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We Are Getting Married

Believe it or not, we are finally taking the plunge and getting married! We are very excited about our International-themed celebration in the fall with all of you, our dear family and friends. Don’t forget to RSVP via mail or via the form below.

Our Story

Aksana Vasilyeva & Christopher Chiavario

Out of all places in the world, we met in Memphis at a Halloween Party. Aksana moved in from Winston-Salem to pursue a postdoctoral position at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Two weeks latter she gets invited to a Halloween party where she meets Chris, a project manager for Christie Medical who just got off a plane from a business trip.

the bride
the groom
love
 
2010
October30

The Day We Meet

We both got invited to a Halloween party by our respective friends. Aksana was dressed as a hippie (the easiest costume she could think of); Chris was a doctor (wearing what he had in the car). Chris was intrigued by a conversation between Aksana and her friend about recycling. Chris gave Aksana his number before she left the party. Not a minute went by before Aksana called him up to ask about a tire light on her new car.

The day after, Chris, being a gentleman he is, offered to show Aksana around. In return, Aksana decided to feed Chris homemade chili that she was planning on making. Chris could not resist food even though it was Aksana’s first attempt. Maybe, it was fate or stars aligning that day, but Aksana and Chris just clicked!

 
We just clicked!
November5

Our First Date

Chris really wanted to impress this potato-loving Belarussian woman. They shared a fabulous meal of Sushi at DO! in cooper-young and then chatted for the rest of the evening at Silly Goose downtown. Aksana was impressed with Chris's adventures and his entrepreneurial spirit. Chris was taken by Aksana’s sweet smile and smarts. They found out that they both shared similar interests, values, and a sense for adventure.

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2011
June18-26

Our First Vacation!

Chris left Christie Digital and his first order of business was to get out of town. So he booked a 10-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean with Aksana. This was Chris's first cruise and first trip to the Caribbean. There was no end to the fun.

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August toSeptember

Weddings, Weddings, and Weddings

Aksana and Chris were invited to eight weddings this year. As they saw all their friends celebrate the holy matrimony, they were wondering about their commitment to each other and wondering whether to take the plunge.

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2012
May24-28

New Orleans

Having both lived in Memphis for so long, it made no sense neither had made it to New Orleans. One day we just packed our bags, booked a hotel, and went.

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August5-11

Starting Vandy

We spent nearly two years just enjoying our time together. But then Chris started his MBA, which put our relationship to the test. It has been a very long but very worthwhile journey for the both of us.

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November5

Anniversary and Engagement

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2013
February 14May 2

We Turn 30 :/

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2014
April 25May 14

Trip to Asia!

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To Be Continued...
The Bride's Side Friends and family of the bride

These are the friends and family of the bride

bride's mom
Valentina Romanovskaia
Mother
the bride
bride's dad
Abby Moller
Matron of Honor
bride's maid
Pavel Romanovski
Brother
bride's maid
Greg Moller
Honorary Father
The Groom's Side Friends and family of the groom

These are the friends and family of the groom

groom's mom
Annie Chiavario
Mother
the groom
groom's dad
Martin Chiavario
Father
groom man
Abby Chiavario
Sister
groom man
Katherine Grant
God Mother
groom man
Puesh Kumar
Best Man
Wedding Location Where's the party?

Ceremony & Reception

We are getting married in North Carolina on Sunday Sept 14, 2014. The wedding will be held outside in the beautiful Paul Ciener Botanical Garden in Kernersville, NC. A cocktail hour will follow the ceremony with entertainment provided by students from NC School of the Arts. Everyone will be treated to a delicious brunch reception made fresh with locally sourced ingredients and lots of drinks. We will kick off the party with performances by: Lorem and Ipsum. Then we all will hit the dance floor with DJ Name Here.

This wedding will be an internationally themed event that celebrates the cultural diversity of all of our friends and family. Please feel free to show off where you are from!

  • Paul Ciener Botanical Garden

    215 S Main St

    Kernersville, NC 27284

  • 14th Sept, 2014

    11:00 AM EST

    4:00 PM EST

Hotels Nearby

Here is a list of hotels we have registered with. Call and mention Vasilyeva & Chiavario Wedding to get the negotiated rate.

hotel 1
Holiday Inn Express

1570 Highway 66 South

Kernersville, 27284

336-564-3333

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hotel 2
Holiday Inn Express

645 S. Regional Road

Greensboro, 27409

336-882-0004

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hotel 3
Embassy Suites

204 Centreport Dr

Greensboro, 27409

No Discount

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Nearby Airports

A lot of you are arriving by air, so here are the nearest options.

attraction 1
Piedmont Triad Intl

1000 A Ted Johnson Pkwy

Greensboro, 27409

12mi, 15min

attraction 2
Charlotte Douglas Intl

5501RC Josh Birmingham

Charlotte, 28208

90mi, 1h 30min

attraction 3
Raleigh-Durham Intl

2400 John Brantley Blvd

Morrisville, 27560

87mi, 1h 20min

Registry Well ... sort of

Outside of shoes, cheese, wines, and chocolates ... we really do not have a need for or the room for anything. So instead, we are asking our guests to consider donating to the worthy cause of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The research St. Jude does has led to cures to childhood diseases and more effective treatments for cancer. They do not ask patients to pay for any treatment.

If you feel you have to get us a gift, then feel free to contribute to our honeymoon fund.

Ways to Donate or Gift:

store 1
St. Jude

Worthy cause curing childhood diseases!

Donate
store 2
Honeymoon Fund

Relaxing on the sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of the Mayan Rivera.

Gift
RSVP Please :)

Whether you plan to attend the wedding or not. We would appreciate if you could respond to our wedding invite via this form or by mail. If your plans change after you RSVP, then let us know via text, email, or phone so we can take care of you quickly. To get started, please click all activities you are interested in below.

Sept, 2014

14th
The Wedding

Pre-Wedding Activities

13th
Bride's Luncheon
13th
Evening Cocktails

Post-Wedding Activities

14th
Wedding After Party

RSVP Form

Feel free to fill out this form even if you mailed in your RSVP. If you are bringing a guest, please confirm their name so we know to expect them. Due to limited seating, please call us if you are wanting to bring a guest that you did not receive an invite for. Do not be alarmed by us asking for your home state/country, we are going to take the information and plot it on a map!

Events Attending (please click on the events above):
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