Story
Jackson and Hannah met in the summer of 2016 while working together at the Oglebay Pine Room. What Hannah thought would be a typical summer job turned out to change the course of her whole life. On her first day at the concession stand, before Jackson began his shift, one of their coworkers said, “You are going to love Jackson.” Little did she know how much that statement would come to be true.
When Jackson asked Hannah to be his girlfriend, he planned a candlelit picnic of Sheetz food on a Wesleyan blanket, beneath the stars, in the field behind the Oglebay Mansion. It was her second easiest “yes” ever. The first was when he took Hannah back to that same spot six years later, and asked her to marry him. He had a “Reserved” sign sitting on a bench, the same sign his dad had used on a restaurant table the night he asked his mom the same question. Even with all of these thoughtful details, Hannah was still completely surprised and blown away.
We love going through life together and are grateful every day for the wonderful family and friends we have in our circle. We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding day with you!
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
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Who made the first move? How?
Hannah made the first move when she accidentally texted his home phone number from the Pine Room bulletin board!
What's your favorite activity together?
We love exploring new parts of our city, finding new TV shows to binge, kayaking and hiking in the summer, traveling, hanging out and working on projects in our new home, and going on walks with our dog, Snoopy!
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Lake Como, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland. (Fun fact: Hannah’s grandparents vacationed in Zurich Switzerland in the 1970’s!)
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
I think we would both say a brunch at the TRS Yucatan Resort in Mexico at a restaurant called Capricho.
We’re on the same page about
How we want to build a family one day.
A life goal of ours
We have tons of goals! We want to keep progressing our careers, while still enjoying life together.
We are regulars at
Going to Brassica in Columbus.
Where was the first date?
We watched the Goonies together for our first date, because that is Jackson's favorite movie.
What are our favorite TV shows to watch together?
We definitely have the same taste when it comes to TV. Some favorites are Game of Thrones, Outlander, Grey's Anatomy, The Office, New Girl, and Kara and Nate’s Channel on YouTube.
Schedule
Saturday October 21, 2023
Before the Ceremony
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Parking will be available at Wilson Lodge, located at 465 Lodge Dr. Wheeling, WV. Guests will be shuttled to the ceremony site via trolley, beginning at 3:15 pm.
The Ceremony
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
The ceremony will take place at the Race Track at Oglebay Park.
The Cocktail Hour
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cocktail hour will be located on the Wilson Lodge Lawn, adjacent to the Glessner Auditorium Entrance.
Cocktail Attire
The Reception
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The reception will be at the Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But, we have compiled a registry to give you some extra ideas.
Travel & Booking
Wilson Lodge
A block of rooms has been reserved under the name "Hlad-Carey Wedding" for both Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. All rooms in the lodge are in the same building as the reception, so there is no need to plan transportation from the wedding to your lodge accommodations.
Parking is free at Wilson Lodge. You can call or book online at your convenience.
Hampton Inn Wheeling, National Road, Wheeling, WV, USA
An additional block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn on National Road in Wheeling. It is a short drive from Oglebay, and the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to Oglebay Park. Rooms are available at a group rate under the "Hlad Carey Wedding" block.
Things to do at Oglebay
If you are planning to stay for a long weekend, additional activities include golfing, the West Spa, the Good Zoo, walking trails, etc.
Our Favorite Wheeling Restaurants
Wedding Party
Eleni Walter
Maid of Honor
Collin Hlad
Best Man
Christa Calangelo
Bridesmaid
Sean Cushman
Groomsman
Abby Reeves
Bridesmaid
Devin Webber
Groomsman
Lauren Hlad
Bridesmaid
Aaron Perkins
Groomsman
Lizzy Hlad
Bridesmaid
Josh Wolf
Groomsman
Rachel Hlad
Bridesmaid
Dono Walter
Groomsman
Lillyanne Fluharty
Flower Girl
Jude Mason
Ring Bearer
Ronan Mason
Ring Bearer
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