Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Trillium Venue

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started during the pandemic when Fancy was working security in a nearly empty office. One day, while walking past James' desk, she noticed his World of Warcraft mug—exactly the same one she had at home. Feeling a spark of connection over something so small, she left a post-it note on his cubicle that read, "Add me on Blizzard, Fancypants#12277. For the Horde! PS I have that same coffee cup." She snapped a picture of it with his desk in the background on her phone before carrying on with her walk. Little did she know, that simple note would change everything.Four months later, James’ friend and co-worker, Benja, was cleaning out James’ desk when he came across the post-it note. James had already moved on to a new job, but Benja couldn’t resist telling him about the note. Intrigued, James added Fancy on Blizzard and sent her a message. To Fancy's delight, he had finally found her note! They quickly started chatting, discovering a natural connection that would eventually lead them to meet in person. A couple of months later, they shared their first date—playing chess on the rooftop of James' apartment, and from that moment on, they were inseparable.Shortly after, James moved in with Fancy, blending their lives and becoming a fatherly figure to three of her kids—Heidi, Lucy, and Ryder. Over the last five years, they’ve shared countless adventures as a family, growing closer with every passing day. Through it all, Fancy and James have always felt a deep connection, knowing that they were meant to be together. Now, as they prepare for the next adventure of their lives as husband and wife, they couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead.PS Benja kept the note and gave it to James recently! Image attached.

Our love story

Our Story

Photos

Heidi is not only in our wedding party, she is our daughter.  She has been on so many adventures with us as a couple.  If anyone knows our love story, it is Heidi.  We love her so very much.

Heidi Strittholt

How much closer can you get to a groom than being his twin?  We are honored to have Timbo in our wedding party.

Timothy Avery

Benja is not only the bestfriend of the groom, but played a significant part as matchmaker.  If it were not for him, we would have never found each other.

Benja Gooder

Jeanie is the brides sister.  Shared toys, shared room, shared secrets..  Now she gets to share this special day with us.

Jeanie Shea

What is cuter than having the sweet, tiny, mother of the groom be the flower girl.  We are so blessed to have her in our lives.  She did an amazing job raising the groom.

Sandy Avery

Billy is not only our groomsman but the grooms brother.  

Billy Avery

If you look up "inspiration" in the dictionary you'll find her beautiful face.  Tatyana was part of the brides life when she needed her most.  

Tatyana Rozhnova

Close friend to the groom, we are honored to have him here with us today.

Jimmy Franxman

One of the brides dearest friends.  Strong, honest and always there to listen.  She is cherished.

Renata Vukoja 

Wedding Party

Q + A

A breakfast voucher will be provided for the restaurant in the hotel lobby.

Fancy & James

Fancy & James

Travel

Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel