The Barns at Mattaponi Springs

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

I was sitting at my desk one sunny spring day when there was a small knock on my office door, and a co-worker of mine sheepishly entered with a question that, to this day, I will never forget. "Adam, can I ask you a question?" There was some light banter over the semantics of the fact that her question was about asking me a question, so she has proven herself correct; she was able to ask me a question! A few eye rolls later, I was finally told to shut up and listen. It turns out another co-worker of ours had a second job working with a lovely woman who moved into Northern Virginia not too long ago. Would I be interested in going out with her on a blind date? I said, "Why the f@#$ not?" I got her phone number, and being the elder millennial I am, I decided to call her first. Jessica was so impressed by getting a phone call she forgot to answer the phone or, more realistically, saw a 512 number and thought..."Yeah, I'm not picking that up." Either way, I left a message, and we chatted for a bit afterward. Discussing typical things like "Who the heck are you?" "How did you get my number?" "Did you know how expensive grapes are?" and "Farmville? Like that dumb game that destroyed Facebook timelines for a few years?" When it came time for our first date, we settled on an old cliché Dinner and a Movie. We ate Tex-Mex and watched the Hangover 3 as I wooed her with my lack of talking. We soon went from seeing each other once a month to every other week, to every week, to most of the week, to the point in which we were like, "Should we just move in together? This area is REALLY too expensive to be paying for two rents." And as years went by and adventures came and went, we decided to make the most important decision in our lifetimes..."I think this dog's name should be Calvin... It just fits!" After all these years, I wouldn't have changed a thing. Jessica and I are thrilled you are coming to celebrate this next adventure with us!

How We Met

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Our Story

Photos

Cameron Melcher

Dylan Melcher

Jeremy Litton

Kelsie Aylor

Ryan Gaylord

Tori Aylor

Dell Smith

Michelle Bounds

Nick Canale

Mary Hall

Bryan Flynn

Colleen Graydon

Baron Matthews

Caroline Dunn

Wedding Party

Q + A

A shuttle will be provided from this hotel to the venue for the ceremony. The shuttle will be leaving the hotel at 2:30pm to bring hotel guests and will bring back guests at the end of the reception, at 9pm. 

Hampton Inn Richmond-North/Ashland

Make it the perfect weekend getaway with a group of family or friends with this Airbnb option (affiliated with the venue).

Airbnb - Wagner's Pond

Make it a perfect weekend getaway with a group of family or friends with this Airbnb option (affiliated with the venue).

Airbnb - Bellemount, Circa 1850 

Such a unique spot, right by the railway tracks, located in the heart of Ashland, Virginia - about a 25-30 minute drive to the venue.

The Henry Clay Inn

Travel

Ashland, VA, known as the "Center of the Universe!" The recommended hotel is located in the heart of Ashland, VA and about a 25-30 minute drive to the wedding venue. Ashland has lots of great food and activities to offer. Some of our favorites are Homeades by Suzanne's, Trackside, Jake's Place, and the Center of the Universe Brewing Company. Check out the link for more information on the town and things to do to make your weekend away even more special!

Ashland, Virginia

Richmond, VA, the capital of the state, holds a special place to the bride since she grew up outside of the city. Richmond, VA is about a 45 minute drive to the wedding venue. but has plenty to offer in scenic walks and yummy food &amp; drinks. Some of our favorites are Joe's Inn the Fan, Secret Sandwich Society, and Hardywood Brewery.

Richmond. Virginia 

Things to Do