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Wedding Day

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story

Once upon a time, during a pandemic....Marty &amp; Jenn met online. It was August 2020 and social distancing was in full effect. Their first date was at The Veil Brewery in Norfolk, and it was hot outside! The entire date Jenn kept thinking; how do I get this date to move inside where it's cooler? That's been a general theme of their relationship ever since! She's always turning the thermostat down and he's bundling up in sweatshirts and winter hats:) Four years later, after sharing their love of photography &amp; travel with each other they have decided to make the ultimate commitment and look forward to spending the rest of their lives together, disagreeing over what temperature the house should be ;)

This Is Us

Little squares of Marty, Jenn, Gracie, Finn and Grayson :)

The Wedding Party!

THANK YOU to our fabulous friends and family for standing with us on the most important day of our lives! We appreciate &amp; love you!

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Katie is the bride's sister, she resides in Suffolk, VA with her husband Tim and furkid Watson! When she's not working for Parks & Rec in Norfolk, she's busy creating delightful designs like cards and stickers for her soon to be released Etsy store!

Katie Kelley

A college friend to Marty, Bryan has yet to hear a Led Zeppelin song he doesn't love! He resides in Pennsylvania with his wife Wendy.

Bryan Harvey

A friend of Jenn's for well over a decade, Courtney resides in Windsor, VA with her husband Mike and furkids Kermit & Piggy! If you need to book travel, Courtney's your girl! She's the best travel agent out there!

Courtney Roggmann

A college fraternity brother of Marty's, Brandon resides in Huntsville, AL with his new bride Sherrie! 

Brandon Kroelinger

The ultimate work-wife to Jenn, Andrea is originally from Detroit, Michigan and lives in Virginia Beach where she walks on the beach every chance she gets!

Andrea Hasten

A longtime friend of Marty's, Mike lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Ashley where they run the amazing Caroline House; an historic Inn! 

Mike Backhoff

A good friend of Jenn's, Noelle lives in Chesapeake, VA and travels extensively for her job! When she's home she loves spending time with friends and her two grown kids!

Noelle Rhoads

A high school friend of Marty's....they've known each other for well over 30 years! Mike is a registered nurse residing in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Mike Garcia

A retired chaplain in the United States Navy, Jenn's dad lives in New Bern, NC with her mom Joanne and loves spending time on the water and relaxing in retirement :)

Mike Burt

Wedding Party

Frequently Asked Questions!

FAQ's

Suggested Hotels

Things to Note: 1. These are a sampling of hotels in the Hampton Roads area. Please feel free to choose a location that works best for you and your plans for the weekend! We believe these hotels are ideal for location to the venue and they are close to local attractions for your Saturday evening plans! 2. October is a VERY popular time for weddings in our area! Hotel rooms are a hot commodity, don't wait too long to book your stay :)

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Near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 249 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.When you stay at Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel in P

Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

In Norfolk (Downtown Norfolk)Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and comp

Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

Near Hunter House Victorian MuseumMake yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Residence Inn Norfolk Downtow

Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

Near Chesapeake Conference CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 118 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers

Hampton Inn Norfolk / Chesapeake (Greenbrier Area)

Near Chesapeake Conference CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 226 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes an

Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake Norfolk

In Virginia Beach (Northwest)Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feat

Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center

Accomodations

Local Attractions

If your travel brings you in Saturday, there are a lot of things to do in our area! These are some of our favorites! If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

The Virginia Aquarium &amp; Marine Science Center, formerly known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is an aquarium and marine science museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. The exhibits at the museum are contained in over 800,000 US gallons of fresh and saltwater displays.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center. Visit the battleship Wisconsin then walk two blocks to Waterside for lunch!

Nauticus

The Chrysler Museum of Art is an art museum on the border between downtown and the Ghent district of Norfolk, Virginia. The museum was founded in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. In 1971, automotive heir, Walter P. Chrysler Jr., donated most of his extensive collection to the museum.

Chrysler Museum of Art

Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945 in the Streamline Art Deco style, and originally sat 1,000 people. The theater closed in 1975 and sat empty until a change in ownership and extensive renovation beginning in 1987

The Commodore Theatre

This grassy beachfront park with frequent live music has large statue of the Roman god Neptune.

Neptune's Park

Rivers Casino Portsmouth

Things to Do

Registry

Where To Eat

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There are a lot of great restaurant options in Hampton Roads....these are our favorites!!

4-5-6 Fish (Downtown Norfolk)<a href="https://www.456fish.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">456 Fish</a> The Grilled Cheese Bistro (Downtown Norfolk)<a href="https://thegrilledcheesebistro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grilled Cheese Bistro</a> Freemason Abbey (Downtown Norfolk)<a href="https://freemasonabbey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freemason Abbey Restaurant | Norfolk, VA</a> The Fishin Pig (Ghent; Norfolk)<a href="https://www.fishinpig.com/norfolk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NORFOLK | The Fishin' Pig (fishinpig.com)</a> Orapax Restaurant (Ghent; Norfolk)<a href="https://www.orapaxrestaurant.com/?y_source=1_MTk5MTU3OTAtNDgzLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orapax (orapaxrestaurant.com)</a> The Torch Bistro (Ghent; Norfolk)<a href="https://www.thetorchbistro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thetorchbistro.com</a> Bubba's Seafood Restaurant (Virginia Beach)<a href="https://www.bubbasseafoodrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seafood Restaurant &amp; Bar in Virginia Beach, Virginia : Bubba's (bubbasseafoodrestaurant.com)</a> The Pink Dinghy (Virginia Beach)<a href="https://www.thepinkdinghy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ThePinkDinghy</a> The Butcher's Son (Chesapeake, VA)<a href="https://www.butcherson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Butcher's Son (butcherson.com)</a> Black Pelican Seafood Restaurant (Chesapeake, VA)<a href="https://www.blackpelicangreenbrier.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Pelican Greenbrier Restaurant</a> The Bier Garden (Portsmouth, VA)<a href="https://www.biergarden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bier Garden | Portsmouth</a> Fish &amp; Slips Marina Raw Bar (Portsmouth, VA)<a href="https://fishnslips.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fish &amp; Slips Marina Raw Bar &amp; Grill - Restaurant, Seafood (fishnslips.com)</a> River Stone Chophouse (N. Suffolk, VA)<a href="https://www.riverstonechophouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">River Stone Chophouse</a> Decent People Taphouse (N. Suffolk, VA)<a href="https://www.decentpeopletaproom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decent People Taproom | Harbour View, Suffolk, VA</a> The Plaid Turnip (Downtown Suffolk, VA)<a href="https://www.themodolive.com/theplaidturnip" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THE PLAID TURNIP | Mod Olive (themodolive.com)</a> Amici's Cafe (Downtown Suffolk, VA)<a href="https://www.amicis.pizza/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amici's Cafe (amicis.pizza)</a>

Marty & Jennifer

Marty & Jennifer

Wedding Party

The Wedding Party!