Laurie Beth & Dixon
May 24, 2026 ~ Chapel Hill, NC
Fridays on the Front Porch
Friday, May 22
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
If you’re in town on Friday evening, join us at the Carolina Inn for music, food and drinks at Fridays on the Front Porch! This is an informal gathering, and no RSVP is required.
Welcome Party
Saturday, May 23
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cocktail Attire - Jacket, no tie
The Crunkleton
320 W. Franklin Street
Ceremony & Reception
Sunday, May 24
5:00 p.m.
Black Tie Optional
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
After Party
Sunday, May 24
11:00 p.m.
He’s Not Here
112 1/2 W. Franklin Street
Travel & Stay
Hotels
The Carolina Inn
Our room block at the Carolina Inn is full. Please proceed with booking at the Graduate or Hampton Inn.
You can also book directly through the Carolina Inn, but please note that no room block discount is available.
We have secured room blocks at two additional hotels in downtown Chapel Hill, within walking distance of the Carolina Inn. These room blocks may fill up before the cut-off date. The discounted room rates at these hotels are good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Hampton Inn - Chapel Hill/Carrboro Downtown
1 mile to Carolina Inn or 22-minute walk
Room rate: $195/night
Reserve by April 7, 2026
Graduate by Hilton - Chapel Hill
.4 mile to Carolina Inn or 11-minute walk
Room rate: $239/night
Reserve by April 22, 2026
Getting to Chapel Hill
Flying
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is a 25-minute drive to the Carolina Inn. Uber and Lyft are available at RDU, as well as taxis.
Train
The Durham Amtrak station (DNC) and the Cary Amtrak station (CYN) are both about a 30-minute drive from the Carolina Inn. Both stations have daily trains to and from Washington, DC. Uber and Lyft are available at the Durham and Cary Amtrak stations.
Getting Around Chapel Hill
Keep in mind that parking is very limited in downtown Chapel Hill — walking is the best way to get around once you’re here. From the Carolina Inn, The Crunkleton is a 10-minute (.5 mi) walk, and He’s Not Here is a 6-minute (.2 mi) walk.
Uber and Lyft are available if you want to venture out from downtown. If you prefer to have a car, rentals are available at RDU. The town of Chapel Hill also operates a free bus service around town and campus.
Things to Do
We’re so excited to have you all in Chapel Hill, and there is no shortage of things to do, food to eat or drinks to sip on while you’re here!
Points of interest around UNC’s campus:
Old Well
Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Carolina Basketball Museum and the Dean Dome
Things to do off campus:
Bars, breweries, coffee shops, etc. (and LB’s go-to order):
Top of the Hill: Bell Tower Blueberry Wheat
Carolina Brewery: Sky Blue Kolsch
TRU: A tequila shot in honor of the short-lived upstairs tequila bar, RIP
Steel String Brewery: Whatever hazy IPA is on draft!
Goodfellows: Pickleback
Caffe Driade: Brown sugar oat latte, on the back patio
Open Eye Cafe: Iced vanilla latte
Yogurt Pump (Yopo): Vanilla frozen yogurt with Oreos
Casual breakfast/lunch restaurants (and LB’s go-to order):
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen: Fried chicken biscuit with cheddar cheese, side of french fries
Carolina Coffee Shop: Eggs Benedict, sub a biscuit for the English muffin
Sutton’s Drug Store: Chicken tender club, side of fries and a sweet tea
Merritt’s: BLT, duh. And a Sun Drop!
Med Deli: Lamb/beef gyro platter and whatever sides in the deli case strike your fancy
Buns: Single patty, brioche bun, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Al’s Burger Shack: Classic burger with crinkle-cut fries
Carrburritos: Carnitas burrito with salsa de frutas, side of chips and queso
Dinner restaurants (and LB’s go-to order):
Registries
Q&A
Will there be parking?
Yes! If you are not staying at the Carolina Inn, valet parking will be available when you arrive for the ceremony. Please tell the valet that you are there for the Harris-Styres wedding.
What will the weather be like?
May is the best month in North Carolina! Typical daytime temperatures in late May are in the high 70s to low 80s. The ceremony will be outside, but cocktail hour and the reception will be indoors.
Are kids invited?
We kindly request that children do not attend the wedding unless otherwise communicated. We appreciate your understanding and hope you are still able to join us!
What should I wear?
The dress code for our wedding is black tie optional. For men, this means a tuxedo or dark-colored suit and tie. For women, floor-length evening gowns are encouraged. Midi-length cocktail dresses are also appropriate. Please refrain from wearing white or ivory.
The welcome party dress code is cocktail attire. For men, chinos or dress pants with a collared shirt and jacket without a tie are appropriate. For women, knee-length or midi-length dresses are appropriate. No jeans, please.
What time should I arrive?
The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes early to ensure you have time to find a seat.
When should I RSVP by?
Please submit your RSVP by April 26.
