The Woodlands at Algonkian

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

When the girl moved to Portland...

If you knew me at all before I met Mark, you would know I did not believe in dating. When I was packing up to move to Oregon, every friend of mine said “I give you six months until you fall in love with a boy.” Long story short: even though I told them they were wrong, clearly - they were right. Mark and I both moved to Portland, OR in June 2019, started our new jobs in early July, and met in person on August 1st. We met on the dating app Hinge, and it took me approximately 4 days just to swipe right on him. I’d look at his cute face on the app’s home screen, but I was so scared to be rejected, I didn’t do anything - until one day when I was like “what do I have to lose?!” and finally swiped on him. He immediately asked me to get dinner with him and I said yes - because who in their right mind would turn down free Mexican food?! While Mark may say he knew on our first date, I definitely didn’t. But our first date quickly became our second which quickly became our third, and by then - I knew. His witty sense of humor had finally made an appearance, and the second he put his arm around me and kissed me on the forehead, I was his. Mark changed my world and changed my heart. He taught me to take my walls down, to trust him, and he showed me that I deserve the world. I had been so closed off from love because I was trying to protect myself, but by opening my heart up, I gained the best friend and life partner I could ever ask for. After just under a year of living life together, Mark got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife in our favorite place in the world. I wish I could say I was surprised (I sort of was, but I was also sure I signed for my ring package two months prior), but I definitely can say that I was blown away by Mark’s outpouring of love for me. He truly is my best friend, and I’ll always be grateful that I said yes to Portland after having never stepped foot in Oregon if for no other reason than meeting my future husband.

When the boy moved to Portland...

When I moved to Oregon in the summer of 2019, I too, never thought I would meet the love of my life. When we went out on our first date, it instantly felt different. I noticed her fun pink hair, her beautiful smile and how easy it was for her to be real. She was sincere, kind, and exuberant. It’s hard to explain, but she made me feel so comfortable. As some of you know, I am a bit quiet and shy at times. Emily livens up any room we enter and brings out my extrovert side (as much of an extrovert a mechanical engineer can be). Our first date was tacos at Por Que No. I didn’t know I was “free tacos” (see above) at first, but hey, I don’t blame her. Little did Emily know that I loved tacos as much as she did! I knew I really liked this girl and I wanted another date. When I got home, I couldn’t stop smiling and immediately text her asking for a 2nd date. A 3rd turned to a 4th and etc…. It’s been almost 3 years, but feels like we’ve known each other forever. Emily is my complete opposite … and I can’t be thankful enough for that.

how we met

Click the link to book at the Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center. The block starts on Friday and ends on Monday, but you’re not required to book the entire stay. This venue is 7.7 miles away from the Dulles International Airport and 5 miles from the wedding venue. There will be a shuttle to and from the wedding as well! Please book by August 2, 2022 to be a part of the block and receive the discounted rate.

Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center

Click the link to book your room at the Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades. If you would rather call to book, mention the room block for the Gallihugh-Franckowiak wedding. Our block starts on Friday and ends on Monday, but you do not have to book that entire stay. There is an airport shuttle to/from Dulles International Airport. This hotel is about 8 miles from the airport and 3.6 miles away from our venue. Please book your room by August 3, 2022 to be part of the block and receive our discounted rate. Depending on the number of rooms booked in this block, a shuttle may be provided to the venue - further details will come on that as we approach the wedding date.

Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades

These cottages are located on park property, just a walk away from our wedding venue itself. We do not have a block on these cottages, but if you're interested, visit the link to view options and book! This is a great option if you're looking to stay with multiple other families, as the cabins range from 2 bedrooms to 5.

Riverfront Cottages at Algonkian Regional Park

a little FAQ

There's truly nothing better than being so close to so many incredible Smithsonian Museums - and did you know they're free?! Check out their website to see some of the museums local to DC!Some of Emily's favorites are: The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and The Renwick Gallery. Some of Mark's favorites are: The National Air and Space Museum and the Udvar-Hazy Center (the latter being located in Dulles, VA).

Smithsonian Museums

I'll stop you right there - this is not a shopping mall. IT IS, however, a place filled with such incredible history and monuments. To so many, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and to Emily, it's always been her backyard! Check out the best backyard in the world and experience American history.

National Mall

If you're looking to get outside and hike alongside the river we get married on (eek!), check out Great Falls Park. The park overlooks the Potomac River, so there's sights to see on the Virginia side and Maryland side as well.

Great Falls Park

The Northern Virginia wine region may not yell as loud as west coast wine does - but it cannot be missed! There are approximately 89 wineries in Northern Virginia alone, and frankly, they are unmatched! Some of Emily's favorites are Fabbioli Cellars, The Barns at Hamilton Station, The Winery at Bull Run, Quattro Goomba's, and Creek's Edge Winery. You would be silly to travel here and not try a winery (or two, or three).

Northern Virginia Wineries

Don't like wine? That's fine! (Well, that's not fine to Emily, but life will go on). There are plenty of great breweries in the area! Some of our favorites are Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont and Crooked Run here in Sterling.

Northern Virginia Breweries

Listen - what is the likelihood that two of our favorite shows would be playing the weekend of our wedding? The likelihood may feel low, but it truly is 100%! The National Tours of Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen are both at The Kennedy Center at this time, so if you're looking for a little musical theater - look no further.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

If youre looking for the cutest lil historic town - Leesburg is where you must wander! There are so many great restaurants, wineries, little shops, even a cidery (we see you Wild Hare). While youre there, be sure to grab a bite to eat at Cowbell Kitchen - this bakery is owned by dear friends and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Downtown Leesburg

Listen, some people are ready to shop til they drop - and who am I to stop you? Check out Tysons Corner if you're looking for a great shopping destination.

Tysons Corner Center

things to do

THE BRIDE’S 

My ride-or-die since ‘99. I’m beyond lucky to be absolutely attached to my little sister, and to have a built-in best friend. There is no one in the world (sorry, Mark) that is as priceless to me as my favorite lil human ever. We’ve always been inseparable, and now the dream we’ve had since we were little of being each other’s maid of honors is officially coming true!

Claire G

How did Abbi and I become friends? Well, we were coworkers, then I was her boss, then we pierced our noses together and the rest fell into place. She’s the moon to my star, the purple hair to my pink hair, and according to everyone around us, it seems like we’ve known each other forever.

Abbi

Once upon a time in my sophomore year of college, Ally introduced herself to me. And I introduced myself back, accidentally calling myself “Ally.” Ever since then, we’ve been stuck together like glue - and like big and little. She may be my mentee, but she’s stood by my side through the good, bad, and ugly, and is my role model in more ways than one. 

Ally

Brielle and I met six years before we actually became friends - and we always say it was clearly fate that we were led back to one another. One day she walked into my store when I should’ve been off but I clearly wasn’t - and the rest is history. I did what any normal person would do and I made her work with me, and we quickly became inseparable best friends. We may live on opposite sides of the country, but no one knows more about me than Bri does. 

Brielle

Why stop at one Claire when I can have two?! Claire and I met while I was doing what I do best - crashing somewhere (this time, a parks + rec summer camp class) I don’t belong. From spending every day all summer with dozens of children who were convinced we were sisters, to religiously watching every single Bachelor franchise episode, to living in the PNW and convincing our boys to be best friends, I think by now, we’re stuck together for life.

Claire T

The Em to my Em, and one of the greatest things undergrad gave me! Emilee and I met in our leadership class my senior year of college, and we went from being project partners to friends for life. Any moment spent together brings us both peace + a heckin’ lot of clarity, as we’ve been through so much together. There is no soul in the world that is as kind and compassionate as Em. 

Emilee

If you were to ask our dads, they would 100% say we are distant cousins, when in reality - we’ve been stuck together since we were 12. If it says anything about how long we’ve been friends...the only cell phone number I have memorized outside of my family is hers. They say the ones you experience middle school you never judge you and will stick by you for life, and that is truly us! We planned our weddings over a decade ago using pages of Teen Vogue and Seventeen magazine, and now we get to plan for real.

Katie

One day, Miranda and I both wanted to see “The Greatest Showman” in theaters, so we decided to go together. Then we went again. Then we went a third time. Next thing you know,  we were together weekly eating Mexican food, and soon after, I asked Miranda to join me for the true friendship test - traveling the entire country with me to move me from Virginia to Oregon. This could’ve driven us up a wall, but it drove us closer together, and now I can’t imagine life without Mir’s kind heart and sweet letters. 

Miranda

Once upon a time, I worked at a little old Altar’d State in Leesburg and became inseparable with my Store Leader. Longgggg story short, when Kaitlyn was blessed with the gift that is her daughter Zamora, I was blessed with the sweetest goddaughter there ever was. Zamora is more than ready to be a princess on my big day, and I know we are all ready to see her take on that aisle alongside me. 

Zamora

THE GROOM’S

Heather

Aaron

Connor

Jasmine

Sean

our people

THE PROPOSAL

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

say cheese 

registry

a lil ‘bout us

Where should I stay?

details

Lights, Camera, Action!

Did you have so much fun at our photo booth on our wedding day, only to realize you have no tangible way to remember it?! Look no further! Visit: <a href="https:" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HuRuvocfmD1-nIUJRk3-OsgVNIPbtuOT?usp=sharing</a> to see all the digital files and get them printed (or look out for them in the mail!). ALSO: Visit: <a href="http://click.passgallery.com/ls/click?upn=FbVdeH4-2F8LOYe6mv5xgM27miLk74J-2FzCqhPxIhFcxRwoyDeD7UTqmkDntVHw6AZIUHkCpuCBYdQwz35kzjqulNkRuEjIh5lBiwWG-2Fb-2BY-2B3U-3DyIlP_bJy4-2Ft3OBMmz2u0KpbeiCrxx9ile-2FaquwT5BzYhYu8It5xEWBL-2FsZH8CSgJnJksjwKN242-2BCVF3h-2FRCk-2BaxQZlcs8nyArEH3mcJwk3RyP0psrRsb29ow4u9gEiTBjHVFgLl3Ffjb6kt8W-2BH0OZgjxlm3dXdV3Fy4l9UbuFAQHYZaDRJyOhPDZYexLuGb10NBZMp2mHkfOrG7W3qpJzxitsym0Sgg3JfXTxkdOtk9HJWUzO82G5Rf0KhoSQE8qZD71Zp6BFka928yrHQXcVLb5xWDCpi8ZJ0JXZf-2FziwPR-2FPMYTiEHJJhTiFZtK0Ebnw-2BO5y0e7RPr8Pg0DbG5Vc4hyNcp48T-2BU6G4Y0gOfh6XXAgGDmg3aPuJfNHkDm2eE2FTWtPhSP2gl-2BJkOigUl2tdSRJ2nHq-2B5l57A0kMh-2F2VdtF-2F7cVPtVTiMhw4EcwmGzbyHxNpJg6fyAN3u1UPzQhU7wUk8SGm5pur6f18-2Bry66oxvzKKPk6IwYT5Im-2BUP5-2Fv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emilyvandeheyphotography.passgallery.com/Ax9DBA4XLY6SH</a> to view our full gallery from our professional photographer! You will definitely see yourself in ceremony and reception shots, as well as the photos we took with each table before dinner. Please feel free to download, share, and enjoy - but if you do choose to share, please credit/tag Emily Vandehey Photography on the social media platform, and do not edit the photo in any way. Thank you so much!

Emily & Mark

Emily & Mark

E&M

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception