Blackwell Hitch

Rehearsal Dinner

CHOPTANK

Welcome Party

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

The After Party

Fisherman's Crab Deck

Leave with Crabs! The good kind..

Our Wedding

Grant and Carly’s story began in March 2023—and it truly was love at first sight.After a week of talking, they decided to meet in person at Pearl Street, a lively bar in DC’s Wharf District. Despite the loud “hippie” band playing in the background, they spent hours in conversation.

Two Lucky Ducks

At the end of the night, Grant drove Carly home and asked her to dinner later that week.

From that moment on, their connection only grew stronger. Their days together were filled with adventures—weekends in DC (when Carly wasn’t traveling or Grant wasn’t hunting), long drives to visit family in Pennsylvania and Arkansas, and even Carly’s first taste of venison, thanks to Grant’s persuasion. Each experience deepened their bond and love for one another.

Eighteen months later, on December 22, 2024, at exactly 4:45 p.m., Grant proposed in his hometown of Rogers, Arkansas.Now, just 18 months after that unforgettable moment, they will say “I do” and begin their married life together on September 12, 2026, at 4:45 p.m.

Our Story

Our Memories

Bridal Party

Alexandra Tomaine

Kristin Fries

Hannah Willis

Lauren Walker

Amelia Heup

Kelsey Mix

Hannah McKenzie

Groom's Party

Connor McKenzie

Trey McKenzie

Britt McKenzie

Tanner Campbell

Mackenzy Patterson

Kevin Zondlak

Parents of the Bride

Carl Tomaine

Lisa Tomaine

Parents of the Groom

Ken McKenzie

Julie McKenzie

Ushers

Patrick McManus

Garrett Knothe

Macon Boane

Wedding Party

Airports

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)Approximately 55 min drive or uber Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)Approximately 35 min drive or uber Washington Dulles International AirportApproximately 75 min drive or uber

Fairfield by&nbsp;Marriott&nbsp;Inn &amp; Suites Annapolis&nbsp;for&nbsp;229.00&nbsp;USD&nbsp;per night&nbsp;-&nbsp;Last Day to Book Monday, August 10, 2026 Use the link above to book block rate.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Annapolis

Residence Inn by&nbsp;Marriott&nbsp;Annapolis&nbsp;for&nbsp;229.00&nbsp;USD&nbsp;per night&nbsp;Last Day to Book :&nbsp;Monday, August 10, 2026 Use link above to book block rate

Residence Inn by Marriott Annapolis

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection

Graduate by Hilton Annapolis

Downtown Annapolis is very walkable! Please utilize ubers when going short distances to avoid trouble parking. The rehearsal dinner has self parking. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation will have valet parking available complimentary.

Travel

Maryland State House

Cruise The Chesapeake

Discover Naval history and heritage in Annapolis! Location: 52 King George St, Armel-Leftwich Visitor CenterAnnapolis,&nbsp;MD 21402 Phone:&nbsp;<a href="tel:410-293-8687" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">410-293-8687</a>

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

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Things to Do

Registry

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Carly Ann & James Grant