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. 

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