Thornewood Castle Inn & Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Isaiah (also known as Zippy) moved from West Virginia to Washington State in August of 2024 because he got a job offer to be a sports broadcaster for a local news station in Tri-Cities, WA. Though I wasn't necessarily looking for a boyfriend at the time, I downloaded the dating app "Hinge" just to see who was in the area. It didn't take long for us both to match on Hinge soon after he moved out here, but it wasn't until a close friend of mine and coworker of Isaiah's (Noel Anderson) advocated for us to meet in person that we met in October 2024. Isaiah messaged me in the "Hinge" app, officially asking if I would go on a date with him, and I hesitantly said yes. My friend who worked with Isaiah is someone I trust very much- and she said I should give him a chance. I had taken a three-year break from seriously dating anyone due to past heartbreaks and was hesitant to trust someone again. My parents could tell you- I was pacing around before the date- so nervous and feeling like it would be pointless and lead to nothing. God was probably saying to me in this moment, "Girl- go meet your husband!" and by the grace of God, I met the love of my life that day in October at a restaurant called Lulus. We talked for hours- it felt like we had known each other a very long time. He continued to plan detailed dates for us. I had never met a man who was so intentional and truly respected me like Isaiah does. We continued to get to know each other for a month, and on November 13th, he asked me to be his girlfriend. It is very fitting for us to get married in the month of November because of those special moments that took place leading up to that month. I can genuinely say that he is my best friend for life, and I can't believe how God has blessed me with this man. The saying is true that "When you know, you know".

Our story through Abby's eyes

Our Story

Photos by Briana Wiskerchen

Audrey Faulk

Sadie Faulk

Noel Anderson

Makennah Little

Madilynn Higuera (Mackie)

Bethany Graham

Emily Skadorwa

Ruby Burton

Georgia Burwell

Willard Roark

Wedding Party

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We kindly invite guests to join us in formal attire to celebrate our November Castle wedding. Think classic elegance with seasonal touches such as floor-length gowns, sophisticated cocktail dresses, or dressy jumpsuits for women; and dark suits or tuxedos for men.Rich autumn and winter tones (such as deep emerald, burgundy, navy, browns, charcoal, or metallic accents) are especially fitting for the season. Guests may also wish to bring a tailored coat, shawl, or wrap for warmth if the evening includes outdoor moments.

Dress Code

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Travel

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

This is a cute shopping area near the venue with stunning views.

Point Ruston

Things to Do

Registry

What You Need to Know 

Q: Can I bring a Plus One? A: While we would love for so many people to be a part of our big day, we cannot afford to have everyone bring a plus one unless specifically stated in your invitation. We appreciate your understanding that this wedding has strict guest limitations due to it being a smaller indoor capacity venue.

Q: Can I bring my kids? A: We love your little ones, but each child counts as a "head", and we unfortunately won't be able to accommodate any children to be present due to our budget constraints and the venue restrictions. The only child attending will be in our wedding party. We hope that you understand and would love for you to still be a part of our day.

Q: What should I wear? A: The attire is Formal. Guests should dress in elegant clothing. Examples for women would be a floor-length gown, a sophisticated cocktail dress, or a chic jumpsuit. Examples for men would be a dark colored suit and tie or tuxedo and dress shoes. We kindly ask that women refrain from wearing the color white or any color that closely resembles white.

Q: Where do I park? A: We highly recommend carpooling as the parking lot inside the venue area is extremely limited. There will be street parking outside of the Castle gates, and there will be someone to help guide you in the right direction.

Q: When does the ceremony start? A: The ceremony will start at 3:30 pm inside the main room of the castle. We suggest arriving at 3:20 to find your seats.

Q: When should I RSVP? A: We would prefer to receive your RSVPs as soon as possible. Even if you know you cannot make it, please still RSVP that you are unable to attend on this website. This helps both of us to know the final number before the deadline. The last day to RSVP will be September 18, 2026. If you try to RSVP after September 18, you will not be able to. We appreciate your understanding.

Q: How can I support both of you? A: We would deeply appreciate any donations to our Honeymoon fund or gift cards for our home projects. We have been dreaming of this Greece Honeymoon together and would love the support of our friends and family.

Abigail & Isaiah

Abigail & Isaiah

Travel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood by IHG

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