HAPPILY EVER AFTER
KIRSTIN ROSE FIGEL AND ADAM GREGORY HOLLAND May 24, 2025
Kirstin and Adam’s story began with a quiet introduction — and a very important first impression. The Roanoke College alumni met through mutual friends in 2016, but it was Adam’s beloved dog, Otto, who truly sealed the bond. Invited over to meet the “best friend,” Kirstin spent the evening with Otto loyally by her side, showering him with attention. By the end of the night, Otto had chosen his forever dog mom — long before Adam realized it. Their relationship quickly found its rhythm in shared adventures: hikes through Virginia’s Blue Ridge, strolls along the greenway, weekends at Smith Mountain Lake, and trips to New Jersey filled with laughter. When Kirstin left for PA school in 2017, the miles between them only deepened their commitment. For three years, countless drives between Virginia and New Jersey turned every reunion into a celebration. Seven years after they met, Adam planned his most unforgettable surprise. During a family vacation in July 2023, at sunset on Poipu Beach in Kauai, he proposed surrounded by loved ones and sea turtles — an unforgettable moment that marked the beginning of their next chapter.
“Life is better when you have someone to share it with.” -Kirstin Holland
PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBERT MATTHEWS VENUE: SIERRA VISTA, VA, EVENT PLANNER: MARIANNE HARDY, A LITTLE PARTY EVENTS DRESS: UNALTERED BRIDAL SHOP SUITS: JOS A. BANK HAIR: MEGAN LORSON MAKEUP: CAPTIVATING COMPLEXIONS, MOLLY BOTAS ALTERATIONS: SEW SAVANNA
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