My name is Haley Morton Haines, and I’m a third year law student at the College of William & Mary Law School. My husband is Matthew Haines, and he is a sergeant in the Marine Corps. On Saturday, January 7, we got married… in the snow… in front of the Governor’s Palace!
We planned to get married on that day with just a marriage commissioner and a photographer friend present. It wasn’t until a few days before the ceremony that we found out a huge snowstorm was going to hit Hampton Roads. We came up with a few backup plans, but ultimately decided it would make a great story to get married in the snow. Gary, our marriage commissioner, encouraged the idea, which made us even more excited to go for it!
Afterward, we spent the evening at the Williamsburg Inn, and the incredible staff made the weekend even more meaningful for us.
Matt and I met two years ago while he was stationed in Norfolk, and we’ve been together ever since. Though he moved to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina soon after we met, he spent many weekends visiting me in Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg was the natural location for our ceremony. I’ve gone running down DoG Street more times than I can count, and Matt and I spent our first dates walking around the Historic Areas. Now, the Governor’s Palace will forever be special to us.
Thank you for allowing us to share our story! And thank you to my dear friend, Devon Humphreys, another third year law student. When I asked her the morning of the storm if she’d come take pictures, she immediately bundled up and got to Colonial Williamsburg before I did!
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Daniel Young says
Congratulations, your story made me happy and proud at the same time. A Marine and an Attorney, an amazing couple starting their lives together at an amazing place! May God bless you on your journey through life….Senper Fi!
Congratulations! Hope all your dreams come true.
Jeanne Stickler says
Congratulations! What a beautiful & memorable day for you to cherish…thanks for sharing with us…
Congrats to the newlyweds! What a wonderful place to get married and start a brand new life together!
Congrats!!!!!
Peggy Blankenship says
Such a beautiful story!!! Love, love, love it!! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe life!!!
Dee Copeland says
Congratulations and best wishes. What a lovely couple you are! Thanks for sharing that beautiful story and pictures. I am sure you come to the farmers market on saturdays. We Have our next market the second saturday of February. Come see us and we will give you a can of peanuts!! Dee and lee Copeland, Belmont peanuts.
Congratulations, Thank you for sharing your wedding with all of us.
What a lovely and very memorable wedding you 2 shared. So special. Thank you for sharing the photos and story! I am happy for you 2!
Maria says
What a wonderful story and a beautiful and special ceremony. Colonial Williamsburg is indeed a magical place. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story!
Judy says
A beautiful start to one of life’s most beautiful adventures. Blessings to you and your marriage.
What a great experience. Definitely lemonade out of lemons. Best wishes for a wonderful life together & special experiences.
May you renew your vows in front of the palace 50 years from now. Congratulations !!!!
Robert says
This just proves that you don’t need a lot of money to make this day special. You capitalized on the circumstance and made this a unique wedding that will always be in your memories. Congratulations to both of you.
J.Ulrich says
What a beautiful memory! Wish you both the best. Thank you for sharing your story.
Martha says
Happy Marriage. You will always remember this day. What a beautiful moment in a beautiful place. May each snowflake represent love embracing you both.
Congratulations, and may your marriage be long and happy!
Georgia Mackowiak says
Wonderful!! Many blessings, many fetes!!
Haley is TOUGH! Short dress with short sleeves in frigid temperatures - she’s got the right tough stuff to marry a Marine! SEMPER FI!!!!!!
Kathy says
Congratulations to you both! What a special wedding day.