Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel

The Fortners’ Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

Gracie's Tax Bar

The Fortners' Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Our journey began all the way back in September, 2011. We met in the most fitting way for two music lovers: at an all-day hardcore fest at the Nile Theater. What started as a day full of loud music and even louder energy turned into something a lot more lasting.

(One of our first photos as a couple!)

(It was this fest to be exact!)

Fast forward 13 years, two apartments, and countless shows later, and we found ourselves in Japan for the trip of a lifetime. Somewhere between exploring new cities and trying every street food possible, a proposal happened… and we said yes to forever.

(Earl popped the question 30 mins after this photo was taken!)

In between, we’ve built a life we love—complete with two corgis (Bennie *RIP* and Ba$il), our first home, and a whole lot of shared playlists. We’ve traveled together, eaten our way through new restaurants, and never missed a chance to spend time with our favorite people. Somewhere along the way, he taught me how to drive, and I taught him how to do taxes (talk about teamwork).

We’ve grown so much together, and now—we’re getting married! We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!

Our Story

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RECEPTION FAQ Q: Where is the reception taking place?A: The reception will be held at Gracie's Tax Bar located at 711 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Q: What time does the reception start and end?A: The event takes place from 4 pm to 9 pm. Dinner service will be from 5 pm to 7 pm. We can’t wait to celebrate and dance the night away with you! Q: Is the reception indoors or outdoors?A: The reception venue has both indoor and outdoor seating, with primarily outdoor seating. Rain or shine. Q: Can I park in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot next to the reception venue?A: DO NOT park in the Chick-Fil-A Parking lot under any circumstance. Your vehicle WILL be towed. It is heavily monitored. Please utilize the parking lot south of Gracie's or street parking in the neighborhood east of the building. Carpool and ride share are highly encouraged. Q: What’s the dress code?A; We kindly ask guests to dress in funky cocktail. Think bold colors, vintage Vegas glam, dive-bar chic. The celebration will be mostly outdoors, so plan shoes and layers accordingly. Q: Can I bring my infant, toddler, child, teenager, etc. to the event?A: Unfortunately, no. Because the event is at a bar, it is strictly for adults 21+ only. No exceptions. Thank you for your understanding. Q: Will there be food and drinks?A: Absolutely! Enjoy some tacos and desserts along with a fully stocked bar. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions at this time. Q: Will there be assigned seating?A: There will be no assigned seating for the event. Q: Can I take photos or post on social media?A: Please do! We’d love for you to capture the fun — just tag your photos with #foreverfortner so we can see them all later.

Earl & Carissa

Earl & Carissa

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