Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ellerbe Haynie Kristin Leigh Hinkle of Atlanta wed Douglas Ellerbe Haynie of San Luis Obispo, California, February 18, 2009, in San Luis Obispo, California, in a private ceremony. Both rings exchanged were gifts to the bridegroom from his maternal grandmother, the late Rachel Montgomery. Officiated by the Rev. Robert Lee, the couple's vows were exchanged at Monday House, designed by Julia Morgan, architect of Hearst Castle. The couple's only attendant was Chloe, the bridegroom's yellow Labrador retriever.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Hinkle of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Mr. and Mrs. David Sharp of Jasper, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth Hinkle and the late William Hinkle, and Mrs. Norma Hooks and the late Charles Bradley. She attended North Cobb High School in Acworth, Georgia, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications from Auburn University. She is sole proprietor of kristinhinkledesigns in Atlanta.

The bridegroom is the son of Rachel Haynie and the late Frank Haynie. He is the grandson of the late Francis and Meta Rae Haynie of Darlington and the late Everette and Rachel Montgomery of Camden. He attended Richland Northeast High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Coastal Carolina University and a master's in business administration from the University of South Carolina. A certified management accountant, he is a consultant for Microsoft Services, Business Intelligence division, PPS Global Practice.

Currently dividing time between Atlanta and San Luis Obispo, the couple expects to settle in Atlanta in the near future.