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Congratulations, Ericka & James!

Ericka Jean Schubert and James Austin Howe were joined in matrimony on October 14th at Pippin Hall Farm and Vineyards outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Lisa Schubert Hickok and John D. Hickok, Jr., both of Our Town; and Kristy and Bart Schubert of Bradenton, Florida. She is the granddaughter of the late Betty and Donald Merrill, Donna Schubert Adams, the late Charles Schubert, the late Dorothy Ann and John D. Hickok, Sr., and the late Theresa and Bob Krupicka. Her groom is the son of Elaine and Kerry Howe, and the grandson of the late Ginny and Bruce Howe, and the late Florence and John Wallace. 

The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner the evening prior to the ceremony at Charlottesville restaurant, C&O. The gorgeous vineyard wedding venue was the site of an exquisite reception, following the ceremony, hosted by the bride’s parents, where an unforgettable band made the evening even more special. The couple is at home in Kansas City and looks forward to a honeymoon in Austria. 

Bridesmaids Kathryn Howe, Holly Howe, and Lauren Paul, the bride, and Zoe Gryparis, Taylor Shepard, Kelly Connors, and Brittney Brice, bridesmaids

 

Matt Insco, Dr. Dietlinde Heilmayr, Arlo Insco, Kari Lickey, Mark Smith, Kyle Smith, Robin Smith, Parker Smith, Stephanie Miller, the groom and the bride, Lisa Hickok, John Hickok, Ben Karlin, Elias Karlin, Megan Insco, Ezra Karlin, Mike Insco, Scott Merrill, Nancy Merrill, Dean Merrill, Libby Jones, Ross Merrill, and Brittany Lott

 

The Wedding Party: Kathryn Howe, Matt Everett, Holly Howe, Brittney Brice, Alex Kendall, Lauren Paul, Jeff Miller, the bride and groom, Henry Trahan, Zoe Gryparis, Shanay Kapadia, Taylor Shepard, Greg Perin, Kelly Connors, and Eric Zishka

 

Lisa Schubert Hickok and wedding planner Michael Nolte made last minute adjustments to bride Ericka Jean Schubert’s beautiful dress.

 

Featured in the February 24, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Sera Petras Photography

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