The Refinery

Wedding Day

Summer

Our Wedding

We met in early March 2020 in Satellite Image Analysis after both transferring to George Mason University as Geography majors. Failing to get each other’s contact information, graduation dates, or even last names before being sent off campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was unclear if we would cross paths again. Fast forward to August 2020; We end up in the same Geography Capstone class and find ourselves sitting next to each other. This particular course had a group project requirement, so we decided to work together. We found that we made a great team, and forged an unspoken agreement to collaborate on all group projects moving forward. Our academic partnership turned into a genuine friendship, which blossomed into romance shortly following our college graduation in May 2021. 4 years, 6 zip codes, 3 apartments, and 1 cat (Jeff) later, we have decided that we’re finally ready to tie the knot! We are so excited to celebrate our love with our family and friends in June 2026!

A “Spatial” Kind of Love

Our Story

Zach Stoller

Carleigh Marker

Kyle de los Reyes

Kaitie Willis

Gates Bryan

Chris Rost

Chase Marker

Wedding Party

Q + A

Both Culpeper Center &amp; Suites and Suites @ 249 are within walking distance of The Refinery. They offer a bed and breakfast like ambiance and are conveniently located in downtown Culpeper. If you prefer a more traditional hotel experience, we recommend Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Culpeper, which is within a 10 minute drive to the venue. There are also larger and “more Instagram-able” rentals properties in the surrounding area. We have a selection of recommended AirBnBs located downtown linked below, and can provide a more comprehensive list of rental properties of various sizes upon request.

Culpeper Center & Suites

Suites @ 249

Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper

The Loft in Davis (AirBnB)

Botanical Oasis in Downtown Culpeper (AirBnB)

Sunny Side Up (AirBnB)

Red Fox Retreat (AirBnB)

Airports

Charlottesville-Albemarle is the closet commercial airport to Culpeper. It offers flights to and from New York - LaGuardia, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington - Dulles. Both Washington - Dulles and Reagan National offer a much larger selection of direct flights, including ones from Minneapolis, MN, and Jacksonville, FL.

Charlottesville - Albemarle (CHO)

45mins (38 miles) from Culpeper, VA

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

1hr and 10mins (56 miles) from Culpeper, VA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

1hr and 20mins (74 miles) from Culpeper, VA

Travel

Explore Local Attractions 

Graffiti House

Lake Culpeper Park

The Ole Country Store & Bakery

Eat, Drink, & be Merry!

Graze to Griddle

PINTO Thai Culpeper Restaurant & Bar

Grass Rootes

Breweries, Wineries, & Distilleries

Beer Hound Brewery

Far Gohn Brewing Company

Old House Vineyards

Belmont Farms Distillery

Rest & Relaxation

Collage Spa - Culpeper

Heavens Touch Spa & Wellness

Things to Do

Kevin adopted Jeff in June 2023 from the Orange County Animal Shelter. 6-years old at the time of owner surrender, Jeff had been waiting in the shelter for about 3 months before finding his forever home. Despite his age, Jeff acclimated quickly to his new life with Kevin post adoption. Jeff is a friendly and curious companion who loves wet food, cardboard scratchers, and freshly washed linens. Many middle-aged and senior animals remain in shelters much longer than their younger counterparts. While most families prefer to adopt kittens or puppies, it should be worth noting that our mature furry friends deserve love too! The next time you are looking for animal companionship, please consider adopting an adult or senior pet. We encourage you to reach out to your local animal shelter or research adoptable pets on PetFinder. Thank you!

Cecelia & Kevin

Cecelia & Kevin

Photos

Engagement Photos

Through the Years

Jeff the Cat