Leesburg Presbyterian Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Snacks and Seltzer

SideBar

Reception

Pavilion and Trail next to Goosecup

Sunday Hangout

Coffee Chats

W&OD Trail Walk

Fall

We understand that traveling to and attending a wedding is no small ask and may not be possible for everyone. If you are unable to attend in person, we hope you join us on Zoom. If you do, please drop a note in the chat feature - our online guestbook!

Participating Remotely

Our Wedding

Leesburg, VA has become Abby and Rachel’s place to “get away without getting away." Just outside of DC, it's a great place to go when leaving the city behind to enjoy more trees and a bit of quiet. With its tasty coffee shops, walking trails, restaurants, and fun cocktail scene, Leesburg is one of Abby and Rachel’s go-to cozy spaces and date night destinations. They are excited to “seal the deal” in a place they are so fond of already. Abby and Rachel also happen to know the pastor at Leesburg Presbyterian Church!

Coffee and Cocktails

Why Leesburg?

Photos

Julie is Rachel's younger sister, and Rachel has known her all of her life. Julie and her husband Matthew are the proud parents of Arthur, King of the Puppies. 

Julie and Matthew

Tyler is Abby's older brother and he has known Abby all of her life. He and his wife Ashley are the proud parents of the Nieces of Honor. 

Tyler and Ashley

Sage, Pearl, and Claire are the ones who bestowed the title “Aunt” upon Abby, and now Rachel. They are some of Abby and Rachel's favorite people.

Sage, Pearl, & Claire

Connie and Bob are Abby's parents. Other titles include "Mom and Dad" or "Nana and Pap." They live in Central PA with their enthusiastic furball Izzy.

Connie and Bob

Keith is Rachel's Dad. He lives in Pennsylvania, except on the weekends when he visits his partner Shirley a skip and a hop away in New Jersey. 

Keith and Shirley

Lee is Rachel's Mom. Lee lives in Brooklyn, NY with her partner Murray  in a building full of beloved cat neighbors. 

Lee and Murray

Ashley works with Abby at Arlington Presbyterian Church as their pastor. She used to work with Rachel at Church of the Pilgrims. Ashley has been listening, championing, and processing with Abby and Rachel from day one of their relationship. She holds a special place in Abby and Rachel’s story. 

Rev. Ashley Goff

Billy went to seminary with Rachel and Abby. He worked with Rachel at Church of the Pilgrims and with Abby in more contexts than one can count. Billy currently serves as the Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington. He is a treasured friend and colleague!

Rev. Billy Kluttz

Erin is the pastor at Church of the Pilgrims. Erin has been listening to Abby and Rachel process and plan their engagement (and wedding) for months on end. "Our friend Erin" is the most wonderful cheerleader and hype-woman.

Rev. Erin Counihan

Paul helped Arlington Presbyterian Church hire Abby and has been a coach and meaningful colleague to her throughout the years. Paul currently serves as the Interim Director of Music at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church… with Rachel! “Our friend Paul” is a beloved friend and colleague. 

Paul Vasile

Cathia and Cameron are members of Arlington Presbyterian Church and are the best church ladies a church leader could hope for. They graciously offered to help pull off the wedding on the big day. They are fun and fabulous friends!

Cathia and Cameron

George and Kayla went to college with Abby. They moved to DC around the same time as Abby and have been a supportive presence ever since. Along with their dog Elliot, "The Besties" regularly host Rachel and Abby at their house in Woodbridge, VA aka Abby and Rachel's vacation home. 

George and Kayla

The Wedding VIPs

Q + A

For those who need to fly, Dulles International Airport (IAD) is only 20 minutes from Leesburg, VA.

Abby & Rachel

Abby & Rachel

Travel and Lodging

Dulles International Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg

Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg

Comfort Suites

Red Roof Inn Leesburg