About Us...

About the Bride...

I am studying interior design at Virginia Tech, and am passionate about art and design.  I love spending time with family, friends, going to the beach, watching sports, listening to country music, trying new things, and drinking sweet tea.

About the Groom...

I just graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management.  I love watching sports and hanging out with friends.  I also enjoy hunting and playing with my dogs.

How We Met...

Because of growing up at Bethany UMC, we had both always known of each other.  We didn't start hanging out until the summer of 2005, when Chris had graduated high school and before Lindsey would begin her Junior year.  On our first official "date", we went to Dairy Queen.  We started dating on August 13th, the same date as Chris' birthday.  Chris went off to Virginia Tech, and Lindsey joined him there 2 years later.  

The Proposal...

On New Year's Eve both of our family's got together to watch the Virginia Tech game and to watch the ball drop.  During half time, we were all playing Catch Phrase.  Everyone in our families love that game, so we were all really getting into it.  It was Chris' turn to give the clue, and he said, "What does a guy say to a girl when he gives her a ring?"  Lindsey shouted out "Will you marry me?"  And he said "Well, will you?" and pulled out a ring.  She couldn't believe what was happening!  She first asked him if he was serious, and then she said yes!

She couldn't stop crying, laughing, and grinning all at the same time.  He said now he could finally relax and breathe, but now she couldn't breathe!  Then he brought out three roses, and each of them had a little gift tag on it.  The first rose said "To our past", the next rose said "To our present" and the final rose said "To our future". After Lindsey finally stopped crying, we all took pictures together.  It was so nice that both of our families were there to experience the moment with us and to take pictures throughout everything.  We can't explain how thrilled we were, and how excited we still are!

The Ceremony...

The wedding ceremony will take place July 23, 2011 at Bethany United Methodist Church.

Directions from I-81 Exit 235

• Turn right onto Lee Highway (Route 11)
• Continue straight on Rte 11 approximately 1/2 mile
• Church is on the left

Reception...

Our reception will be held at Hermitage Hill Farm & Stables immediately following the ceremony.

Directions from I-81 Exit 225

• Take route 262 North (turns into route 254)
• Continue straight on 254 for approximately 4.8 miles
• Turn left onto Route 608. Go approximately 1 mile
• Make the 1st right onto Madrid Road
• Farm is approximately 1 mile on right - Livery Lane
  (gatehouse marks the entrance)

Wedding Party...

The girls...

Maid of Honor             Bridesmaid                     Bridesmaid

Kristi Nowak               Rory McCarty                Jessica Richards

Friend of the Bride      Friend of the Bride          Sister-in-Law of the Bride

Bridesmaid                   Bridesmaid

Molyna Sim                 Julie Karaffa

Friend of the Bride       Friend of the Bride

The guys...

Best Man                       Groomsman                         Groomsman

Ryan Kite                      Chad Richards                     Cory Richards

Brother of the Groom    Brother of the Bride             Brother of the Bride

Groomsman                      Groomsman
Bradley Dunsmore           Justin Puffenbarger
Friend of the Groom        Friend of the Groom

Registry...

Thanks for visiting our Registry Link.  We've decided to register at Longaberger for our pottery and dishes, and Target & Kohl's for all other household items.  You can visit our Longaberger Registry here to shop online. Visit our Target Registry online here or in stores.  Our Kohl's registry can be found here.

Guest Accommodations...

Hotel Accommodations:

Holiday Inn, Staunton VA
152 Fairway Lane

(540) 248-6020
To make reservations, click here.

Residence Inn, Waynesboro VA
44 Windigrove Drive

(540) 943-7426
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/shdri-residence-inn-waynesboro/