Jennifer & Rob
Jennifer and Rob’s love story began at work. For years they crossed paths in different locations, but it wasn’t until Rob relocated from New York to Greensboro that sparks flew. From that point forward, their lives intertwined naturally, leading to falling in love.
On a sunny June afternoon, Rob and Jennifer were enjoying a motorcycle ride when Rob realized the moment he’d been waiting for had arrived. He’d been holding onto the engagement ring for weeks, and that day felt just right. Rob asked Jennifer to marry him—and she said yes.
Newly engaged, they bought a home together in August and wanted to be married by October. The eager couple reserved the only available date—a Sunday—due to the world-renowned High Point Furniture Market and surrounding college homecoming weekends. What followed was an intimate fall wedding at O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, planned in just twelve joyful weeks.
Planning an October Wedding at O.Henry Hotel
Choosing the Perfect Greensboro Wedding Venue
O.Henry Hotel Afternoon Tea had long been a tradition for Jennifer and her daughters. Years earlier, they were having tea at O.Henry for a birthday surprise. That day, they witnessed a bride preparing for her ceremony in the Don Rives Cloister Garden.
It was a beautiful moment.
The Vision
Jennifer and Rob wanted their wedding day to feel like a warm hug—an outdoor ceremony in the Cloister Garden followed by an intimate indoor reception in O.Henry’s orangery-style Pavilion. They envisioned a fluid afternoon with little formality, allowing the day to unfold naturally and feel special without being over the top.
The Wedding Palette
It was important that Jennifer’s daughters were involved. From the very beginning, they weren’t just included in the wedding—they shaped it.
A Moment of Calm
Before the ceremony, Jennifer and Rob shared a private first look in the lush O.Henry Cloister Garden. In that moment, they were able to share their excitement, joy, and enjoy the calm before the beautiful whirlwind of the day.
A Sunday Afternoon Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony was held in the Don Rives Cloister Garden with eighteen guests seated in gold Chiavari chairs facing the arbor. The intimate guest list included only family and two of Rob’s closest friends—men who are more like brothers. Their presence made the day complete.
Their handwritten vows—created separately and kept secret until the ceremony—were funny, thoughtful, and deeply personal, a highlight of the day.
Inspired by cloister gardens found in medieval and Renaissance monasteries and palaces, the Don Rives Cloister Garden at O.Henry Hotel is a peaceful outdoor room, an oasis surrounded by flowering trees and vines. Learn More about the design of the Don Rives Cloister Garden here.
The Don Rives Cloister Garden can seat 50 guests in theatre style seating. The garden’s lush flower beds and manicured vines provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies.
A Joyful Reception
The Set Up
- House Florals & Greenery for Tablescapes
- Round Tables
- Gold Chiavari Chairs
- House Linen
- Dinner Buffet on In-room Credenza
- Scattered Soft Seating and Bistro Tables
Cocktail Hour | Pavilion
Cocktail Hour | Pavilion
Hors D’oeuvres Designed by
Green Valley Grill
Beef Skewers
with Sweet Pepper Romesco Sauce
Mini Crab Cakes
served with Chili Lime Aioli
Shrimp Shooter
Fresh Fruit Display
garnished with Berries
served with Seasonal Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Lunch Reception | Pavilion
Lunch Reception | Pavilion
Lunch Menu Designed by
Green Valley Grill
Mixed Baby Field Greens Salad
Topped with Seasonal Vegetables served with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Five Herb Buttermilk Dressing
Beef Tenderloin Tips
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
with Herb Goat Cheese, Lemon Garlic Sauce and Crispy Capers
Accompaniments
GVG Mashed Potatoes
Chef’s Seasonal Choice of Vegetables
Sliced Bread and Butter
Iced Tea and Coffee
Dessert | Rich Chocolate Cake
with Mocha Cream Filling, Iced with Ganache then Drizzled with Chocolate
Lunch Menu Designed by
Green Valley Grill
Mixed Baby Field Greens Salad
Topped with Seasonal Vegetables served with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Five Herb Buttermilk Dressing
Beef Tenderloin Tips
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
with Herb Goat Cheese, Lemon Garlic Sauce and Crispy Capers
Accompaniments
GVG Mashed Potatoes
Chef’s Seasonal Choice of Vegetables
Sliced Bread and Butter
Iced Tea and Coffee
Dessert | Rich Chocolate Cake
with Mocha Cream Filling, Iced with Ganache then Drizzled with Chocolate
A Celebration of Family
The first dance was to Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World. The dance floor truly came alive with their daughters’ wedding reception soundtrack picks—like the Macarena and Cha Cha Slide—that got everyone moving together.
A Meaningful toast
A sweet surprise at the reception— Jennifer’s daughter reading aloud a book she wrote about their wedding and their family’s story.
A “Warm Hug” Wedding Day Success
For Jennifer and Rob, this day was about love, family, and warmth. From afternoon tea to the last dance, O.Henry Hotel provided a setting where family was front and center, where the day flowed naturally, and where every moment felt like a warm hug—the kind that lingers long after the celebration ends.
For more information about planning your wedding or event Greensboro, North Carolina, please email our wedding and event specialists or give us a call at O.Henry Hotel: 336-478-9112 or Proximity Hotel: 336-478-9111.
Magic Makers
- Venue – O.Henry Hotel | @ohenryhotel
- Florals – O.Henry Hotel Florist-in-Residence and Designer, Tom Grandy
- Catering & Dessert – Green Valley Grill | @greenvalleygrill
- Photography – Alayna Kaye Photography | @alaynakayephotography
- Videographer – Weddings by LDF
- Officiant – Tie the Knot with Torri