Kalero Vineyard, LLC

Rehearsal

Harvest Gap Brewery

Casual Post-Rehearsal Lunch

Rehearsal Dinner

Market Table Bistro

Wedding Day

Guests Arrive

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

How We Met & Got Engaged

Stephanie started a new job at The Association for Diagnostics &amp; Laboratory Medicine in Washington, DC, in October 2023. While she was getting to know everyone, she asked her new co-workers where to meet people. One of them recommended the dating app called Hinge. Stephanie quickly found Robert and was intrigued by his profile for many reasons, but most notable was the fact he spoke Russian.

Stephanie messaged him: "Привет Роберт! Как дела?" (Hi Robert! How are you?) And things really took off. The pair had so many threads of questions and interests that Robert finally said after a couple of days, "I need to meet you. What are you doing Sunday evening?"

The couple met for dinner at P.F. Chang's in Fairfax, VA, and hit it off immediately. Almost every weekend for a year, the couple spent together getting to know one another and going on fun dates. A year later, they moved in together and got engaged on August 28, 2025, in Utah.

Listen to their <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/KHcm5xM7Frbu8GCLA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">engagement story here</a>.

Our Story

Photos

Bridal Party

Maura is Stephanie’s older sister. She is an artist and a photographer. Stephanie and Maura share a love for nature, animals (especially cats), and fantasy stories and games.

Maura Elko

Julia is Robert’s older sister. Stephanie and Julia share a passion for fitness and adventuring in the great outdoors. They also share a love for coffee and really good food.

Julia Posacki

Stephanie met Elise in 2015 while attending St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Falls Church, VA. Learning that they both were Orthodox, huge fantasy book nerds, love tea, and fitness, they became fast friends. Even though life and work sometimes take them far away, their friendship is one that always picks back up as if no time has passed.

Elise Proctor

Jessica and Stephanie became good friends through their weekly D&D game and became running buddies. The girls love to run on the Mount Vernon Trail, in DC during cherry blossom season, and attend the weekly Joggers & Lagers group run at Port City Brewing Company on Monday nights. 

Jessica Taylor

Grooms Party

Colton met Rob in high school, where they peaked.  Working as an egghead at a creative design company in Los Angeles, he and his wife are trying to raise their three children to be Virginians at heart. 

Colton O'Connor

Joshua met Robert in the magic hallway behind the gym. They have since partnered up for countless adventures across many realms. He isn't one to talk about what's past, but his wife and dog know him well enough.

Joshua Mullins

Kent met Robert in their dual master's program at Northwestern, where Robert taught Kent enough to graduate. Kent lives in Tahoe with his wife and three boys, where they love sailing, skiing, and being outside. He knows very little about games, but Robert and Stephanie tolerate him anyway.  

Kent Van Horn

Sahil has been making life difficult for Robert "Sacky" since 2006, hounding him from Virginia Tech to Tysons to Falls Church. Alongside his lifelong pursuit of trolling, he sometimes reads, games, travels, and occasionally even works. Sacky has described Sahil’s personality as “unique” and “distinctive”, though nobody can quite figure out why.

Sahil Talwar

Wedding Party

Our wedding is taking place at Kalero Vineyard in Purcellville, Virginia. Located about an hour west of Washington, D.C., this venue is in Virginia's beautiful wine country, with abundant natural beauty all around. The nearest hotels to our venue are in Charles Town, West Virginia, with room blocks found below. Guests wishing to stay closer to the Northern Virginia area should look for hotels or other accommodations near Leesburg, Virginia. Getting to the many fun and scenic activities in the area requires a car, and Uber/Lyft service may be limited in the countryside, so guests traveling from out of town are encouraged to rent a car for their stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Charles Town

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charles Town

This is the closest airport to the hotels. It's about a 50-minute drive.

Dulles International Airport

Travel

Wineries & Breweries

Purcellville is in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, so tastings are a must: 868 Estate Vineyards: Award-winning wines, scenic views, and casual food options. Dog- and kid-friendly. Breaux Vineyards: A 404-acre estate with stunning Blue Ridge views and internationally acclaimed wines. Sunset Hills Vineyard: Beautiful timber-framed tasting room and relaxing outdoor spaces. Two Twisted Posts Winery: Known for its welcoming vibe and live music. Hillsborough Winery &amp; Brewery: Combines wine and craft beer with breathtaking views. Catoctin Creek Distillery: Virginia’s first legal distillery since Prohibition; offers whiskey, gin, and brandy tastings. Harvest Gap Brewery: A Veteran and family-owned farm brewery located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Purcellville, VA. Adroit Theory Brewing Company: A Purcellville brewery featuring esoteric and style challenging beers, strongly endorsed by Colton O'Connor.

Dining

Magnolia’s at the Mill: Upscale farm-to-table dining in a historic grain mill. Monk’s BBQ: Famous for brisket, ribs, and craft beer. West End Wine Bar &amp; Pub: Small plates, local wines, and craft beer in a cozy setting. Market Burger Fries &amp; Shakes: Grass-fed beef burgers and indulgent shakes. Melt: The best gourmet burgers you've ever had, located in Loudoun County.

Outdoor Activities

Harpers Ferry: Hiking, river rafting and tubing, rope courses, fishing, etc. Franklin Park: 203 acres for swimming, tennis, fishing, and frisbee; also hosts arts events. Washington &amp; Old Dominion Trail: Great for biking, running, or walking; starts in downtown Purcellville and goes all the way to Arlington. Sweet Run State Park Trails: Easy scenic hikes with historic sites. Bears Den Overlook: Short hike with panoramic Shenandoah Valley views. Piney Run Falls: Hidden waterfall hike near Purcellville.

Shopping

Downtown Purcellville: Antique and thrift shops like Re-Love It and Nostalgia Boutique. Leesburg Premium Outlets: Designer shopping just 20 minutes away.

Things to Do

Honeyfund

Since we already have more household items and cat toys than we have room for, in place of a registry we have a honeymoon fund. We're beyond excited to be going to Japan for our honeymoon. We will enjoy the rich culture, art, music, and history, and we will enjoy nature by going on hikes and to hot springs. Guests wishing to mark our wedding with a gift are invited to contribute. Honeyfund allows 100% of the money gifted to go directly to us, so you don't have to worry about transaction fees. <a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/elko-posacki-05-17-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View our Honeyfund Here</a>

Our Registry

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Formal: No tuxes - think suits and long or ankle-length dresses or cocktail attire. It's a spring wedding, so feel free to go for lighter colors and fabrics to stay cool. Formal wedding attire sits between cocktail and black tie on the wedding dress code scale. It's slightly more elevated than cocktail attire and a touch less dressy than a black-tie nuptial.

ARE KIDS ALLOWED?

While we love your little ones, our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you enjoy a fun night out with us!

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Please arrive about 30 minutes before the ceremony (4:00 pm ET) to find your seat and get settled. The ceremony will start promptly, and we don’t want you to miss a moment!

IS THERE PARKING AT THE VENUE?

Yes! There is plenty of free parking! You should have no problem finding a spot. The venue is about 15 minutes away from the hotels listed on the Travel page.

Stephanie & Robert

Stephanie & Robert

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