Sycamore Bend Estate

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

It all started with a simple message. Chris reached out to Haley on social media just to see how she was doing, and before we knew it, those casual conversations turned into something so much more. After a couple of months of talking, we finally decided to meet in Nashville for a weekend together. From the moment we saw each other, there was an instant connection that neither of us could ignore. Leaving Nashville, we both knew we didn’t want our time together to end. Soon after, Haley came up to Oak Island to visit over Memorial Day weekend, and those days together were the true beginning of our relationship. Life has taken us on so many adventures since then. A new job moved us to Leland, right outside of Wilmington, where we’ve built a happy life together with our three dogs. Our days are filled with a mix of weekend getaways, cozy nights at home, and our favorite shared pastime — discovering new restaurants and cocktail spots around Wilmington. They say, “when you know, you know,” and that couldn’t be more true for us. We’re endlessly grateful — to God, to fate, to the universe — for bringing us together. And now, we’re so excited to begin this next chapter as husband and wife. Thank you for being here to celebrate this most special moment in our lives. With love, Chris &amp; Haley

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Wilmington is a popular destination, especially during the summer months when tourism is in full swing. We highly recommend booking your accommodations as early as possible to ensure the best availability and rates. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We recommend flying into Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

Wilmington International Airport

Oceanfront resort on Wrightsville Beach

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Travel

Spend some time soaking up the sun and enjoying the ocean breeze at Wrightsville Beach!

Wrightsville Beach

Boat tours of the Intracoastal Waterway, including sunset cruises, and island dining.

Epic Excursions

67 acres of historic gardens.

Airlie Gardens

Tour the USS North Carolina, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy.

Battleship North Carolina

Regional museum for history &amp; science featuring battle artifacts, a kids' discovery gallery &amp; more.

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

1.75 miles along the bank of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown.

Wilmington Riverwalk

Drinks and arcade games!

Rally Point Bar & Arcade

Finger-foods, cocktails, and shows by nationally touring and local comedians.

Dead Crow Comedy Room

Escape room featuring a range of themes and interactive puzzles.

The Exit Games | Escape Room Wilmington

Things to Do

Instead of traditional gifts, we’re packing our bags and collecting memories! We’re planning a honeymoon filled with sunshine, adventure, and a little relaxation. If you’d like to help send us off in style, a contribution to our honeymoon fund would be the most appreciated gift! <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/higgins-garner-07-11-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honeyfund</a>

Chris & Haley