Yesterday Spaces

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

As we have asked for only a soft reply at this time, you will have a chance to change your response when the official invitations are sent out prior to the wedding.

Our Wedding

Buses will pick up guests at hotels: See transportation page 4:00: Pre-Ceremony Mingle in Yesterday Spaces' Dairy Barn; Champagne and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided 5:00: Ceremony 5:30: Cocktail Hour 6:30: Reception Begins 11:00: Reception Ends

Timeline

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Shuttle A Pick-up at the Holiday Inn at 435 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 2:35 pm Pick-up at the Hilton Garden Inn at 309 College St., Asheville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 3:10 pm Arrive at Yesterday Spaces at 305 Sluder Branch Rd., Leicester NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;at 4:00 pm Shuttle B Pick-up at the Doubletree at 199 Haywood St., Asheville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 2:50 pm Pick-up at the Embassy Suites at 192 Haywood St., Asheville&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 3:15 pm Arrive at Yesterday Spaces at 305 Sluder Branch Rd., Leicester NC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at 4:00 pm There will be one shuttle on-call during the event for any guests who wish to leave early.

Transportation

Dustin and I actually met almost 20 years ago. Dustin had recently moved to Chicago and was working for his brother-in-law who was the General Manager of a bar. I also worked at a bar at the time and when we got off of work we would go to the bar where Dustin worked to unwind. Dustin and I dated briefly at that time but decided that neither of us were ready for a serious relationship. We fell somewhat out of touch and didn't see each other for awhile. Several years later Dustin's father passed away and he went to spend time with his mother in Georgia and was there for almost two years. When he returned we ran into each other at the same bar where we met, and reconnected. We started dating shortly after and have now been together for almost eight years. In that time we have bought a house and adopted four children: Asparagus and Macavity our French Bulldogs, and Beatrix and Bernadette our cats.

Our Story

Dustin went to high school in Farmington, Arkansas and has always been a huge Arkansas Razorbacks fan. For Christmas I got him tickets to an Arkansas basketball game. I told him that we would drive down to Fayetteville, go to the game, and visit his old stomping grounds. Unbeknownst to me, before the trip Dustin had his mother send him one of her rings, and he contacted both my Mother and Father in order to get their blessings. On the night of the game Dustin's nephew Cody joined us and we took a brief tour of the campus. After parking and walking (for what seemed like 5 miles uphill) we finally arrived at Bud Walton Arena. Somehow Dustin managed to get the ring from Cody and next thing I knew was down on one knee. I went into such shock that I still have no idea what he actually said. I am really hoping that somewhere in there he asked me to marry him! Either way I said "of course"! As of February 27, 2024 I have been a fiancé!

The Proposal

Photos

Johnathon Lindsey

William DeVault

Rick Moreci

Cody Gabbard

Kyle Wilson

Ron Mederios Jr.

Wedding Party

Q + A

CUT-OFF DATES FOR HOTEL BLOCKS:Holiday Inn: September 10thDoubletree: September 10thEmbassy Suites: September 10thHilton: September 17thHotel rooms may still be available after these dates, but will not be at the discounted rate. If you are planning on flying into Asheville Regional Airport, there are nonstop flights from Chicago on both American and United Airlines. Rental cars are available at the airport, but not necessary as the airport is only about 25 minutes from downtown. October is one of the busiest months of the year in Asheville. We would recommend booking travel early. We have secured room blocks at the following hotels. They are listed in order of expense. The Holiday Inn is located outside of downtown Asheville, while the other three are right in the center of downtown. If you prefer to book accommodations other than these, there are many other hotel choices as well as plenty of Airbnbs and VRBOs. Again, We would recommend booking these early. Our venue will be accessible by personal car, Uber or Lyft. In addition, we will be arranging transportation from one of the downtown hotels to the venue.

Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly and asking for the Ritchie/Mederios Wedding Block or by clicking the website link below. You may also add nights on either end of the reservation although I do not know the rate for additional nights.

Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West, an IHG Hotel

Rooms may be booked by clicking the hotel website link below, or by contacting the hotel directly and asking for the Ritchie-Mederios Wedding. The room block code is RMD.

Doubletree by Hilton Asheville Downtown

Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly and providing the dates for the Ritchie Wedding, or by clicking the website link below. Additional nights may be added, but I do not know the rate for those additional nights.

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown

Reservations may be made by clicking on the website below, or by contacting the hotel directly and asking for the Ritchie Mederios Wedding. The block code is RME.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown

Travel

There is no shortage of things to do in Asheville in the fall. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Biltmore Estate, which is definitely worth a visit. More information is provided below. If you are looking for other attractions, restaurants, day trips, or anything else Asheville has to offer please visit the website: <a href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.exploreasheville.com/</a>

If you choose to visit the Estate, we highly recommend booking tickets in advance.

Elizabeth & Dustin

Elizabeth & Dustin

E&D

Wedding Day

Reception