Travel & Stay

Everything you need to plan your trip

The bus will leave promptly at the times listed - please arrive early as this service is first come first serve. If you miss the bus, Uber or Lyft should be available. Please plan ahead for rideshare wait times.

Bus Schedule

PICK-UP:

4:30 – Mother Earth Motor Lodge

4:45 – Holiday Inn Kinston

4:55 – Fairfield Inn Kinston

RETURN:

Please text our planner, Ashley, at (843)-855-2627 if you miss the bus or are having trouble getting to the wedding on time

11:05 – Return to hotels

Getting to La Grange, NC

Our wedding reception and ceremony will be held at Britton Manor, a Châteauesque private estate located in the small town of La Grange, NC . Surrounded by rolling hills and lush fields, La Grange will make you feel like you’ve landed in the French countryside without ever leaving the south. While beautiful, this rural town does not have much to offer outside of the Manor itself (unless you like mini ponies), so we recommend you plan your stay for Kinston, NC. Kinston is home to an amazing (Brett-approved) brewery, great local restaurants, lively nightlife, and home to what Caitlin’s family has called “the best BBQ ever” for over 50 years.

Getting to both La Grange & Kinston couldn’t be easier! The closest airports are Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), about 42 mi from La Grange and 47 mi from Kinston, and Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN), about 40 mi and 38 mi away, respectively. The Raleigh–Durham International (RDU) is about 80 mi from both La Grange and Kinston, a scenic ~1½‑hour drive.

We also highly recommend renting a car—public transit and rideshares are sparse in the area, so having your own set of wheels will make your stay smooth, flexible, and stress-free!

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Lodging Recommendations

A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at Mother Earth Motor Lodge. Please reserve using the group name “Smichowski-Landau Wedding” to receive the discounted rate. Kindly reserve your room by September 11, 2025 as rates will expire.

501 N Herritage Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 520-2000

OTHER LODGING OPTIONS:

Other options nearby include the Fairfield Inn & Suites and The Holiday Inn. If you’re looking for more of a boutique hotel, check out The O’Neill.

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Questions? Feel free to text or call Brett at (+1) 850-264-6552

RESTAURANTS:

Lovick’s Cafe - Breakfast

Plaza Del Mariachi - Mexican

Jay’s 108 Kinston - Asian Fusion

Sugar Hill Pizzeria - Italian

222 Chophouse Wine Bar & Lounge

King’s Restaurant - BBQ

Eat & Drink

BEER, WINE & COCKTAILS:

Mother Earth Tap Room & Beer Garden

The Heritage

The Proof Kinston

Stanley’s Saloon

The Barrister Irish Pub

Club 328 Bar & Lounge