July 10, 2021

Zion Springs - Hamilton, VA

July 11, 2020

Zion Springs - Hamilton, VA

End-Of-Night Film

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How we met...

Allison and TJ’s lives had crossed many times before they met without their knowledge. That often happens when you grow up in the small town of Vienna. They both went to the same middle school & high school and knew a ton of the same people, but never knew of each other. After dating for a couple months, it was found out that Allison had been a cheerleader for TJ’s VYI Buccaneers football team back when they were 13 and 14 years old. Small world!

Allison and TJ began their journey together four years ago at a mutual friend’s graduation party. They were both in the same place at the right time. Since then, their journey has gone from dates to vacations, to moving in together, and now to a lifetime of happiness.

The Proposal...

After about two years of living together, TJ was ready to propose. He planned to get down on one knee at Christmas time, one of Allison’s favorite Holidays. All of those who have been around Allison, knows she loves to give gifts and she wants you to instantly use whatever she gave you. Just like every other year, Allison wanted to do one gift before they left for North Carolina. TJ knew he was in trouble when he opened a brand new golf bag, considering he hid the ring in his now old golf bag. After insisting to Allison, he didn’t need her help reorganizing his new golf bag, TJ felt relieved. Although, prior to making the ring switch to the new bag, and on the seven hour drive to North Carolina, Allison didn’t believe TJ liked her gift. But after she had learned the ring was hidden there, it all made sense to her.

TJ proposed to Allison on Sunset Beach at the Kindred Spirit mailbox. The Kindred Spirit mailbox is a spot where friends and family share messages of life and love. TJ and Allison walked 2 miles down the beach to reach their destination. They spent the first few moments at the mailbox reading notes and journal entries from those who had been there before. TJ found a journal entry from a young couple who had been engaged at the same spot. He knew this was the moment to get everything started. After sharing the entry with Allison, he dropped to one knee and asked Allison to marry him. With tears of joy, she said YES!
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Allison and TJ cannot wait to spend this special moment with family and friends on July 10, 2021.


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Accommodations

Follow the links below to book your hotel on our blocked out section for family & friends. A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at the following hotels. Please reference the Shanklin/Ehrsam wedding when making your reservations. Kindly reserve your room by June 10, 2021.

 
Homewood Suites
Homewood Suites
 

Registry

 
the one
Macy's
 

Registry

 
 

Wedding Timeline

Mixer: 5:30pm -- Ceremony 6:30pm -- Dinner 7:50pm -- Toasts 8:35pm -- First Dance 8:45pm -- Cake Cutting 9:45pm -- Sparkler Send Off 10:55pm

Live Stream

Wedding Party

w/ TJ

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Max Ehrsam

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Brig Tison

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Teddy Turner

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Scott Bernier

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Danny Naughton

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Cam Cassidy

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John Groce


w/ Allison

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Amanda Katwan

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Ashley Shanklin

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Monica Tison

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Lauren Brownlee

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Amanda Davis

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Nora McFaddin

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Alaina Forslund

 
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Penelope Katwan, Flower Girl 🌸

 

Photos

Photo Booth


Directions to Zion Springs

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16652 Mandileigh Ln, Hamilton, VA 20158