Events by Sherri: German Club

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Katie and Mark

From the “Save the Dates” that resembled VT football tickets to colors of maroon and orange, this was a true “Hokie” wedding from start to finish.

Katie wrote a personal note to Coach Beamer detailing their love of “all things Hokie” and how Hokie football had been such a large part of their life while at VT and invited him to the rehearsal dinner. Coach Beamer and his wife graciously accepted, came to the rehearsal dinner and need I say, were the highlight of the evening!

On to the wedding day. Katie had her heart set on a wedding at the Pylons at War Memorial and rainy weather threatened us all day long. About an hour before the wedding was to have started, the skies opened up and it just absolutely poured! We brought everyone inside and the decision was made to try to wait it out. The rain finally let up, we quickly moved everyone up to the Pylons and Katie was able to have her outdoor wedding overlooking the Drillfield! And the sun even came out right as the ceremony began.

Everyone then proceeded to party the rest of the evening away as they literally stayed on the dance floor until the last dance song was played. A true sign of a good time that was had by all!

Our Amazing Team of Vendors:

Events by Sherri – planning, coordination, linens and some décor rentals
VT’s War Memorial Chapel
Casey Anderson, Officiant
German Club – Reception Venue
RSP Entertainment – Russ Prusak, Ceremony and Reception
Gates Flowers – centerpieces, wedding party flowers
Pumpernickel Pickle – Caterer
EJF Video Productions, Eric and Stacey, Videography
Noah Magnifico – Photographer and Photobooth
Carol Lee Donuts
Jennifer Caldwell – Hair and makeup
Studio 700 – Stephanie Guthrie
Tents R Us – Tent, tent lighting, tables, chairs
Sunshine Tours - Motorcoaches and shuttle
Mary Ogilvie – wedding cake
Special Appearance by none other than VT’s Hokie Bird!

Monday, July 3, 2017

Courtney & Sean

Gotta tell you that when I first met Courtney and Sean and they took me to their ceremony site location, I thought to myself “have mercy!” I love a blank slate when it comes to event design but this place took blank slate to a whole different level. But Courtney knew what she wanted and she had a vision of what it would look like!

There was a fire pit right smack where the parents would be sitting; there was a “pole” that became the bane of Courtney’s existence and various other “challenges” with the space. But by golly, we put our heads together and “worked over, around and upside down” all the challenges and it was one of the most beautiful outdoor weddings we have done! And her color scheme blended just perfectly with the outdoor setting!

Courtney and Sean’s touches were apparent throughout their special day with her mom adding her special touches. This woman is a planner’s dream mom as she went completely above and beyond to ensure that everything was just perfect for her daughter. She even deadheaded rose bushes around the reception venue! And her dad, well, there isn’t anything the man can’t accomplish as he came with a trailer full of supplies, mulch, plants, barrels, and anything and everything else you can possibly imagine to transform the spaces! And then there were Sean’s parents, who hosted a wonderful rehearsal dinner and then just pitched right in and worked right along with everyone else! Courtney’s Aunt Patsy made the wedding cakes and they were truly amazing! I can truly say that this wedding was a “team” effort from beginning to end!

A final special shout out to Dr. Courtney for helping us through having to make the decision to end our Schnauzer’s suffering by encouraging us and helping us understand what was going on with him by providing additional information over and above what our wonderful vets had given us!

Our amazing team of vendors:
Events by Sherri – planning, coordination, linens, décor rentals
VT’s Duckpond Amphitheatre – Ceremony Venue
German Club – Reception Venue
Josh Edwards – Ceremony Musicians
Tracy Gregory – Officiant
Gates Flowers – attendants flowers
Corey Watkins/Skyryder Photograpy – Photographer
Blue Ridge Catering – Caterer
James Morrison/TMMPO – DJ – Reception Music
Aunt Patsy – Wedding cake(s)
Special Appearance by none other than VT’s Hokie Bird!
Elite Salon – Hair and makeup

As it sometimes happens, we didn't capture any of our own pictures during the day. Click here to see the stunning images from Skyryder!

Monday, June 26, 2017

Kim & Wes

Kim and Wes (and Mya) tied the knot and became a family of three in a beautifully simple, yet elegant outdoor ceremony! Kim’s daughter was involved in every aspect of this wedding as they truly became a family of three!

Kim’s touches were woven throughout the ceremony and reception with her mom and grandmother providing their very special touches as well! Grandmother provided all the centerpiece floral arrangement as well as the arrangements out and about the venue for the ceremony and reception. Her mother provided most of the rest of the décor which included special family mementos! And his mother took care of all the details for a very relaxed and perfect rehearsal dinner for family and friends.

We dodged rain yet again for the ceremony and while it sprinkled just a bit, the rain held off for us! Mya served as the junior bridesmaid, flower girl and her mom’s maid of honor. The sweet unity sand ceremony included Mya as an integral part of their new family unit. And it was a special treat for EBS to get to work with an “old” friend (old meaning I have known her for a long time; our kids went to school together for many years) serving as the minister.

The first dances included a first dance with Wes and Mya and pretty sure there weren’t many dry eyes in the room for that sweet and very special dance. You know the saying “anyone can be a father but it takes a very special man to be a daddy” and Wes is certainly that special man for Mya!

Our amazing team of vendors:
Events by Sherri – coordination, planning, linens and some décor items
German Club – Ceremony and Reception venue
Prime Time Sound & DJ Services - DJ - Ceremony and Reception
Darlene White – Minister
Gates Flowers – attendants flowers
Daniele Elyse - Photographer
Hethwood Market - Caterer
Tents R Us – ceremony chairs
Sandy Huff – Wedding Cake

Monday, April 24, 2017

German Club 125th Anniversary

WOW! Three events for the German Club’s 125^th Anniversary in one weekend! We were honored to be asked to help coordinate these events for the German Club. All the events during the weekend were to commemorate the 125^th Anniversary of the German Club as well as the formal announcement of the “Foundation for the Future Campaign.”

In 2016, the German Club Alumni Foundation embarked on a five-year $2 Million endowment campaign. Formally announced at the 125th anniversary celebration, the campaign is halfway to its goal. To find out more about the campaign and how you can support the campaign's goal of supporting the German Club in providing strong leaders, successful Virginia Tech graduates and outstanding young men, visit their website at http://www.vtgc.net/foundationforthefuture.

Friday night saw over 300 people at the Moss Performing Arts Center for a welcoming reception to those coming in from of-of-town. Highlights of the evening included a P. Buckley Moss commissioned print of the German Club Manor unveiled with Pat Moss in attendance, great food, drinks and animated conversation as Members started catching up with others they hadn’t seen in years! On Saturday, over 250 Members and guests were treated to a luncheon at the Manor with presentations and awards following. The weekend events culminated in dinner and dancing at The Inn at Virginia Tech for over 750 Members and their guests. Featuring a superb band, great food and drinks, and a LOT more catching up with old friends and making new ones, the weekend was deemed a great success by all involved!

Thanks to those involved in making the weekend all that it was:

Scott Guichard, German Club, and all committee members involved
Events by Sherri, LLC – linens, décor rentals, planning and coordination
New River Engraving
Virginia Tech Alumni Association
Moss Arts Center
P. Buckley Moss Art Gallery
Pat Moss
Personal Touch Catering
Professional Catering
The Inn at Virginia Tech
10Spot

Noah Magnifico
StageSound
Tents R Us
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Sunshine Tours

The German Club is the oldest non-greek fraternal organization at Virginia Tech. It was founded in 1892 to provide a social outlet for the student body. The name was derived from the German Waltz, a popular dance when the club was founded.

The motto of the German Club, Leadership for Service through Fellowship, describes the focus of the club. One of the club’s primary goals is service to the University and local communities. Members of the club dedicate thousands of man-hours annually for service projects such as holiday parties for under-privileged children, Special Olympics, the Christmas Store, and campus and community clean-ups. Devotion to Virginia Tech and leadership development become natural consequences of German Club membership. Our members are active in leadership positions in academic societies, the Corps of Cadets, the student body and government, residence halls, and many other aspects of student life. Founded as a social organization, the German Club continues to promote fellowship with socials with sororities, club parties, and the traditional Midwinter’s Dance.

(Just a few pictures EBS was able to capture during the event!)

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Yamini and Robert

A cold but clear and sunny weekend dawned for Yamini and Robert! From the moment we met with them, their commitment to each other and their respective families was evident.

Yamini and her mother were very patient in walking us through the different traditions they wanted to incorporate into the weekend to honor her Hindu heritage. And equally, we incorporated Western culture throughout for a perfect blending of the cultures of both families.

From the Mehendi henna Ceremony on Friday to the blessings received by Yamini at the Haldi Ceremony Saturday morning, the families and friends of Yamini and Robert came together to bless this couple in many different ways!

We had a bit of an “uh oh” on Friday morning found over via text from their minister that her flight leaving NYC had been cancelled due to weather conditions there and that she and her husband were hopping in their car and driving all day to try to arrive in time for the rehearsal. It’s 8 – 9 hours driving straight through! So within about 10 minutes, we had Plan B all worked out and had communicated it to everyone so all were on the same page. And as it turned out, Rev. Laurie Sue and Victor’s commitment to their couples was evident as they drove straight through, in almost blinding snowstorms for about 125 miles on the NJ/PA turnpike (and if you have EVER traveled either of those roads, you KNOW what they went through even without the snow) and made it to the rehearsal arriving only 10 minutes after we had started running through the logistics.

The ceremony was a wonderful blend of Hindu and Western cultures with traditional vows mixed with the Seven Hindu Vows and the Lighting of the Sacred Fire.

The reception was a party from start to finish with guests on the dance floor the entire evening. Amazing food, cake and cupcakes for guests to enjoy, great dance tunes and lots of atmosphere, along with a couple that were so much in love with each other that they just glowed made for a great weekend from start to finish. Yamini told us that it was “the best day of her life” which is exactly what we do our best to accomplish for our couples and their families.