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Reception
5:00 pm at The Jefferson
The post-ceremony festivities will begin with a cocktail hour starting at 5:00pm in The Jefferson Rotunda. Please join us as we listen to Sarah's former William & Mary Professor, Eric Lyttle, play from "The Greatest Song Book", share signature cocktails, graze some small bites, and enjoy the beauty of the historic Jefferson Hotel.
At 6:00pm we will head to The Ballroom to enjoy a nice meal and listen to King's of Swing for an exciting night full of good food, people, dancing, and much more!
Official Ceremony
3:00pm at St. Giles Church - Richmond, Virginia
Welcome to this beautiful church, where we gather to celebrate our wedding. As we look around us, we can't help but be struck by the natural beauty of this historic church. Originally constructed in 1941, this church was named after what is largely considered to be the "mother church" of Presbyterians, built in the 12th Century in England.
The Jefferson Hotel
We could not be more thrilled to enjoy a night with so many wonderful family and friends.
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WEDDING
Wedding Menu
Salad: Many appetizers being passed & a charcuterie display
Salad: Arcadian Sweet Greens, Roasted Beets, Drunken Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans and Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette
Meal Option 1: Bacon Wrapped Duroc Pork Filet Mignon, Corn and Carolina Gold Risotto, Broccolini and Madeira Jus
Meal Option 2: Pan Seared Free-Range Chicken Breast, Lump Crab, Ham and Corn, Fontina Stone Ground Grits, Swiss Chard and Creole Gravy
Meal Option 3: Flounder Stuffed with Spinach, Fontina and Roasted Cauliflower, Hazelnuts, Fennel and Calabrian Chili Butter
Cake: Chocolate with moose layering and a vanilla buttercream outside
Snack: Surprise latenight snacks!
Wedding Ceremony
We will begin the day at 3pm with a traditional wedding ceremony in a beautiful sanctuary at St. Giles Church on Grove Avenue.
Cocktail Hour
At 5pm, it's time for cocktails at The Jefferson! This is a time for guests to mingle prior to the reception in the Jefferson Ballroom. Soak in the beauty of the rotunda, enjoy small bites, and listen to some beautiful piano music.
Reception
The party with music is the perfect way to celebrate the newlyweds and their love story. This is a time for guests to let loose, hit the dance floor, and enjoy some great music by The King's of Swing.
Cake Cutting
The cake cutting is a special moment that symbolizes the couple's union and their commitment to sharing their lives together and it's a tradition that dates back centuries.
Best Friends
THANKS FOR BEING THERE
Girls
JULIE
NATASHA
JULIE
I can’t believe you’re getting married! Congratulations! I’m so happy that you found your person, and I’m so incredibly grateful that I get to be a part of your special day.
We really have done it all. From skiing at 3 years old to ski camp in Austria. We have lived our lives together and traveled the world skiing. Watching you become the woman you are today and investing in each other has been the greatest gift. I am so glad to have shared so many wonderful memories with you, 22 years to be exact. Sarah, you are so generous and compassionate to every person you encounter. Allen is a lucky guy!
Since skiing, we’ve lived our lives together, laughing until our ribs hurt, crying at 8 in the morning before work late runs to Coldstone. You’ve been there for me for every big moment in my life, from the race hill to moving out of my parent’s house , and I’m so glad that I get to return the favor and be a part of this one for you, a promise we made to each othe some years ago. Here’s to many more memories as you start this new chapter as a newlywed!
NATASHA
Sarah, I knew from the very first conversation that Allen had with me about you that you would be the person he married. I have loved getting to see Allen grow into a great partner for you and also see how much you support his growth as a person. I am excited to get to be a part of the day you both commit to each other forever. I also appreciate how you have put that same effort into being a part of our family. You jumped head first into being an Aunt of 3 kids. My kids would place you and Allen in their top favorite people and I am glad they will have you forever.
Guys
WILES
SEAN
WILES
Hey Allen, your friend Zach aka Wiles. When you ask me to be apart of your wedding, I was truly honored. I’ve know you all of my life. I remember eating lunch in elementary school. We went through tech in high school and chose to go to the same school after high school graduation. We roomed in the same apartment for over a year and learned about each other. I’m happy for you and Sarah!! When I met Sarah for the first time, I knew she was the one for you. I’m honored to be by you for your new journey in life. I pray the best for you and Sarah to have a blessed marriage. Thank you for letting me be apart of the Big Day!!
SEAN
Hey man, it’s me – Sean.
