High Fields / Meredith Hill

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Our Wedding

We were at Luke's house for Nu Lamb fall party at the beginning of sophomore year, and I ended up spending most of my time outside. There were a couple of guys trying to start a fire, and it just wasn't working, so I gave some tips (thanks Dad's survival training)&nbsp;and pretty soon the fire was started. (Freddy's version: some girl came up and started giving tips, and it was annoying, but they worked)&nbsp;I had met a few of them before, but was then introduced to Freddy who had been helping with the fire too, and we started talking. Pretty soon we realized we had a lot in common and spent most of the night outside by the fire having a conversation. &nbsp;Later in the year we kept ending up at the same things, and one night he came up to me in one of the dorms. We ended up having a conversation for an hour just standing in the hall by a water fountain and after that we began intentionally spending more time together. Within&nbsp;a month we were dating and falling for each other just as quickly.

How We Met

While Freddy was in France we made plans to go snowshoeing in Acadia National Park&nbsp;over spring break with a couple of friends.&nbsp;We left, and after spending a night in Lancaster we&nbsp;headed to Portland, ME. We had delicious donuts the next morning and finished out the second leg of the 14 hour drive, stopping for lunch with friends in Belfast, and arriving in Bar Harbor as the sun set. Because it was getting late, I asked if we could head to the airbnb,&nbsp;check in, and start out on hikes the next day. Freddy said that he really wanted to get into the park and check out one trail he didn't think we would have time to do later in the week. We drove down, parked slightly illegally, and started out along Otter Cliffs.&nbsp;It was breathtaking. There was 10 inches of new snow on the trees, and the ocean was a deep grey contrasting with the bright pink and orange of the sunset. We hiked along until we were&nbsp;at thunder hole. I said that we should probably be headed back because&nbsp;&nbsp;we were loosing light. Freddy said that was good idea...then kept walking. Finally we turned around and started to head back. He asked if we could walk down by the rocks, so,&nbsp;begrudgingly, I said yes. I was getting nervous about the cliff because the snow was so deep. We got to the edge of the rocks and asked Kristoff and Dave if they would take a picture of us. We took a few pictures, and I was wondering when we were gonna head back when Freddy grabbed my hand and his voice dropped to nearly a whisper as he said "hey". I knew something was up then, and the next thing I remember is seeing him on one knee asking if I would marry him. It took me a minute to say yes because I was so surprised and excited! We could see the spot where his parents had gotten engaged and hiked there later in the week. It was perfect.&nbsp;

How He Asked

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To reserve a room at a refundable, discounted rate, please call the hotel directly and request a room in the Meredith - Raupp block by April 26th. A stay at Hampton Inn Wheeling places you in the heart of Wheeling, convenient to Scottish Rite Cathedral and Cathedral of Saint Joseph. This hotel is within close proximity of Eckhart House and Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.Amenities Dip into one of the 2 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.Dining Grab a bite from a snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn Wheeling.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Wheeling? This hotel has facilities measuring 608 square feet (55 square meters), including meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Hampton Inn Wheeling

To reserve a room or a cabin at a refundable, discounted rate, please call the hotel directly and request a room in the Meredith - Raupp block by April 26th. With a stay at Oglebay Resort &amp; Conference Center in Wheeling, you'll be next to a golf course and minutes from Oglebay Park. This family-friendly resort is within the vicinity of Eckhart House and Scottish Rite Cathedral.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 270 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.Dining Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Wheeling? This resort has 22000 square feet (2044 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Oglebay Resort & Conference Center

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COVID-19 Updates

We've made the decision to postpone our wedding. We want our wedding to be a time of joy and celebration as we enter the next chapter of our lives, and people&nbsp;we care about&nbsp;getting sick or potentially&nbsp;spreading this further is the last thing&nbsp;we want,&nbsp;and not knowing if that would inadvertently put someone at risk, we've decided it's best to move the date of the big celebration. We haven't decided on a new date yet, but will post it here when we do!&nbsp;

We WILL&nbsp;be getting married - we'll be holding a small ceremony with our families on May 23 or 30th -&nbsp;and we WILL all celebrate together at some time!

Where He Asked

Engagement Photos!

Hannah & Freddy

Hannah & Freddy

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