Rehearsal Dinner

The Virginia Cliffe Inn

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Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception: Dinner and Dancing

Our Wedding

Jazzmine Burch and Alexander Hall: Our Story

First Date

J-After meeting on two dating apps, some banter back and forth and an exchange of numbers, we decided to meet at a swanky rooftop bar in Raleigh. I sent Alexander a flirty text saying "Get ready for your life to change forever." *insert crickets chirping* 5 minutes pass..... 20 minutes pass... 50 minutes ... I'm getting dressed thinking 'God, I screwed this up before it even began'. I had to think of something to redeem myself. "JK :)" I sent.He responded pretty quickly, "Had to make you sweat a little".I was intrigued. A- My phone pinged and I had a text message from Jazzmine that read "Get ready for your life to change forever." "Play it cool" I thought to myself. "Just let her sweat for a minute." Sure enough after about an hour I get the "Jk :)" text and I knew this was going to be a fun evening. I chose a strategic location at the bar facing the elevators so I could see everyone entering the room, ordered her a glass of red wine and a rum and coke for myself, and waited. I remember her her getting out of the elevator as if it were a dream. The lights were dim and the elevator doors opened slowly. Fog poured out of the doors as a beautiful figure appeared. My eyes widened as the light hit her skin and she radiated with the majesty of a thousand suns. "No way is that her" I thought, "NO way." But as luck would have it, this beautiful being slowly approached me and with the voice of an angel uttered "Alex?" I don't remember much else about that night but I knew I wanted to see her again. And see her again I did.

Our Story

Group Accommodation at Hampton Inn and Suites ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A discounted room rate of $99.00&nbsp; ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;We offer complimentary daily made to order breakfast and 24 hour gourmet coffee bar ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free wireless internet, on-site business center, guest laundry and valet available. ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No charge for guest/bus parking. ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The hotel also has onsite indoor pool/spa, fitness center, and 24-hour Suite Shop. ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Check-in is at 3PM and early check-in is not permitted. Check-out is at 11AM and late checks outs are not offered.&nbsp;In some cases, 1 room can be held for every 10 rooms reserved as a change/shower room depending on the hotels availability the day of departure. ¨&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Group “cut-off” date is 4 weeks prior to arrival or August 20, 2021. After this date rooms will not be specifically held for your group, and reservations will only be taken on an availability basis.&nbsp;

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American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar

Secco Wine Bar

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

15 Best Things to Do in Richmond (VA)The city of Richmond is a place of deep historical significance as it was heavily involved in the Civil War period.As such, there are still many historical markers and sites that commemorate this period of time in Richmond, and a wealth of interesting museums.As well as its role during the Civil War, Richmond is now known as an emerging tourist destination, and a huge number of exciting attractions have sprung up in recent years, including craft breweries and eateries that have put this city firmly on the culinary map.Richmond sits on the impressive James River, and it has category III and IV rapids which mean that you can go out on the water and enjoy kayaking and canoeing, or even swimming in the calmer parts of this gorgeous waterway.For those that prefer to keep their feet on dry land, Richmond is also studded with areas of great natural beauty including a wealth of parks where hiking and biking can be enjoyed, along with bird watching and horseback riding.Lets explore the&nbsp;best things to do in Richmond:1. Metro Richmond Zoo Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ucumari/4866519368/in/photolist-8q3bEm-oMf98j-eAgDM7-eAdta8-oMeWP6-87BRtQ-7Qaabw-eAgVc3-87BS73-oMfH6k-5hTdvN-8CAoqX-6xrtno-eAdUp2-eAgLtN-ak1EwG-eAgHp1-6xndvt-eAgUyq-p4GTsu-p2GTWS-eAgZbJ-eAdVVe-eAdR3M-6xnbEz-eAdhUZ-eAdFgR-eAh4iy-oMeWcp-eAdRFv-6xrmWA-eAgzkC-6xroLs-6xrqDq-5hNQG8-eAdCB4-eAdpgX-eAgGJJ-eAdV98-eAh3z9-eAdA3k-6xn9vn-eAdnuz-eAgKLN-eAdJ6a-eAdpvK-6xrphy-6xn89i-oMfHLt-8zm3A7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flickr</a>Metro Richmond ZooMetro Richmond Zoo is known for having over 2,000 animals and if you come here you will find over 190 different species of wildlife that hail from all over the world.Many of the animals that are homed here are endangered species like orangutans from Borneo as well as rhinos and tigers, and there are giraffes, tapirs, and cheetahs at Metro Richmond Zoo.You can even feed the giraffes if you visit the zoo at certain times of day, which is certainly an unforgettable experience.As well as animals you will also find birds here including a budgie aviary and there are fun attractions like a Safari Train that will take you on a tour of the African Savannah.2. American Civil War Museum, White House &amp; Museum of the Confederacy Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://acwm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">acwm</a>American Civil War Museum, White House &amp; Museum of the ConfederacyThe White House of the Confederacy is better known as the official residence of President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War.Nowadays your can join guided tours of the mansion and learn all about this historically and culturally significant place.The museum is located next to the White House and spans three floors where you will find exhibits full of Civil War memorabilia that tell the stories of those who lived and fought during this amazing period of history. 3. The Science Museum of VirginiaSource:&nbsp;f<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rvaphotodude/3139468347/in/photolist-5MqAyB-8WT7HA-GkLEPf-aoHrWK-cMseW5-H7Vxb9-8jd9D2-HaeSyZ-czuPCQ-hiHMkT-H7Vw9E-9NCKqo-H7VybA-GkLFFq-34sZ7L-GkVuKP-6b6ku9-H7Vvbh-8WG8WG-bvbUWZ-8WG8oA-Hgh6Fe-9NDjL9-GkLAVy-a8rTyE-e6wKAF-8jd9Mv-GkLAud-GkVqWM-GkVrBK-9CLkbd-e6CoCA-9CLkcN-8WQ5pp-e6CoT7-8WD4F2-bvbWHD-bvbZgi-4rn78E-qz6BQQ-8WD4S6-qzaF1n-e9Lubq-pCaUAh-nA96ye-qz6Etq-e6wKHM-8jgoHN-9NvFDv-e6wKvz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lickr</a> The Science Museum of Virginia<a href="https://www.thecrazytourist.com/25-most-beautiful-medieval-castles-in-the-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;&nbsp;Reader Favorites From The Crazy Tourist</a> PauseUnmute Loaded:&nbsp;37.04% Remaining Time&nbsp; -0:32The Science Museum of Virginia is the place to come if you love science and want to know more.If you are travelling with children and need a rainy day activity, then the museum is ideal, as you will find a huge range of interactive exhibits that will pique the interest of younger visitors.There are permanent exhibits here that are divided up into themed sections such as space, electricity, health, and geology, as well as rotating galleries.You will also find The Dome Theater which is home to a 76 foot screen that has the claim to fame of being the largest in all of Virginia.4. Hollywood Cemetery Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jrmcglone/6609584529/in/photolist-b54RcX-3chYae-6JemEZ-oL45rk-otQaZW-74CvL5-4M7J2u-74CCeJ-otQ9cN-3cnuM9-3cnwYf-otQz1U-otQxvj-otQeZD-74yBuv-oLi8Es-otQ4RJ-oLjXVg-otQTdp-oJi1ML-5YwnCq-3cnpfN-3cnxwS-eHdYKD-6Jem92-74yBig-3cibji-97UAWd-5Ys9qF-4E5ayR-otQSSe-3chQ8k-fDMvnV-oJhXw7-otQkWs-b54SmZ-eHk2Y5-7pRuEE-otQDPm-74yARi-7pMBcX-fE51jf-eHk4FW-oJi6YC-oL4eNr-7pRuu1-4gxs5q-4gtno4-otQx4N-7pMygX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">flickr</a>Hollywood CemeteryHollywood Cemetery was first founded in 1847 and is known for the number of famous figures who have been interred here over the years.These include not one but two former presidents of the United States namely James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as many other prominent figures from Virginia.The cemetery is also the final resting place of thousands of Confederate soldiers and there are guided tours offered here daily where you can learn all about the history of the cemetery. 5. Belle IsleSource:&nbsp;f<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewbain/2700289370/in/photolist-57BFXh-vLMmq-3wnPD7-7xuaq3-5CzG5L-5AkmzL-a5Vovc-ccBNd3-5AkrPE-awtUcP-a5VoJ4-iPiT4X-iPknNM-5AkmNq-iPo37E-NwMDq-a5YebN-a5VoP6-dwbMM-a5VoSv-iPk5wx-5Akrjq-5Agc6D-5PHjtC-5W8H9m-6bKq1W-rxFhLS-iPkn7X-5W8H9W-bAqo2T-a5YeGw-5DqChu-iPiNat-9HoSEb-iPiNJ4-vLMfn-6bKpPA-iPkrRM-iPkr1Z-iPjrJX-5PHiX7-iPkRhq-iPmcAw-5AktLJ-iPmgZw-iPo2xy-5Akmaw-a5Voqt-iPkKUw-rQ8mbG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lickr</a> Belle IsleBelle Isle makes up a piece of the James River Park System and you can get there by crossing a scenic footbridge that leads to the island.Belle Isle is a small area of land that is known for being surrounded by rocks that have been smoothed by the water so that they are flat in shape, and many locals come here to sunbathe on the rocks in the summer months.As well as sunbathing, you will find walking trails all over the island that take you through romantic and wild woodlands, and mountain biking is also popular.

Jazzmine & Alexander

Jazzmine & Alexander

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