Words by Caite Hamilton | Photography by Jen Fariello
Rose Cunnion & Neil Henry
May 7, 2022, at The Wool Factory
When the curtains parted and Rose saw the reception area for the first time—that modern, industrial Wool Factory space covered in bright blooms—she gasped. “It exceeded all of my expectations,” she says.
The couple had wanted it to feel and look fun. A shy person by nature, Rose says it was important to the both of them that wedding be as much about “family and friends being together and having a good time” as it was about the couple themselves.
Mission accomplished: Neil’s family flew in from Ireland and his brother, Shane, brought the house down with his best man’s speech. Of particular importance was the memories they were able to make with Neil’s dad, who has since passed.
“It gave us an amazing memory to have him there and remember how much he loved it,” Rose says.
Modern elegance
Rose says they chose The Wool Factory for a few reasons: “Convenient to downtown. Elegant without being stuffy. A gorgeous natural setting of the Rivanna River. Known for great food!”
Ode to C’ville
Though the couple has been living in Durham, North Carolina, for eight years, they wanted to hold their wedding in Charlottesville as a nod to how they met—as undergrads at UVA in 2008.
The details
Event planner: Wilson Keller (Evoke Design and Creative) Officiant: Vinny Ringrose Catering: The Wool Factory Flowers: Mallory Joyce Design Cake: The Wool Factory (by Rachel De Jong of Cou Cou Rachou) Music: DJ Stoundyn Bride’s attire: Alexandra Grecco from Gilded Bridal, alterations by Cordella Bridal Shoes: Loeffler Randall Jewelry: Jennifer Behr Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse Groomsmen’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse Bridesmaids’ dresses: Park & Fifth Co Rings: Melanie Casey (bride), Hamilton Hill (groom) Hair and makeup: Avenue 42 Salon Invitations: Steph B. & Co
