Gathered Oaks

Terry & Clare Tie the Knot

Summer

Our Wedding

Like many couples these days, Terry and Clare met on an online dating App. Terry stumbled across Clare's profile and posted a sweet comment on one of her photographs. Clare responded by letting Terry know that she thought he was very cute, but far too young for her. After some chit chat back and forth, Clare decided she would meet up with Terry after all.... And...... the rest is history.... Photo credit: @everleeafterphotography

How They Met... the short version...

Our Story

Photos

Dillon Divine

Curt Burke

Charlie Burke

Brandon Johnson

(L-R) Levi and Connor

Emily Burke

Melissa Johnson

(L-R) Mikayla, June and Lauren

Wedding Party

We would love for you to dress up for the occasion. Ladies, we highly encourage you to wear a hat or fascinator with your outfit. Please no jeans or shorts. Here are a few photos to provide some inspiration:

Wedding Attire

HotelsThe hotels below have a discounted rate for our wedding guests. To book a room, please call the hotel directly, and provide the block booking code (in the hotel description). Shuttle ServiceA shuttle bus will be provided. Seats on the bus are limited. To secure your place on the bus, please RSVP on this website as soon as possible. Seats will be allocated on a first to respond basis.

Please call the hotel directly to book your rooms. Rates:Standard Rooms = $119.99 + taxKing Rooms = $129.99 + tax2nd&nbsp;Floor Pool / Courtside Rooms = $139.99 + tax1st&nbsp;Floor Pool Rooms = $149.99 + tax This laid-back, low-rise hotel is 4 miles from cycling on Central Lakes Trail, and 9 miles from Rodina Golf Course. The straightforward rooms offer flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. Some rooms add pull-out sofas. Kids age 17 and under stay free with an adult. There's a relaxed steakhouse where kids age 12 and under eat for free. Other amenities include a game room, a gym and an indoor sports area, as well as an indoor pool, a kids' pool and a hot tub. A guest laundry is available and parking is included.

Holiday Inn Alexandria, an IHG Hotel

Please call the hotel directly to book your rooms. Set in a commercial area, this unpretentious hotel is 5 miles from Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach and 8 miles from Carlos Creek Winery. The low-key rooms have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Hot breakfast and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, as well as an exercise room and a coin-operated laundry.

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria

Please call the hotel directly to book your rooms. Set just off Highway 29, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from Native American history exhibits at Runestone Museum Foundation and 3 miles from Noonan Park. The casual rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minifridges. Parking is complimentary, as is a breakfast buffet that's served in a relaxed dining area. Other amenities include a gym, an indoor pool and a meeting room.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria

Please call the hotel directly to book your rooms. 2 night minimum stayResort fee includes some of the activities on the resort. On Lake Darling, this relaxed resort hotel is 4.2 miles from downtown Alexandria and 4.7 miles from Casey's Amusement Park. Airy rooms come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves and minifridges, as well as free Wi-Fi and coffeemakers. Upgraded quarters add lake views, whirlpool tubs, full kitchens and/or balconies. Townhouses and cottages are also available (no wedding group discount on Townhouses or cottages). There are 3 restaurants, 2 bars, and an 18-hole golf course, as well as an indoor water park. Other amenities include tennis courts, a fitness center and 12 function rooms. A spa offers wine-based wraps and kids' treatments.

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

RV ParkThis might be a good option for those who own campers.

Terry & Clare

Terry & Clare

Things to Do

Carlos Creek Winery

Runestone Museum Foundation

Big Ole - Big Viking Statue

Casey's Amusement Park

Legacy of The Lakes Museum

Copper Trail Brewing

Arrowwood Indoor Waterpark