Carson&Rachel
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Until We Wed
Kindly save the date. Formal invitation to follow.
The Day
The Ceremony
Exchanging vows beneath the autumn trees of Highgrove Estate.
Cocktail Hour
Drinks, hors d'oeuvres and golden-hour light on the grounds.
The Reception
An evening of supper, toasts and dancing among family and friends.
Our Story
Rachel Joana
Rachel Joana Stauffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working as a mental health therapist doing both individual and group therapy in a partial-hospitalization setting. Rachel is a compassionate, loving, and empathetic person with a genuine talent for helping people. She makes those around her feel supported, loved, and understood on a deep and personal level, always putting others first and opening her heart to those who need it. She likes to read, takes her coffee hot or iced, and loves Dancing with the Stars. Rachel is a fiercely protective, intelligent, and beautiful person inside and out.
Carson Dale
Carson Dale Hart is an MBA holding Data Engineer at a fintech firm doing pipeline automation and handling special projects. Carson is a dedicated, generous, and productive person who does whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He is primarily motivated by his family and friends, and a rooted desire to take care of those around him. Carson likes to drive and work on his cars, listen to and play music, and to slow down and relax with a cigar in hand when time allows. His friends and family may say he is logical to a fault, overly ambitious, and “intense”, however no one would debate his reliability or his passion for what he cares about.
A Little History
Our First Meeting
We first met as freshmen at Enloe High School in our shared math class, at just 14 and 15 years old. Neither of us knew it yet, (and we didn't get to know each other for another 4 years), but this is where it all began.
The Start
Four years later, we were grouped together for our senior year AP English project. This assignment required some out-of-class work, and from there we found ourselves spending more and more time together with friends, and then without.
Our first “Date”
Our first “real” date was at Chuck's in downtown Raleigh. Chuck's is no longer there, but we will always remember how nervous we were to go out for the first time.
The Proposal
For our sixth anniversary, we took a trip to the mountains and stayed in a tiny Airbnb overlooking Asheville. Carson had initially planned to wait a few days and propose over a fancy dinner, but nerves took over almost immediately. The question was asked, and the answer was yes, and the happy couple spent the rest of the trip engaged.
Our Forever Begins
And we cannot wait to celebrate it with you!
The Details
Ceremony
The ceremony begins promptly at 4:30, please arrive by 4:00 at the latest.
Cocktails
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks on the back patio and grounds as the sun begins to set.
Reception
Plated dinner, toasts, and dancing. A party to close the night.
Highgrove Estate
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
About forty minutes south of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Parking
Free parking is available at the venue. Vehicles may be left overnight, but must be picked up by 10:00 in the morning the following day.
Accommodations
Hotel accommodation information is coming soon, including room blocks reserved for our guests. Please check back later!
Hosted By
Suzanne and William
Stauffer
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
sunday, the seventeenth of october
two thousand twenty-seven
Highgrove Estate
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Meet Our Hosts
Our gracious hosts Suzanne and Bill Stauffer have been married for over 30 years. We extend our greatest thanks to them for helping us bring this special day to life!
Attire
Formal Attire
An autumn evening in North Carolina calls for rich, deep tones. Our palette is drawn from the season, you are welcome to wear any of these colors, or anything that feels like October.
We kindly ask that white, ivory and cream be reserved for the bride.
For the Ladies
- A midi to floor-length dress, or a suit
- The ceremony lawn is turf, and accessible ramps are available if needed
- A wrap or shawl for the cool October evening
For the Gentlemen
- A suit, rather than a tuxedo
- Deep autumn tones and textures are most welcome
- Portions of the evening will be outdoors
Registry
Your presence is the truest gift. For those who have asked, we've gathered a few things for our first home together.
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A Home of Our Own
Should you choose, a small contribution toward our first home would be warmly appreciated, though celebrating with you is more than enough.
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The Wedding Party
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