The Rooftop at The Doyle Hotel

Welcome Party

St Thomas Aquinas Church

Marriage Ceremony

The Market at Grelen

Wedding Reception

The Bebedero

After Party

Omni Charlottesville Hotel

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

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The dress code for our wedding is formal attire. We encourage guests to dress in elegant, elevated styles—floor-length or midi-length gowns for women, and suits or tuxedos for men.As we’ll be celebrating in the spring, feel free to embrace the season with soft colors and floral prints. Light, fresh tones are warmly encouraged while keeping the overall look refined and formal.

Dress Code

*Our favorite thing about Charlottesville is how walkable the downtown area is-all of our event locations are within a 2 mile radius. Guests should be able to walk or take a quick uber to any of the locations. The only exception is the reception venue, which is why we will provide shuttle bus transportation to and from the reception. The town is filled with a lot of cute &amp; local shops, bars &amp; cafes as well as surrounded by beautiful wineries and views. We hope you all fall in love with this cute little town the same way we did!*

Weekend Schedule

Friday (4/23)

WELCOME PARTYfor all guests (optional)6:00 PM - 9:00 PMThe Rooftop at The Doyle Hotel499 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States Attire: Dressy Casual Description:We can’t wait to start celebrating with you! Please join us the night before the wedding for a relaxed welcome party with drinks + small bites and time to reconnect. It’s the perfect way to ease into the weekend and spend quality time with everyone we love!

Saturday (4/24)

MARRIAGE CERMONY2:00 PM–3:15 PMSt Thomas Aquinas Church 401 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States Attire: Formal Description: We joyfully invite you to join us as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony within a Full Nuptial Mass in the Catholic Church. Surrounded by our family and friends, we will exchange vows and receive the blessing of God as we begin our life together in faith. We kindly ask that you arrive 15–20 minutes early and be seated before the procession begins

RECEPTION5:00 PM–11:00 PMThe Market at Grelen15091 Yager Rd, Somerset, VA, 22972 Attire: Formal Description: Let's get this party started! Join us for cocktails, dinner, heartfelt toasts, and plenty of dancing as we turn this special day into an unforgettable night. Bring your appetite, your dancing shoes, and your party spirit!* Note: Shuttle Bus boarding will begin outside the church after ceremony to transport guests to reception venue. Shuttle buses will also be returning guests to the hotels after reception. There will be an option to leave reception 30-60min earlier for those who wish to make an early exit. Should you wish to drive your own car, there will be parking spaces available.

AFTERPARTYfor all guests (optional)11:30 PM–2:00 AMThe Bebedero201 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States Description: The night isn’t over yet! Join us for the After Party as we keep the party going for a little longer! When the reception winds down, we’re turning up the volume and celebrating into the late hours. Let’s dance the night away!

Sunday (4/25)

FAREWELL BREAKFASTfor all guests (optional)10:00 AM–12:00 PMOmni Charlottesville Hotel- Skyline Room212 Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Attire: Casual Description: Before we head off as newlyweds, please join us for a relaxed farewell brunch. Drop in, grab a bite, sip some coffee and share one last hug before the weekend comes to a close. We’d love to see you before you head home!

Airports:

The main two airports in the area are Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO). RIC is the big international airport about 1 hour away from Charlottesville, and CHO is the smaller Charlottesville airport, approximately a 15 minute car ride to the downtown area of Charlottesville, where the hotel blocks are located. Things to keep in mind when choosing which airport to fly into: - If you're coming from Florida, Charlottesville airport doesn’t have direct flights from FL so you will have a connecting flight. However, if you fly into Richmond, you’ll need to rent a car for the drive into Charlottesville. Weigh the pros and cons and see what makes sense for you! - If you're coming from NY, there are direct flights from LaGuardia airport to CHO daily! - CHO has direct flights from the following cities &amp; airports: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, New York (LaGuardia), and Washington D.C. (Dulles)

Hotel Room Blocks:

** If shoulder dates are needed (Thursday 4/22 or Sunday 4/25), you should be able to book them for a same or lower rate per night OR call the hotel and request for them to add it on

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is where the Bride &amp; Groom will be staying as well as where the Farewell Brunch will be hosted. It does have very limited availability- but don't worry there are plenty of nearby hotels in the downtown Charlottesville area!

Home2 Suites By Hilton Charlottesville Downtown is 0.3miles from the Omni, about a 3-5 minute walk. 1 King Bed Studio Suite -&nbsp;$309.00/night2 Queen Beds Studio -&nbsp;$319.00/night*All suites &amp; studios come with a sofa-bed

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown

The Fairfield Inn is about 0.5miles from the Omni &amp; downtown strip. It's about an 8-10 minute walk. We stayed there during one of our visits and had no problem getting around by foot to all the local downtown spots!

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Located directly across from the University of Virginia.0.9 miles from the Omni (5 min drive/uber or a 18-20 min walk)

Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville

Other Hotel Suggestions: 

** There are plenty of hotels in the Charlottesville area, especially with UVA being close by. Here are just a few suggestions that are not within the room blocks

Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel

The Draftsman, Charlottesville, University, Autograph Collection Hotel

Travel

Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to more than 40 wineries along the Monticello Wine Trail, offering visitors lush views and a dynamic wine scene in the heart of Virginia. Check out this website with a full map of the area's wineries! **Our personal favorites: Pippin Hill &amp; King Family Vineyards

Visit a Winery!

Charlottesville and Albemarle County boast world-renowned historic sites, including the homes of three of the country's founding fathers. Check out this website with information on how to plan a visit to these sites! **DC is also just a 2 hour drive away

Visit a historical site!

Start planning a foodie adventure using this website as your guide! ** Noteworthy spots: Breakfast/Coffee:-MarieBette Cafe &amp; Bakery-Camellia's Roastery-Bodo's Bagels-Oakhurst Cafe Lunch/Dinner:-The Local- Public Fish&amp; Oyster-C&amp;O-Fitzroy

Have a Foodie Moment!

Connect with nature and find the best trail for the hike you have in mind using this website that has endless options ** Fun Fact-- our wedding venue (Market at Grelen) has walking trails to choose from. Keep in mind it is a little further from downtown Charlottesville

Alexa & Michael

Alexa & Michael

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