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The Maine of Williamsburg

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

The Long Hello: A Love StoryKayla and Mitchell first met during the holiday season of 2018 at a mutual friend's bonfire. It was a less-than-romantic first encounter, which Mitchell now recounts as his favorite story. He tried to compliment Kayla on her unique Tiffany-blue Timberland boots, and she, in typical fashion, responded with a perfectly clipped, "K, thanks." Unsurprisingly, their conversation ended there for the evening.Following that initial brush-off, the two didn't cross paths again for over a year. Kayla was focused on finishing her final year at Radford, and Mitchell was embarking on new life journeys.The Summer of the Second Chance (2020)Fast forward to the summer of 2020. As COVID restrictions began to ease slightly, allowing for small gatherings, their mutual friend invited Kayla to a Sunday beach day. Desperate to escape the house and soak up some sun, Kayla immediately said yes. Upon arrival, she discovered Mitchell was part of the group. This second encounter was different: every time Mitchell was near, Kayla felt a distinct flutter of butterflies.This small group soon made the beach day a Sunday ritual, allowing Kayla and Mitchell to genuinely get to know each other. They eventually exchanged contact information and began communicating more often, though it took time for them to fully articulate their feelings. (Kayla certainly made her attraction known, forcing Mitchell to briefly take a turn at the "K, thanks" game!)Over the next year and a half, their connection deepened through texts, calls, and Snapchats. A major turning point came when Mitchell moved in with their mutual friend (Kayla's high school buddy), making their house the default weekend hang-out spot.Finally, in June of 2021, Mitchell overcame his hesitancy and acknowledged the strong feelings he had for Kayla. (Kayla's internal monologue? "Thank the Lord, took you long enough!")From that moment on, the two became inseparable best friends. Their journey quickly accelerated: planning their first trip as a couple, eventually moving in together, and supporting each other through changes in jobs, dreams, and life's general chaos.Now, after all the years, all the texts, and one famous pair of Timberlands, it’s time for the next chapter of their story: Marriage.

Our Story

Photos

Sarah Brown 

Matthew Berry

Alyssa Whetzel

Zoe Foxhall

Amanda Phillip 

Tanah Tyoe 

Natalie Guden

Bill Price

Trevor Davis 

Daniel Clark

Michael Cavanagh

Chris Stanley

Connor Russell

Wedding Party

Q + A

Rooms need to be booked&nbsp;before Friday, Aug 14, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public, and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.The rooms reserved hold between 4 to 6 people making this a great group option if that is what you are looking for!This location is also closer to the main hub of Colonial Williamsburg. This is about 15 minutes away from the venue.

Comfort Suites Williamsburg Historic Area

We currently do not have a room block here. However, this is one of the closest hotel/resorts to the venue. It is about a 7-minute drive to the venue.

Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg

We currently do not have a room block here. This is the second closest resort to stay at. It is about 10 minutes from the venue

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

We will not be having a shuttle or transportation to the wedding. However as stated in our Q&amp;A you can leave your cars overnight. We will be working with uber to set up a code to either discount your trip back to where you are staying or possibly cover the whole cost. The access code will be given out at the wedding during the reception.

Uber Car Service 

Out of Town Travlers

This is an hour out from the hotel we have the reservation block at. Plus, side do not have to go through the tunnel, which is having a lot of construction right now.

Richmond International Airport

This is about an hour and half drive to the hotel location on a good day. This route is experiencing a lot of construction right now and so is the airport.

Norfolk International Airport

This is closest airport to the hotel (30 Minutes). However, it is the smallest airport, and they do have limited flights to take into consideration.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

Travel

Many different shops, dining and experiences in this area. Walk around and visit the different shops or to grab a bite to eat or purchase one of the many tours and activities they have.

Colonial Williamsburg

Go ride roller coasters, eat different food and watch shows! Also Howl-o-scream is going on, with haunted houses and more!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

If you love history, then this is the place to be! From exhibits to living history there is so much to see and do!

Jamestown Settlement

Things to Do

Registry

We kindly request formal attire in darker, earthy tones — think espresso, terracotta, tan, and deep greens. Please avoid bright spring/summer colors so the overall palette stays cohesive. To keep photos consistent, please also avoid the wedding-party colors: navy (groomsmen), wine (Mitch), white (Kayla), and peacock/emerald greens (bridesmaids). Thank you for helping us achieve the look we’re imagining for our wedding!

Kayla & Mitchell