hearsal dinner at the lodge. Because all of the festivities were
done at the Lodge, it felt a little like a destination wedding even
though it was dead smack in the middle of Maryville! At the re-
hearsal dinner, guests were treated to a pig roast and music from
a local bluegrass band. The evening ended with s'mores around
end and start the festivities!
were shades of white.
Elizabeth (though not at the same time!) were able to see friends and family
who had traveled to Maryville, and, of course, watch football. Afterwards, the
bridesmaids went to relax and get ready before heading to the church.
transported guests to RT Lodge, where they were welcomed by a cocktail re-
ception. This was followed by dinner and dancing in a tent set up behind the
Lodge.
have been important in their lives. A particularly meaningful part of their wed-
ding, though, was the fact that although Rob grew up in Richmond, Virginia, his
grandmother was from Maryville, and his grandparents were married there fifty
years prior to their wedding (June 10, 1949). It was special for Elizabeth and
Rob to think that even though it is Elizabeth's hometown, Maryville was also a
special place for them to marry because of Rob's familial ties to it.