House Mountain Inn

Wedding Day

Fall

Our Wedding

Mike and Christine first met at a party he was holding at his house in January of 2017. Mike has always been an accomplished woodworker and had built his own bar. As you might expect the top of the bar had gotten quite sticky from use throughout this party and of course that is a sensation Christine cannot stand. Christine quickly asked a friend to find cleaning supplies to remedy this problem immediately. As Christine was cleaning away at the bar top, Mike had caught a glimpse of her from across the room and decided he would go introduce himself. Over the next couple of months Christine would go over to Mike's frequently for parties and eventually even just to hang out and chat. Christine loved Mike's charm and sense of humor while Mike was attracted to Christine's beauty and down to earth demeanor. In June of 2017, Mike worked up the courage to ask Christine to be his girlfriend and as one says, "the rest was history." Shortly after in August of 2017, Christine went off to college at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia while Mike was attending George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The two of them committed to a long distance relationship for the four years she was away. However, Mike and Christine visited each other every three to four weeks to bridge the gap between holidays and breaks. Mike graduated in May of 2019 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. He accepted an Accounting internship following graduation and was considering returning to general contracting while Christine was finishing her final two years of undergraduate. Christine graduated in June of 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. She moved back to the Northern Virginia area to attend graduate school at Shenandoah University while Mike was launching his business, Fort Woodworking LLC, in fine woodworking and general contracting services. Mike and Christine navigated the joys and hardships of pursuing their dream careers together over the next several years. In December of 2021, Mike secretly asked Christine's father, Brett Hooper, for her hand in marriage during a family get together at the Hooper residence. He designed and purchased her dream engagement ring with the help of his parents, Michael Fort Sr. and Kelli Pasierb. In January of 2022, Mike proposed to Christine during a picturesque snowstorm at Burke Lake Park with Christine's parents, Brett and Anne Hooper, as witness. It was her easiest "yes." Christine moved in with Mike in April of 2024. They lived in a townhome in Burke, Virginia for all of two months before purchasing their forever home in Alexandria, Virginia with the help of his mother, Kelli Pasierb. Since then, steady progress has been made to renovate the home to suit the wants and needs of Mike and Christine. Additionally, Mike's business has been taking off with a solid clientele base and a waitlist for the services he has to offer. Christine graduated from Shenandoah University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in August 2024 and accepted a position with an Inova Physical Therapy Clinic working with pelvic health and orthopedic patient populations. Through all the ups and downs life has had to offer Mike and Christine, they have risen to each occasion as a team and continue to do so. The unwavering commitment they have for each other is what has led them to this moment as well as the unconditional love and support from their wonderful friends and family. They could not be more happy to have their loved ones bear witness to them solidifying the love they have for each other in September.

The Story of Mike and Christine

Our Story

Watch Our Relationship Grow Over The Past 7 Years Through Pictures

Photos

The Wedding Party

Bridal Party

Lauren Hooper

Cate Hooper

Kiley Hylton

Christina Demps

Olivia McGee

Megan Pearcy

Groom's Party

Enrique Manriquez

John Hogan

Matt Mullins

Raffi Karpouzian

Michael Collins

Hunter Hartman

Parents of the Bride and Groom

Brett Hooper

Anne Hooper

Michael Fort Sr.

Kelli Pasierb

Dave Pasierb

Wedding Party

Wedding Day Schedule

5:00 pm - Ceremony

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Cocktail Hour

6:30 pm to 10:30 pm - Reception

Schedule

You must call the front desk phone number listed above and ask for the "Hooper/Fort Wedding" to get the group discounted rate. You can book rooms with this discounted rate up until August 6, 2025.

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Room rates are based on 2 people per room. Any additional individuals including children are charged at a rate of $10/person. You can book this discounted rate up until August 5, 2025.

Mike & Christine

Mike & Christine

M&C