Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Little did we know, meeting at a 2017 Cinco de Mayo house party would lead us to the love story of our lives.After our brief meeting, I said to my friends “that tall kid seems really nice” we need to friend request him! While I was visiting my friend Michelle in NY, Michael reciprocated my Facebook friend request and liked some of my photos 💗 I wasn’t sure if we’d ever cross paths again.

Our Love Story: the long one, Taylor’s version

June 23, 2017. Friday Cheers at Brown’s Island RVA Galactic with Future Prospect playing. I was at the event with a few friends and after the show was over and festivities winding down I see “that tall kid from the cinco de mayo party” across the lawn. We get to talking and agree to have a late night hang out down at the James River with a few friends 🌝🌙🌚💦 best night ever! Too much fun! Young and in love? A couple days later an inbox message from Michael: the gist of it…. “I loved hanging out at Friday Cheers. I need to tell you something. Can we meet for a date at Chioccas Sandwich Shop.” So I freak out, what could he need to tell me? Oh man. Naturally I show up to Chioccas over 30 minutes late. He thinks I’m a no show. But I get there, we order nachos to share, both way too nervous to eat hardly at all. So here’s what he needed to tell me: “meeting you was magical and I want to get to you know more…. One more thing. I’m in the process of getting divorced” 😳 We get out of there and go on a walk and talk about everything. I like him a lot, I think we can get through this… Summer 2017 was spent getting to know each other, partying with our friends in The Fan RVA, at The Camel seeing bands, The Southern Belles, staying up way too late, and falling in love. I’ll never forget it, and will tell Michael this story again and again so he never forgets too. We realized not only were we having fun, but this is love. Michael told me he loved me for the first time that fall. I took an entire day to say it back, because I was so overwhelmed! The rest is basically history. An inseparable team growing towards forever.

We move in to Michael’s mom’s pool house after he sold his house in North Side. We end up living in the pool house for 2 years!! 2018 - 2020. In the pool house we lived through the loss of Michaels beloved Pa, struggles with our careers and life paths…. But had a lot of fun along the way. We took trips together, Michael gave his best shot at starting a hemp growing business, I went to online night school while working at the Omni to get my teaching certificate, setting up art projects in the garage, and we got to become close with Michaels mom Morag. Oh and Covid. Michaels landscape company Trillium Gardens went through hard times during Covid and he needed my help. I started working at Trillium as a landscape maintenance crew member. My brother Emerson even helped by working for Michael summer 2020. 

In September 2020 we decided it was time to to find our home. With the help of Morag and our amazing realtor friend Karen, we bought our house on Pagebook Drive in Goochland VA. Since then we’ve spent our time transforming our house into a home, the lawn into a garden, and some wooden planks into a chicken coop, actually a chicken kingdom. We’ve worked hard to turn Trillium Gardens into a great company that we both believe in. Michael thought me everything I know about horticulture and plants and now I work on landscape designs and office work for Trillium. We work together everyday, the ups and downs are all worth it! We’ve taken amazing vacations that somehow all bleed into a few hazy memories, seen PHISH countless times with my brother and Michaels brother Kevin and D.Ann, we’ve celebrated with our families and over the years we’ve become one. Our little family = My daily pod. We adopted our Daisy dog in Feb of 2025 and she’s my baby girl. And we celebrated the marriage of Michaels brother Brian to his amazing wife Kelly.

I never really thought Michael and I would get married. But that was ok. We were already a forever couple.

Fast forward to Vieques PR vacation Dec 26th - Jan 2nd 2026. 12.29.25 After snorkeling at one of our favorite spots, Punta Arenas, we’re sitting on a nearly empty beach listing to the live Phish app of last nights MSG NYC show “Rift” is playing - Michael says he wants to go put his feet in the water. A minute or so later I join him. He turns to me and gets down on one knee. 🙌 Is this really happening? He pulls a box out of his swimsuit pocket and says “Taylor Underwood, will you marry me?” 💍 I cry and cry and finally say “YES”! The best surprise I could ever imagine. I love you Michael and will always love you.

Which brings us to now. I am so lucky to have the privilege of planning our wedding, and honored that you can join us there. Crazy times in our world right now. In November we get to stop for a moment and celebrate love and family and friends. “Vibrating with love and light… In a world gone mad, in a world gone mad there must be something more than this” 🤲🤲 Phish See you at the wedding my friend, my friend!

Our Story

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The brother of the bride! Taylor couldn't imagine anyone else standing by her side on her wedding day. 

Emerson Underwood 

The groom's sister! Abby has been such a wonderful support and friend to Taylor and Michael. We are thankful for all of Abby's help with the wedding and so happy to have her be a part of the big day. 

Abby Weiderhold 

Brother of the groom! Hunting & fishing buddy of the groom! Michael and Taylor love spending time with Brian and his family. We are so happy to have him be a special part of the wedding. 

Brian Spence 

Brother of the groom! Fishing & Phish show buddy of the groom! Kevin and his family mean so much to Michael and Taylor and we are so happy to have him stand by our side on the wedding day. 

Kevin Spence 

Niece of the groom! Taylor has loved watching Anna grow up and is so excited to officially be her Aunt! 

Anna Weiderhold 

Niece of the groom! Sophie might be the cutest flower girl in the whole world! Taylor is so excited to officially be her Aunt! 

Sophie Weidlerhold 

Wedding Party

Q + A

We do not have any specific hotel room blocks for the wedding, but here are some suggestions for fun places to stay in Richmond that are within a 30 minute drive to the wedding venue at Pocahontas State Park! The areas we suggest looking for lodging include: Scotts Addition / The Museum District / Downtown-VCU Area / The Fan District Short Pump / Midlothian

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Scott’s Addition*within a 30 minute drive to the wedding venue*Scott's Addition is&nbsp;a 152-acre, National Register-listed historic district in Richmond, VA, that has transformed from a 1930s industrial hub into a premier walkable, mixed-use neighborhood. Known for its dense collection of Art Deco and Moderne architecture, the area boasts over 13 breweries, cideries, and distilleries, alongside high-density residential lofts and popular eateries!

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Scott’s Addition

The Boulevard Inn*within a 30 minute drive to the wedding venue*Situated in the heart of Richmond’s Historical Fan&nbsp;District,&nbsp;The Boulevard Inn is a bed and breakfast that provides luxurious and stylish accommodations paired with top notch amenities and service.&nbsp;Built in 1914, this colonial revival style townhouse will immerse you into the history and culture of Richmond while giving you the comforts of modern design.&nbsp;Just steps out of the front door you will find countless dining and tourist attractions within walking distance to create a truly memorable stay in Richmond.&nbsp;

The Boulevard Inn

Hyatt House Richmond / Short Pump*About 35 minutes to the wedding venue* The Hyatt House has extended stay guest rooms and suites, with extra amenities including a sleeper sofas and full kitchens, complementary breakfast, and a rooftop bar. Short Pump, in Richmond's Far West End, is known for shopping, dining, and the town center mall.

Hyatt House Richmond / Short Pump

Graduate by Hilton Richmond*Within a 30 minute drive to the wedding venue*Located in Downtown RVA, just across from Virginia Commonwealth University, it's the perfect location for exploring Richmond.

Graduate by Hilton Richmond

Travel

Pocahontas has more than 90 miles of trail for users of all skill levels. Hiking - A total of about 10 miles of trail for hiking only. Biking - Pocahontas has more than 44 miles of directional&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/po-mountain-biking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mountain bike&nbsp;trails</a>, including traditional single-track, machine-built flow&nbsp;and hand-cycle friendly trails.

Pocahontas State Park

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is fun to visit year round. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?newwindow=1&amp;sca_esv=cf639ee39397d013&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS736US736&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n5lAKwdrakpvuTjl0QvwLJAaW4hyg%3A1773619647269&amp;q=Dominion+Energy+GardenFest+of+Lights&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpFZYo9qIX3pM4_jubAu4b8O2J-l05bwPYHG24xCsQH1zG4KcB_T0DAb0zFpZIMC_kA_cUqqdLIPNjbRTj07al1BD83y3YBRte2_xr1A3ShgXD6wdj4vi-S6TuRCZkVwUgNJIQBoDnk6olyrUclG0HfWUfN7koI3Ao8ILoY4g-bULVGnEigDVOdxfOjKYvaO0m7acQK_hty1mjKfzKMbxKWa6wAFQ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjm6YCJkKOTAxW6EGIAHbOWCEUQgK4QegQIARAD&amp;biw=1265&amp;bih=715&amp;dpr=2&amp;mstk=AUtExfD_yLS6Y52-9YCYL2ilRVsGV3huahIuthdA6rsOXIZ1vOBmH5beNbBgFecOr08uaOViwIzBUzOq7aTdcISwqc-CZMst5-vr8pSv_cxNNltfeDZBvPPdF1y6tk_MFkefrE9dC9tUIJlgt3nDpW-gpBiJIOBTb1_AEbeTkev9UOMs414YpC-Zf7ldktHu5e0IVmuh&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights</a>&nbsp;is an annual holiday tradition at&nbsp;Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, featuring over a million twinkling lights, botanical decorations, and model trains. Voted among the best botanical garden holiday lights in the U.S., this walk-through experience runs nightly from mid-November through early January and includes fire pits, s'mores, and special themed displays.&nbsp;

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is open 365 days a year, 10am - 5pm.General admission is always free to the main museum and outdoor grounds.Tickets available for special exhibits.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Belle Isle visitors can see historic sites like Hollywood Cemetery, Tredegar Iron Works, and the downtown Richmond city skyline. Belle Isle has trails&nbsp;and a small cliff used for rock-climbing demonstrations, and large, flat rocks to to sit on and view the James River.To access Belle Isle from downtown Richmond park along Tredegar Street or in the Belle Isle Lot and the main access point is the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge that runs under the Lee Bridge. This footbridge offers both pedestrian and bicycle accessibility from Tredegar Street.

Belle Isle

Maymont is a 100-acre historic park and estate in Richmond, Virginia, featuring themed gardens, a Gilded Age mansion, wildlife habitats, and a nature center.Tickets are not required to visit Maymont's grounds, gardens, and&nbsp;farm. Daily hours are 10am – 5pm. The Nature Center&nbsp;and Stone Barn Welcome Center are open Fri – Sun, 10am – 5pm. The Mansion and Virginia Wildlife Trail reopen this spring.

Maymont

Things to Do

Registry

The ceremony will be held outdoors, weather permitting.The reception will be indoors!Please dress for comfort according to the weather with comfortable shoes for navigating grassy areas.Michael &amp; his brothers will be wearing their formal kilt attire.

Taylor & Michael

Taylor & Michael

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