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Wedding Day

Wedding

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Reception

Our Wedding

We would like to thank you for being part of our lives and are so excited to share this day with you. We see our wedding day as the kick off to a life long journey with each other and welcome your support. Above all, our hope is that we keep a Christ centered focus in our marriage. Dietrick Bonhoeffer offers words that we believe to be true: "Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God" (Rom. 15:7) That is God's word for your marriage. Thank him for it; thank him for leading you thus far; ask him to establish your marriage, to confirm it, sanctify it, and preserve it. So your marriage will be "for the praise of his glory."

Welcome!

Heather and Craig were introduced almost 7 years ago by a mutual friend, Susan Wilson. Sue ran cross country with Heather in high school and later went to college with Craig at VT. When Heather moved to RVA, Susan introduced her to her Tech friends and Craig was one of them. The night Heather met Craig she told him she was looking for a church so he suggested that she come with him that Sunday. It was that Sunday after church and a delicious brunch at Kuba Kuba that a wonderful friendship began. Fast forward about 5 years after a beach trip that they went on together, Heather and Craig decided to pursue something more. Again after a delicious Sunday brunch, this time at Tazza Kitchen, they decided to begin a lovely season of dating.

How it Began 

On the morning of October 29th, Craig surprised Heather and picked her up for their day of hiking. This was a bit out of the ordinary, because Heather's apartment is completely out of the way and you have to drive past Craig's house on the way to hiking. Nonetheless, Heather just thought it was a nice gesture and didn't read too much into it. They were hiking Cold Mountain that day, the weather was lovely and there weren't any other hikers along the trail. When they got to the top, they had lunch, took some photos and saw a few people come and go. As the last group left and they started to pack up and Craig told Heather he had a mountain top letter for her. Again she didn't think much of it, because Craig knows how much Heather loves cards and letters and so he does special things like that. As she read the sweet letter and neared the end she read, "...But I have a question for you that I need to ask you in person." So she looked up and he was down on one knee with the ring. It was the best day of Heather's life and it only got better when Craig planned a surprise engagement party that night with their families and Heather's best friends.

Heather Said YES!

Our Story

Details

Photos

Megan Wolfgang

Ben Heah

Dan Peters 

Meagan Miller

Jessie Hunter

Daniel Schroeder

Ting Heah

Allen Huang

Chelsea Russell 

Scott Shefferly

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

We have reserved 10 queen and 5 king rooms from 4/28 to 4/30. All reservations must be made by April 1 after that the rooms will be released and the rate will go up. When calling to book your room use the code ZHW and they will provide you with the discounted rate. Please note that this is the same weekend of the Richmond Nascar Race, so rooms will be in high demand. (8 minute drive from Third Church)(12 minute drive from reception venue)

Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside

We have reserved 15 king rooms, each have an additional pull out couch from 4/28-4/30. All reservations must be made by March 25th after that the rooms will be released and the rate will go up. When calling to book your room reference the ZHWS code and they will provide you with the discounted rate. Please note that this is the same weekend of the Richmond Nascar Race, so rooms will be in high demand. (21 minute drive from Third Church)(8 minute drive from reception venue)

Courtyard Richmond North/Glen Allen

We have reserved 10 king rooms from 4/28-4/30. All reservations must be made by April 1 after that the rooms will be released and the rate will go up. When calling to book your room reference the Zulauf and Heah wedding block and they will provide you with the discounted rate. Please note that this is the same weekend of the Richmond Nascar Race, so rooms will be in high demand. (9 minute drive from Third Church)(14 minute drive from reception venue)

The Westin Richmond

Travel

Delicious Cuban food, the brunch spot where it all began.

Kuba Kuba

The place where Craig and Heather decided to start dating, one of their favorites for brunch and dinner.

Tazza Kitchen Short Pump

Another one of Heather and Craig's favorites and where the engagement party was held. If you're in town looking for a delicious meal, make a reservation for this place, you'll need it. It's a very small, you won't regret it.

Belmont Food Shop

One of Heather and Craig's go to places for dinner. Asian fusion, lots to choose from and very reasonable.

Foo Dog

If you haven't been to Richmond before check Carytown out. Carytown is an urban retail district lining Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District in Richmond, Virginia. Located near The Fan District, the district has an eclectic flavor and includes over 230 shops, restaurants, and offices.

Carytown, Richmond, VA, United States

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Lots to do outdoors, we have many trails along the river if you're looking for some exercise.

James River Park System

Richmond is becoming quite a hub for beer, mead and cider. Make sure to check some out!

Heather & Craig

Heather & Craig

Wedding Party