![]() She worked at several Starbucks, Peets Coffee, and few smaller franchises. Having to work, Brittany found real joy in being a barista. While with the Virginia Crush, she took 15th place in the nation at USSA 2004 World Series where she met Michelle Smith. Early on, Brittany was a star softball player and loved the game. She devoted much of her time and energy providing help and support to her sister Ashley. Her interests included family, her Daddio, her mother, her brother, her sister, her friends, anything Broadway, musical theater, music, and photography. She is a member of the Vienna Presbyterian Church, participating in all the VPC youth group activities. After graduation, Brittany worked as an actor, a barista, and a nanny in the local area. ![]() She attended college at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. She graduated from James Madison High School in 2007. Bob has lived in Vienna since 1964 and Bob and Christine married and have lived in Vienna since 1985.ĭue to her battle with an eating disorder and associated complications, Brittany lived with her parents, bringing them closer together. Her mother, Christine, is a pre-school teacher and a long-time Child Care Provider in their Vienna home. Bob is an IT Manager with GDIT, a government contractor. Interment will be at Ketoctin Cemetery (and Church) in Purcellville, Virginia at approximately 2:00 PM.īrittany was born February 5, 1989, in Fairfax, Virginia to Robert (Bob) and Christine Dunbar. There will be a viewing open to all at 11:00AM, prior to the celebration at 12:00. Because Hsiao-Wei’s family is from Taiwan and flew over for the celebration, her brother served as an unofficial translator during the speeches - which made for lots of laughs.Īfter the food, toasts, socializing and cake cutting, Hsiao-Wei disappeared to change into a Taiwanese-inspired exit outfit that was absolutely beautiful and fun! We spent more time wandering around the reception as the bride and groom enjoyed time with all their friends and family together in one place, then enjoyed a fun bubble sendoff to end the afternoon.Brittany Dunbar, 32, died unexpectedly and suddenly on Jin her home in Vienna, Virginia.Ī Celebration of Life has been set for Saturday, Jat 12:00 noon at Vienna Presbyterian Church (VPC) in Vienna, Virginia. Everyone moved out to the tent in the backyard for beautiful music from a string trio, a delicious lunch, and beautiful toasts. The historic house had a personalized and fun cocktail hour set up, featuring Taiwanese/American flags, a donut display, colorful cupcakes, and photos of the bride and groom and their family all around the room. At the end, the bride and groom got to pause at the back of the chapel to ring the church bell in celebration which was super fun!Īfter some brief family portraits, we moved just down the road to Hunter House for the reception, which was pulled together by the amazing Moriah at Detail Savvy Events. The ceremony was fairly short but still focused on their Christian faith and beauty of marriage with readings and some words from the preacher before the vows and exchanging of rings. It was filled with light thanks to the big windows and light interior, and a cozy size that made everyone feel like part of the ceremony even from the back of the chapel. ![]() The historic chapel at Vienna Presbyterian Church is a simple but beautiful space. While I’m more traditional in usually preferring the excitement of waiting to see the bride and groom’s reaction to seeing each other at the wedding ceremony, this was the perfect example of when a first look is just the thing the couple needs to stand ready and proud at the altar, and it was beautiful to see just how much Wei and Paul love each other and were ready to go into the chapel after their first look. It was a sweet moment shared between just the two of them, obviously calming nerves and reminding the two of them of the reason for all the hustle of the day. The day started at the chapel, where the bride and groom each finished getting ready before a quick first look. Not many couples choose to host a morning wedding and lunch reception but my June was full of them! Hsiao-Wei and Paul decided to keep their day centered on the ceremony, with a wedding at the historic chapel at Vienna Presbyterian Church and a simple but beautiful tented lunch reception at Hunter House at Fairfax County’s Nottoway Park - two of the most simple but elegant, classic wedding venues in Northern Virginia.
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