friends, and her friends knew his friends, and for the rest of the year they all hung out together. Will and McNeal became good friends, though their friends thought they should be more than that.Then came sophomore year. All those friends were supposed to get together after the summer and catch up. Will showed up. McNeal showed up. Everybody else bailed. So, Will and McNeal hung out together. A few weeks later, McNeal asked Will to Theta My Tie date night. A few weeks after that, Will asked her out on their first real date. Ted’s Most Best. The next semester, after Covid hit, they started dating. And they never stopped. They celebrated a Dawgs national championship together in the streets of Athens. They ate a “Pulp Fiction” themed dinner a school bus. McNeal introduced Will to sushi and brought bottles of wine from Europe so they could cook meals to match. Will showed McNeal around Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. They explored bigger cities too, including Atlanta, Charleston, Chicago, Milwaukee and NYC. And now Newport Beach, California.Will planned to ask McNeal to marry him on a Saturday in a garden down the street from her house in Athens, but a blizzard was on the way so he did it on Friday.She said yes. Here we are.

McNeal and Will

Our Story

Photos

Fay Grace Wilfong 

Joseph Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

Mary Hamilton Bottoms

Robert Charles Kendrick-Holmes

Cary Kendrick-Holmes Draper

Braeden James Davidson 

Anna Kathryn Lummus 

Carson James Reynolds

Anna Lou Jefferson

Henry Nicholas Beltrami 

Caroline Branyon Cordell

Jackson Thomas Barton

Caroline Faith Richey

Jantz Garrett Womack 

Emma Atkieson Downey

John Michael Knox 

Gabriella Maria Sposato

Robert Pierce Monroe 

Laurel Lee Chatham

Matthew Glenn Adent 

Mary Frances Gurr

Sean Mitchell Brock

Margaret Taylor Westbury

Zachary John Hanger

Wedding Party

To book your stay at Hotel Indigo, in Downtown Athens, call IHG Hotel Reservations directly at&nbsp;1-866-808-1483&nbsp;and reference the&nbsp;Wilfong + Kendrick-Holmes Wedding (block code: WKH)&nbsp;or use this link:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&amp;brandCode=IN&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=AHNIN&amp;checkInDate=18&amp;checkInMonthYear=012027&amp;checkOutDate=21&amp;checkOutMonthYear=012027&amp;rateCode=6CBARC&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=WKH&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wilfong + Kendrick-Holmes Wedding Block</a>. Be sure to book your hotel room by 01/19/2027 in order to receive your discount. For special accommodations or extended dates, reach out to the Hotel Indigo Sales Dept. directly by calling 706.546.0430 ext. 2 Please note: To see the double queen rooms, guests will need to change the default dates to Friday to Sunday. Thursday will only show King rooms.

Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG

Event Summary:Wilfong WeddingStart Date:&nbsp;Friday, February 19, 2027End Date:&nbsp;Sunday, February 21, 2027Last Day to Book : Tuesday, January 19, 2027<a href="https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1778526587827&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Wilfong Wedding</a>

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Boutique hotel near the UGA campus in Five Points

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Travel

Food & Drinks

Breakfast 

Independent Baking Co1625 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606

Ideal Bagel815 W Broad St B, Athens, GA 30601

Mama's Boy 197 Oak St, Athens, GA 30601

Jittery Joe'sFive Points or Downtown

Lunch 

Taqueria Del Sol334 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601

The Place229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608

The World Famous351 N Hull St, Athens, GA 30601

Clocked259 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601

Dinner

Ted's Most Best254 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601Will and McNeal's first date spot!

Last Resort Grill174-184 W Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601Will and McNeal's favorite! Make sure to get the white chocolate cheese cake for dessert:)

Chuck's Fish220 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

Osteria Olio355 Oneta St Bldg C2 Suite 200, Athens, GA 30601

Seabear Oyster Bar297 Prince Ave Ste 10, Athens, GA 30601

ZZ &amp; Simone's1540 S Lumpkin St Ste 4, Athens, GA 30605

Things to Do

Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Downtown Athens Downtown Athens blends historic charm with a vibrant, creative energy and a legendary music scene. Stroll past historic storefronts and unique local shops, and experience the city that launched bands like R.E.M., The B-52s, and Widespread Panic. Be sure to check out iconic venues like the 40 Watt Club and the Georgia Theatre (with its rooftop) while you're in town.

University of Georgia Explore the University of Georgia's beautiful historic campus and stop by Sanford Stadium, one of college football's most iconic venues and the home of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Five PointsMcNeal grew up in Five Points, and Will spent plenty of time here while visiting his brother, Robert, during his years at UGA. It's one of our favorite Athens neighborhoods, filled with great coffee shops, local restaurants, and classic Athens charm.

McNeal & Will

McNeal & Will

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