St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Rehearsal

Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day Breakfast

Wedding

Cocktail hour

Ceremony

Reception

Wedding Afterparty

Our Wedding

Yuri and Jessica met shortly after she moved from New York City to Virginia to start a job in D.C (thus his nickname for Jessica, Doctor Bagel). They found each other online, where he charmed her by painting a picture of a successful garden squirrel feeder joint business venture (thus her nickname for Yuri, Squirrel). They went for coffee and ended up talking until the shop closed. They then kept talking at a nearby restaurant until that closed for the night as well. They kept shutting down various venues over the next several dates. By the second date, they knew they had found a partner unlike any other when they planned out an entire movie, “The Librarian,” (casting Kevin James as the titular Librarian, Zoey Dacshenel as the forgetful book holder, and Liam Neeson as the grizzled Dewey Decimal expert, coming out of retirement for one last job). Both felt a strong connection based on humor, imagination, and mutual loves of problem-solving, selflessness, and family. Over the course of a year and a few months, they became cooking partners, scrabble rivals, travel companions, and sounding boards for each other’s dreams and ambitions.Yuri proposed on a sunny day in June 2022, when the two were exploring Roosevelt Park. Jessica had been making up a silly song as they walked, singing, “Are you ready for adventure? I am ready for adventure too. I am ready for adventure with you!” She was still surprised when she turned and saw Yuri kneeling with a ring he fashioned out of a leaf. Jessica immediately said yes.Since then, the two have become dog parents to McNulty, their beloved rescue super mutt. They have delighted in embracing each other’s family and friends as their own. They look forward to sharing their joy with all of you.

Squirrel and Bagel: a Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please have individuals identify themselves as being with&nbsp;“&nbsp;Mahlbacher Calustro Wedding” Group Code “ GF1”&nbsp;to ensure that you receive the special group rates. Call 1-888-269-9583 or Directly with the hotel at 703-815-6060.The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Dulles Airport. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes by request from the airport.&nbsp;Please call the hotel front desk at 703-815-6060 once you have collected your bags.

Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo (Arpt), an IHG Hotel

Dulles Airport is the closest Northern Virginian airport to our church and reception, about 25 minutes away from both.

Dulles International Airport

This airport may be cheaper, depending on where you are coming from. It is then a 25 minute drive from our hotel, the Holiday Inn.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Chantilly

Travel

Middleburg was established in 1787 by American Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman John Leven Powell, who purchased the property from Joseph Chinn, a cousin of George Washington. The town has a rich history, including serving as the site of two skirmishes in 1863 as part of the Gettysburg Campaign during the Civil War.With more than 160 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Middleburg is known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and Southern hospitality. Surrounding the town, you’ll find picturesque countryside, with low stone walls surrounding stately horse farms and cattle grazing in nearby fields–all with the Blue Ridge and Bull Run mountains as a scenic backdrop. With an ideal climate for growing grapes, Middleburg also boasts more than 20 wineries within 30 minutes of this historic hamlet, making it one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world.

Sites

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitloudoun.org/listing/national-sporting-library-%26-museum/356/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Sporting Library and Museum</a>&nbsp;is the nation’s leading resource on equestrian and outdoor pursuits and has an exhibition space and fine art gallery. The&nbsp;Middleburg Spring Races&nbsp;draws a tony crowd each April to steeplechase events at&nbsp;Glenwood Park, and the new&nbsp;Masters of the Foxhounds Museum&nbsp;is dedicated to Middleburg’s favorite sport - foxhunting.

National Sporting Library & Museum

Food

King Street Oyster Bar

Red Horse Tavern LLC

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern

Coffee

Middleburg Common Grounds

Wineries and Breweries

<a href="https://www.visitloudoun.org/listing/mt-defiance-cidery-and-distillery/1335/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mt Defiance Cidery &amp; Distillery</a>&nbsp;is praised for its handcrafted small-batch cider and classic spirits – rums, bourbon, vermouth and even a potent absinthe.&nbsp;

Jessica & Yuri

Jessica & Yuri

J&Y

Wedding

Cocktail hour

Ceremony

Reception

Reception

Wedding Afterparty