Gina Marinelli, originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Virginia Beach in 2018 and joined our Cavalier Resort Wedding Team in July 2021. A graduate of James Madison University, she began her career in staffing & sales, but always had a big dream of working in event planning, specifically with weddings. To get her foot in the door, Gina assisted with her company’s conference planning and previously worked part time at another local wedding venue. She began with the Cavalier Resort Wedding Team as a Sales & Catering Coordinator, where she was promoted to Event Planning Manager within a year on the Team. To her, we are planning the “best day” in people’s lives and it couldn’t get much better than that. We’re so lucky to have her!

Favorite Wedding Moment: The First Look – when a couple sees each other for the first time, whether before the ceremony or walking down the aisle.

Favorite Part of Wedding Planning: Being creative and helping to bring the client’s various ideas to life.