Hershey Gardens

Wedding Day

1933 Restaurant & Tavern 

Reception

Our Wedding

David and Chelsea’s love story began in Ecuador, on a missionary trip that brought them together in the most unexpected way. Both were there to serve, to make a difference, and to connect with the local communities. During their time in Ecuador, they developed a strong and genuine friendship. David, with his protective nature, looked out for Chelsea, but it was always in the spirit of camaraderie. They worked side by side, and in the quiet moments between their tasks, they found themselves easily talking, laughing, and discovering more about each other’s values, dreams, and hearts. Their bond grew stronger with each passing day, built on trust and shared experiences, but at this point, it was still simply a deep friendship. There were no romantic feelings—just mutual respect and a strong connection that felt natural and easy. Once they returned home, however, things began to change. With the distance from Ecuador, the friendship they’d formed in the warmth of a foreign country began to deepen in ways neither of them had anticipated. They started spending even more time together, talking for hours, enjoying each other’s company, and feeling more and more drawn to one another. What started as conversations about mission work and their shared experiences in Ecuador began to evolve into late-night talks about everything under the sun—life, dreams, and everything that mattered. It was during this time that their feelings for each other began to shift. They started to realize that their connection wasn’t just friendship anymore. The admiration they had for each other grew into something more, something neither of them had expected but both welcomed. They shared a deep respect for one another—David admired Chelsea’s strength, intelligence, and independence, while Chelsea saw in David a man full of potential, someone she could count on and trust completely. As they spent more time together, they not only enjoyed the company of someone who understood them deeply, but also someone who truly believed in the other’s future. What made their relationship stand out was that they both saw the incredible potential in each other—not just for who they were in the moment, but for who they could become. Their love blossomed slowly, rooted in the strong foundation of friendship that had been built in Ecuador. There was no rush, no pressure—just the simple joy of discovering each other more deeply, enjoying each other’s presence, and quietly realizing that this connection, which had started as friendship, was turning into something beautiful and lasting.

our love story 

Our Story

WeddingCeremony begins at 12:00PMHershey Gardens170 Hotel Rd. Reception1:00 PM- 3:00 PMReception will be located on garden grounds in the cottage we kindly ask that our guest wear all black

A glimpse of us 

Q + A

Photos

Registry

Attractions close by: - Luray Caverns (5 mins) - Bear Mountain Ziplines (4 mins) - Shenandoah National Park, Thornton Gap Entrance Station (13 mins) - Main Street Luray Restaurants and Shops (5 mins) - Ralph H Dean Recreation Park, great for families with kids (10 mins) - Hawksbill Greenway (3 mins) - Luray Bell Tower - 8 PM for some auditory entertainment (5 mins) - Massanutten County Corner, farmers market (5 mins) - Willow Grove Farm Market, farmers market (5 mins) - Cooter's Place, museum (6 mins)

Things to Do

Sasha Natera- Maid of Honor Adonai Bisbal - Bestman

Chelsea & David

Chelsea & David

Registry