Our Story
Bethany Forhetz
Born in Arlington, Texas, she grew up in the DFW area, which unfortunately makes her a Cowboys fan.
You can often find her enjoying an iced coffee from one of her favorite coffee shops while working on her career as a Social Media Specialist.
Justin Ackermann
Born in Belleville, Illinois, he grew up in the St. Louis metro area, surrounded by Cardinals baseball & Blues hockey.
As self described nerd, he is often found working on one of his apps or entranced with his love of aviation in between his day job with Fanatics.
FAMILY FRIENDS FROM YOUTH
Ever since we were little, our families have been close friends from the St. Louis area. We often saw each other on holidays and other special occasions, but never truly interacted till we were much older.
Most of our time was spent on her grandparent’s farm bouncing on the trampoline or hanging out with the horses.
FEBRUARY 21ST, 2020
After reconnecting as adults, we started talking as long distance friends. Bethany lived in Dallas and Justin in Tampa. We knew we wanted to date, but hadn’t seen each other for about a decade.
For our first date, Justin flew to Dallas and surprised Bethany on her doorstep with tickets to a Blues vs. Stars NHL game that same night.
TOGETHER IN FLORIDA
Bethany made the big move to Florida to begin a life with Justin. Over 1200 miles later, she created a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida.
After living together in Florida for almost 2 years, we purchased our house and made St. Petersburg our permanent home.
FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024
On February 10th, 2024, using Justin’s Grandmother’s birthday as a much needed distraction, we went back to her Grandfather’s farm so Justin could pop the question in the barn where it all started.
The Venue
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Where To STay
We tried to offer a variety of options at different price levels so you can find one that suits your family best.
Room Blocks
We have secured room blocks at a few locations in the Chattanooga area, near our wedding venue.
You can reach out to these hotels to book rooms, mentioning ‘The Ackermann Wedding’ at the time of booking to secure a room in the block we have reserved.
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Anchor to the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo, this hotel offers an air of nostalgia replete with first-class accommodations.
Chalet King: $229 per night
Chalet Double: $239 per night
Sleeper Deluxe Train: $349 per night
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Moxy Chattanooga is a stylishly chic hotel that focuses on the less while offering so much more! Made for the young and young at heart.
Standard Room: $199 per night
Other Options
Our chosen hotels might not be the best option for everyone and that’s okay! There are plenty of places to stay in the Chattanooga area that all offer a great stay and classic Tennessee charm.
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Chattanooga’s Historic Luxury Hotel. Nationally Recognized As A Historic Place. A dazzling Jazz-era gem with the trappings of a new hotel.
Traditional Room: $260 per night
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This hotel is a 10-minute walk from the best of downtown Chattanooga. The Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Tivoli Theatre, and the Riverwalk are blocks away.
Traditional Room: $228 per night
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An uncommon hostel in the heart of downtown, combining the affordability & camaraderie of a traditional hostel with the charm and cleanliness of a boutique hotel.
Superbunk: $39 per night
Private Rooms: $72-$96 per night
Hemingway Suite: $129 per night
THINGS TO DO IN CHATTANOOGA
Tennessee Aquarium
Situated on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, TN, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10000 animals and an IMAX theater.
Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls is a series of underground cascading waterfalls totaling 90 feet in Lookout Mountain
Rock City
Uncover the wonders of Rock City! Stunning views, unique gardens, and fun attractions await. Don't miss out on this natural treasure.
Inclined Railway
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in standard gauge inclined funicular railway leading to the top of Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga Choo Choo
In the heart of downtown Chattanooga, you’ll find the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Chattanooga Whiskey
Chattanooga Whiskey was founded in 2011 by Chattanooga-native Tim Piersant, whose mission was to bring "Whiskey to the People".
Ocoee River Rafting
The Ocoee River in Tennessee has become the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in America with over twenty continuous rapids
High Point
From bouldering and lead climbing to our outdoor walls and Kid Zone, they have something great for everyone!
Our Registry
We’ve chosen to host our registry on Amazon.com due to the convenience it offers as well as the wide variety of options available. We ask that you share your address with us if you decide to purchase an item from our registry.
Invitation
Are you Attending?
Ceremony
Sat, 20 November 2019 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Love Hotel, San Francisco 208 East 27th Street, CA +1 234-567-8900
Dinner
Sat, 20 November 2019 4:40 PM – 6:00 PM Love Hotel, San Francisco 208 East 27th Street, CA +1 234-567-8900
