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Jess & DJ’s Wedding Day | Jess & DJ

On Saturday, November 10th, Jess and DJ were married at Keswick Vineyards on a brisk, fall day.  With the foliage colors still beaming on the mountain side, it was a must to hold their ceremony in our “fall” location which gives guests the optimal view of the Estate, fountain, vineyard and mountains.  Even though the day was a little chillier then it should have been for this time of year, the sun beaming through the trees provided just enough warmth to make their ceremony picture perfect. 

Since this is Keswick Vineyards 8th year doing weddings and have done over 350 weddings, it is hard for us to see something new.  So, when we saw what Jess & DJ were doing for their guest book, we definitely had to share.  Versus the traditional guest book, Jess & DJ had a wood blank puzzle made.  Each guest would sign a puzzle piece eventually signing each piece to create a forever heirloom of their special day.

Congratulations, Jess and DJ! We hope that you enjoyed your “mini-moon” and we hope that your lives are as perfect as your wedding was!  

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

Event Planner: Karissa Coffey, Caterer: Harvest Moon, Officiants: Doug White Sr. and Dave Norris, Desserts: Passionflower Cakes, DJ: Dennis Payne, Photographer: Mike Topham, Hair and Makeup Artist: Lou Stevens, Florist: Willow Branch Flowers, Transportation: James River and A & A Limo, Rentals: Harvest Moon, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company.

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Falling for Fall | Siobhan & Chris

On Sunday, November 4th, Siobhan and Chris were married at Keswick Vineyards.  Taking full advantage of choosing this date for the prime foliage colors of fall, they naturally chose our “fall location” to say their I do’s.  With so many ceremony site locations it can be hard for our couples to choose their favorite.  But at this time of the year it is pretty obvious why most of our couples choose our “fall location”.  We gave this location that nickname because in the fall you have a spectacular 180-degree view of an estate, fountain, vineyard and mountains all bursting with fall colors.  It really is hard to fully capture this view but believe me, it is AMAZING!!! 

To add to the spectacular view, Mother Nature did her part by providing them the perfect weather.  Once again, doing the Southern tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon a month before their wedding date paid off.  Originally Siobhan and Chris planned on mailing us their bourbon to bury for them since they are not local.  When that didn’t happen, they chose to bury 2 small “airplane” size bourbon bottles in a pot that Chris’s family had received when his sister unexpectedly died.  They brought that special pot with them and unearthed the bourbon and enjoyed the comfort it brought them. 

Now, when you think of fall, most people think of apple cider and donuts.  So, Siobhan and Chris opted for a donut food truck versus a traditional wedding cake.  Guest would make their way to Carpe Donuts food truck and enjoy a freshly made, apple cider donut with the traditional cinnamon & sugar or maple-glaze on them.  Nothing like the smell of fresh donuts to warm the heart.

But, if that wasn’t enough for their guests to stay warm, DJ TD Layman of Sound Enforcement got the party really going by playing the hottest hits.  It was such a pleasure to see how happy Siobhan was on the dance floor with all her family and friends.  She definitely had a great time and looked amazing (yes Chris, you looked very handsome too!)  And then, with a bubble departure, they were off to live happily ever after. 

Thank you to the following vendors for providing such exceptional service:

Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: Pumpernickel Pickle, Florist: The Faded Poppy, DJ: TD Layman of Sound Enforcement, Videographer: Silver Streak Weddings, Photographer: Ward Photography, Desserts: Carpe Donut, Rentals: MS Events, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company.

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