Jeux, Joie, et Amour: Celia & Will’s Game-Filled, French-Inspired Wedding at Keswick Vineyards
Celia and Will’s wedding at Keswick Vineyards on October 19, 2024, was a perfect blend of fun, games, and personalized touches. This was the second wedding of a popular fall weekend at Keswick, and they made sure their celebration was unique and full of life!
The ceremony took place in front of Edgewood Estate, with the fountain and the magnificent sugar maple tree as their backdrop. While the sugar maple was just starting to turn, the stunning red maple provided a beautiful pop of color, framing their ceremony location perfectly. Guests who couldn’t attend in person were able to share in the moment, as the couple live-streamed their ceremony—a heartfelt gesture that showed how much they valued their loved ones.
During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a collage of photos showing Celia and Will through different stages of their lives and relationship. Another unique touch was the table assignment display. Celia’s father discovered clear bracelets that resembled Apple watches, with each guest’s name and table number printed on them. Later, when the dancing started, these bracelets blinked in sync with the music, lighting up the dance floor and adding a playful, vibrant atmosphere.
The reception was equally memorable, with elevated floral arrangements, centerpieces featuring shades of green that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses, and linens that brought the vineyard’s natural beauty into the décor. The table numbers were a fun twist—wine corks with cut-out paper flames displaying the table number. It was a detail that I hadn’t seen before and perfectly reflected the couple’s creativity.
Celia’s French heritage was highlighted through the food, with appetizers like pâté and desserts that included delightful macarons. Each table also had a quiz with questions about the couple, adding a fun, interactive element to the reception. Guests competed to see which table knew Celia and Will best, and the top three tables faced off in a tiebreaker. The winning table received homemade mugs crafted by Celia herself, a personal and thoughtful prize.
Of course, the fun didn’t stop there! Guests enjoyed a photo booth and were even able to use a CO2 spraying gun provided by the DJ, which made for an exciting dance floor experience. The night was full of energy, laughter, and creativity, perfectly capturing the playful spirit of Celia and Will’s relationship.
From the thoughtful touches to the endless fun and games, this wedding was a true reflection of the couple's personalities and their love for each other and their guests.
Special thanks to the following vendors: Wedding Planner Barb Wired, Catering by L’Etoile, Cakes by Rachel, DJ Frank Smith of Prime Time Events, Photographer Amy Smith, Videographer Brian Schornberg, Photo Booth of Charlottesville, Florals by Gregory Britt, Officiant Ahren Lavis, Hair & Makeup by Judy Hayward, Transportation by A&A Limousine, Rentals by MS Events & Paisley & Jade, and Live Streaming by The AV Company.