The Andrews Residence

Rehearsal Dinner

701 Whaley

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

Happy Hour

Fall

Our Wedding

Vic and Bennett met in grade school and have known each other since kindergarten! They weren't always friends, and it took a while for the couple to officially befriend each other, even while being in such close proximity K-12. Bennett actually didn't care for Vic too much upon their first meeting because Vic had a tendency to bully him, but (hopefully) that's all water under the bridge now. ☺ The two started officially dating in late July of 2018 and have been together ever since.

Humble Beginnings

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is the closest airport to the wedding &amp; reception venue. The distance from CAE to the venue is between 12-26 minutes via ground transportation, depending on the time of day at which you are traveling.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

We have a room block of thirty (30) rooms at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites at 7525 Two Notch Rd: 20 standard rooms (one king, max occupancy 2 people), 5 suites (1 King and couch area, max occupancy 3 people), and 10 double rooms (two queens, max occupancy 4 people). Included ameneties with all stays: Breakfast, free parking, WiFi Any questions about accommodating children under three years old need to be directed to the hotel. Use room code KDY while booking online for our special rate. You can also access the discounted amount <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qSlH=CAETO&amp;qRms=1&amp;qAdlt=1&amp;qCiD=23&amp;qCiMy=092026&amp;qCoD=25&amp;qCoMy=092026&amp;qGrpCd=KDY&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=HI&amp;qDest=7525%20Two%20Notch%20Rd,%20Columbia,%20SC,%20US&amp;showApp=true&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">with this link. </a> Please understand that we cannot control the hotel rate, especially with the nearby home game occurring during the same weekend. You can also book your hotel room over the phone by mentioning that you are booking under the Kennedy wedding from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. You must book with this hotel by September 22nd, 2026 to get the reduced rate. Any other questions about this hotel block, be sure to contact Vic!

Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

Travel

Things to Do Around Columbia, SC

Lots of things have changed about the Columbia, South Carolina area since Vic and Bennett lived in their hometown, but they both are still fond of the area all the same. Check out some of their favorite things to do around town!

Places to Eat

The Hoot2910 Rosewood Dr Ste 1, Columbia, SC 29205 Village Idiot, Whaley St612 Whaley St Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201 Cool Beans Coffee Co1217 College St, Columbia, SC 29201 Dano's Pizza3008 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205 Rosewood Dairy Bar3003 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205 Cola's Restaurant(This is where Vic &amp; Bennett had their first date!)1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201 Long live Yesterday's!

Things to Do

Papa Jazz Record Shoppe2014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205 Transmission Arcade1712 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 The Nickelodeon Theater1607 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 Art Bar1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201 New Brookland Tavern632 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205 Bar None620 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205

So much to See

The Riverwalk109 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169 Maxcy Gregg ParkBlossom St, Columbia, SC 29201 South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 South Carolina State House 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208

Registry

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This is a themed wedding, but it is NOT a costume party. Please do not wear a disco costume.Your attire should be elegant, formal, and presentable, but comfortable. Think something you would take pictures in, but also something you could comfortably dance in.Suggested colors: reds (burgundy, autumnal reds, etc), yellows (golds, mustards, banana yellow, etc), greens (all hues and shades), light browns (creams, beiges, champagnes), oranges (all hues and shades). If you get stuck, refer to the color range on your invitation.If you can't find something with these colors, default to black tie formal (but know that you are very boring).NO deep browns, as the groom's party is wearing brown. NO pinks as the bride's party is wearing pink. and DO NOT WEAR WHITE! No exceptions. Thank you!<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUACrjPDh39/?igsh=Z3RrZ3gwazR6bjE3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch this Reel for further inspiration, if you are having trouble! </a>

Vic & Bennett

Vic & Bennett

Registry

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