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Explosion of Fall Colors | Kristin & Dan

I don’t think that I’ve ever seen one wedding embody the fall look to the extent that this November 3rd wedding did at Keswick Vineyards! The foliage colors were in full effect, which is what this couple wanted. Kristin and Dan searched for wedding venues near and far in order to find a venue that had the perfect fall look that they desired. After touring Keswick Vineyards, they decided that it had everything that they desired and more for their dream wedding.

While touring Keswick Vineyards last November, Kristin and Dan saw all the vibrant, fall colors that encumbered the property but particularly fell in love with our maple tree in front of the Estate that was full of golden colors. It was at that moment that they decided that that tree HAD to be the backdrop for their ceremony. So, a year later, that is exactly what they did.  They chose a beautiful location that focused on that bright, golden maple tree with the sparkling splash of water from the fountain.  With their fascination with trees, it was only natural for them to have a tree print customized for guests to sign versus a tradition guest book.  

As Kristin walked down the aisle with the golden, maple tree in the background, guests were in absolute awe of how stunning she looked. We thought that she resembled a Grace Kelley with her hair pulled back in a low bun and her modest, timeless dress. We couldn’t stop talking about how classic Kristin appeared to be!

With having a smaller wedding, Kristin and Dan decided that they wanted to divide our sailcloth tent into two separate spaces. On one side of the tent it was set up for the reception.  With pale pink color linens and greenery going up the wooden center poles of the tent, a classic feel was created. The other side of the tent was designed to have a lounge feel.  The bar along with some couches, chairs and tables allowed guests to casually mingle amongst one another while watching others dance the night away.

Congratulations to Kristin and Dan!

Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work: 

Wedding Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Officiant: John Macy, Caterer: Harvest Moon, Desserts: Sweethaus, DJ: Bob Mednikov, Photographer and Videographer: Victoria Heer and Kramer, Hair and Makeup Artist: Lucie Pellegrino and Charlottesville Makeup Artist, Florist: Hedge Fine Blooms, Transportation: Blue Ridge Tours, Rentals: MS Events, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company.

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Outdoor Options | Caitlin & Brooks

Couples predominately come to Keswick Vineyards because of the natural, picturesque views. The beautiful oak trees that are over 300-years-old, the abundance of the vineyard, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background makes for picture-perfect scenery. When you think of a simply natural and beautiful setting, this is it! With outdoor settings, though, comes outdoor options! Caitlin and Brooks, who had their wedding here on September 2, 2018, was a couple that used every aspect of the natural, outdoor setting to their advantage. We loved their various, fun outdoor options and can’t wait to share it with our readers!

One thing that we recommend to our couples is to use place cards that have some weight to them. With the nice breeze that you get for being in a mountainous region, sometimes the cards cannot withstand it and, therefore, do not stay in place. Caitlin and Brooks created a window frame and wrote each table and guests’ name on it. They leaned the beautiful window frame against one of our wine barrels and placed it on the side of the stairs so that guests could see where they were to be seated. Having such a sturdy, decorative piece was ingenious! We also loved the touch of greenery and florals that made the sign really “pop!”

Amongst this sign was also a bar sign with all of the alcoholic beverages being served. Caitlin and Brooks, again, used a window frame so that guests knew exactly what was on the menu for their drink options of the day. We thought that having the bar sign rest upon an easel, opposed to on the bar, was a great way to make a simple sign more of a decorative piece that could withstand the breeze that we receive. 

Our favorite “outdoor option,” though, was the Carpe Donut truck! With transitioning into fall, it’s a great option to have apple cider donuts in lieu of a cake. Guests love to go up to the truck, order their dessert, and mingle amongst other guests outside. It’s also a great option to have for coffee so that the tent space can be maximized for other things. I know that I am not speaking for myself when I say that we could never get tired of Carpe Donuts!

The remainder of the night was spent snacking on some fall-themed donuts and dancing the night away with all attention on Caitlin and Brooks. Congratulations to the happy couple! 

Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:

Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: Harvest Moon, Florist: Amanda Burnette, Officiant: Mary Schmotzer, DJ: John Garland, Desserts: Carpe Donut, Musicians: The Bloom Trio, Photographer: Jen Fariello, Hair and Makeup Artist: Top Knot and Rouge 9, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company, Rentals: La Tavola and Harvest Moon.

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