Aurora Farms

Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Cherokee Valley Course and Club

Cheers FORE The Johnstons Golf Scramble

Our Wedding

On December 30, 2020, I walked into Stretch Zone Greenville looking for back relief and help with my golf game. Before getting assigned a stretch practitioner, I met with Stretch Zone's general manager, Bennett, and was immediately drawn to his infectious personality. It turns out he was drawn to my personality too and rearranged his schedule to happen to have a "free" block every Monday at 4:00 when I'd come in for my appointment. He'd pull up a stool each week and we'd chat and laugh through those 30 minutes. We quickly found out we had a very similar quirky sense of humor that just "clicked." Despite trying to keep my guard up, and not seeing the bottom of his face (due to Covid Pandemic mask requirements), I developed a huge crush. I began to refer to Bennett as "My Crush at Stretch Zone" and my family and friends heard about him often over the next 2 months of my appointments. My subscription was going to expire the following month and I became worried that I wouldn't see "My Crush at Stretch Zone" anymore. I knew Bennett was too professional to ask a customer for their number, so I took matters into my own hands! After my good friend Kyle convinced me that my idea of giving Bennett my business card wasn't going to give Bennett the hint I wanted him to text me- "because boys are stupid"-, we decided I needed to ask him to play on our kickball team instead. I had 20 seconds of insane courage one session and asked Bennett and my stretch practitioner to join our team- forcing Bennett to get my number! He texted me a few hours later with a smooth pick up line- asking if he had to wait until kickball season to see me outside of the studio. That text began our forever! We went on our first date to Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey game on February 27, 2021 (and FINALLY saw each other's full face mask-free!) Then, we did start kickball together that April and continue to play on the same team today. We created several fun memories in Greenville before he moved back home to Rock Hill, SC in September 2021 to pursue a business opportunity. Over the next 4 years, we traveled I-85 between the two cities often and learned to really cherish the quality time we had together. Long distance challenged us and grew us as we remained committed to each other while chasing our career goals in separate cities. Thankfully, in September 2025, Bennett (&amp; our beloved dog, PJ) moved back to Greenville, SC! On a rainy December evening, when I thought we were going to watch football with a friend, Bennett shocked me that it was FINALLY happening, and all I could say was "Oh My Gosh!" on repeat. He had planned a private proposal to be followed by a surprise celebration with some of our closest friends and family. It was perfect, and I am so grateful for this love story we get to continue to live out. Our love story is a daily reminder of the Goodness of God over my life, Bennett's life, and our future life as One. We can't wait to celebrate our marriage with our favorite people on September 4, 2026!

The Goodness of God Found Through "My Crush From Stretch Zone"

Our Story

Photos

Older Sister of & Built-In-Best Friend to the Bride. Nobody can make Laura or Kaitlyn laugh quite like they can make each other laugh with just a look.

Kaitlyn Stott

Little Sister of & Thanks to Annie F. Down's Enneagram Summer 2020 shares a late-blooming true best friendship with the Bride. Ally proudly found Laura's dream bridal gown- after forcing Laura into trying a dress she "hated on the rack."

Ally Maurer

Affectionately known as the Bride's "fake cousin" because their dads are childhood best friends. Carlie and Lu are always down for a performance or to climb on a roof. IYKYK

Carlie Brummer

The bride's Greenville Bestie who is also in the coaching ministry. Elizabeth makes a steazy kickball pitcher for The One Kick Wonders and her kickball connection with Bennett on first base is unmatched.

Elizabeth Chevry

Kristen Jones, Amber Gilroy, Farrah Hall, & Alivia Welch. They all took a chance on playing golf at a women's college before golf was cool and found their absolute best friends (along with Devyn) in their teammates. On the course- they're not as good as they once were- but they're as good once as they ever were! They won't leave the dance floor Friday night, but will rally in time for tee off and be the winning team on Saturday!

The Core Fore Columbia College Golf Girls

The nieces of the bride and groom and all around joy-spreaders! Despite not getting to wear her preferred dress color of hot pink, Blakely is very excited to help the babies down the aisle- while also secretly hoping her popsicle plug, Uncle Benny, has one ready for her!

Blakely Stott, Leighton Stott, and Mary Palmer Nyman

Beau is the nephew of the bride and groom who is only attending because he heard there'd be a cookie table and Pink Pony Club on the queue! PJ was the most memorable Valentine's gift Bennett ever brought home and quickly became the couple's furkid. He's most happy that he will finally have one home and stop splitting his time.

Beau Stott & "PJ" Pajama Johnston

Brandon has waited a long time to have an In-Law around to endure the Maurer Mania with. He thinks Bennett was worth the wait as the two of them enjoy trash talking their rival football teams and taking on Rich & Lu in the family's annual Black Friday Golf Scramble.  Brandon will be found hyping up the wedding party with a camcorder in hand- and if we're lucky, he will also lead the crowd surf. 

Brandon Stott

A childhood best friend of the groom. The two have enjoyed adulthood adventures in South Africa, South America, and several cities across South Carolina. They were roommates when Bennett first met Laura- which meant Zach got roped into joining her kickball team too.

Zach McCutchen

A childhood best friend of the groom who also became like a brother to the bride. Out of the bridal party, he has spent the most time with the couple and is in on several inside jokes. You most likely have heard him referred to as "Scooter"- some childhood nickname that became so permanent it's inked on his leg. 

Jonathan Osborn

Jamesley Johnston

Wesley Quintana

Colton Metker

A Clemson Roommate, Fraternity Brother, and Best Friend of the Groom

Brady Hemmerle

Dave Depesquale

Rob Jones

Wedding Party

Q + A

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK at EMBASSY BY HILTON: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/maurer-johnston-wedding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BOOK HERE FOR THE ROOM BLOCK </a>or by Calling 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the Maurer &amp; Johnston rate(approx. $225/night) Embassy by Hilton Riverplace in Downtown Greenville 250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601*Approximately 25 minutes from the wedding venue and 35 minutes from the golf course*Walking distance to many restaurants, shopping, and activities in the heart of downtown Greenville-*Great for guests who are wanting to actively explore and enjoy a weekend in Greenville!*This hotel is home to one of our favorite stops for cocktails and conversation, "Up on the Roof"- a rooftop restaurant and bar in the heart of Downtown Greenville. After our wedding, we'd love to continue the celebration here. DISCOUNTED RATE AT HAMPTON INN GREERHampton Inn Greer Greenville 112 N Main St, Greer, SC 29650*<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=GSPGGHX&amp;arrivalDate=2026-09-03&amp;departureDate=2026-09-05&amp;room1NumAdults=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BOOK ON THIS LINK FOR 12% OFF </a>(prior to booking, be sure to select your dates at the top and then hit search) (approx. $125/night) *Approximately 15 minutes from the wedding venue, 25 minutes from the golf course, and 30 minutes from Downtown Greenville*Walking distance to the quaint and charming small downtown of Greer, SC with a handful of restaurants and a couple of boutiques.*Great for guests who are making a quick trip to celebrate us! Air BnBs &amp; VRBOsIf you'd rather explore private options we recommend you check out listings in Taylors, Greer, or Downtown Greenville for locations convenient to our wedding venue.

Travel

Please book your spot to join us for our first round as Mr. &amp; Mrs. on Saturday September 5th at Cherokee Valley Golf Club! Fill out the Google Form to reserve your tee time through Laura. $80/person for 18 holes and a cart.

Laura & Bennett

Laura & Bennett

Registry

Thank you so much for your generosity and love for us in this exciting season! We are registered at Crate & Barrel, Target, and Amazon. We are thankful for your help in launching us into our next season as The Johnstons!