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Our Wedding

FIRST METKami&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;have&nbsp;known&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;since&nbsp;their&nbsp;college&nbsp;days&nbsp;at&nbsp;JMU.&nbsp;They&nbsp;served&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;MRD&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;team&nbsp;together,&nbsp;but&nbsp;were&nbsp;never&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;passing&nbsp;friends&nbsp;through&nbsp;purple&nbsp;bibbers&nbsp;&nbsp;(though&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;will&nbsp;still&nbsp;tell&nbsp;you&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;intentionally&nbsp;wouldn't&nbsp;give&nbsp;him&nbsp;back&nbsp;his&nbsp;perfectly&nbsp;fit&nbsp;purple&nbsp;bibbers&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;came&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;comeback&nbsp;year&nbsp;in&nbsp;2015). FIRST DATEAfter&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;years&nbsp;and&nbsp;some&nbsp;life&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;went&nbsp;by,&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;reconnected&nbsp;in&nbsp;August&nbsp;2019.&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;actually&nbsp;sent&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;a&nbsp;direct&nbsp;message&nbsp;through&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;wishing&nbsp;her&nbsp;a&nbsp;happy&nbsp;belated&nbsp;birthday,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;started&nbsp;talking.&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;invited&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;to&nbsp;an&nbsp;Airmen&nbsp;of&nbsp;Note&nbsp;concert&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;of&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;later&nbsp;as&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;was&nbsp;over&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;and&nbsp;donuts...&nbsp;except&nbsp;it&nbsp;ended&nbsp;up&nbsp;going&nbsp;all&nbsp;day.&nbsp;There&nbsp;was&nbsp;something&nbsp;good&nbsp;going&nbsp;on&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;very&nbsp;beginning.&nbsp; Alec&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;spent&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;years&nbsp;together&nbsp;in&nbsp;Winchester,&nbsp;VA&nbsp;as&nbsp;they&nbsp;both&nbsp;got&nbsp;some&nbsp;footing&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;careers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;adopted&nbsp;their&nbsp;fur&nbsp;baby,&nbsp;Madi,&nbsp;in&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;Kami's&nbsp;job&nbsp;change&nbsp;to&nbsp;UVA&nbsp;led&nbsp;them&nbsp;to&nbsp;move&nbsp;to&nbsp;Charlottesville,&nbsp;VA.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;so&nbsp;much&nbsp;fun&nbsp;getting&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;the&nbsp;wine&nbsp;scene&nbsp;here&nbsp;that&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;decided&nbsp;a&nbsp;vineyard&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;propose! PROPOSALIn&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;Kami's&nbsp;parents&nbsp;gifted&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;a&nbsp;gift&nbsp;card&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;private&nbsp;wine&nbsp;tasting&nbsp;at&nbsp;Septenary&nbsp;Vineyards.&nbsp;Well&nbsp;they&nbsp;finally&nbsp;put&nbsp;it&nbsp;to&nbsp;good&nbsp;use&nbsp;on&nbsp;June&nbsp;19,&nbsp;2025.&nbsp;After&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;private&nbsp;wine&nbsp;tasting,&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;started&nbsp;watching&nbsp;the&nbsp;storm&nbsp;come&nbsp;in&nbsp;(he&nbsp;loves&nbsp;watching&nbsp;them!),&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;got off the couch&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;him.&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;started&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;he&nbsp;loved&nbsp;their&nbsp;life&nbsp;together,&nbsp;and&nbsp;before&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;knew&nbsp;it,&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;down&nbsp;on&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee&nbsp;asking&nbsp;her&nbsp;to&nbsp;marry&nbsp;him!&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;jokes&nbsp;that&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;said&nbsp;"what?!"&nbsp;before&nbsp;she&nbsp;actually&nbsp;said&nbsp;"YES!",&nbsp;but&nbsp;don't&nbsp;worry,&nbsp;Kami&nbsp;did&nbsp;say&nbsp;yes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alec&nbsp;placed&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;family&nbsp;ring&nbsp;on&nbsp;Kami's&nbsp;finger.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;just&nbsp;the&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;them,&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;perfect.&nbsp;They&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;with&nbsp;calling&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;close&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;getting&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;night&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;fur&nbsp;baby&nbsp;afterwards!

Kami and Alec's Love Story

Our Story

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Kami and Katie have been friends since August 2013 when they met in the Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs) during Kami's freshman year at JMU. Kami and Katie immediately bonded over being military kids (even though our dads did very different jobs in different branches). As the time went on, Kami and Katie became closer, sharing big life events together, supporting the hardest and most joyful moments together. From performing for LITERALLY MILLIONS of people at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2013 to individual wine nights with our puppies, Kami couldn't imagine life without Katie in it! 

Katie Sharrock

Armand Atwater

Kami and Ally have known each other since August of 2013 when they met at Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry at JMU. Although Kami and Ally didn't really get to know each other until junior year at JMU, once they connected, there was no stopping this friendship! Ally and Kami have seen each other through many seasons of life, through many states, life's ups and downs, and everything in between. Ally has been a steadfast friend for Kami, and Kami is thankful for her presence always.

Ally Schmidt

John Bowden

Kami and Alex have the longest history of the bridal party! Their friendship dates back to Mother's Day Out (although they didn't really know it then). Kami and Alex also had military background in common, and as they grew up skating together and in band class together, their friendship grew stronger and tighter. Kami still remembers playdates in elementary school since Alex lived in the same neighborhood as Kami's grandparents! 
As they grew up, were in different parts of VA for high school, and attended different colleges, Kami and Alex's friendship is one that picks up where it left off every single time. Their sisterly bond keeps them in touch regardless of how much time has passed. Kami is so lucky to have a lifelong friend in Alex!

Alex Espil

Bob Brown

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Hyatt Place Harrisonburg

Hampton Inn Harrisonburg - University

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg – University Area by IHG

Travel

Take a visit to one of our engagement photo sites! The Arboretum is a beautiful outdoor space adjacent to JMU's campus. Featuring an easily accessible grassy area, serene nature feels, and a labyrinth (if you're willing to go for a bit of a nature walk through the trees). It's a lovely space for some mindfulness and connection to the beautiful Virginia air. Open during sunlight hours.

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum

If you need a cute little farm and vineyard experience before you indulge at CrossKeys, the lavender farm is adorable! Kami visited this place right after she finished her Senior Honors Thesis during her senior year at JMU!

White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard

If you want to venture to downtown Harrisonburg, Ruby's is a hit! Some food and some fun all in one, feel like a kid again with some arcade games.

Ruby's Arcade

If you ask Alec where he spends his Friday lunch hours, he'll tell you "Jack Browns!". There's a location in Harrisonburg as well as Charlottesville (and many, many more). Great for a drink and some bar food, there's a good chance you might catch Alec and the groomsmen there the morning/ lunch time before our wedding. Our groomsman, Bob, has LOTS of stories about Jack Brown's if you want to hear them!

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville

Another fabulous brunch spot! A cute and charming smaller spot in Harrisonburg, but definitely one you'll remember for day after wedding brunch.

The Little Grill

If you need a brunch spot on Sunday after the wedding, Magpie is a great option and known for it's brunch and bakery. Yum!

Magpie Diner

Some of the best ice cream you'll ever have. A very fond memory of Kami's through JMU years, and you may catch her grabbing some while she's in Harrisonburg for the wedding. The flavors change every week, but they always have trusty vanilla and chocolate!

Kami & Alec

Kami & Alec

K&A

Wedding Ceremony