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Blue Skies & Pink Peonies | Jeannette & Matthew
In closing out the month of September, we had perfect weather at Keswick Vineyards for Jeannette and Matthew’s wedding on the 28th. The skies were blue with few clouds, and the temperature outside was absolutely perfect! With that being said, it was also fairly sunny outside so Jeannette and Matthew decided on a shaded area for their guests to be comfortable during their ceremony.
At Keswick Vineyards, couples have a variety of ceremony locations to choose from. Whether it be under our 300-year-old oak tree, in front of our elaborate fountain, or even in the simplicity of the vineyard, couples have more than one option for their outdoor ceremony. Jeannette and Matthew primarily decided that they wanted to have their ceremony looking out towards the vineyard but also had a “plan B” in case it was too bright outside. They decided the day of their wedding that it would be most ideal for guests to be in the shade to enjoy the matrimony of the two. Not only were guests able to enjoy our iconic fountain and Blue Ridge mountains, but everyone was completely comfortable. Everyone really had the best of both worlds!
Another aspect that we loved, particularly for Jeannette and Matthew’s wedding, were their centerpieces. Jeannette’s sister actually made all of the centerpieces out of eucalyptus, daisies, roses, baby’s breath, and blush peonies, which matched Jeannette’s blush dress. We loved the simplicity of the arrangements and how they were elegant, yet Jeannette and Matthew didn’t have to spend a fortune on their florals. Everything was absolutely perfect for the couple’s wedding day!
Congratulations, Jeannette and Matthew! We hope that the rest of your lives together is as perfect as your wedding day was!
Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:
Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: L’etoile Catering, Photographer: Photography by V, Officiant: Preston Gisch, DJ: Derek Tobler, Hair and Makeup Artist: Yolonda Jones and Rosa Alicia, Transportation: A & A, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company, Rentals: MS Events.
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.
A Charitable Couple | Kristen & James
Keswick Vineyards, yet again, had another perfect wedding day! Kristen and James, who got married at Keswick Vineyards on August 25th, 2018, had another beautiful day with flawless weather. With their very natural color theme of greens, whites, and gold that they had, everything seemed so natural and timeless.
Kristen and James’ guest table were so simple, yet elegant with the hints of whites and greens with their floral arrangements. Our particularly favorite piece on the guest table, though, was the canvas that they had as their guest book. On it were the states of Virginia and New Hampshire, which was representative of where the couple was originally from. We thought that was a great way to incorporate a little piece of “home” that the couple could use to decorate their house together.
The most meaningful part of the day, though, was what the couple did for a charitable cause. Rather than providing gifts for everyone, they donated a portion of money to an organization for cancer patients, being that their family was affected by this tragedy. It was so heartwarming to hear what they had done, and everyone greatly appreciated their thoughtfulness.
Congratulations to the happy couple! We hope that your life continues to be filled with as much love and compassion that you portrayed to your guests during your wedding.
Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:
Event Planner and Florist: Marylee Marmer Events, Caterer: Goodrich Gourmet, Officiant: Kevin Dadoly, Desserts: Sweethaus, DJ: Dennis Payne, Photographer and Videographer: Cortese Photography and Film, Hair and Makeup: Taylor Dadoly, Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company.
A Fancy Affair | Kenica & Bryon
Kenica and Bryon’s wedding on August 24, 2018 at Keswick Vineyards couldn’t have been any more perfect. For an August day, the weather was absolutely stunning with no humidity, 80-degree weather, and an ever so slight breeze. We were questioning whether Kenica and Bryon’s wedding could get much better than that—and it did!
They completely transformed our Sperry tent with their various additions. Over the dance floor, they hung floral orbs, provided and arranged by Tourterelle. Kenica told us that she wanted something different than a chandelier over the dance floor, so when she heard of this idea, she had to have it done. In addition to the bistro lights, the tent looked absolutely magnificent.
Kenica and Bryon’s color scheme was “jeweled tones,” which they included throughout their wedding. They incorporated the jeweled tones by adding vintage furniture, which were in emerald, blue, and maroon tones. We couldn’t be more in love with the transformation of the tent into Kenica and Bryon’s picture-perfect wedding. The tent can really be transformed into whatever a couple makes it, which was particularly reflected through this wedding.
The last little detail that we loved was the blue and white pottery that florals were placed in throughout the wedding. Along with the jeweled tones of the floral arrangements, the wedding seemed extremely elegant and was, by far, one of my favorite weddings that I’ve seen this year. It was completely different from most wedding themes that you see nowadays!
Congratulations to Kenica and Bryon! We hope that you enjoy your honeymoon in Europe!
Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:
Event Planner: Kate Phillips, Caterer: Harvest Moon, Musicians: Forrest Hill Trio, Pastry Chef: Kathy’s Favorite Cakes, Officiant: Anthony Ramondo, Florist: Tourterelle, DJ: TD Layman, Photographer: J & D Photography, Videographer: Joshua Cruse, Makeup: Janasee Estep, Hair: Emerald, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company, Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company and Albemarle Limousine, Rentals: Paisley and Jade.
