The Middleburg Barn at Fox Chase Farm

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

How We Met!We met back in 2010 in math class when Thomas was a Freshman and I was a Sophomore. I transferred into the class and was left sitting in the back corner which just so happened to be next to Thomas.&nbsp;Since Thomas' hand was broken, I was nice enough to pick up his pencil for him the first 4 times he dropped it. By the 5th time, he was left picking it up himself. The next day, we exchanged phone numbers and have talked every day since. We spent time becoming best friends and a year later, started dating! We have spent the last 9 years going through high school, college, careers, living in different states, and all of life’s ups and downs. We are truly each other’s best friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Best Day Ever! In November 2019, we went on a trip to Zion National Park where Thomas assured me to not get my hopes up. The first night we were there we went on a sunset hike, but completely missed the sun and got to the top in the dark. Thomas kept reaching into his coat pocket and was acting strange so I definitely started getting suspicious. That night when Thomas was showering, I snooped through his bag to see if there really was a reason to get my hopes up or if I was just reading too much into the situation. He outsmarted me and made sure to hide the ring on a ledge that I couldn’t reach or even see. .The next morning, we were up bright and early to hike Angel's Landing. If you haven't seen it, look it up! Since I was taking my GoPro and water out of our backpack throughout the hike, Thomas made sure to&nbsp;just keep the ring in his pocket. No box, just the ring. 0/10 would recommend on this hike. Once we got to the top, we found an area that was away from everyone else. While Thomas was sitting there taking in the beauty, I was taking tons of pictures and videos. We finally sat down and were talking and just taking in the views. Mid-conversation, Thomas said he’s been meaning to ask me a question and pulled out a ring. Since we were on a steep edge next to a cliff, he couldn’t get on one knee so we were both sitting and it caught me so off guard. I just kept saying “are you serious?” over and over and forgot to say yes until later that night. On the way back down, I think I told everyone we passed that we just got engaged cause I couldn’t contain my excitement. We spent the rest of the day exploring Zion and calling our families. It was truly the best trip ever!&nbsp;We are both so excited to spend forever together and celebrate with you all in May!

Our Story

Booking via phone: Please refer to Maier Ritter Wedding to get the rate.Booking online: Please use this <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1600090990350&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a>.You will have until April 15, 2021 to make your reservation in the group block. Early check-ins and late check-outs are not guaranteed, but you are welcome to call the hotel to check!

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North

Booking via phone: Please refer to the Maier Ritter Wedding to get the rate. Booking online: Please use this <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1616109702754&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a>. You will have until April 22 to make your reservation in the group block. Early check-ins and late check-outs are not guaranteed but you are welcome to call the hotel to inquire!

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

Accommodations

We are thrilled that you are planning on celebrating our big day with us! Although COVID-19 has created so much uncertainty, as of now, we are optimistically moving forward with our wedding on May 14th! We understand the situation is constantly changing, but we feel confident that we will be able to celebrate safely with you all. We have been staying in constant communication with our wonderful vendors, and will be following all guidelines and protocols that are in place at the time of our celebration. Here is a list of safety protocols we along with the Middleburg Barn have put in place:- Outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour (weather permitting)- Middleburg Barn installed an ultraviolet system to disinfect the air killing viruses as fresh air circulates the room.- Hand sanitizer will be provided- Middleburg Barn can accommodate up to 400 guests seated so there will be plenty of space for social distancing due to the amount of guests we are inviting Should we be forced to limit our guest count, we will reach out to you directly. Because of the constant fluctuation with the COVID-19 mandates, we sincerely ask that you please honor your RSVP decisions. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions and check our website for the latest updates. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our loved ones and are working hard to make this a safe and fun day for all!&nbsp; We are looking forward to celebrating with you!&nbsp; Love, Thomas &amp; Emily

Emily & Thomas

Emily & Thomas

Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen

Dog of Honor