“My parents surprised us with an appearance by the Hokie Bird, and it was absolutely perfect.” – Kelly Jamieson Noack ’09, who married Chris Noack ‘07, Henrico, Virginia, 6/24/17.

“Our friends and fellow Hokies surprised us with the Hokie Bird at our wedding reception.” – Andrea Andersen ’04, MBA ’08, who married Ted Andersen ’08, Troutville, Virginia, 10/14/17. Credit: Maya McMahon Photography

“And then there were four. Big brother Milo meeting his baby brother, Auggie—the best birthday present a boy could ask for.” – Katie Olson Detweiller ’09, who along with Eric F. Deitweiller ’06, Forest, Virginia, welcomed a son, August, 11/28/17. Credit: Katie Detweiller

“We met at Virginia Tech and are excited to raise little Hokies.” – Caroline Rudolph Willis ’12, who married Edwin Willis ’12, Richmond Virginia, 9/16/17. Credit: Sterling Life Photography

"We got married in our favorite place, our front porch overlooking our garden, surrounded by the people we love most. It was a beautiful day for us!" - Jeffrey Bruce Trollinger ’87, who married Thomas Dean Rimington, Gum Spring, Virginia, 3/25/17. Credit: Justin Lowenhagen

“This little one has already learned Hokies Respect!” – Lauren Lemieux Firey ’13, who along with Peter Firey ’12, Arlington, Virginia, welcomed a daughter, Maeve Addison, 6/28/17. Credit: Lauren Firey

"We met in Blacksburg, dated across Virginia, and got married in our new hometown of Chantilly, VA. There was no better way to celebrate our marriage than with our closest family, friends, and the Hokie Bird himself by our side.” - Caroline Boulanger ’12, who married Garrett DiPietro ’11, Chantilly, Virginia, 12/30/17. Credit: Candice Adelle Photography

“When Travis first laid eyes on me in the fall of 1999 at Virginia Tech, it was love at first sight. For me … not so much. But, Travis continued to pursue me until I gave in.” Crystal Crockett Jefferson ’03, who married Travis Jefferson, Christiansburg Virginia, 6/22/17. Credit: Mr. Anthony’s FirstWorks Photography

“It’s a baby Hokie Girl.” – Wesley Tuck Harrison ’93, Christiansburg, Virginia, who welcomed a daughter, Brooke Kathryn, 8/13/17. Credit: Wesley Harrison

“Celebrating the birth of our second daughter. Hat and shoes courtesy of my aunt who has a son currently attending Tech.”-Kristin Maglia McKernan ’05, Simpsonville, South Carolina, who welcomed a daughter, Josephine Rose, 2/12/17. Credit: Elizabeth Allison Photography

“The rivalry really heated up when I married Sarah Stoneham, a UVA graduate, on March 18, 2017.” – Marvin Boyd ’00, ’01, Ashburn, Virginia. Credit: Concentria Studios