ROSA VILLA

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Rosa Villa

Reception

After Party

Fall

Our Wedding

We met each other…

Our friendship flourished...

We’ve Traveled…

Got engaged…

Traveled a little more...

Fell a little deeper in love…

& now…

we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone we love | See y’all in October!

Our Story

Saturday, October 25th

FEEL FREE TO ARRIVE AS EARLY AS 1 :00 PM

3 : 00 PM | GUESTS TO ARRIVE

3 : 30 PM | CEREMONYWe kindly ask that guests keep phones and cameras tucked away during the ceremony!

4 : 00 PM | CELEBRATIONSNACKS | REFRESHMENTS | BAR | YARD GAMES

6 : 00 PM | DINNERBUFFET STYLEPlease note in your RSVP if you have allergies/eating restrictions

SUNSET | S’MORES CAMPFIREGRAHM CRACKERS | MILK CHOCOLATE | MARSHMALLOWS &amp; MORE

Sunday, October 26th

12 : 00 PM | LET’S CELEBRATE A LITTLE MOREBRUNCH | MIMOSA BAR | GOOD VIBESJoin us the day following the wedding for a relaxed wedding brunch to keep the fun going!

We can't wait to meet you under the willows…

Wedding Weekend

Rosa Villa is a 12-acre ranch, surrounded by one of our favorites - willow trees! There is a beautiful foot trail winding through the property—leading you to a breathtaking view of the San Jacinto River.

The property features a variety of walkways, including gravel, turf, natural grass, pebbles, and concrete. While charming, these surfaces can be a bit tricky in heels. To ensure you’re comfortable, we recommend wearing shoes with a chunkier heel or opting for flats. We want everyone to enjoy the weekend without any slips or trips!

Bring your favorite semi-formal clothes for our “I do” &amp; comfy clothes and tennis shoes and spend the weekend with us!We’ve planned a special weekend for all of our loved ones to come together and enjoy the outdoors. From yard games and campfires to quiet moments in nature, it’s an opportunity to connect, laugh, and make lasting memories!

The Venue 

Ceremony: We want you to feel comfortable and look fabulous, so no need to stress, but please keep in mind that we will be outside and the walkways include gravel, turf, and natural grass!  After Party: If you are joining us for the wedding brunch the next day, come as you are! This will be a super casual, relaxed event with mimosas, good bites, and more fun with family and friends!

Q + A

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This airport is the most convenient for getting to the venue, located just thirty-three minutes away by car!

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

While this airport is a bit further out, it may offer more flight options or better prices. It’s about a fifty-five minute drive to villa.

William P. Hobby Airport

Avis is our preferred car rental service. They offer great rates and reliable options for getting around the area!

Avis Car Rental

Cleveland, Texas | $$unique stay options | glamping | private cabinsCheck out some of the sites below for nearby rentals and hotels. These sites offer a variety of choices to suit different preferences and budgets. We are happy to help with accommodations if you need assistance!<a href="https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/texas/piney-woods/cleveland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a> | <a href="https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?ss=Cleveland%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;ssne=New%20Caney&amp;ssne_untouched=New%20Caney&amp;label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaLACiAEDmAExuAEHyAEM2AEB6AEB-AECiAIBqAIDuALRoNS5BsACAdICJDE3MTQzMWYwLTQ4NWMtNGY1Zi05MTk0LWY1Yjc5ZDg3NWZhMNgCBeACAQ&amp;aid=304142&amp;lang=en-us&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=index&amp;dest_id=20127221&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=b5fd9228d118058f&amp;ac_meta=GhBiNWZkOTIyOGQxMTgwNThmIAAoATICZW46D0NsZXZlbGFuZCB0ZXhhc0AASgBQAA%3D%3D&amp;checkin=2025-10-25&amp;checkout=2025-10-27&amp;ltfd=5%3A1%3A10-2025%3A%3A&amp;sb_changed_dest=1&amp;efdco=1&amp;sb_changed_dates=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking.com</a> | <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/cleveland-tx/stays" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a>

Google Search or Booking Site

eight minute drive to Rosa Villa | $pool | complimentary breakfast | no pets

Best Western Cleveland Inn & Suites

nine minute drive to Rosa Villa | $pool | complimentary breakfast | pet friendly

Comfort Inn & Suites

The Retreat at Artesian Lakes

Travel & Accommodations 

<a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huntsville State Park</a>565 Park Road 40 west, Huntsville, TX 77340Eleven minute drive from Rosa Villa Lose yourself among the majestic trees and natural beauty of the East Texas Pineywoods. Rent a canoe, explore the trails or just relax by the lake.Guided horseback trail rides, a scenic lake, camping &amp; hiking on 2,000 acres of pine woods are some of the notable activities.

<a href="https://golfclubgrand.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Golf Club at The Grand</a>40291 Spyglass Hl Drive, Cleveland, TX 77327Twelve minute drive from Rosa Villa For golf lovers, Grand Lake Golf Club offers a beautiful and challenging course just a short drive from the venue. It’s a great way to spend the day outdoors while enjoying the scenic East Texas landscape!

<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/about-forest/districts/?cid=fswdev3_008443" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam Houston National Forest</a>394 FM 1375 West, New Waverly, TX 77358Thirteen minute drive from Rosa Villa Since its creation in 1937, the Double Lake Recreation Area and Campground has served as one of Texans’ favorite places for all things camping and outdoors. It is home of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, Texas’ longest wilderness footpath, and is rated at a moderate difficulty. Camping (primitive and R.V. sites), picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, fishing &amp; swimming at a lakefront park with pine &amp; hardwood forests are some of the notable activities.

<a href="https://www.easttexaselephantexperience.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">East Texas Elephant Experience</a>14041 TX-105, Cut and Shoot, TX 77306Thirty minute drive from Rosa Villa This is the only place in the United States where you can experience African elephants up close a personal. During your one and a half hour experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about these incredible animals, interact with an elephant (including petting and taking photos), discover how they are cared for, and meet other friendly animals like camels, zebras, and pygmy goats.

<a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-livingston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Livingston State Park</a>300 State Park Road 65, Cleveland, TX 77351Thirty-five minute drive from Rosa Villa For those who love outdoors, Lake Livingston State park is a fantastic spot for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. The park’s beautiful lakefront views make it a great place for a day of relaxation or some fun on the water!

<a href="https://www.wildstallionvineyards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild Stallion Vineyards</a>Forty minute drive from Rosa Villa Nestled in the scenic hills of Spring, Texas, Wild Stallion Vineyards offer a perfect blend of wine, nature, and Texas charm. Explore the beautiful vineyard grounds while sipping on a variety of locally crafted wines. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a casual taster, their cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy wine tastings, beautiful views, and even live music on weekends - it is a must for anyone looking to experience Texas wine country!

<a href="https://www.tgrexotics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TGR Exotic Wildlife Ranch</a>22115 Sherrod Ln, Spring, TX 77389Forty minute drive from Rosa Villa Get up close and personal with some of the world's most incredible animals from giraffes and zebras to camels and kangaroos, the ranch offers interactive tours where you can feed and even pet some of the animals.

Activities Near By

V and I may have only hung out in person a handful of times, but after three years of working together, she has become one of my best friends. She’s a fellow Crime-Junkie, so if anything happens to me I know she will be able to notify authorities right away! She loves conspiracies, reading, Nickelback, and piping hot tea (don’t we all)! V has been there for so many important moments, from calming my nerves before my first date with Zach to helping plan our engagement trip. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side for these milestones, and now when I say “I do!” 

Victoria Hughes

Meet Tim, my best man and best friend. We first met back when I was his flight instructor, helping him work towards his commercial license. Over time, we bonded over our shared passion for entrepreneurship, real estate, boating, and travel – and we haven’t stopped talking since! Whether it’s a new business idea or a weekend adventure, Tim’s always game, and I’m grateful to have him by my side for the big day.

Timothy Decker

Nicole and I became roommates in college, and from that moment on, we’ve been inseparable. She’s my go-to for all things rugby and the Packers - though I still joke that I am only friends with her for the free tickets. She’s the one who taught me all I know about football! 
We’ve shared eight amazing years of memories - weekly Tequila Tuesdays at Cozumel, trips across the US, and countless late nights filled with laughter and singing Veggie Tales (very badly, I must admit). Through all of the highs and lows, she has been my life counselor, travel partner, roommate, plus one, confidant, co-worker, chosen sister, and now I’m beyond grateful to have her by my side on my wedding day!

Nicole Timm

Ben is another one of my closest friends and a fellow professional pilot. We met while working as flight instructors, bonding over our shared love of flying – especially gliders, which is a bit of a rare passion. Ben’s also a skydiver, always ready for the next thrill, and whenever we get together, we’re bound to get into some late-night adventures, talking business, aviation, and travel. He’s based out in San Diego now, so we don’t get to hang out as often, but I’m thrilled to have him here for the big day!

Benjamin Bleichwehl

Meet my favorite (and only) sister, Lilly! She is the brainy one in the family, now working as a civil engineer in St. Paul, MN and I couldn’t be more proud! Despite being the smart sister, she still managed to get pooped on by Nicole’s cat on the way to the vet, but that hasn’t stopped her from being a cat lover. She is my go-to for video games (she patiently taught me how to play COD even though I was terrible). She’s hilarious, ridiculously supportive, and has a stash of embarrassing photos of me that I’d rather not mention. Honestly, I could not have hand picked a cooler sister myself, though I might be saying that to keep her from using all that blackmail!

Lilly Kieckhafer

Mike and I met when I was mobilized to Norfolk during Covid, he was another navy reservist, from WI and ended up getting sent to the same shop as me. There were only a few of us in the shop so we grew very close, we had countless conversations over coffee every morning, from sharing ridiculous memes we found, to the latest news articles sparking deep conversations. We worked on aircraft carriers and submarines (Mike is a bubblehead) so he was able to show us a little glimpse into how it was to live on one! We’ve traveled together on a cruise through the Caribbean and always pick up right where we left off!

Michael Schoultz

Hi everyone! I’m Emily (soon to be Powell), and I am so excited to marry my best friend! I love working with my hands, reading, traveling, and of course, dogs! Fun fact - I flew a plane before I ever met Zach (though I’ll leave the serious flying to him now). I was born in Bedford, TX, raised in West Bend, WI, and have been flying alone as a passenger since seven, so you could say adventure has always been a part of my life!
We know most of you will be traveling to celebrate with us, and we cannot thank you enough. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we’re so excited to create new memories with ya’ll in October! Yamas! (Cheers!)

Emily

Hi! I’m Zach (already Powell)! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome you all to celebrate our special day with us! I was born in Wichita, Kansas and moved to DFW in 2018, to start flight training! I love flying and traveling and can’t wait to see more of the world with my beautiful bride! I’m currently flying private jets and absolutely love it, on top of that we started a business in 2023, Arlington Bin Cleaning. We are growing rapidly and are excited to see what the future has in store for us! 

Zach

Wedding Party

Registry

Cleveland, Texas | $$unique stay options | glamping | private cabins Check out some of these booking sites as well!<a href="https://www.vrbo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a> | <a href="https://www.booking.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booking.com</a> | <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a>

stay with us! | $$twelve-acre private villa | wedding venueThere is an option to stay on property, the bride, groom, and wedding party will be staying on site!!If you would like to pay to stay with the wedding party rather than paying for a hotel, please contact the bride/groom!Campsites also available

Emily & Zachary

Emily & Zachary

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