Fincastle United Methodist Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Hotel Ronaoke

Reception

Our Wedding

<p>We met while students at the best college, Virginia Tech. Brian was in his junior year at Tech and I was a sophomore. We went from being friends to best friends in no time. We  spent the next few months hanging out all the time, mainly studying and eating at Cookout.Then on March 1st, 2012, Brian finally asked me to be his girlfriend. The next two years and five months would be full of adventures for our relationship, like showing Brian the wonderful world of Portilo's. We both were fortunate to be able start amazing careers, spending almost all our free time studying for our CPA exam, but we still found time to keep each other sane. On August 17, 2014, we were visiting Brian's family in Roanoke and then Brian took me to Virginia Tech, where it all started. We were standing in front of the Pylons and Brian got down on one knee and proposed. It was one of the happiest moments in our lives and we are so excited to spend the rest of our lives together.</p>

Our Story

Details

Zach is my younger brother. After many years of terrorizing our siblings, enjoying entirely too many inside jokes, mainly about fire, and finally going to school together at VT, Zach will now be my best man.

Zach Ewen

Dana is my baby sister and my best friend. I couldn't have asked for anyone else better to be my Maid of Honor. I remember the days that I was teaching Dana life lessons, like that humans killed the dinosaurs.  Probably what everyone know me and Dana for is the fact we play hockey. We spent countless hours at the rink, practice shots in on our drive way, and becoming a power duo. I am proud of the person Dana is becoming and I know I would not be where I am if were not for her always being by my side.  

Dana Markee

Harrison is one of my best friends known for both his big heart, vivid imagination, and hilarious mannerisms, SIGH. We met in the Fall of 2012 where Harrison was my "little brother" in our fraternity.

Harrison Pointdexter

If you would have told me 3 years ago Colleen would be my bridesmaid, I would have told you that you were crazy, but I guess we are both crazy. We went from being enemies, to sharing birthday parties, friends, and becoming roommates, and now closest friends. We have spent way too many hours in the library, but I know I can always count on you to live tweet Pretty Little Liars 2 weeks later with me.

Colleen O'Donnell

Chad and I pledged together in the Spring of 2011. Ferociously loyal, with a laugh reconizable from miles away, Chad is always a fun time. We have spent many nights together studying at TOTS, playing FIFA, and now enjoying life after college in Richmond.

Chad Doleba

Emily is one the most amazing people I know. She is also one of the people who gets my love of cats. We have spent so many nights gossiping and laughing playing Mario Kart and always having a great time. You are such a great friend and I am so lucky to have you as a bridesmaid.

Emily Cartner

Neil and I met during the spring of 2011 and served as my right hand man as Vice President of our pledge class. Armed with a great sense of humor and extremely high confidence, Neil and I have had more great times together than I can count. 

Neil Elam

Kendall was Brian and I's first third wheel, walking around pretending to be Quasimodo refusing to believe we were dating. I remember the first time I gave Kendall a ride and she was shocked by my music choice (Eminem). She was there when we started dating and now she is going to be there when we start our marriage. 

Kendall Hymes

An is my Anna. Thank you for getting me addicted to Frozen and feeding me during the snow days. I'm glad I was also able to introduce you to Hunger Games and I will always remember the days that we took naps and woke up wanting Taco Bell.

An Truong

Ben is one of my oldest friendships. We met on the Football field at Lord Botetourt (More specifically the bench), and enjoy talking sports, running into other old friends, and talking about what happened the last time Virginia Tech played his alma Mater in Football (VT&gt;WVU)

Ben Blayock

Julia is Brian's little sister. If you looked up sassy in the dictionary, her picture would be next to the definition. Yet, she is still one of the most caring people I know and has welcomed me to their family and has always helped me pick on Zach or play my cats.

Julia Ewen

I have known Matt for the ball park of 20 years, meeting on the rec sports fields before I started attending school in Botetourt. We really became good friends during our time together at Virginia Western, and spent the majority of the years since enjoying manly activities and summers in Botetourt County.

Matt Dillon

Tyler and I met on the school bus many years ago, After figuring out we had pretty much all the same past times and interests, spent a few weekends staying up all nights playing video games, and having a ton of inside jokes, we have been great friends ever since. 

Tyler Clark

Brittany is Brian's older sister. Since I have known you, you have always been supportive and so welcoming to your family. She has been a great friend and I can't wait to be family now.

Brittany Benson

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

<p>We have reserved plenty of rooms, so when you book please tell them you are with the Markee-Benson wedding :) Please let us know if you have any questions and we will be more than happy to help!</p>

Katie & Brian

Katie & Brian

Travel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport