Wine Box Ceremony

Finishing out our triple wedding weekend was Marya and Anthony with their Sunday, October 9th wedding at Keswick Vineyards. What a gorgeous fall day they had! The colors are just starting to make an appearance which makes such a beautiful back drop for photos.

Marya & Anthony chose to have their ceremony in the middle of Edgewood’s private driveway, so the ever-changing colors of the Southwest Mountains adored their background for all their guests to admire. I just love being able to be witness some of the heartwarming things that take place “behind the scenes” such as this loving kiss from Marya’s dad to her just before they walk down the aisle.

Being married at a winery, I love it when our couples somehow incorporate some sort of wine theme into their day. Marya & Anthony chose to do the wine box at their ceremony. For those who don’t know what that is, let me explain. The couple has a wine box made that has their name and wedding date on it. Inside the box is a special bottle of wine. Marya & Anthony chose a 2017 Heritage bottle of wine because 2017 is the year they met! Each of them writes a letter to one another and seal it in the box along with the wine. During the ceremony the couple locks or nails the box close and are not allowed to open it until a future set time like their 1st anniversary or 5th anniversary. At that time, they will open the box, enjoy the wine, and read each other’s letter. It is recommended that the bottle be replaced with a new one (perhaps a bottle with the year they were married) and write new letters to each other and seal away to be opened again in another 5 years. The box also can be opened early if your marriage hits a bump to hopefully remind you what you love about each other.

Another little touch that I liked about this wedding was the tapestry hanging at each bar that listed the beverages being offered. First time for me to see this and I thought it was a very nice touch versus the typical framed sign on the bar.

Everything about this wedding was just beautiful! I just love how the tent looked at night! Marya & Anthony added greenery to the tent poles to bring that outside garden feel under the tent. And the food from C&O, delicious!

Thank you to the following team of vendors for a job well done:

Lydia Davis from Little Acorn Events as day of planner

Catering by C&O

DJ Fit, Nathan May

Musicians The Bachelor Boys

Kristen Camielle Photography

Kristen Beatley Films as videographer

The Bloom Room florist

Officiant Dave Norris

Hair by Shannon Smith

Makeup by Elizabeth Wilson

Rentals by MS Events