Rehearsal dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Gala 417

Reception

Our Wedding

Will and I met during our senior year of college through mutual friends at Mojo Bones in Norfolk, VA. It was a true "movie moment" where all I saw was him. We hit it off right away and made it official a few days later. Since then we graduated college with degrees in elementary education and business. Upon graduating Will moved toJacksonville Florida and I stayed in Virginia, so we did long distance for over a year. I then took a job in Miami Florida so we could finally be together again. Our relationship has truly been tested and we are so thankful to have each other in this ever changing world.

Our Story

Photos

Audrey Johnson

Isabella Marko

Mary Bannerman

Paige Santers

childhood horse riding instructor turned best friend

Mederise Carter

friend from West Neck Creek Equestrian Center

Mallory Vargas

coworker from miami turned neighbor and best friend 

Marisa Farber

Kira Petrunin

Joscelyn and I met through work in Wellington, FL

Joscelyn Richards

Clayton Harrington

Mark  Hulse

Ben Rowe

Jack Vrooman

Dr. John Cooper

Robert Clarke Johnson

Hawes "Cole" Helwig

James Carey

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Q + A

This is where we will be doing our room blocks! This is also the closest hotel to the reception. Please use the link below to utilize our room block link! <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1750783616218&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1750783616218&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink</a>

Delta hotel 

Beautiful historic hotel at the beach, there are several restaurants inside and within walking distance. Our ceremony is in walking distance from the Cavalier!

The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection

This hotel is across the street from the Cavalier, still on the beach and less expensive. This hotel is also walking distance from our ceremony!

Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

Travel

Incredible Christmas lights, the BEST hot chocolate, and some rides! Only about an hour away and super fun whether you go with the whole family, or just a couple!

Busch Gardens Christmas Town

Walk through Christmas lights, super fun and beautiful!

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Drive through Christmas lights on the Boardwalk!

Holiday lights at the beach virginia beach

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

This state park is beautiful, you can ride a bike, drive, or walk through

First Landing State Park

Military Aviation Museum

Breakfast spots:- Doc Taylors: basic, simple, affordable, we are never disappointed with this place! It's also in an old beach cottage located on 22nd st- Bay Local: This brunch spot is phenomenal! Really cool vibe, great food AND drinks! I highly recommend if you want something more than just your typical breakfast! They have a couple of locations all close by.- Mary's: This local spot is a hidden gem! Basic breakfast and lunch, but I am never disappointed!- Three ships: local coffee spot in the Vibe district, also next-door to WRV aka the best surf shop ever- Fathom coffee: coffee only, but wow its delish

Lunch:- Big Sam's: The best she crab soup, wings, and quesadillas! This is a bit of a dive but the food is amazing, and it's on Rudee inlet overlooking the water. - Baja Cantina: Another local spot with amazing shrimp tacos! - Leaping Lizard cafe: Love this place! They grow a lot of their veggies and herbs in house, everything is super fresh and high quality!- No Frill bar and Grill: This place has a massive menu and the food is great. This is definitely the place to go if you're in a group and want a menu with a wide variety.

Dinner:- The Atlantic: Virginia Beach is known for their oysters, and this place has the BEST oysters around! Beautiful atmosphere, energetic, and great drinks. They also have the best happy hour deals around in my opinion!- The Porch: This place is stunning, on the water on Shore drive and right next door to our reception! Very aesthetic with great sushi, crushes, and vibes.- Orion's roof: Elegant sushi restaurant located at the top of the Marriot I listed under accommodations. If you want views, this is the place to go.- Repeal burgers: Speak easy style bourbon and burger joint, still one of the best burgers I've had.- Terrapin: Upscale, farm to table delicious Italian food- Eurasia: They have a seasonal menu with both American food and more global foods. Bistro style and also a great happy hour- Hunt room: located in the basement of the cavalier hotel, this place has amazing food and whiskey drinks! More upscale and they have a MASSIVE fireplace, and its beautifully decorated for the holidays- Steinhilber's: This seafood and steak restaurant is so good! More upscale- Chix on the beach: super casual dining on the beach but always great food and vibes- Chick's oyster bar: Very casual on shore drive, this is a Virginia Beach staple and everyone should try! I usually go for drinks and they're amazing calamari! beautiful location overlooking the narrows on the water.

Renate & William

Renate & William

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