Wisteria Ridge

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

It was the Friday before the start of my last year of undergraduate studies and his graduate in 2012. I was out celebrating the start of a new year and reuniting with friends from the summer apart upstairs at Hokie House. Brandon was out playing pool downstairs at Hokie House with his roommate, and now groomsman, Chris who I had known for a couple years already through the honors fraternity we were both in. My friends and I were in touch with Chris that night wanting to meet up, so we walked downstairs where we also met his charming roommate. Brandon and I ended up talking the rest of the night ending it with the hope of going hiking the next day after I was done my shift at Deets, the coffee shop I worked at on campus. The next day my shift ended and I hesitated calling Brandon - hiking with a stranger I just met!? I did it anyway, but invited my roommate to come along. Our first chaperoned date was incredible. We got to hike the Blue Ridge mountains next to Smith Mountain Lake and watched the sun set as we left for the evening. Over the next 6 years there was a decent amount of long distance between us, but it made us cherish the time we had when we were together. Between ten months on opposite sides of VA, two years of weekend visits between PA and NJ, and a year and a half split between FL and NJ, we finally reunited for good in Florida in March of 2018 when I moved down for my final clinical rotation. Three weeks later, Brandon got down on one knee in front of all our friends and family on the beach at sunset. We are excited to say "I do" on the same Blue Ridge Mountains we hiked for our first date and celebrate with our family and friends in October!

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Our Story

Details

Photos

Kristina Marshall

Luke Twilley

Alex Rhea

Alysha Cormack

Andy Suddarth

Brittany Mabin

Brent Angus

Emily Crosbie

Katie Tindall

Chris Mertz

Ethan Seeley

Laura Volkland

Mike Martin

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

A block of rooms under Hull wedding is available at a fixed rate, however is filled up at this time. You may still book a room at this hotel, but note that it won't be at the discounted rate. Please speak with Anna Phillips or Joy Barlow (the sales representatives) if you are having issues booking through the front desk.&nbsp;Transportation will be provided to and from this hotel and Wisteria Ridge (time TBD). There will also be an after party held in the bar area at 11:00pm on October 19 with complimentary food.Please note that October 19th is a Virginia Tech home game against UNC. To avoid the hotel booking up, please reserve your room ASAP.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke

We have a block of rooms at this hotel for a discounted group rate under the Marshall-Hull wedding both Friday and Saturday October 18th and 19th.&nbsp; You may call or book online through the link below to be in our block.&nbsp;Shuttle service will be provided to and from the venue from this hotel as well (time TBD).&nbsp;Please note that October 19th is a Virginia Tech home game against UNC. To avoid this discounted price from dramatically increasing or the hotel booking up, please reserve your room ASAP.Let us know if you have any questions!<a href="http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Marshall%20Hull%20Wedding%5Eroacy%60mhwmhwa%7Cmhwmhwb%60119.00%60USD%60false%604%6010/18/19%6010/20/19%609/20/19&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData%3DMarshall%2520Hull%2520Wedding%255Eroacy%2560mhwmhwa%257Cmhwmhwb%2560119.00%2560USD%2560false%25604%256010/18/19%256010/20/19%25609/20/19%26app%3Dresvlink%26stop_mobi%3Dyes&source=gmail&ust=1548285964431000&usg=AFQjCNFQ3ATS518FtIOhDz8VXZGL8IGcwA">Book your group rate for Marshall Hull Wedding</a>

Courtyard by Marriott Roanoke Airport

From Roanoke, Virginia: South on 220 to Boones Mill – At traffic light in Boones Mill, Va, turn Right onto Bethlehem Road and follow for about 6 miles – Turn Right onto Bethany Road and follow for about 2.3 miles – Turn Right onto Gap Gate Rd./State Rd 739 and follow for about 2.7 miles – Turn Left onto Algoma Road/State Rd 740 and follow for less than a mile. (Unfortunately, the “Algoma Road” sign has been removed, so please watch for “Rt 740” sign) Entrance to the property is on the left side. (Stone Pillars with Iron Gates). From Rocky Mount, Virginia: 220 Bus/North Main – (KFC/Arby’s/Shell Gas Station) – Turn onto Grassy Hill Road/State Rd 919 and follow for about 3.8 miles – Turn Left onto Callaway Road/State Rd 641 and follow for about 6.2 miles – Turn Sharp Right onto Algoma Road/State Rd 740 and follow for about 3 miles. (Unfortunately, the “Algoma Road” sign has been removed, so please watch for “Rt 740” sign) Entrance to the property is on the right side. (Stone Pillars with Iron Gates). From Martinsville, Virginia: North on 220 to Rocky Mount, Va – Exit onto 220 Bus S/Rocky Mount (3rd Exit) – At Stop Sign, turn Left and proceed to first stop light (KFC on right corner/Arby’s & Shell Gas Station on left) – Turn onto Grassy Hill Road/State Rd 919 and follow for about 3.8 miles – Turn Left onto Callaway Road/State Rd 641 and follow for about 6.2 miles – Turn Sharp Right onto Algoma Road/State Rd 740 and follow for about 3 miles. (Unfortunately, the “Algoma Road” sign has been removed, so please watch for “Rt 740” sign) Entrance to the property is on the right side. (Stone Pillars with Iron Gates).

Directions to Wisteria Ridge

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

A block of rooms are available&nbsp;at this hotel in Roanoke. Please note October 19th is a home game and, therefore, it is recommended to reserve your room(s) ASAP to prevent an increase in price or the hotel booking up. There are no transportation accommodations for this hotel as of yet.&nbsp;You may call or book online through the link below to reserve a room under our wedding block with our special discounted rate.<a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/49856955" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://book.passkey.com/e/49856955&source=gmail&ust=1548285925024000&usg=AFQjCNEaH5TvikzmTMyIMN8sTSuBHaNdeA">https://book.passkey.com/e/49856955</a>&nbsp;

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton

Travel

Ask Brandon or me to direct you to the nearby hiking spots:Dragons Tooth: 4.6 mile round trip hike (~3 hour hike)McAfee Knob: 7.7 mile round trip hike (~5 hour hike)Cascades: 4 mile round trip hike with a waterfall view (~2 hour hike)

Appalachian Climbs

For those who just want to sit back and relax, here's a list of breweries / wineries that is&nbsp;not comprehensive:Big Lick Brewing CompanySoaring Ridge Craft BeersChateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant Roanoke Valley Wine CompanyBeliveau Estate Winery

Breweries / Wineries

Mill Mountain Zoo

Virginia Safari Park

You can always&nbsp;drive through campus and maybe get a beer downtown or brunch at&nbsp;Boudreaux's ;)

Michelle & Brandon

Michelle & Brandon

Wedding Party