SPECIAL DATE/SPECIAL DAY

Alyssa & Jesse said their “I Do’s” on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. I remember when they toured how they were a little worried about the heat in August but that wasn’t going to change their mind on the date of their wedding. As you see, the number 3-1-8 has a very special meaning to them and the bride’s family. So, when they saw the date 8-1-3 was available, they knew it was meant to be and boy was it meant to be.

To help ensure a beautiful weather day, Alyssa’s parents drove down from Pennsylvania exactly one month before their daughter’s wedding date to bury that bottle of bourbon and boy did it work its magic! Leading up to August 13th the weather had been very hot & humid & raining but not on this day. Nope, the temperature was in the upper 70’s, sunny with some clouds and a gentle breeze. Perfection!

Even though the weather was just perfect for an outdoor ceremony, Alyssa & Jesse still chose to have their ceremony in what Keswick Vineyards calls their “shade” location. As you can see, everyone is in the shade yet still get that amazing fountain and mountain view in the background. And notice what is in the fountain, flowers!

I love the simplicity yet elegant feel to this wedding. Groomsmen were dressed in traditional black tuxedos while the groom wore a blue tuxedo with a black lapel. He also wore a bow tie while the groomsmen wore a regular tie. Nice touch! The bridesmaids were simply elegant in their gold-colored dresses with white baby breath bouquets accented with a rose or two.

I know a lot of our couples have chosen to have their dogs as part of their ceremony. I like how Alyssa & Jesse still wanted their dog at their wedding but chose to have him arrive early so he could be included in photos yet taken away before all the guests arrived. I think that was a win/win for everyone and wasn’t a distraction which sometimes can happen during the ceremony with pets.

So many wonderful details made this wedding extra memorable for guests. The couple provided cozy cups to put their can beverages in which also doubles as a wonderful keepsake. I adore their table numbers which had a different framed photo of them at each table. I also liked how they broke apart the typical, long farm head table. They chose to have their sweetheart table for them in the middle of two farm tables on each side for the wedding party. Again, something a little different than what I typically see here but I liked it! And finally, something that Alyssa really wanted, was the black & white dance floor that everyone enjoyed dancing on throughout the evening.