Running Deer Golf Club Weddings

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Our Wedding

Welcome

Welcome to the wedding website of the #FutureFlynns! We created this website as a way to share all of the important details with you in the lead up to our wedding. You can read about our relationship over the years, get to know our awesome&nbsp;bridal party, and check out registry information too. Thank you for all your love and support - we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!&nbsp;

The Beginning 

John and I&nbsp;met at West Chester University in percussion class&nbsp;in 2011, but our relationship didn't begin until 2014.&nbsp;The next three years after he graduated&nbsp;brought&nbsp;many miles traveled between Howell,&nbsp;West Chester, and Levittown.&nbsp;It wasn't always&nbsp;the easiest, but we made it work.



Fast forward to October 2017, where we moved into our first apartment together in North Brunswick, NJ. After several years of a long distance relationship, we figured this would either be the best thing for our relationship, or the beginning of the end. Luckily, I'm easy to live with, so it's been smooth sailing ever since. ;)



The Proposal



If you would have asked me when I thought Flynn was going to "pop the question," I almost definitely would have responded with something along the lines of&nbsp;"I&nbsp;don't know, we've only been living together a few months. Probably within a year or two?" or "Never, weddings are expensive." 



July 21, 2018 rolls around, and we're getting ready to go to West Chester for what I&nbsp;thought was just to&nbsp;spend the day with my best&nbsp;friend Felicia. I&nbsp;was complaining about the rain and my hair, and John goes "you should wear that blue dress you just got!"&nbsp;I said "Why?&nbsp;It's cold and raining.." He goes "Oh, I mean you don't have to, it's just cute!" Ok... So I pick it out along with&nbsp;a backup outfit, but&nbsp;I&nbsp;end up wearing&nbsp;the dress anyway. Whatever.



We're heading to the car and he asks if I&nbsp;want to drive. I should have known right then&nbsp;what was going on, because he absolutely hates when I drive! We finally get to WCU, and I pull into the music building parking lot, where we were supposed to meet Felicia before heading into town for lunch. We get inside, and he says to me "we're not here to see Felicia."&nbsp;



And the rest is history.

Our Story

Details

Photos

Partner in crime, frequently goes by "ma," always down for a margarita and teacher-talk.







Felicia Mulé

Teddy came into the world in a hurry in November of 1994 and hasn't stopped running since. He and John spent most of their childhood&nbsp;together playing wiffleball, soccer, football, and many other games both common and ridiculous in the backyard of 4 Windsor Rd. These games often turned to typical brotherly arguments that have since become legendary. Through the years,&nbsp;the two have traded wiffleball bats for golf clubs, but&nbsp;the sentiment remains the same. In truly amazing fashion, Ted and John can turn from the best of friends to worst enemies and back again within a matter of minutes, the way only brothers can.











Arthur “Teddy” Smith

Sister #1, "Bat von Tats," serial tryer of new things &&nbsp;amazing at all of them.







Christina Landman

Jeff and John have known each other since 1997 when Jeff attempted to kill their mother during childbirth. He has been "turning the world upside down" ever since. In the early years,&nbsp;Jeff was often left out of John and Ted's games as he was the youngest and the odd man out. Jeff turned the anger from those&nbsp;early disappointments into motivation, going on to outperform both of his brothers academically, athletically, and musically. As adults, the boys have found common ground making fun of their mother, and are closer now than they ever have been.







Jeff Smith

Sister #2, baby of the bunch, insanely talented dancer, speaks with many accents.







Kelsey Landman

Shane and John met in 1997 at the Howell Library when Teddy, the Best Man, who was 2 years old at the time,&nbsp;threw a shoe at Shane's mom and proceeded to tear an entire shelf of books down. Shane's mom helped pick up the books and Shane and Johnny have been friends ever since. They would go on to be college roommates at West Chester University for all four years.















Shane Baldwin

Sean and John became friends in 7th grade when the two "husky" boys shared a very small two-seater, and a pair of headphones (listening to UnderOATH and Taking Back Sunday at an unhealthy volume)&nbsp;on the 25+ minute bus&nbsp;ride to Howell Middle School South.&nbsp;13+ years later, the two can still be found laughing entirely too loud on his parents' couch every time he comes home from Ohio to visit.







Sean Harvey

Sister #3, most sane&nbsp;sister of them all, the sneakiest in board games, loves good music.







Cassidy Little

Gabe attempted to befriend John early in their first semester at West Chester, only for John to ignore him for many weeks. After witnessing Gabe eating alone on more than one occasion,&nbsp;John felt bad and invited Gabe over to his and Shane's dorm room.&nbsp;The two have been inseparable ever since.&nbsp;Gabe and John can be found talking about band and drinking beer or bourbon whenever they are together, as well as calling each other weekly to gossip like teenage girls.











Gabriel Stephens

John met Katie's brother Sean in 2014 when John and Katie began dating. At that time, for about 3 months, John was the taller of the two. Since Sean has grown to tower over John, but he still cant win in a game of NHL 19.&nbsp;

Sean Landman

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Use the “Book a Room” button to book your stay at the Hampton Inn. If for any reason it says the block is full or no rooms available, call the phone number listed above. There are various hotels listed below that are also nearby, but not a part of our hotel block. Please reach out to Katie or John if you have any trouble booking.

Hampton Inn & Suites Vineland

Wingate by Wyndham Vineland/Millville

Days Inn by Wyndham Vineland

Ramada by Wyndham Vineland Millville Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vineland Millville, an IHG Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Millville Vineland

Travel

Parvin State Park

Bellview Winery

Bonesaw Brewing Co.

Things to Do

6/17/21 UPDATE

Shuttle and Parking Information

For folks staying at the Hampton, Wyngate or Ramada, there will be a shuttle bus to and from the venue. We have rented a school bus, so there should be plenty of room for everyone. The bus will be picking up/dropping off at the Hampton hotel ONLY. The Wyngate and Hampton parking lots are conjoined, and Ramada is next door. This&nbsp;will be a short walk for anyone with accommodations at these two locations.&nbsp;The shuttle bus will be departing the Hampton Hotel at 5:00 PM and 5:40 PM. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM. The shuttle bus will be departing Running Deer at 11:00 PM&nbsp; and 11:30 PM. The reception will end promptly at 11:30 PM.There is plenty of parking at Running Deer for those who choose to drive. Please drive carefully, as the venue is within Parvin State Park, and the road leading in/out of the venue is very dark at night.

We know you have questions...

...we hope to have the answers!

 

Q: I’m not sure if I should come due to Covid-19. What do you suggest?







A: While we would love for you to spend our special day with us, we understand if you feel any form of discomfort. Safety guidelines will be in place, but if you are unsure or uneasy about attending, we completely understand and ask that you RSVP&nbsp;“no.” We can’t wait to see you again when all parties feel safe and comfortable!







 







Q:&nbsp;Are there restrictions due to Covid-19?







A: To keep everyone safe, we ask that you abide by all restrictions and guidelines set forth by the state of NJ and the CDC. At this time, there is no mask requirement indoors for vaccinated individuals, nor are there indoor gathering limits.&nbsp;If you are more comfortable wearing your mask, please continue to do so.&nbsp;Please listen to the instructions of the Running Deer staff members and be mindful of others. Our ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outside, and dinner has been moved inside the ballroom. You can find more information regarding the guidelines put forth by the state of NJ here:&nbsp;<a href="https://covid19.nj.gov/index.html">https://covid19.nj.gov/index.h...</a> 

 















Q: I tested positive for Covid-19/came in contact with an individual who tested positive after I&nbsp;RSVP’d. What should I&nbsp;do?







A: If you have tested positive, are experiencing symptoms, or were informed you could have been exposed to Covid-19 up to 10 days before the wedding, we ask that you either test negative or unfortunately not attend. Please let Katie or John know as soon as possible.&nbsp; 







 







If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out at any time!

Kaitlyn & John

Kaitlyn & John

Things to Do

Parvin State Park

Bellview Winery

Bonesaw Brewing Co.