Wedding
THE BRIDE & GROOM
Jessa Jackson
Jessa is 22 years old and from St. Petersburg, Florida. She is currently attending Appalachian State University and works as Assistant Director of Youth Development at the Avery County YMCA.
Rob Cannon
Rob is 22 years old and from Kankakee, Illinois. He works as a Building Code Inspector for Avery County. Rob's dream is to own a gamers café on Main Street in Boone, North Carolina where people can come to game with friends while enjoying a drink.
HOTEL INFORMATION
We have reserved a room block at Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte I-77 South from September 22, 2023 to September 24, 2023 at a special rate. Click here to book your room!
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/clttght-jcw-d4a48464-1d1a-4c63-899d-ea1a88421411/
THINGS TO DO
Bechtler Museum of Arts
This museum holds the once private art collection of the Bechtler family of Switzerland. It contains works from “Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, Chillida and many others.” More information can be found at http://bechtler.org/Visit/Admission-and-hours
Mint Museum Uptown
This museum is located in uptown Charlotte, and this “five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences.” See more information at https://mintmuseum.org/mint-museum-uptown/
The Market at 7th Street
Enjoy food, drinks and shopping at The Market at 7th Street. More information can be found at https://themarketat7thstreet.com/ including vendors, where to park, and how to get there.
Romare Bearden Park
Enjoy a nice walk through the Romare Bearden Park while viewing the statues and fountains throughout the park dedicated to the Charlotte-born artist, Romare Bearden.
Discovery Place Science
Housed in downtown Charlotte, this place is great for hands-on science discovery for both adults and kids. With shows throughout the day related from nature to the science behind stress, this place will keep both you and your kiddos occupied until the “I dos.” Find more information at https://science.discoveryplace.org/explore