The Wedding of Zachary & Samantha
Schedule
Friday, May 15, 2026
Welcome Dinner
6:00 pm
We encourage our friends and family to dress for our theme of (TBD)
Kick off the weekend with all of our favorite people in one place! Join us for a casual welcome dinner the night before the wedding. The evening will be relaxed and themed (details coming soon!), and everyone is invited to stop by, mingle, and enjoy good food and great company. We'll be gathering at a local restaurant (TBD) where food and drinks will be available for purchase, and we’ll be providing a few shared appetizers to get things started. This event isn’t required, but we’d truly love for you to swing by—even just to say hello!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Ceremony
4:00 pm
4671 Forest Rd, Bedford, VA 24523
Cocktail Attire: Please dress in semi-formal, polished outfits. Suits or dress shirts with dress pants, cocktail dresses, or dressy jumpsuits are perfect. We kindly ask guests to avoid white or ivory.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The selected hotel is about 30 minutes from the venue, while other accommodations may be 25–60 minutes away. Guests not seated by 4:00 PM will be asked to view the ceremony from a distance, so we encourage everyone to plan ahead!
Cocktail hour
4:45 pm
Cocktail hour will begin right after the ceremony at Cedar Oaks Farm. Enjoy appetizers and drinks, play some lawn games, visit and feed the Highland Cows, Rowdy, Hopscotch, and Roo, and sign our guest book. If you're part of the bride and groom's immediate family, please stay nearby for pictures.
Reception
5:45 pm
Bedford, VA 24523
Join us for an evening of celebration featuring a buffet-style dinner, with staff on hand to serve guests, open bar, photo booth, and cigars by the fire pit. We’ll end the night with a festive bubble exit—so be sure to stick around! We’re hoping for a lively dance floor, so bring your energy and your best moves. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!