Idle Hour Golf & Country Club

Bridal Luncheon

Men's Golf Outing

Lounge by the Lake Day

The Blacksmith Shop

Rehearsal Dinner

Final Toast

Wedding Celebrations

First Presbyterian Church Macon (PCA)

Ceremony

Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority and Macon Terminal Station

Reception

Tic Toc Macon

Keep the party going!

Boozy Brunch

Our Wedding

Although they were both working at Home Depot, Cody &amp; Erin met through mutual friends (turned family) in South Georgia on a Fourth of July trip in 2019. And while they were not quite smitten from the start, a seed of mutual intrigue was planted along the Satilla's tannin waters.After a few months of lunchtime chats (alongside Erin's best friend Christine) and attempted meet ups, Erin found herself at Cody's annual Halloween party -- and enthralled in conversation with the host throughout the evening.They reunited at a group meetup in Piedmont Park two weeks later, and quickly found themselves on a series of dinner dates and weekend excursions. Without watching their footing, they were were slowly starting to stumble.By January, they were officially committed partners, though Cody will have you know he had his hesitations due to Erin's role in HR. Nonetheless, they were spending nearly all of their free time together by the end of winter.Erin met Cody's mom, Laura, in early February 2020 (she'd met Cody's dad, Gene, within their first couple of weeks dating, when Gene just "happened" to be at the same bar Cody and Erin were meeting at); Cody met Erin's parents, Gary &amp; Tammy, on a weekend trip to St. Augustine by the beginning of March. It was all going so blissfully well.And then, while returning from St. Augustine, an assumed hangover became appendicitis. Without hesitation, Cody sprang into action and got Erin to medical care and worked with Laura to get Tammy up to Atlanta in time for Erin's first major surgery.In the hospital room post-surgery, as Tammy &amp; Erin tucked in for the night, Tammy whispered to Erin, "Well, I'd say he's a keeper." To which Erin managed, "duh."Immediately following Erin's release from the hospital, the world began shutting down for COVID-19. Tammy returned to Jacksonville, leaving Erin bored and lonely. Cody, saving the day as he does, offered to let Erin stay in his guest room until the 2 weeks were up.And they've been in love since!In the past five years, Cody and Erin have stood hand in handthrough the losses of family, home, security in the state of the world;through promotions, new friendships, new adventures;through the long, hard days and uncomfortable anxious nights;through triumphs &amp; tribulations of mind, body, and soul;through growth and regression;as friends, lovers, gremlins, protectors, caregivers;and now, as they stand together before God, their family, and their friends, to commit to a life being each other's witness &amp; most loyal companion through the rest of our days.

It started along the Satilla...

A peak into the engagement...

After years of being together, Erin started to get antsy to take the next step in their relationship while Cody wanted to be sure of their dedication. Months into Erin's pestering, in a moment he'll cherish forever, Cody's Aunt Mary Bennet offered him a family heirloom - the engagement ring of her paternal grandmother, the original Mary Bennet Cox Dunwody. He graciously accepted, feeling it was a sign that their love was true &amp; fated. After months of planning, they took a five year anniversary trip back to the Satilla, to celebrate where their story began. While there may have been sneaking suspicions, Cody played it cool the first day of their long weekend, enjoying their peaceful environment. On the evening of the second day, under the ruse of taking pictures at sunset, Cody escorted Erin down to the boat dock, where he had fairy lights leading the way to a candlelit dock. As the sun sparkled on the river, Cody told Erin about his love for her and got down on one knee, asking her to marry him. Smiling too hard to see, she said yes, and they enjoyed a beautiful bottle of Veuve Clicquot as the sun went down. Over candlelight (upon a table &amp; floral arrangement provided by the original Mrs. Eugene Cox Dunwody and Mary Bennet), they enjoyed the finest steak dinner they may ever consume. Finishing with a dessert of cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, the happy couple listened to wonderful music and drank champagne until late into the evening.

Back to Where it Started

Our Story

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The Wedding Party

The Parents

Gary & Tammy Burrows

Laura (Rawlings) Berlin & Jeff Berlin

Gene & BJ Dunwody

The Bridal Party

Katherine Burrows

Zachary Rhodes

Anna Reagan

Kylie DeBoer

Christine Murray

Katrina Bayley

Kelsey Macke

The Groomsmen

Gene Dunwody

Chason Dunwody

Justin Chang

Jonathan Clark

Jospeh Renfroe

Benjamin Heaton

John Grubbs

Spencer Williams

The Ushers

Jackson Dunwody

Matthew Rose

Weston Dunwody

Samuel Dunwody

Ike Dunwody

Ring Bearer

Dasher Rawlings

Wedding Party

Requested Attire

Dress for bold elegance and come ready to celebrate. The evening will feel like a classic, swanky Southern soirée—full of beautiful backdrops, lively music, and cheers to remember.Guests are encouraged to dress in elevated cocktail or semi-formal attire that feels expressive, polished, and celebratory.For men: Tuxedos are welcome but not required. Suits with color and personality are encouraged.For women: Cocktail dresses or gowns in vibrant colors and beautiful textures are encouraged. Play within the color spectrum—please avoid black and white attire.

Dress Code

Questions & Answers

Below are answers to a questions guests may have as they prepare for the wedding weekend. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

RSVP & Invitations

Wedding Attire

Ceremony & Reception Logistics

Travel & Accommodations

Food, Drinks, & Celebration

Gifts & Registry

Guest Experience

Q + A

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Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The trolley will begin taking guests from the front of Terminal Station to First Presbyterian Church of Macon at three o'clock in the afternoon. Following the ceremony, the trolley will take guests from First Presbyterian back to Terminal Station for Cocktail Hour. No reservations are required.

Erin Whitney & Eugene Cox

Erin Whitney & Eugene Cox

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