Atlas 42

Welcome Drinks

Dover Hall

Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Grace Helms Kotre

Best friends with the bride for over 25 years

Meg Matias

Erin Fenton

Samm Zombolo

Katie Dobrowolski

Noel Kotre

Lulu Kotre

Sean Tavakoli

Dan Tavakoli

Ben Formica

Andrew Hombach

Alex Christian

Steve Kropp

Ryan O'Connor

Blake Foreman

Cheryl Wade

Alex Foreman

David Wade

Jack Foreman

Hadley

Peyton

Lily

Ziya

Wedding Party

Book your reservations using the link <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/virginia/hyatt-house-richmond-short-pump/ricxr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hyatt House</a>. ~10 minutes from Dover Hall

The Hyatt House

Social rate is dependent on availabilityBook your reservations using the link&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ricrn-residence-inn-short-pump-at-the-notch/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE.</a>&nbsp;If it asks for a code, you can use: B8420. ~10 minutes from Dover Hall

Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch

Use this <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1677083446906&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to get the discount rate.

Aloft Richmond West Short Pump

Travel

Short Pump Town Center

About Richmond:Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is among America’s oldest major cities. Patrick Henry, a U.S. Founding Father, famously declared “Give me liberty or give me death” at its St. John's Church in 1775, leading to the Revolutionary War. The White House of the Confederacy, home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, is now a museum in Court End, a neighborhood known for Federal-style mansions.&nbsp;Richmond, VA, offers a diverse range of attractions and activities.&nbsp;Popular options include&nbsp;visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), exploring Maymont, a 100-acre Victorian estate, or strolling through the shops and restaurants of Carytown.&nbsp;For history buffs, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=American+Civil+War+Museum&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIIhAB&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Civil War Museum</a>,<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=White+House+of+the+Confederacy&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIIhAC&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White House of the Confederacy</a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Hollywood+Cemetery&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIIhAD&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollywood Cemetery</a>&nbsp;are great choices.&nbsp;Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=James+River+Park+System&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIMhAB&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James River Park System</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Belle+Isle&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIMhAC&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belle Isle</a>,&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Virginia+Capital+Trail&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegQIMhAD&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia Capital Trail</a>.&nbsp; Population:&nbsp;229,247 (2023)Unemployment rate:&nbsp;3.5% (Nov 2024)Age:&nbsp;About 288&nbsp;yearsFounded:&nbsp;1737 Places to visit: Outdoor Activities:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Maymont&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIowMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maymont</a>:&nbsp;A 100-acre estate with gardens, a mansion, nature center, farm, and animal habitats.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=James+River+Park+System&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIwgMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James River Park System</a>:&nbsp;Offers opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Belle+Isle&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIygMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belle Isle</a>:&nbsp;(not to be mistaken with Isola Bella in Italy!)&nbsp;An island in the James River with trails, rock climbing, and views of the city.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Virginia+Capital+Trail&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUI3gMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia Capital Trail</a>:&nbsp;A scenic trail for biking and walking, connecting Richmond to Williamsburg.&nbsp;Hollywood Cemetery:&nbsp;A historic cemetery with beautiful views and notable graves.&nbsp;Other Attractions:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Carytown&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUI5QMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carytown</a>:&nbsp;A vibrant neighborhood with unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Virginia+State+Capitol&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUI9wMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia State Capitol</a>:&nbsp;A historic building with tours available.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Riverfront+Canal+Cruises&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIwwMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Riverfront Canal Cruises</a>:&nbsp;Take a historical canal cruise to learn about Richmond's history.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Kings+Dominion&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIkAMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kings Dominion</a>:&nbsp;An amusement park just outside of Richmond.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Lewis+Ginter+Botanical+Garden&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIjwMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden</a>:&nbsp;Beautiful gardens with a variety of plants and flowers. (Your Chicago Botanical Garden membership gives you free entry)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=8b638d622ed6e848&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPLHcPjKV5758QFdt98VWEmpWYxRg%3A1751829336202&amp;q=Monument+Avenue&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7iKrq-KiOAxVESjABHcc0Nw8QxccNegUIjgMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfB5FzoxDWTyRsjHvZFADpVuN83y79pSuVtSBrly4rthJQrUiOXBryqxvRPZSfxc6C-YVsyoPCXXzpmr4KsP91qQ_AFcyklOZJPKSTutlNo0QMA8bLmXcJZkEfi7TyoEdT6odsPuz0M1gbg5TsaEG5Ij9nWhYr11e_7zDwAaFCnKkT4rVc3eW5x0oAZ7_YgrjVHDMsW-rBprla4giwbXOHmSPfpgGqEgnRyFxmMVScTjPJBtmd-oci6bEpBHOBHc8nWltpX2s5AuqI2Pq1KdERWO&amp;csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monument Avenue</a>:&nbsp;A historic avenue with monuments dedicated to Confederate figures.&nbsp;(All monuments were removed after George Floyd event. But confederate mansions remain)

Things to Do

Registry

The wedding and reception will both take place at Dover Hall (1500 Manakin Rd, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103).

Q + A

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Travel

The Hyatt House

Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch

Aloft Richmond West Short Pump