Wedding Day

Birkby House

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Heather and Keith met at the end of her junior year and his first senior year at James Madison University. One day, while watching The Masters Tournament, Keith and his roommates decided that it was far too beautiful a day to be stuck inside watching TV. So, the guys hauled the living room TV, an extension cord, some chairs, and a cooler out to their front yard. One of Keith’s neighbors had joined the watch party and eventually called Heather over from a nearby porch. She didn’t stay long, but a few days later, she pulled up beside Keith while he was walking home and asked for his phone number. They started to hang out and quickly hit it off, but the school year was coming to an end. They promised to keep in touch over the summer and even made the 4-hour trips to meet each other’s families. When the summer was finally over and the two returned to Harrisonburg, they quickly became inseparable. They binge-watched Peaky Blinders and The Great British Bake Off, explored local restaurants and coffee shops, took classes together, and had homework dates at the East Campus library. After graduating from JMU in May 2019, Heather and Keith stayed in Harrisonburg for two weeks just to have more time together and try every place they had never visited. Shortly after graduation, Heather moved in with Keith in his hometown of Sterling, VA, for her summer internship. The couple locked down new jobs and moved into their first apartment in Sterling in May 2020. Heather continued her education and earned a Masters Degree in criminal justice, and graduated summa cum laude. The couple would eventually adopt a puppy named Franklin and move to Reston, VA. While Heather and Keith still love to find new restaurants and breweries, they also began to travel together. On top of the family trips and weddings, they took their first trip to Boston and went on a cruise to Mexico, Honduras, and Belize. Finally, they took Heathers first international flight to France. While taking in the view of the French coastline from the mountains of Eze, Keith upheld his promise to Heather that they would be engaged before their 6th anniversary (by a single day).

Our Story

Photos

Holly Poulin

Stephanie McDonald 

Emily Tenshaw 

Ashton Phillips 

Michael Gehrke 

Garrett Pelto

Conner Hitchcock

Faisal Turkistani 

Wedding Party

Q + A

﻿Although we don't have any room blocks reserved, there are numerous hotel options available in the area, offering a range of prices. We have a few listed here to help get the search started.There are also plenty of Airbnb's in the area if you're looking for more space or traveling with multiple people!For anyone flying into the area, Dulles International Airport (IAD) will be the closest airport to our location.

Located in Leesburg, 21 miles from Dulles Expo Conference Center, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Leesburg - Historic District by IHG has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel provides an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Washington Dulles International Airport is 12 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Leesburg Historic District by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg in Leesburg features 3-star accommodations with a fitness center, a garden and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. A business center is at guests' disposal at the hotel. Washington Dulles International Airport is 12 miles away.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg

In Leesburg, Virginia, this hotel has a hot continental breakfast every morning and free airport shuttle services. Washington Dulles International Airport is 15 miles away. A flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi are available in every guest room at the Best Western Leesburg. A microwave and refrigerator, as well as a private bathroom are also included. An outdoor pool and a fitness center are provided for recreational options. The Leesburg Best Western offers on-site laundry facilities and a business center with copy and fax services. The Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets are one mile from the hotel. Balls Bluff Civil War battlefield and the Leesburg Historic District are 2 miles away.

Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center

Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Leesburg is offering accommodations in Leesburg. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Leesburg offers 3-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. The accommodation offers a business center for guest use. Around-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish. Washington Dulles International Airport is 13 miles away.

Heather & Keith

Heather & Keith

Travel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Leesburg Historic District by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg

Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg