The Sweetest Farewell to 2019 | Jessica & Mark
When guests caught wind that Mark and Jessica’s wedding on November 17th, 2019 was the last of our 2019 wedding season, I kept hearing the phrase “ending with a bang!”. That could not have described their wedding more accurately! Every single face in the crowd at their late fall/early winter wedding was elated with joy as the two of them stated their vows and tied the knot.
It was a very sweet, vineyard-side ceremony with what must be one of our sweetest brides of 2019. Jessica and I communicated constantly preparing for her wedding. Having found out first hand how much time and energy goes into preparing for and planning your own wedding, I always make sure I am available for our brides (and grooms!), if for nothing else than to reassure them that yes, we have your Sparkling Viognier reserved for your wedding 😊.
Speaking of which, guests thoroughly enjoyed a glass of this sparkling treat from Keswick Vineyards with freshly chucked oysters during cocktail hour; one of my favorite additions to any wedding celebration! That is where you will find me for the rest of the evening, thank you.
Their reception had a simple yet elegant feel as white, green and champagne colors worked together to create a timeless feel with pillar candles, wooden table numbers, a cascading floral cake and elegant escort sign. A highlight of the reception for me was a unique twist on what is commonly called the “shoe game”. Instead of asking the couple a series of questions and having them answer “who is the better cook, etc.”, a friend of theirs asked these questions to Mark’s daughter about her dad and her new stepmom! Hilarity ensued as her answer to just about every question was Jessica and when she was asked to name “One good thing about your Dad” her answer was “he married Jessica!”.
A very memorable ending to a fantastic year of celebrating with couples. 2019 will be a year we will never forget, with many brides (and grooms) who will be in our hearts forever!!
Thank you to those vendors who helped us end the season with a bang!
Catering by A Pimento Catering
Event Planning by Marylee Marmer
Entertainment by Richard Greene Entertainment, DJ Mike Beene
Photography by Mike Topham (the photos in this blog were taken by owner of Keswick Vineyards, Cindy Schornberg)
Florals by Marylee Marmer
Ceremony by Rev. Kate Adamson
Hair and Makeup by Charlottesville Makeup Artist, Anne Kibler
Rentals by MS Events
Lighting by Skyline Tent Company