Welcome Party
ALL GUESTS ARE WELCOME!
Friday, October 3
8PM - 10PM
Porters Neck Country Club
8403 Vintage Club Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
Dress Code: Coats, No Tie Required
Ceremony
Saturday, October 4
5:30PM
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club
15 Bridge Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Black Tie Welcome
We want our guests to feel comfortable and enjoy celebrating with us. While the dress code is Black Tie Welcome, our focus is on the sacrament of marriage, not attire.
Your presence is what matters most to us!
Cocktail Hour
Saturday, October 4
6PM - 7PM
Immediately following the ceremony
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club
15 Bridge Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Reception
Saturday, October 4
7PM - 10PM
Figure Eight Island Yacht Club
15 Bridge Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington – Porters Neck
168 Porters Neck Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-686-4341
We’ve reserved a block of rooms at Holiday Inn Express conveniently located near restaurants and grocery stores right off the bridge. To book with our group rate, use the link below for the Nicholson Smith Wedding before the reservation cutoff date of September 3, 2025.
Figure Eight Island Realty
If you’d like to stay on Figure 8 Island, we recommend booking through Figure 8 Island Realty for short-term rentals. Homes on the island have full access to the beach, pool, walking trails, tennis & pickleball, and on-site dining options.
Alternate Options
For those looking for alternative accommodations, there are Airbnb, VRBO, and other rental options in the area.
Shuttle
Transportation will be provided to/from the following locations:
Owned and rented homes on the island and Holiday Inn Express Wilmington – Porters Neck.
Uber and Lyft rides are available in the area.
K38 Baja Grill
8211 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Fish tacos & other Baja-inspired Mexican fare, plus flavored margaritas.
Kornerstone Bistro
8262 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Mediterranean and Italian eats, relaxed eatery with a full bar.
Casa Blanca
7409 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Warm and inviting cafe serving coffee, tea, and baked goods in a cozy, fireplace-lit space.
Umaii Thai
8209 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
Comfortable restaurant serving Thai food such as pad Thai, drunken noodles, and sushi.
Bridgewater Wine & Dine
178 Porters Neck Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Cozy shop featuring a wide selection of wines from around the world, plus small plates.
Sailfish
2570 Scotts Hill Loop Road Unit B
Wilmington, NC 28411
Restaurant with seafood, comfort food, and a bar, plus a kids' menu, and live entertainment.
Slice of Life Pizza
155 Porters Neck Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Established pizzeria featuring a crispy-crust pie with an outdoor patio and full bar.
Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Relaxing experience of shopping and dining beneath the oaks.
The Wedding Party
Heather Nicholson
Matron of Honor & Mother of the Bride
Molly Matthews
Bridesmaid
Sarah Taylor
Bridesmaid
Sarah Dixon
Bridesmaid
Gracie Mauney
Bridesmaid
Morgan Evans
Bridesmaid
Kennan O'Neill
Bridesmaid
Hillary Smith
Bridesmaid & Sister of the Groom
Blair Francis Smith
Bridesmaid & Sister of the Groom
Aaron Kersey
Best Man
Luke Ellis
Groomsman
Tim Metha
Groomsman
Jack Couch
Groomsman
Aaron Smith
Groomsman
Graham Day
Groomsman
Adam Noone
Groomsman
David Clark
Groomsman
Jax Nicholson
Groomsman & Brother of the Bride
Registry
Your Presence Is the Greatest Gift
We feel so lucky to have you in our lives and even luckier to celebrate this special season with the people we love most. Your love, support, and presence on our big day mean the world.
If you want to browse our registry, we've picked out a few items to help us start our next chapter together. Thank you for being a part of our journey - your generosity and thoughtfulness mean more than we can say.