Sacred Heart Basilica (Conewago Chapel)

Ceremony

Springfield Manor Winery  Distillery Brewery

Reception

Our Wedding

We met through an online dating site called Catholic Match.&nbsp;James messaged first. On the first phone call a few weeks later, James suggested the first date of getting coffee at a local coffee shop called Deja Brew in the circle of New Oxford, PA.&nbsp;Then we also had dinner at a nearby pub restaurant down the street.&nbsp; We were both very nervous.&nbsp;James almost got in a car accident pulling out into the circle.&nbsp;At dinner, I knocked over a full, ice-cold glass of water all over him.&nbsp;Talk about an awkward first date.&nbsp;Nonetheless, that did not deter either of us from seeing each other again.&nbsp; A few weeks went by and James showed me Mt. St. Mary’s, the National Shrine Grotto, and Indian Lookout, all in Emmitsburg, MD.&nbsp;This was the day James asked to make us an official dating couple.&nbsp;The beautiful view across the valley overlooking the Gettysburg battlefields is one of our favorite spots to be together.&nbsp;It feels like you are on top of the world looking out at this view.&nbsp;There are times we climb this hike and wish we never have to back down.&nbsp; Approximately, 32 months later we climb up the mountain and James proposes on top of the mountain at Indian Lookout.&nbsp;This spot is truly magical.&nbsp; God blessed our journey together even at James’s first message and beyond.&nbsp;With the help of God through all of our time together, God has gotten us through some difficult trials and has blessed us with great joys. God has always been and will always continue to be at the very center of this relationship. As we embark on the next chapter, we are excited to see what life God has planned for us.

Our Story

Close to amenities and the church where the ceremony will take place. Only 10 minutes to the Basilica.

Hampton Inn Hanover

About a 15 minute drive North on Route 15 close to the Maryland-Pennsylvania Border in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Convenient to Route 15, Route 140, other major travel routes. Upgrade charges available upon request to the hotel.

Sleep Inn & Suites

Room rate listed is starting rate. 3 person occupancy is $10.00 additional charge. 4 person occupancy is $20.00 additional charge.

Best Western Westminster Hotel

Travel

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, also known as Conewago Chapel, is a beautiful historic Basilica set on top of a hill in the country side of Hanover, PA. The History of this Basilica is quite remarkable and dates back as early as 1730. There are so many stories told and held here. James and I are excited to add-on and be apart of Sacred Heart's history. Check-out the church website as well as a video explaining the adundance of history held in these church walls: https://sacredheartbasilica.com/ https://youtu.be/CbeD_dfGuok

Rebecca & James

Rebecca & James

R&J

Ceremony

Reception