Ralston and Kerstyn met through mutual friends. You can read more about our story here.
The wedding ceremony starts at 6 PM on Friday, March 10, 2023, on the meadow at Chattahoochee Nature Center
The wedding and the reception will both be held at the same place - the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, GA. The wedding ceremony will be held at the meadow, and the reception will be held at the pavilion.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located in Roswell, GA near the GA-400 and Roswell Rd. The nature center is on Willeo Rd. You will know you are in the right area when you see the waterfront, boardwalk, and parks that extend for a few miles. The entrance to the nature center can be a bit easy to miss, but it will be opposite the water by a boardwalk overpass.
WATER ON YOUR RIGHT
The entrance to the park will be on the left side before the light and the boardwalk that passes over the road.
WATER ON YOUR LEFT
The entrance to the park will be on the right side after you pass under the boardwalk overhead and the light. IT IS NOT THE ENTRANCE AT THE LIGHT.
Refer to the map below for reference.
Both the ceremony and reception will be outdoors. The wedding ceremony will happen on the lawn of the nature center while the reception will be held afterwards in their covered pavilion.
Parking is free at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Once you enter the grounds, the main driveway leads to a big parking lot with ample space. Feel free to park anywhere you would like.
Cocktail attire. Neutral colors are preferred.
We ask that all guests RSVP by January 1, 2023 so that we can have a final count. You can find the link to RSVP online and more details on this website at the RSVP page.
Yes, food and drinks will be served.
We are registered on a few directories. You can view the full list on the registry page.
There are many hotels near the venue. The Chattahoochee Nature Center is located in Roswell, GA near Holcomb Bridge Rd, Marietta Hwy, and GA-400. We do not have rooms reserved anywhere but have compiled a short list of some of the hotels nearby. All hotels listed below are within a 20 minute drive (excluding traffic) and are organized by distance from the venue. If none of these hotels are to your liking, please check Google Maps or otherwise for other hotels in the area.
- Bestwestern Plus Roswell/Alpharetta (4.1 mi)
- Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell (4.2 mi)
- Double Tree by Hilton Atlanta/Roswell (4.4 mi)
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Altanta/Roswell (4.6 mi)
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell (5.2 mi)
- Comfort Suites Atlanta/Roswell (5.3 mi)
- aloft Mariott Alpharetta (6.9 mi)
- Hyatt Place Northpoint Mall (7.1 mi)
- EVEN Hotel Avalon (8.6 mi)
- Sonesta ES Suites (8.8 mi)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta (8.8 mi)
- Courtyard by Mariott Avalon (9.7 mi)
Feel free to take pictures at the reception! We ask that you do not have your phone out during the wedding ceremony. We will have a photographer at the wedding and will share ample photos here and on social media afterwards. If you do upload anything, please tag us!
The venue is very accessible, and there are ramps and elevators to get to different areas of the nature center where the events will be held. It can be a bit of a walk to the pavilion. Additionally, there will be aides from the nature center to cart anyone to the location that needs assistance.
This wedding will be adults preferred. As much as we love your little ones, we want everyone to be able to let loose and enjoy the night. Please make arrangements as necessary. Special exceptions may be made for those that are traveling from out of state.
Please begin arriving to the venue at least 30 minutes ahead of time.
The wedding will be held in early spring. Atlanta weather can be a little precocious, so there is a 50/50 chance it may be warm or a little nippy. Please check the local weather forecast to plan accordingly.
Please reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns we haven't addressed here. You can email Ralston at ralston@striveacademics.com. Please add "Wedding" in the subject line of your email.