Meet The Team

 


We’re so pleased to meet you!

Our team brings 30+ years of experience in the event industry and many of us have been with the HPO since its inception in 2016! We pride ourselves on being a responsive and personable staff that treats each event with detailed care. We are passionate about creating the best experience for our clients’ significant moments.

The Historic Post Office is committed to serving our clients, vendors and guests with respect and dignity. We welcome, value, and support clients and creatives of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to life’s greatest celebrations and these events include all people with their unique and diverse qualities.

Kelsey Leeper - Venue Manager

As a previous middle school teacher and wedding planner, Kelsey has found her forte in the wedding industry managing The Historic Post Office. Kelsey has been with the HPO since it underwent renovations in 2016 and has helped build the company from the ground up alongside an amazing team. When she’s not at the HPO, you can find her in full mom-mode at home with her husband and three children.

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Celeste - Event Assistant

Celeste established her passion for events in 2019. Planning weddings and events for a winery led to her collaboration with many exclusive clients, including the cast and crew of Hamilton! Celeste's enthusiasm for unforgettable moments stem from her colosal love of Disney. Making her always ready to create some special day magic!

Ellie - Event Assistant

Ellie started in the event industry as a planner for a local caterer and 30 years as a Program Director for a non-profit. She loves to give tours and share the history and beauty of the venue. Nothing brings her more pleasure than watching first hand a couple’s vision come to reality. She loves to spend time with her family, watch college football and travel.

Jennifer - Event Assistant

Jennifer has worked in the industry for fifteen years and is well acquainted with the Hampton Roads’ wedding business. She is a mother of a teen and loves to throw parties for her and her friends. Her passion is to make magical moments for guests to remember for a lifetime.

Leslie - Event Assistant

Leslie is a native of Newport News and a graduate of Christopher Newport College. With a degree in Accounting, she jumped at the chance to be involved in the exciting wedding industry. A love of flowers and parties made for a good fit. She also loves the beach and spends as much time as she can in Avon, NC.

Madeline - Social Media Manager

Madeline is an alumna of Christopher Newport University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theater. She fell in love with the wedding industry and her husband in Hampton Roads and has been a loyal resident ever since! After executing events for many years, she now enjoys making the HPO look its best online.

Sylvia - Event Assistant

Sylvia has known the building from the days when it acted as a film studio, during which time she operated as a costume designer. She enjoys being a part of events and seeing a couple’s special day come together. In her free time, she loves painting, dancing, and drinking Irish tea!

Viviana - Event Assistant

Viviana is a Graphic Designer and a lover of celebrations. She is an entrepreneur and organizes events in her home country of Colombia. Her motto is: “There will always be a time to celebrate!”

 
 
 
Reviews
Rachel + Clifton
What HPO Couples Are Saying
Rachel + Clifton

“The Historic Post Office exceeded my expectations. My wedding was absolutely beautiful! The staff was very helpful and answered any questions I had in a timely manner. Their suggestions, professionalism, and expertise did not go unnoticed. The HPO staff definitely knows how to do weddings and does them extremely well! The bridal suite and groom suite were both beautiful and elegant, a perfect place for pre-ceremony pictures! I definitely recommend using the HPO for any and all events, not just weddings. I would love to work with them again in the future if given the opportunity! Loved every minute of being there!”

Rachel + Clifton
Betsy + Chris
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Betsy + Chris

“We decided to go with The Historic Post Office as our wedding venue because they have these events down to a science. Everything leading up to the wedding went so smoothly with our HPO coordinator. Their existing relationships with vendors made that aspect so painless as well. The day of was fabulous too. Getting ready in the beautiful bridal suite, the elegance of the venue itself, and the flip between ceremony and reception was all perfect! We would definitely recommend HPO to anyone looking to plan their wedding.”

Betsy + Chris
Keilani + Caleb
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Keilani + Caleb

“Absolutely loved working with the HPO over the course of a year as I planned my wedding. It provides you with the perfect clean-slate venue that allows you to bring in your own vendors and really make the place your own. The staff is so lovely to work with and made the process so easy. Special shout out to our HPO coordinator who I couldn’t have imagined the day without. She coordinated all of my vendors and told me where to go and when on the day-of, which made everything so easy. It’s 100% worth the money to get one because they know the vendors and space so well. Loved my experience at this absolutely gorgeous venue and wouldn’t have had it any other way. Thank you!”

Keilani + Caleb
Alejandra + Noah
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Alejandra + Noah

“The Historic Post Office simply did not disappoint. The venue was clean and the staff was wonderful. Our HPO coordinator went above and beyond to ensure that our special day was nothing short of perfect. She was available throughout the entire planning process. I knew I could count on her for anything! The venue itself is elegant and had everything we needed for the day of. The wedding party suites were comfortable and spacious, giving everyone plenty of space to get ready and spend the day together. We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day. Thank you all so much for everything you did!”

Alejandra + Noah
Davina + Cory
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Davina + Cory

“The HPO is such a beautiful venue and the staff works so hard to make your day seamless and everything you want it to be! I cannot say enough great things about this venue from the communication from staff, the pricing, the bridal and groom suites, the lighting options, the layout options, etc. They will not disappoint!”

Davina + Cory
Marisa + Eric
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Marisa + Eric

“I knew I wanted my wedding to be at The Historic Post Office and actually booked and paid my deposit before touring. The venue is breathtaking and the staff is phenomenal. There is no better wedding venue in my opinion. There is so much history in the building and it’s absolutely beautiful. I recommend The HPO to anyone looking for a wedding venue.”

Marisa + Eric
Candice + Geraud
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Candice + Geraud

“Absolutely AMAZING!!!! I had my intimate wedding at the HPO. It was so beautiful! The HPO Team helped make my wedding day perfect. They are so professional, supportive and calm! All the vendors were set up and on time, my decorations were perfect and the DJ rocked! I wanted a romantic evening wedding and that’s exactly what I got! HPO is the best wedding venue in Hampton Roads.”

Candice + Geraud
Caitlyn + Austin
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Caitlyn + Austin

“From the moment I walked into The Historic Post Office I knew I HAD to get married there. My husband and I booked this venue a little over a year ago to be sure that we got it! Our wedding was a day I’ll never forget. Our HPO coordinator was AMAZING through the wedding planning process and always kept me calm and handled so much so I didn’t have much to worry about. She communicated with all my vendors which took a lot of the stress off of me. For that, I will forever be grateful! The staff on the day of was great! The venue itself is so beautiful and helped my dreams come true! Best day ever!”

Caitlyn + Austin
Tiifani + Sam
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Tiifani + Sam

“This venue was our dream venue! They communicated well with us prior to the wedding and the staff who was there during the event was super helpful! My photographer found great places to take pictures, the bride and groom getting ready rooms were a dream, and the space is so gorgeous we hardly had to decorate! You can rent linens directly from them, which was a huge help as well!”

Tiifani + Sam
Heidi + Sam
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Heidi + Sam

“We made the decision early on to add on the coordination services they offer and were so lucky to work with the HPO Team. They made our entire vision come to life and the reception was exactly how we pictured it. They communicated with vendors, coordinated the set up, and even broke down the event at the end of the night. They were so responsive to my emails and always provided valuable insight when I was making decisions. They are so knowledgeable! We had the absolute best experience with the HPO and can't stop recommending them to our friends and family.”

Heidi + Sam
Alli + Alex
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Alli + Alex

Speaking of the planning process, the best decision we made throughout it was hiring an HPO Day-Of-Coordinator. My husband and I cannot sing their praises enough. They are so terrific at what they do and made the wedding planning process easy and made our wedding day completely stress-free. The HPO Team is organized and professional with a spectacular attention-to-detail and calm personality that make them a dream to work with. My husband and I were able to be completely present during our wedding day because of their hard work!”

Alli + Alex
Ashley + Joel
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Ashley + Joel

“I am not sure that I can say enough amazing things about the Historic Post Office! As soon as we walked in, we knew that this was where we wanted to get married. We actually changed our wedding date to match what was available! The space is absolutely beautiful but still gives you room to decorate and make it your own. Our guests are still raving about this venue. We hired an HPO coordinator, and we could not be happier with all of the help that she provided. Our coordinator absolutely went above and beyond to make our wedding day magical. I could not imagine a better place to share such a special day!”

Ashley + Joel
Leslie + Michael
What HPO Couples Are Saying:
Leslie + Michael

“Our HPO coordinator helped me remember so many details towards the end that I would surely have forgotten. Her suggestions and recommendations for other vendors were amazing. She worked directly with my other vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. The reception was perfect and if anything went wrong I was completely unaware. You can't go wrong with this venue or their team.”

Leslie + Michael