Rehearsal Dinner

The Porter Center Lawn

Post-Toast Tailgate

Our Wedding Day

Fred W. Symmes Chapel

Ceremony

Parker Concert Hall, Brevard Music Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Ella and T.J. met at Georgia Tech in November 2022 after being set up for an ADPi date night. They quickly hit it off on the bus ride to the venue, and not long after, T.J. asked Ella on their first date: dinner and ice skating in Piedmont Park. Their relationship grew through Georgia Tech traditions, favorite Atlanta restaurants, family trips, lake weekends, and many more adventures together. Three years later, T.J. planned a family trip to Ella’s favorite place, Kiawah Island, asked Ella’s father for his blessing, and bought a diamond ring. On New Year’s Eve, after the “best day ever,” T.J. asked Ella to go on a beach walk before dinner and proposed. With her family hidden nearby as a surprise, she said yes! Now, they are prayerfully and joyfully preparing for marriage and look forward to celebrating with family and friends this fall in Brevard. Praise God for this precious gift and the adventure ahead!

Bridesmaids

Miss Isabel Grace Dunlop

Miss Shelby Grace Barrow

Mrs. Abigail Frese Condra

Mrs. Mary James Wright King

Miss Libby Ann Nesbitt

Miss Anna Kathryn Scott

Mrs. Eva Rowan Steedley

Miss Ruthie McKnight Wade

Groomsmen

Mr. Gary Todd Middlebrooks

Mr. Stone Alexander Middlebrooks

Mr. Joseph Murphy Middlebrooks

Mr. Wesley Charles Dunlop

Mr. Andrew Hayden Condra

Mr. Samuel Dixon Hodges

Mr. Matthew Joseph Pinto

Mr. Riley Cooper Powers

Wedding Party

The Holiday Inn Express is a 30-minute drive to the chapel and less than 10 minutes from the reception. Please visit the link below to book by August 7th for our group rate and room block. Blocked rooms are available from Friday, September 4th to Tuesday, September 8th.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brevard

There are many weekend rentals available through Vrbo, Airbnb, or White Squirrel Realty. The Connestee Falls, Cedar Mountain, and Lake Toxaway areas are closest to our wedding weekend events. We recommend booking accommodations soon, as these homes will book quickly for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

House Rentals

Asheville Regional Airport

61 Terminal Drive #1, Fletcher, NC 28732

The airport is about a 30-minute drive from Brevard.

Travel

"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121: 1-2

Welcome to Brevard

Brevard, North Carolina is home to Ella's family and where she spent many summers at “Nana Camp.” It’s also where T.J. was unofficially welcomed into the family by going down Sliding Rock in the December cold. With over 250 waterfalls, hiking, charming downtown spots and famous white squirrels, Brevard offers plenty to explore, and we hope you enjoy making a weekend of it with us. Check out our recommendations below!

To Do

Shop around Main Street and art galleries in downtown Brevard, hike Looking Glass Rock, John Rock, and trails within DuPont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest, explore Looking Glass Falls, take a slide down Sliding Rock, guided fishing through Davidson River Outfitters, &amp; canoeing and kayaking through Headwaters Outfitters.

Eat & Drink

The Bohemian, Falls Landing, Wild Morel, Rocky's Grill &amp; Soda Shop, The Square Root, Bracken Mountain Bakery, Pisgah Inn, Oskar Blues Brewery, Ecusta Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, &amp; Dolly's Dairy Bar.

Check out more here: <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/brevard-nc-11995334" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>

Highlands & Cashiers

Highlands and Cashiers are a 45-minute to 1-hour drive from Brevard, making for a fun day trip.

Shop downtown Highlands, explore the Shops at Cashiers Commons, Cashiers Farmers Market, Whiteside Mountain Trail, Dry Falls, &amp; Silver Run Falls.

Madison's Restaurant, Ristorante Paoletti, The Ruffed Grouse, Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar, Canyon Kitchen, The Fix Restaurant Bar and Lounge, Oak Steakhouse Highlands, Whiteside Brewing Company, Buck's Coffee Cafe.

Explore Brevard

Classic, elegant, and refined. Tuxedos and full-length gowns are encouraged but not required.

Dress Code

THE PROPOSAL

Kiawah Island, SC

Photos

FAQs

N/A Registry

Test

We are so grateful for your love and prayers for our marriage and wedding day! For those who have asked, we have put together a registry below, but please know your presence means the most to us. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Bloomingdales

Williams Sonoma

Amazon

Our Registry (Real)

We are so grateful for your love and prayers on our wedding day! For those who have asked, we have put together a registry below, but please know your presence means the most to us. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

<a href="https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/ella-dunlop-and-tj-middlebrooks-smyrna-ga/5341447/giftlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fête</a><a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/stb86f7frh/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Williams Sonoma</a><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/registry/7np2xgq2dk/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/elladunloptjmiddlebrooks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a><a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/ella-dunlop-and-tj-middlebrooks/r7543770" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel</a><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/gift-cards/p/Home-Depot-Crate-Gift-Card/53L1QLAXWKVF06WJ8DLHBYT6S8/RH6VN7060A1LR3FWD0WJKNVBV8?price=15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home Depot</a> (recipient email: ellatj2026@gmail.com)

Ella & T.J.

Ella & T.J.

E&T

Post-Toast Tailgate

Our Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception