Wedding Day

Samuel J. Cadden Chapel

Ceremony

Owen Pavilion at the Madren Conference Center

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

There was an invisible string tying you to me 

Hampton and I both grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina. A small town where you have to drive for almost an hour just to get on the road that will take you where you want to go. I love that Hampton and I grew up in the same place. We can look back on all of the places our paths crossed. In middle school, we danced together in Junior Cotillion. We shopped for groceries with our fathers at the same Bi-Lo (back when those existed). And we both loved eating at the Village Grille. But we officially met in A.P. Chemistry class in high school. You can insert a joke about us having chemistry here. Hampton was awkwardly nervous, and I was nervously awkward. But with a little (a lot) of help from our friends, we eventually started dating. We continued dating throughout our time at Clemson University. During those four years, we grew closer together while also figuring out our own identities. We cooked dinner together nightly. We went on hikes weekly. And, of course, we attended every home football game. That all changed when Hampton and I graduated from Clemson. To pursue our career ambitions, we made the decision to have a long-distance relationship. It has not always been easy. But we talk on the phone every day (usually several times a day), and we see each other almost every weekend. Most importantly, we believe in each other's dreams, and we are so proud of each other. Our wedding will mark the end of long distance, and we cannot wait. We went from prom dates to planning our wedding date, and we are so excited for the next chapter of our story. Thank you for being a part of it!

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Frequently Asked Questions

We have reserved a room block at the James F. Martin Inn. The James F. Martin Inn is conveniently located on the same property as our reception venue, and its rooms feature stunning views of Lake Hartwell and Walker Golf Course. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon request. To reserve a room at our discounted room block rate, please call 864-654-9020 and reference the Cooper-Warner wedding on May 22, 2027. You can also scan the QR code below.

Clemson University's James F. Martin Inn

We have reserved a room block at the James F. Martin Inn. The James F. Martin Inn is conveniently located on the same property as our reception venue, and its rooms feature stunning views of Lake Hartwell and Walker Golf Course. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon request. To reserve a room at our discounted room block rate, please scan the QR code above.

If you are flying, we recommend flying into the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Clemson is a forty-five minute drive from GSP. Other options include the Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL) airports, but both are over two-hour drives from Clemson.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

If you are flying into Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, GVL Taxi provides transportation to and from Clemson. You can schedule a taxi on GVL Taxi's website.

Taxi Service

Travel

Dress Code

If you are staying at the James F. Martin Inn, Sole on the Green is conveniently located on the property! We love sitting on the patio and looking out at Lake Hartwell while we eat. Jessie's order: chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries.Hampton's order: bacon pimento cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. Address:230 Madren Center Dr, Clemson, South Carolina 29634

Solé on the Green

The Smokin' Pig is our favorite place to eat whenever we are back in Clemson for a football game. Somewhere inside is a table with "H+J" written on it!Jessie's order: chopped pork sandwich with sweet potato fries covered in honey and powdered sugar.Hampton's order: chopped brisket plate with sweet potato fries and jalapeno cheese grits.Address: 630 Clemson Boulevard, Pendleton, South Carolina 29670

The Smokin' Pig

SunnySide Cafe is our favorite place to eat breakfast in Clemson! It is one of those places where you always seem to run into someone you know.Jessies order: buttermilk hot cakes with cheese grits.Hamptons order: huevos rancheros.Address: 101 Market Street, Clemson, South Carolina 29631

SunnySide Cafe 

Need a sweet treat? At 55 Exchange all of the ice cream is made in-house by Clemson students. We have enjoyed many ice cream dates here!Jessies order: one scoop of golden tiger ice cream.Hamptons order: two scoops of butter pecan ice cream.Address: 720 McMillan Rd, Clemson, South Carolina 29634Please note that 55 Exchange is located in Hendrix Student Center on Clemsons campus.

'55 Exchange

Dining 

Located across Highway 93 from Death Valley, we walked at the dikes nearly every day of our junior and senior years. Walk here too: 105 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, South Carolina 29631

The Dikes

We spent many Sundays walking around the South Carolina Botanical Gardens in Clemson. We enjoyed feeding the ducks and geese at the pond. Walk here too: 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, South Carolina 29634

The South Carolina Botanical Gardens

We also spent a lot of time walking around on campus, including through the President's Park. According to Clemson legend, if a couple walks through the President's Park while holding hands, then they will get married! Walk here too: 101 Sikes Avenue,&nbsp;Clemson, South Carolina 29634

Jessica & Hampton

Jessica & Hampton

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