Rehearsal Dinner

Berglund Center

Welcome Party Hockey Game

Wedding Day

Roanoke Country Club

Ceremony

Reception

Post-Wedding Brunch

Winter

Our Wedding

Christopher &amp; Natalie began dating during their senior year of high school. It began as mutually beneficial weekly homework sessions (Natalie writing Christopher's English essays, Christopher attempting to explain differential equations, and each of them competing over their most recent AP Chemistry exam scores). Neither can agree on exactly what their first date was as the lines slowly blurred between friendship and something more. Fast forward three-and-a-half years later, Christopher found himself on his first European adventure with a HUGE ring in his carry-on. The summer prior, he begged Natalie to let him crash the mother-daughter graduation trip that had been planned for years. Little did Natalie know, he had ulterior motives for this trip. Before their tour of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, a photographer approached the couple offering to take free photos of them to enhance her portfolio (this "random" photographer was, in fact, planted by Chris). He proposed with the perfect backdrop of the beautifully unfinished basilica. Natalie jokes that you can tell she had no clue the proposal was happening that day because her hair was up: a tell-tale sign it hadn't been washed! The Future Mr. &amp; Mrs. Blankenship chose their New Year's Day wedding date because it will be their five-year anniversary. They look forward to celebrating with their favorite people!

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Hanna Howell

Erin Taylor

Anna Barker

Evelyn Hammel

Avery Santin

Groomsmen

Tanner Smith

Chris Blankenship

Landon Cobble

Sebastian Alatorre

Hunter Flynn

Family

Tommy & Laurie Mullins

Chris & Jackie Blankenship

Wedding Party

Q + A

We do not have a hotel block, but here are a few recommendations!

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke

Travel

Our Roanoke Favorites

Activities

Rail Yard Dawgs Hockey Game- Join us on New Year's Eve at 6 p.m. to cheer on our favorite team! Purchase tickets in our group section at this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Nataliemullins2 StarcadeRosie's Gaming Emporium in Vinton- grab a yummy burger while you're there!

Restaurants

Pok E Joes- bbq restaurant in VintonBen Gui- best sushi in town!Six &amp; Sky- best view of downtown Roanoke

Cocktails

Macados- locations in Vinton, Downtown Roanoke, Salem, and on Electric RoadDrink Recommendations- Fun Dip Shooter, Beer Mug Margarita, Renee Special (Vinton location only) 1882 Bar @ Hotel Roanoke- yummy seasonal cocktails, must try the espresso martini! Twisted Track Brewpub- beer and ciders on tap &amp; great bar bites

Coffee

RND- locations in Vinton &amp; Wasena

Things to Do

Registry

Natalie & Christopher

Natalie & Christopher

Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen

Family