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!

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!