Together with their families

Harper & Caleb

request the pleasure of your company

Ivy Hollow Gardens

Charlottesville, Virginia

בשמחה רבה אנו מזמינים אתכם לחתונתנו.

ט״ו בסיוון תשפ״ז

Illustration of the chuppah on the Rose Walk at Ivy Hollow Gardens, framed by climbing roses

Countdown

until Ceremony under the Chuppah

221 days until Ceremony under the Chuppah

Schedule

  1. 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT

    Welcome Shabbat Dinner

    When
    Friday, June 18, 2027, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Where
    Ivy Hollow Gardens — The Orchard400 Ivy Hollow Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Attire
    CasualWhatever you feel good in. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
    Notes
    Candles at sundown, then one long table under the apple trees. Nothing to know in advance; everyone is welcome. The orchard grass is soft, so flats are best.
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  1. 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM EDT

    Ceremony under the Chuppah

    When
    Sunday, June 20, 2027, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
    Where
    Ivy Hollow Gardens — Rose Walk400 Ivy Hollow Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Attire
    Semi-formalGarden semi-formal: light suits, midi dresses, shoes that work on grass.
    Notes
    The ketubah signing is at 4:30 pm for family; all guests are welcome to watch.
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  2. 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT

    Reception

    When
    Sunday, June 20, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Where
    Ivy Hollow Gardens — The Glasshouse400 Ivy Hollow Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Attire
    Semi-formalA suit or blazer with slacks; a dress, skirt or tailored separates.
    Notes
    Expect a hora. Expect to be lifted, or to lift.
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  1. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

    Farewell Brunch

    When
    Monday, June 21, 2027, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Where
    Ivy Hollow Gardens — The Orchard400 Ivy Hollow Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Attire
    CasualWhatever you feel good in. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
    Notes
    Bagels, lox and phở. Yes, both.
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Our story

  1. Spring 2017

    Botany 201

    Lab partners who disagreed about everything except the plants.

  2. Summer 2021

    The first garden

    Twelve tomato plants on a fire escape. Four survived.

  3. October 2025

    Yes

    Caleb proposed in the greenhouse where we now work.

Wedding party

  • Linh Nguyen

    Maid of honor

    Harper’s sister and keeper of the seating chart.

  • Noah Rosenthal

    Best man

    Caleb’s brother; in charge of the rings and one leg of a chair.

  • Tess Marlowe

    Bridesmaid

    The third lab partner.

  • Eli Brandt

    Groomsman

    Caleb’s college roommate, now growing hops in Oregon.

  • Rabbi Miriam Adler

    Officiant

    Who also taught Caleb to read Hebrew.

Traditions

The chuppah

A canopy open on four sides, standing for the home the couple will build together, open to friends and family.

Breaking the glass

At the end of the ceremony a glass is broken underfoot. That is your cue to shout “Mazel tov!”

The hora

A circle dance at the reception. If you are near the couple’s chairs when they go up, hold on tight.

Travel & stay

Where to stay

Airports

  • CHO Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport about 20 minutes
  • IAD Washington Dulles International Airport about 2 hours
  • RIC Richmond International Airport about 1 hour 20 minutes

Getting around

A shuttle runs from the inn at 4:00 pm on Sunday and back at 10:00 pm and 11:15 pm. There is free parking at the gardens.

Good to know

Mid-June is warm and often humid, with the odd afternoon storm. Bring a light layer for the evening.

Things to do

  • Monticello Jefferson’s house and vegetable garden on the hill above town. Tours are timed, so book ahead.
  • The Downtown Mall Brick-paved blocks of cafés, bookshops and patios, a short walk from the inn.
  • Monticello Wine Trail Dozens of vineyards within half an hour. Book tastings ahead and pick a driver.
  • Skyline Drive For a free morning: Blue Ridge overlooks start about forty minutes west.

Gallery

  • Botany lab, the early years
  • Fire-escape tomatoes
  • Shenandoah in October
  • The greenhouse proposal
  • Shabbat dinner, Nguyen–Rosenthal style
  • Our dog, Fern
Illustration of a lab bench with seedlings in clay pots, a hand lens and pressed-leaf specimen sheets
Photo 1 of 6 Botany lab, the early years

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Welcome Shabbat Dinner Friday, June 18, 2027, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Ceremony under the Chuppah Sunday, June 20, 2027, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Reception Sunday, June 20, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Farewell Brunch Monday, June 21, 2027, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How many in your party, including you?

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Registry

Questions

Yes, children are welcome at every event.

Garden semi-formal. The ceremony is on grass, so avoid stilettos.

The ceremony moves into the Glasshouse. Either way it will be beautiful.

Yes, free parking at the gardens.

Kippot will be available for anyone who would like one; it is not required.

Mostly plants, honestly. Links are below.