Churchill Downs

Betting On Us - Churchill Downs Night

West Sixth NuLu

Welcome Dinner

Backyard Wedding & Dinner

Ceremony

Headliners Music Hall

Reception Concert, Cake & Champagne

AJ&MJ

Our Story

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Mary Allison & Maggie Jo met when they became beach neighbors in Neptune Beach, FL around 2007. MA now lives in Chicago and she's traveled to so many places that she's never without a good story. We were both Journalism/History nerds and worked together on Obama's campaign in 2008, and no one has seen Dave Matthews more than MA. We are so excited that she will be officiating our wedding!

Mary Allison

Mary Hannah reigns from Lexington and works in retail management in Louisville. She and Maggie Jo began an instant-friendship and refer to one another as "wifey" for their shared cooking and plant-lover hobbies. MH is a foodie with a fab insta profile about local restaurants and is crazy about Daily Bread, the musician!

Mary Hannah

No one knows more about Kentucky and Bourbon than our dear friend, and author, Sylvia. When she's not slinging barrels of bourbon, she's paddling down the Ohio River with Ben & Brimsley. Hanging out with Sylvia is absolutely never boring!

Sylvia

As AJ's cousin and MJ's girlfriend, it's double-fantastic that Meredith with be in the wedding. Meredith is stylish, hilarious, kind and sweet - and that's not just because she's always packing Gigi's cupcakes. We are also grateful for her hubby Justin who will be playing bass with his band Hot Brown Smackdown at our Headliner's reception. 

Meredith

Mona and MJ met in NYC while working as lawyers on Wall Street - but not the fancy kind. Mona is a fantastic litigator, cat-mom, traveling island girl, New Yorker and Atlantan that can often be found at the DC airports too. We are excited to show Louisville to her!

Mona

Referring to one another as "hot dog", Jenna and MJ met in Bowling Green and it was instant mustard. Jenna is a disc golf champion, event planner, designer, hard-worker and total goofball with an addictive laugh. After Louisville, Newburgh and Austin moves, MJ is sure glad her hotdog is settled again in BG so frequent shenanigans have resumed. Jenna and MJ are proud two-doggie moms that love to cook, create stuff and grow succulents. 

Jenna

Going all the way back to middle school and high school yearbook staff, Emily and MJ have hilarious history. Emily and her hubby, Ray, have raised two excellent dudes but the dog runs the house. 

Emily

Nurse Janelle and MJ have been friends since high school, which means they've carried each other through some wild places and times. Also, a double-dog mom, Janelle takes a lot of care with her fur-babies and spoils them rotten. MJ and Janelle landed in Louisville in 2017-ish, and continue to hang out as much as possible especially if it involves Bernie. 

Janelle

Since middle school, Bridget and MJ have been buds - since then, no matter where they lived, they reconnect eventually in BG or Louisville. This speech therapist, mom of two kids and two dogs, plant-growing queen and hostess-with-the-mostest is truly a gift to know.

Bridget

How much time do you have??

Andy and AJ go all the way back to fourth grade!  Can you imagine the terror these two caused those poor teachers!?

No matter where either of these two are in life they always find a way to stay in touch.


Andy

Chris "Bill Graham" Doerr... Louisville Legend!

Chris discovered Electric Garden in the parking lot of Great Flood one night in the Highlands and the rest was history.

Chris has been such a big supporter of AJ's musical endeavors that there is now a band named after him, "Night Train Revue"!

Widespread Panic and all kinds of other great music has kept AJ and Chris close for over ten years now!


Chris

Curtis was one of the first new friends AJ made in College at WKU.

Although the time at WKU was short for both parties, they have continued to stay close friends.  There have been countless concerts these two have been to.

Curtis moved to Louisville a few years ago, and frequently comes by for cookouts, hangs and snuggles with Seven and Ocho!

Curtis

They don't make them any better than Frankie!  Heart of gold and one of the best friends ever!

Electric Garden's #1 Bar Manager!

Be sure to ask Frankie how we narrowly avoided death by hitting a deer one night!

Also... did somebody say golf??

Frank

Jackson and AJ grew close quickly over... you guessed it... their love for Widespread Panic!  They've seen many shows together and every time they get together it's like riding a bike.  The only thing Jackson loves more than Widespread Panic is taking his son all across the country to different baseball stadiums.

Fun fact... his son catches a ball at almost every game!

Jackson

Lee and AJ became close friends quickly due to their love of Miller Lite, Golden Tee and Music.

While these two don't throw back the Diet Millers anymore, they still stay close friends whether it's going to see Widespread Panic or catching up on the weekly buffoonery in the Highlands over some La Suerte.

Rock n f'n Roll!  Mike and AJ love guitars and love rock n roll danger.  

Mike is a great wealth of knowlege about alot of things, but especially when it comes to Guitars, Music and Fitness.  Whenever AJ has a question, Mike is there to fill in the blanks!

Mike

Sammy is a long time friend and bandmate of AJ's!

Music, Fitness and the occaisonal bit of investing advice keep these two close.  

You will never find a more energetic bass player in all of Louisville!



Sammy

Dude... 

Scott and AJ have been close pals for over ten years now!  These two have been on countless road trips together without even a remotely dull moment. 

Fun fact... AJ found Scott's wallet at a show one time and owes AJ beer for life :)

Scott

Wedding Party

Summer Garden Party Chic with Peacock Colors

We encourage sandals, wedges or dressy flats instead of heels. Sundresses, smart casual separates, and light-colored suits are welcome. Light fabrics suggested to stay cool in the heat and on the dance floor.

Dress Code

Q + A

Book in the block at<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sdfshhf-ghcw-4af051cf-aa32-4d95-b89a-3672ba0b649d/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sdfshhf-ghcw-4af051cf-aa32-4d95-b89a-3672ba0b649d/</a> OR call 1-800-445-8667 with code GHCW at the Seelbach Hilton, or "Hilliard Clements Wedding Room Block" Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help! : ) Located in Louisville, a 5-minute walk from Kentucky International Convention Center, The Seelbach Hilton Louisville has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is a 11-minute walk from Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, and within 600 yards of the city center. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The Seelbach Hilton Louisville also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near The Seelbach Hilton Louisville include Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Science Center and KFC Yum! Center. Louisville International Airport is 5 miles from the property.

Seelbach Hilton Louisville Downtown

Offering rooftop views of downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown is steps away from the Louisville Palace. Free WiFi access is available. The Louisville Downtown Hilton Garden Inn includes rooms with a flat-screen cable TV, coffee machine and mini-refrigerator. Some suites and rooms include a sofa bed. For a unique downtown experience, guests can take in views of the city while enjoying food and cocktails at the hotel's rooftop bar and grill. At Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown you will find large meeting facilities and event space. A fitness centre is featured for guests workout needs. The hotel is less than 2 miles from Kentucky International Convention Center, KFC Yum! Center and the Louisville Science Center. Louisville Airport is 5 miles away.

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1 mile away. The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. J. Graham’s Café serves casual dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Lobby Bar, offering drinks and light dishes, is also open in the evenings. Rooms at the Brown Hotel are furnished with a work desk. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms. The Brown Hotel is a 3-minute walk away from Louisville Palace Theater. Churchill Downs is an 11-minute drive away. The Louisville International Airport is 10 minutes away.

The Brown Hotel

Located in Louisville, a 4-minute walk from Kentucky International Convention Center, Omni Louisville Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center. Well set in the Downtown Louisville district, this hotel is located 1640 feet from KFC Yum! Center. The restaurant serves steakhouse cuisine. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain rooms at Omni Louisville Hotel also boast a seating area. The reception at the accommodations can provide tips on the area. Popular points of interest near Omni Louisville Hotel include Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Field and Louisville Science Center. The nearest airport is Louisville Airport, 5.6 mi from the hotel.

Omni Louisville Hotel

This downtown Louisville 21c Museum Hotel, within walking distance of the Louisville Slugger Museum, features an art museum, restaurant and spa. Rooms offer 50-inch flat-screen cable TVs. The luxurious guest rooms provide mini-bars. They have free Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations and also include desks and laptop safes. The bathrooms provide bathrobes and hairdryers. A sauna, gym, and bicycle rentals are available to guests at 21c Museum Hotel. The hotel offers a business center and banquet facilities. The centrally located 21c Museum Hotel is within a half mile of the Kentucky Museum of Art &amp; Craft, Frazier International History Museum and Muhammad Ali Center. It is one mile from Louisville Slugger Field and University of Louisville and 6 miles from Louisville International Airport.

21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Well set in the center of Louisville, The Grady Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Kentucky International Convention Center is a 6-minute walk from the hotel and Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is 200 yards away. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, and certain units at The Grady Hotel have a city view. All guest rooms include a closet. An American breakfast is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near The Grady Hotel include Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Science Center and Louisville Slugger Museum Factory. Louisville International Airport is 5.6 miles away.

The Grady

Overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, this hotel features a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. It is adjacent to the Louisville Arena and offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. Galt House Hotel offers spacious, modern rooms with air-conditioning and views of the city and river. They are furnished with a cable TV, coffee maker and work desk. Guests of Galt House Hotel can work out in the rooftop gym, shop in the lobby stores. XHale Spa-Salon is located on the 17th floor and there is a UPS store inside the business center. The wide selection of restaurants and bars at Galt House Hotel include RIVUE fine dining restaurant. Louisville International Airport is a 12-minute drive from the Galt House Hotel and airport shuttle can be arranged by the hotel. There is a covered walkway from the hotel to the KFC Yum! Center.

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Located in Louisville, 1.6 miles from Louisville Slugger Field, The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides accommodations with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer pool views. Guest rooms in The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Kentucky International Convention Center is 2.1 miles from The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, while KFC Yum! Center is 2.1 miles away. Louisville International Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Louisville Hotels

Things to do in Louisville: <a href="https://do502.com/events/2026/06/18" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do502</a> Things to Do<a href="https://www.bourboncountry.com/urban-bourbon-trail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Urban Bourbon Trail</a> Tours<a href="https://mintjuleptours.com/louisville?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23229711004&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACgTxC7mslFPV4QLvjtE2gCRYgJam&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAv5bMBhAIEiwAqP9GuOtZS-mzSEKXD10cSTXVlekMTaWy37P5SJjySBsgl53cA-HoYCASghoCJZAQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rural Bourbon Trail</a> Tours<a href="https://www.churchilldowns.com/calendar/2026-06/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Churchill Downs</a><a href="https://www.sluggermuseum.com/bourbon-bats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See How Louisville Slugger Bats are Made</a><a href="https://www.gotolouisville.com/restaurants/craft-beer-scene/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Louisville Craft Beer Tours</a>

Things to Do

Registry

Backyard Wedding - 3326 Allison Way, Louisville, KY 40220 Arrival - 5pm Ceremony and Dinner - 6:20pm Depart for Headliners By 8pm ParkingWe have street parking all around our home although it may be easiest to use a ride share services. Also, our friends at St. Michael Orthodox Church at 3701 St. Michael Church Drive has permitted us parking if needed as well. To get to our house, just cross Hikes Lane. PLEASE NOTE: If you plan to park at the Church, they have kindly asked us not to park overnight as they will be having service in the morning. ShoesThe backyard is lumpy as we have several large trees and roots. Please wear flat shoes. The bridal party will be in flat shoes/sandals. Be comfortable to wander and boogie. ClothingColorful, light, cozy, fun, peacock colors (teal, purple, lime, pinks, greens, blues - anything goes)... most important - be cozy! Reception If you are attending the backyard wedding, you will also be getting a Hot Brown Smackdown show ticket from the bride &amp; groom (no need to purchase one). We will head to the show around 8:00pm after the wedding. The event is open to the public, there is a bar and outdoor space. Cake and Champagne toast for everyone. Adults only please.

MJ & AJ

MJ & AJ

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