Major/Riviera 

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

In&nbsp;2009,&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robin's&nbsp;story&nbsp;begins&nbsp;at&nbsp;an&nbsp;online&nbsp;dating&nbsp;site&nbsp;called&nbsp;chemistry.com.&nbsp;Soon&nbsp;after&nbsp;they&nbsp;began&nbsp;dating.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;was&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bluegrass&nbsp;Kitchen&nbsp;in&nbsp;Charleston,&nbsp;W.Va. Since&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;lived&nbsp;in&nbsp;Marietta,&nbsp;Ohio&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robin&nbsp;lived&nbsp;in&nbsp;Barboursville,&nbsp;W.Va.,&nbsp;they&nbsp;traveled&nbsp;back&nbsp;and&nbsp;forth&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;weekends&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Huntington,&nbsp;W.Va.&nbsp;in&nbsp;2011&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;closer&nbsp;to&nbsp;Robin.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2015,&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robin&nbsp;moved&nbsp;into&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;house&nbsp;together. On&nbsp;August&nbsp;26,&nbsp;2017,&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robin&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;ceremony.&nbsp;A&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;is&nbsp;almost&nbsp;identical&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;in&nbsp;that&nbsp;two&nbsp;people&nbsp;declare&nbsp;their&nbsp;love&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;for&nbsp;one&nbsp;another&nbsp;and&nbsp;exchange&nbsp;vows.&nbsp;The&nbsp;sole&nbsp;difference&nbsp;is&nbsp;that&nbsp;a&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;legally&nbsp;binding,&nbsp;whereas&nbsp;a&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;is. Now&nbsp;Connie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robin&nbsp;have&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;officially&nbsp;tie&nbsp;the&nbsp;knot!&nbsp;They&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;married&nbsp;on&nbsp;August&nbsp;26,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;the&nbsp;6th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;ceremony.&nbsp;And&nbsp;it's&nbsp;legal&nbsp;this&nbsp;time! The&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;will&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;in&nbsp;Marietta,&nbsp;Ohio&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;banks&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Muskingum&nbsp;River&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;dockside&nbsp;barge,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Major/Riviera.

How it all began...

Our Story

Photos from the Wedding!

Photos from guests

Photos by Michelle Waters

Photos

Wedding Party

The Major/Riviera
 
The Riviera is a dockside barge that is currently located beside the Valley Gem at 601 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio. The Major is an historic sternwheel towboat that is docked behind the Riviera. The wedding and reception will be held on the Riviera.

Venue

Near Riverside Artists GalleryMake yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel in Marietta, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ohio River and 7 minutes by foot from Riverside Artists Gallery.  This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Marietta College and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Toy and Doll Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Ohio River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Riverside Artists Gallery - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi  Marietta College - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Toy and Doll Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  The Castle - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Ohio River Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Campus Martius Museum of the Northwest Territory - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi  Valley Gem Sternwheeler - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Washington County Fairgrounds - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi  Marietta Memorial Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi  Indian Acres Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi  Washington State Community College - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Marietta Aquatic Center - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Henderson Hall - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi  Ohio Valley University - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi  The nearest airports are:John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 201.2 km / 125 mi Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi The preferred airport for The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel is John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH). Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a ballroom, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

The Lafayette a grand Riverboat Era Hotel

Accommodations 

Things To Do In Marietta Ohio
 
Explore Marietta's History:
With a rich historical past, charming downtown and fun outdoor adventures, there&#8217;s plenty of fun things to do in Marietta Ohio!
 
Sitting at the confluence of two rivers (Muskingum and Ohio) Marietta has been an important river town for centuries. Established in 1788 and the first American settlement in the Northwest Territory, Marietta is Ohio&#8217;s oldest city. While settlers may not have arrived until the late 1700&#8217;s, Native Americans have been living in the area since the approximately 100 BC. Marietta has taken great pride to preserve its history. Historical gems can be found throughout the town in numerous museums and restored historical homes and buildings.
 
Historical Places to Visit:
Campus Martius Museum, Ohio River Museum, The Castle, Historic Harmar Village, Mound Cemetery and the Blennerhassett Museum and Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park (a short drive to Parkersburg, West Virginia).
 
Explore Downtown Marietta:
There&#8217;s just something special about Downtown Marietta. With its charming brick streets, historic Victorian buildings, boutique and specialty shops, restaurants and taverns.
 
Shop:
Green Acres, Wit &amp; Whimzy, Terri Ann&#8217;s, Dad's Primitive Workbench, A Unique Flower &amp; Gift Shop, Schafer Leather Store, Threadz Boutique, American Flags &amp; Poles, and Antique Mall of Marietta.
 
Eat:
Marietta Brewing Co., The Galley, Austyn&#8217;s, Buckley House Restaurant, a short stroll across the river to Harmar Village to dine at Spagna&#8217;s Italian Restaurant, Busy Bee Restaurant and Harmar Tavern.
 
Places To Stay In Marietta Ohio:
Make the most of your visit by staying in the heart of Downtown Marietta at the historic Lafayette Hotel. Established in 1918, the Lafayette Hotel is one of the last riverboat-era hotels. The Victorian era d&#233;cor throughout the lobby and guest rooms will transform you back in time!

Things to Do

Registry

Want to join us in supporting a good cause? Instead of a wedding registry we're raising money for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley!
 
The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley relies heavily on supply donations to be able to house and care for the animals without homes in Washington County, Ohio.&#160; Simply put, without such help, they could not be here for those who have no where else to go.&#160; These supplies are appreciated and necessary, however monetary donations are needed to buy vaccines, medications, and supplies that are not often donated.
 
Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your support.
 
All donations will help save our furry friends and care for the homeless animals in the Marietta, Ohio area.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/572679994939788/?fundraiser_source=external_url

Our Registry

Christopher Strathman
Ashland, KY

J. D. Benson
Marietta, OH

Connie & Robin

Connie & Robin

Photos

Photos from the Wedding!