Wedding Day

The Gillespie

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

What started as a few messages during quarantine quickly turned into something special. While the world slowed down, our connection only grew stronger. Between countless FaceTime calls, late-night talks, and road trips from Louisville to Lexington, we found love in the most unexpected time.Now, almost six years later, we’ve built a life filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos — complete with three dogs and a home we adore. We’ve grown together through every chapter, and we’re so excited to begin our next one as husband and wife.

Our Story

Photos

Madison Yates

Cali Miller

Sydney Thomas

Alexis Gainey

Jessica Dominguez

Taylor Carrasco

Olivia Bradstock

Taylee Crowley

JC Bettger

Dean Campbell Jr.

Trey Graver

Cody Graver

Jermachio Oliver

Marque Northington

Blake Byrley

Wedding Party

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

Located next to the Fourth St. Live! Entertainment district, this historic downtown Louisville hotel is just 3 blocks away from Whiskey Row and offers an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary cook-to-order breakfast. Every room at Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown provides a separate seating area with a sofa bed and a dining table. A 46-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels is also included. A 24-hour business center and 15,000 sq. ft. of event space are offered at the hotel. Meeting rooms with a garden area are also available. Catch 23 is connected the hotel and offers fine dining selections, including steak and seafood. A complimentary reception is hosted every night at the hotel and includes a variety of snacks and beverages. KFC Yum! Center, Museum Row and Muhammad Ali Museum are all less than 5 blocks away from the hotel. Louisville International Airport is an 11-minute drive away.

Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Located 3 minutes’ walk from Kentucky International Convention Center, this hotel features an indoor pool and fitness center. It features an on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV with extended cable channels and a city view are provided in each room at Hyatt Regency Louisville. A large work desk with enhanced lighting, an iPod docking station and ironing facilities are included in all rooms. Featuring a farm to fork concept, Sway restaurant is located at Hyatt Regency. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Louisville Hyatt Regency. Guests have full access to the fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is also available. The Louisville Slugger Museum is 12 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. Muhammad Ali Center is 5 minutes’ drive away. Cherokee Golf Course is 5 miles away. The hotel is located at the beginning of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Urban Bourbon Trail.

Hyatt Regency Louisville

Featuring a bar, Louisville Marriott Downtown is located in the center of Louisville, a 3-minute walk from Kentucky International Convention Center. Providing a restaurant, the property also features free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness center. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel, every room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The breakfast offers continental, American or vegetarian options. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Louisville Marriott Downtown. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, KFC Yum! Center and Muhammad Ali Center. Louisville International Airport is 5 miles away.

Louisville Marriott Downtown

Well situated in the center of Louisville, Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Among the various facilities are a fitness center, a restaurant, as well as a bar. Muhammad Ali Center is a 16-minute walk from the hotel and Louisville Science Center is 0.9 miles away. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG, all rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers an à la carte or vegetarian breakfast. Staff at Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG are always available to provide information at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kentucky International Convention Center, KFC Yum! Center and Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Louisville International Airport is 4.3 miles away.

Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown By IHG

Travel

Ultimate Formal Attire Shopping Guide

25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

We kindly ask guests to dress in formal / cocktail attire.Think suits, ties, dresses, and heels — we want everyone looking their best for a beautiful night!

Dress Code

Honeymoon Fund

samanthaandaustininlove.com

Samantha & Austin

Samantha & Austin

Q&A

What time should I arrive?

Is there a dress code?

Are children invited?

Is there parking?