Carly & Hunter

Welcome, we are so happy you're here! We can't wait to share our special day with you!

Saturday December 14, 2024

Prince George, VA, USA

298 days 0 hrs 12 mins ago

Schedule

Friday December 13, 2024

Welcome Party

5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

We are so excited and grateful to have all of our favorite people in one place! It is definitely worth celebrating! In lieu of a rehearsal dinner, Tammy and Keith Collins invite all guests to a Welcome Party to celebrate our journey as a couple and those who helped us along the way.

Dinner, drinks, dancing, and happy tears included!

Dress Code

Holiday Casual

Saturday December 14, 2024

Hotel Lunch

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

For all our out of towners, catered lunch will be provided by the groom's parents at The Holiday Inn Express in the conference room. Please come by and help yourself!

Shuttle

3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

A shuttle will pick up guests from The Holiday Inn Express at 3pm and take them to the venue. The shuttle will return guests back to the hotel after the reception.

Please be sure to be out and waiting for the shuttle as it will be running on a strict time schedule!

Ceremony and Reception

4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

We're getting married! We'd like to share a few words with everyone. Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow!

Adults only ceremony & reception.

Dress Code

Festive, cocktail

Travel

Plane

Getting In

Please fly into Richmond International Airport for easy pick up and drop off!

Car

Getting to Chester, VA

We will be providing scheduled shuttle pick ups from the airport, specific information regarding the scheduled times will be provided soon! If the scheduled pick up times are not convenient for you, you are welcome to call an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi. Chester is about a 20 minute ride from the airport.

Note

Chester vs Prince George

While our wedding will be held in Prince George, Chester is the best place to stay! Prince George is out in the country and there are very few places to stay. Chester will be our main point for shuttle pick ups and drop offs and is an easy distance from the airport.

Hotel Product

Holiday Inn Express Chester, an IHG Hotel, West Hundred Road, Chester, VA, USA

We have a room block at this hotel with a discounted price. In addition, shuttle pick up and drop off to and from the wedding will occur at this location, due to this we recommend booking here!

Rate: $107/night for all rooms (rate will stay the same, no increases)

TO BOOK:
Online: click the link below and input your dates (12/13-12/15), it will automatically fill for our “Merried Collins” block and give you the discounted rate.

Over the phone: Call and request your preferred room and dates with Merried Collins room block.

Link
hiexpress.com/redirect
Phone
804-751-0123
Hotel Product

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Chester, Old Stage Road, Chester, VA, USA

This hotel is directly next to the Holiday Inn Express where shuttle pick up/drop off will occur. You could easily walk over to the holiday inn if you would prefer this hotel!

We have a room block at this hotel with a discounted rate, as well.

Rate: $151/night for a king suite

TO BOOK:
click the link below to book, it will automatically fill for Friday & Saturday night with the discounted rate. If you also need a room Thursday evening you will need to call the hotel and mention “Merried Collins”

Link
hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/
Phone
804-751-0010
Hotel Product

Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Chester, West Hundred Road, Chester, VA, USA

This hotel is right next door to The Holiday Inn Express, our shuttle pick up/drop off point. You could easily walk over for pick up/drop off if you would prefer this hotel!

Rate: 139/night for king room
*You must book by 11/13/2024 to receive the discounted rate!

TO BOOK:
Online: Click the link below, it is auto filled for Thursday 12/12-12/15. You can change the dates to what you will need.

Over the phone: Call and request your preferred room and dates with Merried Collins room block.

Link
marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi
Phone
804-414-1010
Shuttle

Complimentary Shuttle

Calendar

Dec 14

Clock

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A complimentary shuttle will be provided to and from the wedding venue. The pick up and drop off location will be the holiday inn express. Please be sure to be in front of the hotel and waiting for the shuttle, it will be running on a strict time schedule!

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Nearby Restaurants

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Note

Nearby Necessities!

There are many comforts in Chester near your hotels, including Starbucks, Canes, Chick-fil-a, Zaxby's, Cracker Barrel, Target, Ulta, and more!

Note

Due to the proximity to the holidays, we recommend making your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.

Story

Hunter and Carly's paths crossed due to their favorite thing, food.

In the height of COVID, Carly and her friend, Tyrus, had taken a break from their latest movie marathon. They decided to make Carly's famous pasta. Tyrus thought they needed to double the sauce. Carly told him this recipe was tried and true. After some back and forth, Tyrus convinced Carly and they doubled the sauce. Low and behold, they had way too much sauce, so they then doubled the pasta. They had approximately enough pasta for a small army, with no small army in sight. Tyrus looked at all the food and said, "I know a guy who likes to eat". Next thing Carly knew, she had a 6'3" blue eyed boy at her kitchen table on his 2nd bowl of pasta. Within the next week, Hunter was on his way to Florida with Carly and the rest is history!

Tidbits

Who made the first move? How?

There is continued debate over who made the first move. The truth is Carly made the first move, but Hunter is yelling from the kitchen "I knew you were putting lies on there!"
We'll agree to disagree ;)

What was your most memorable date?

Our first date was in the middle of COVID and lockdown. Despite almost no options available, Hunter did not let that deter him. Hunter ordered pick up from a local Italian restaurant and turned his living room into a 5 star restaurant, complete with a white table cloth and candles. He picked her up with a bouquet of sunflowers. The effort and attention to her favorite things quickly won Carly over.

How long were you long distance?

We began our relationship as soon as Carly left for grad school in Austin, Texas. We remained long distance for 2 years and 4 months.

The longest distance

The longest distance between us was from Austin, Texas to Long Island, New York a total of 1,745 miles.

Who's going to take out the trash?

Always Hunter. One time Hunter was out of town and Carly had to do it and she almost died, true story.

We’re on the same page about

What we want from life. We both want a more simple life living out on land, growing our own food, and having lots of animals.

Registry

Gifts are absolutely not required; your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who would like to buy a gift, please see below.

We have a cash fund for home renovations. You may also shop our Amazon, West Elm, and William and Sonoma registries directly on Joy! Click “browse registry below”
We are also registered at Tractor Supply, Home Depot, Anthropologie, and Etsy. If you would like to access these registries, please scroll to the bottom of the Joy registry and click on the corresponding logo.

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by November 1, 2024 so we can prepare especially for you!

Are kids welcome?

As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception. We hope you will enjoy this night off with us!

What should I wear?

The dress code is festive, cocktail.
Festive means we hope everyone will dress for a great Christmas party! Think sequins, velvet, fun! While not required, it is encouraged!
We will all be dressed up and we would like you to join in with us.

If you would like some inspo, I have created a pinterest board. This is only for ideas, please wear what you feel most comfortable in!
pin.it/KAev4kx

What is the Welcome Party?

Hunter's parents have opted to throw a welcome party in lieu of a rehearsal dinner. It will be held at The Barn, which is directly across from our venue! There will food, drinks, speeches, and celebration! All wedding guests are invited to the welcome party, including +1's!

My invitation was made out to "The *Name* Family", what does that mean?

If you received an invitation for your family, it means we are inviting everyone in your immediate family, excluding young children. If you are still unsure, your online RSVP will have all names listed.

I can't find my name on the online RSVP

Please ensure you are searching your full, actual name and not a nickname/family name. If you are still unable to locate your RSVP, please contact Carly.

A name is not coming up on the RSVP, but we plan on coming.

We have opted for a smaller wedding with only our closest friends and family. This does mean that not all significant others/family members of guests are able to join us. We appreciate you understanding us wanting to keep this an intimate gathering. If you believe there was an error, please contact Carly.

Can I bring a date?

Your invitation will specify, please check to see if you have a +1! We appreciate you understanding our wish to keep this an intimate gathering.

Where should I park?

There is plenty of parking at The Barns. A parking attendant will assist you with parking. You may also leave your car overnight if you opt to car pool after the reception.

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

We have hired a wonderful photographer and videographer to capture all of our beautiful moments. We ask that you leave the photos to them! Our ceremony will be completely unplugged so we can enjoy the moment.

After our ceremony there will be plenty of photo opportunities for you to join in on!

What will the weather be like?

We are hoping for mild enough weather to enjoy the outdoors! Virginia can be a bit unpredictable, we may have 70 degree weather or we could have snow! I recommend checking the weather forecast closer to the date to know for sure. Our venue has a variety of indoor and outdoor options, while we are hoping to utilize the outdoor spaces, if weather does not permit all events will be moved inside. We will not let you freeze! ;)

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, weather permitting, but there will be heaters! Our reception will be held inside. Please bring a coat so you can enjoy our ceremony and the outdoor space to the fullest!

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes, and we will have a golf cart available for anyone needing assistance getting around the property!

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

Any and all shoes are welcome! All the outdoor areas are paved and easy to walk.

Wedding Party

Haley Moore

Matron of Honor

Parker Collins

Best Man

Missi Conoly Moore

Maid of Honor

Carter Collins

Groomsman

Caleb Davis

Groomsman

Hayley Collins

Bridesmaid

Blake Piediscalzo

Groomsman

Alex Breaux

Groomsman

Rileyanne Collins

Bridesmaid

Lane McConnell

Groomsman

Audra Luke

House Party

Erin Hufft

House Party

Mary Gueho

House Party

Tyrus Hartford

House Party

Savannah Bratcher

House Party

Meg  Kenney

House Party

Sonny Foster

Petal Pitcher

Maverick

Ring Bearer

Jax

Pup of Honor

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