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Eli Nester
Makenzie Miller
Eli Nester
Makenzie Miller
October 14, 2023
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Schedule
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Wedding
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920
Drinks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Ijams is only permitted to have beer and wine, thanks for understanding!
Registry
One website to compile it all. Thank you!
FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
Answer
September 27th, 2023.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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Our ceremony will start at 2pm. We ask that you start arriving at least 20-30 minutes before to get in and grab a seat.
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Is there a dress code?
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Nothing in particular. Do it up! Wear the thing you have nowhere to wear it to. That fun outfit you own waiting for the right occasion.
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Can I bring a date?
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Plus ones have already been sorted. We have a small space and limited guest count, sorry!
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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Ijams has a few parking lots around. It will be a Saturday in the fall, so it is possible other Nature Center guests will have taken the main lot’s spots. There is a gravel lot across the street of the main road, and another near the quarry.
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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We are planning a family dinner as well as a friends get together. Eli & I will communicate those with you directly.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
Answer
We’ve listed a few hotels below!
Travel
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive
10 miles from Ijams. Super close to Downtown Knoxville!
Hotel
Graduate Knoxville
4.3 miles from Ijams. Near UT Campus, right outside Downtown Knoxville.
Hotel
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
3.7 miles from Ijams. Right in Downtown Knoxville.
Hotel
Hilton Knoxville
3.5 miles from Ijams. Right in Downtown Knoxville.
Flight
TYS
The closest airport to us is McGhee Tyson. It is in Knoxville, shown as (TYS) on flight websites. It’s only 18 miles, or about 20 minutes from Ijams or the Downtown Knoxville area. Frontier flies into Knoxville with 3-4 day weekend trip dates for pretty cheap!
Good Eats & Drinks
Tako Taco
We LOVE this place. Eli and I have become weekly regulars. We recommend the Margaritas and Chicken Taquitos.
Tern Club
Kitschy tiki bar in downtown Knox. The Blue Hawaii is my favorite. (They also have fun group cocktails you can share) Say hi to Zoe for us!
Chaiyo Thai & Sushi Bar
Eli worked here through college! Best Thai food in town. We recommend the Panaang Curry, Lo Mein, & the Red Dragon roll. Say hi to Gabe for us!
Wild Love Bakehouse
Mak was a barista here for yearsss! Fun fact: She met Stephanie (Eli’s mom) as a regular before ever even knowing Eli hehehe. We recommend the Hand Tart, any Croissant, the Espresso Tonic & the Iced Lavender Latte. Say hi to… literally everyone for us!
Potchke
Super cute little Jewish deli on Gay Street. We recommend the Whitefish Bialy & Avo Tartine. Say hi to Bailey for us!
The Public House
Our favorite bar with the best patio. We recommend the Highway Strobbery & the Pimento Cheese.
Landing House
Yummy Cambodian food. If you like Pho, this is the place. We recommend the Tofu & Eggplant, Yaum salad, and Chili Crisp Noodles.
Paysan Bread & Bagels
Bagels. What else do you need to hear? We recommended the BLT on a Salt & Pepper bagel.
A Dopo Sourdough Pizza
Quite literally the best pizza you will eat in your life. We recommend the Spicy Greens. Say hi to Shanks for us!
Old City Java
Owned by Wild Love Bakehouse peeps. All the same goodies, different locations. Say hi to Sara for us!
Emilia
Another one of our top faves. Italian food with a rotating seasonal menu. We recommend the Grilled Romaine Heart, the Campanelle con Funghi y Pinoli (the best mushroom pasta, and it’s vegan!) & the Pork Milanese.
Monkey's Bar
Lil’ corner bar. If you want to see a golden retriever, you’ll most likely find one here. Say hi to Naty for us!
The Oak Room by Abridged
Funky sours. Charcuterie boards. Flatbreads. We recommend the Oak Room Experience & the Salad.
Abridged Beer Company (The Brewpub)
Hands down, Best Burger in town! We recommend the Abridged Burger & the Fried Green Tomatoes.