Wedding Day

Oakdale RVA

Ceremony & Reception

Our Wedding

High-school sweethearts, Noralee and Eric first met through a best friend, who is considered to be the hardest working matchmaker they know to date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Noralee and Eric ran in the same circle while attending Forest Park High School but never officially met until a little summer-pool party. They instantly hit it off and ended up chatting all night. Eric will deny it, but the first night they met, he ended up telling her that he loved her when he hugged her goodbye that evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;They didn't see much of each other until the start of their Junior year of high school. About a month later, they landed in the same English class. They ended up talking non-stop every day until one thing led to another, and he put together a master plan with her best friend and future sister-in-law to ask her to homecoming. He asked her to be his girlfriend that same night!&nbsp;&nbsp;Fast-forward seven years later, and now Eric is planning their engagement. It's a hot, blistering, sunny mid- July day, and he has pulled together yet another master plan involving their closest friends and relatives to put together the perfect&nbsp;engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Seeley family's back patio was decorated with beautiful vines and white roses and the walkway was lined with red rose petals.&nbsp;Surrounded by family and friends, Eric gave the speech of a lifetime and popped the question. Following the engagement, there was a touching video from friends and family that concluded the night.&nbsp;​Though it took months to plan and hours of setting up, it was all worth that "yes" he&nbsp;received&nbsp;to that very important question. Eric and Noralee and thrilled to celebrate their love with friends and family on September 30th, 2023.

High School Sweethearts 

Our Story 

Photos

Maid of Honor - Samantha (Sami) BeggsBest Man - Shane Meier Bridesmaid - Ivana UzelacBridesmaid - Kirsten SeeleyBridesmaid - Julia YamnickyBridesmaid- Alexandra (Ally) YoungBridesmaid- Alexandra (Alex) Peloquin Groomsmen - Tyler CleggGroomsmen - Cole BiringerGroomsmen - Thomas (Tom) EstockGroomsmen - Thomas (Tom) VessellaGroomsmen - William (Robbie) Beecroft

Wedding Party

How do I RSVP? When Should I RSVP by?To RSVP, click the RSVP tab and type the name (s) listed on your envelope.Kindly RSVP by August 30th, 2023. If you are unable to attend, we would appreciate you letting us know at the soonest opportunity. Any RSVPs received after this date will be marked as "no" as we will be sending final headcount to vendors shortly after this deadline. Can I bring a plus one?Due to limited venue capacity, we are unable to accommodate plus ones unless it is specifically indicated on your envelope. For example, your envelop would list "Your Name" &amp; Guest." For families it will list "The (your last name) Family." If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Noralee or Eric. Can I bring kids to the wedding?Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate everyone's children at our wedding venue due to restricted numbers and space. This pertains to children below the age of 10 years old. If we are unable to invite your children, we hope that you will see this as an opportunity to let your hair down and enjoy the party with us! Is there a dress code?Yes! The dress code is semi-formal. We recommend suit and tie (or bowtie) and cocktail dresses. No jeans please! The wedding ceremony will be outside. The grass lawn is soft, so re-think stilettos. The reception afterwards will be inside with the back patio available as well. Where is the ceremony and where is the reception?Both the ceremony and reception are at the same venue, Oakdale. The address is available on the "Home" tab of our wedding website and is also located on your wedding invitation. Have you reserved hotel room blocks?Yes, we have reserved hotel rooms. Please refer to the "Travel" tab of our wedding website with a link to reserve rooms for a discounted group rate. Please refer to the "Things To Do" tab for our recommendations on what to do in the area. What do I do if I'm late for the ceremony?The ceremony will be starting promptly at 4:00 pm. We recommend our guests arrive at 3:30-3:45 so here is time to mingle and find a seat. If you happen to be late, our coordinator will let you know if they are still allowing guests in or if you will need to wait until the ceremony is over. If that happens, you be still be able to attend the reception, so hang tight and we will see you at the reception. Thank you for understanding! Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?Yes! The venue is wheelchair accessible. Where do we park? Is transportation provided?Our venue offers complimentary guest parking. There will be golf carts available if you need assistance with getting from the parking lot to the venue.We DO NOT want anyone drinking and driving. Shuttles will be provided starting at 9:30 pm with the last trip at 10:00 pm that will get our guests to the hotel. Guests are able to leave their cars overnight. The venue requests guests to retrieve their vehicles by 10:00 am the next day (10/1/2023). We recommend using rideshare apps (Lyft, Uber) for transportation if you plan on leaving your vehicle. Can I take pictures during the ceremony/post on social media?Absolutely! We only ask the wedding ceremony to be "unplugged" so our wonderful photographer and videographer can capture our special day without any obstacles. What time is the reception scheduled to end?The reception is scheduled to end at 10:00 pm. The shuttles will begin to bring guests back to the hotel starting at 9:30 pm. The bride and groom will have a sparkler exit at 9:30 pm .

Q + A

Reserve your room through the following link: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1666289688459&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1666289688459&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink</a>&nbsp; We have blocked off 30 rooms at this hotel at this time. We will reserve more rooms if needed. Please book your rooms by 8/29/23, per the hotel's request. Amenities:- Free hot breakfast buffet- Beer and wine bar around 5 pm- Pool- Fitness center&nbsp;- 4 room types available- Pet friendly: $60 fee&nbsp;

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Richmond Ashland

Our venue offers complimentary guest parking. There will be golf carts available if you need assistance with getting from the parking lot to the venue.We DO NOT want anyone drinking and driving. Shuttles will be provided starting at 9:30 pm with the last trip at 10:00 pm that will get our guests to the hotel. Guests are able to leave their cars overnight. The venue requests guests to retrieve their vehicles by 10:00 am the next day (10/1/2023). We recommend using rideshare apps (Lyft, Uber) for transportation if you plan on leaving your vehicle.

Richmond Limousine - The Real Richmond Limo

Travel

Short Pump Town Center

Maymont Italian Garden

Belle Isle Suspension Bridge

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - West Creek

Gelato recommendation: "Just Ask"

Gelati Celesti Ice Cream

Things to Do

Registry

Our Wedding Colors 

Guest Attire: Semi-Formal If you would like to match our color scheme, our colors are fall-inspired: dusty orange, mustard yellow, sage green, blush and maroon (see above color swatches)