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Keswick 5/27/22 Keswick 5/27/22

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Rain, rain, go away is what every couple in the Charlottesville area were chanting on Friday, May 27th. Severe thunderstorms were forecasted with flash flooding and tornadoes! Kari & Chris informed their vendors that they really wanted to have their ceremony outside, if at all possible, even if it had to be delayed. Because the storms were coming and going, we went ahead and prepped for the rain plan of having the ceremony under the tent but were ready to quickly get chairs outside if that was an option and guess what? It happened! It appeared that the storm cell was going to go south of us so we could proceed with their outdoor ceremony after all! Happy dance!!!!!

Just look how beautiful their outdoor ceremony was. I just loved their little flower girl who did such a fantastic job throwing the petals. She was so cute when she started to pick them up Kari looked like a Barbie doll and Chris definitely reminded me of G.I. Joe so I kept calling them my Barbie & Joe couple (I hope they didn’t mind).

I can’t wait to see some of the professional photos because the lighting was spectacular, and Kari & Chris should be models. Congratulations to you both!

Special thanks to the following vendors:

Wedding Planner Illumination Events Studio

Catering by Goodrich Gourmet

DJ Derek Tobler

Photographer and videographer by George Street Photo

Vogue Flowers

Officiant Frank Goare

Hair by Jessica Cominsky

Rentals by Alpha Lit Richmond

Cake by Publix.

Keswick 5/21/22 Keswick 5/21/22

It Finally Happened!

Congratulations to Isabelle & Michael who finally, after having to postpone and reschedule and delay for 2 years because of covid, were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, May 21st. Isabelle and Michael had family and friends from all over the world attending and I really liked how Isabelle showcased her Bermuda roots with a signature drink that was so refreshing on this unseasonably hot day. As guest made their way to the cocktail lawn area, displayed on a gold and glass bookshelf was pre-poured signature drinks for guests to help themselves to. I really like this idea of having pre-poured drinks available as guests head to cocktail hour. By doing this, it helps eliminate that rush to the bar which usually results with some sort of line. This way, guests can grab a drink and those wanting something else can head to the bar. I highly recommend doing this with your signature drink or glasses of wine.

I thought I would touch a little bit in this blog about how to go about your ceremony processional when you have a father and stepfather. Who escorts the bride? I’ve seen it done in multiple ways so I thought I would just share in this blog how Isabelle did it.

With both her father and stepfather being very important men in her life, Isabelle chose to have her stepfather walk her to the ceremony location and then to have her father walk her down the aisle. This way, both fathers felt proud to be by Isabelle’s side as she entered the next passage of her life - marriage. I would also like to add that it is refreshing when ALL parents can come together to celebrate their child’s marriage and participate in all those family photos as a family unit to be shared from one generation to another.

And one more thing to add about Isabelle. Look at that jewel collar that she wore with her wedding dress for the ceremony. That definitely took her look up a notch! And I can’t forget about Michael. Who can resist a man in uniform? Thank you for your service.

Special thanks to the following vendors for sweating through this day to ensure it was a perfect day for Isabelle & Michael!

Wedding Planner & Florist – Mirna Brousseau Events

Catering by Goodrich Gourmet

DJ Ricky with Party Masters

Photographer Omar Zeta

Cake by Sweet Fix

Hair & Make-up by Victoria Berkeley

Transportation by Cameron Limousine and Albemarle Limousine

Caricaturist Daniel Ryman

Rentals by MS Events.

Keswick 5/14/22 Keswick 5/14/22

Sand Blending Ceremony?

Jinah and Lucas were married here at Keswick Vineyards on May 14th, 2022. They had many memorable aspects to their wedding but my favorite had to have been the sand blending portion of their ceremony. Sand blending is when each couple brings sand from a place that is special to them and they mix the sand together during their ceremony to represent the two individuals coming together as one. Since their ceremony took place under our sail cloth tent, this made the entire evening very intimate for all of their guests.

Jinah and Lucas also decided to bury a bottle of bourbon to dig up on their wedding day. The tradition is to bury the bourbon exactly one month before your wedding date. They decided to bury the bourbon one day early and unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate for them. Weather aside, the two still had a perfect wedding day that they will remember forever.

This couple was such a pleasure to work with and we are so honored they had their wedding here!

A special thanks to all of their vendors:

Wedding Planner – Marylee Marmer

Caterer – TCO

DJ – Nathan May

Musician – Got Strings

Photographer – Erica with George Street Photography

Pastry Chef – Passion Flower Cakes

Florist – Marylee Marmer

Officiant – Grandfather of bride

Make-up – Holly Beauty Company

Transportation – Camryn Executive Transportation and Limousine

Rentals – TCO

Keswick 5/13/22 Keswick 5/13/22

The Beauty of the Outdoors Under the Tent!

Lauren and Eric were married at Keswick Vineyards on May 13th, 2022. Their simple and elegant wedding was one to remember.

Lauren and Eric had their florist (Weddings by Vogue) hang greenery up our wooden poles as well as wrap greenery around our tent bistro lighting. Our tent bistro lighting is a beautiful feature of our sail cloth tent on its own but adding this greenery took it up a notch! They were able to bring the beauty of the outdoor estate under the tent.