Our Wedding Blog

Keswick 5/13/23 Keswick 5/13/23

Man's Best Friend

I remember when Taylor and Jon toured last year, they asked if Keswick Vineyards allowed dogs to be in the ceremony? Of course, we do! As a mother and grandmother to many fur babies, I could appreciate how including their 4-legged baby was a must for them. True to what they wanted, Taylor and Jon were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, May 13th, with their dog Bear right there by their side! Just take a look at what a good boy Bear was. He proudly sat next to his daddy while watching them exchange their vows. And as Taylor and Jon exited, Bear anxiously waited for him to be able to join them as the three of them left the ceremony location.

There were several additions to Taylor and Jon’s wedding day that I just love! My favorite is adding a chandelier over the dance floor. I just love that look at night to help showcase the dance floor. Simply elegant!

Another favorite is hanging florals over the head table. Colonial Florist did such an amazing job! Not only did they hang florals under the tent for the reception, but they put florals in the fountain for the ceremony! Such a beautiful look!

And let’s not forget about providing a little fun for their guests. Taylor and Jon had several different yard games available for their guests to play while they had pictures done. Delicious appetizers can’t hurt either☺

Lastly, I just love how they tied in a little winery detail by using wine bottles to represent each table and list the names of the people seated at that table on each wine bottle.

Thanks of course to the amazing vendors that always do such an excellent job here:

Wedding Planner Erin Cleveland Events

Lexington Catering Company

DJ Frank Smith

Musician Tiffany Shanta

Photographer Kristen Camielle

Colonial Florist

Officiant Florence Hamm

Transportation by Quick Bus

Hair & Makeup by Lou Stevens

Lighting by Blue Ridge Events Production

Keswick 5/12/23 Keswick 5/12/23

Teammates For Life

Brittany definitely scored when she chose Keswick Vineyards for her wedding venue. Dan is a professional athlete with a busy schedule, so it wasn’t until their rehearsal that he saw the venue for the first time, and he was very pleased with what he saw! So, on Friday, May 12th, Brittany and Dan were married at Keswick Vineyards before their family, friends and God.

Being Christians, Brittany and Dan chose to have multiple hymns sung during their ceremony along with taking communion. Taking center stage was a beautiful white cross that Brittany’s father made, adorned with flowers. Most ceremonies are very short and sweet. It was refreshing to see the important role that God plays in their lives expressed in their ceremony. So many couples only focus on the reception part of their wedding day when actually, the ceremony is the most important part and should be given some time too.

Brittany definitely had a vision for her wedding day. She kept with classic black and white décor. Bridesmaids wore black dresses, while the groomsmen wore black tuxedos. That classic black and white look is such a natural fit to the timeless, classic, and elegant look Keswick Vineyards has to offer.

I really liked the simplicity of Brittany’s florals, using mostly baby breath and candles for centerpieces. Also, look at this creative way of displaying table assignments for guests. And finally, guests could indulge on a s’mores bar to satisfy their sweet tooth!

Thank you to our vendor team for assembling such a lovely event:

Wedding Planner Little Acorn Events

Catering by Exchange Events

DJ Kevin Graham

Caitlin Joyce Photography

Videographer Sydney Koerber

Florals by Monarch Flower Farm

Transportation by Ambassador Limousine

Rentals by MS Events

Officiant Pastor Chris

Hair by Theresa Hastings

Keswick 5/6/23 Keswick 5/6/23

Now That's A Large Wedding Party!!!

Well, one thing’s for sure - Sarah & Graham have A LOT of close friends! This must be one of the largest wedding parties we have had. 12 bridesmaids, 12 groomsmen, plus an adorable flower girl. Hats off to their planner and photographer to keep things organized and moving the entire day/night. Not an easy task with that many people. Thankfully, Keswick Vineyards offers a very spacious bridal suite and man’s cave for the men to enjoy while here. That man’s cave also doubled as a viewing room for the Kentucky Derby later that evening. It never fails that every year for the Kentucky Derby wedding guests will pile into the man’s cave for about 10 minutes to watch the race and then head back out to the reception.

So, a big congratulations to Sarah and Graham for being married at Keswick Vineyards on May 6th, 2023. Again, the weather could not have been any better. Blue skies, a few clouds to add texture to their photos, a slight breeze, warmth of the sun and then cooler at night to keep everyone comfortable during dancing and boy did this group dance! Food was amazing! So many complements about it. My favorite is always the shrimp and grits appetizer.

Sarah and Graham chose to have their ceremony in front of Edgewood Estate. An Estate built in 1911. Such a classic, elegant backdrop. The couple chose to add some florals along the edge of the fountain which could be moved to a 2nd location after the ceremony. I think what really sold Sarah on this ceremony location is how we surprise the wedding guests by having the bride come in from a different direction then the rest of the wedding party. While the wedding party enters from the top of the fountain and we use the pathway around the fountain sort of like a maze for them, I sneak the bride and her father off in my golf cart to enter from the back vineyard. No one is expecting that. When the bride’s song starts, the fountain turns off, and the bride magically appears out from the vineyard walking the long driveway to the alter. Yes, my daughter is a theater major, and it definitely is wearing off on me. ☺ Seriously, I just love it when we do this! And just take a look at that view! Hard to beat.

Thank you again to our amazing vendors that make every wedding so special for our couples and their guests:

Wedding Planner Boundless Love Events

Goodrich Gourmet Catering

DJ Sound Enforcement

Jen Torres Photography

Kimberly Lunsford Florals

Hayley Joan MUA Hair & Makeup

Keswick 5/5/23 Keswick 5/5/23

Seeing New Things

The hard part about being an owner of a business is that you don’t get much time off. Most of your time is consumed on your property making sure everything is just perfect for your guests. Luckily for me, I get to experience so many things doing weddings here at Keswick Vineyards that I would never get the opportunity to see elsewhere. A perfect example is Alicia and Shaim’s wedding on May 5th, 2023.

Let’s begin with the perfect weather they were given! I just love Spring weddings when you have warmer afternoons but then the evening cools off, so you are comfortable dancing the night away. Alicia & Shaim chose to have their ceremony right up close to the vineyard. This provided the perfect greenery back drop to their baby’s breath arch that framed them perfectly. A special moment during the ceremony was the two of them signing a prayer book that has been signed by many previous generations during their weddings. What a sweet family heirloom to keep passing along.

I was so excited to try the food. Part of the family is from Afghanistan, so Afghan food it was! I’ve never had this type of cuisine, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Dinner was brought in from Bamian Restaurant, and it was delicious! Some of the dishes had some heat to them but overall, very flavorful, and yummy!

After dinner everyone was treated to some traditional Afghan dancing. I just love the garments they changed into to dance in. Such a treat to see different cultures and how they celebrate.

My fondest memory from this wedding had to be right after sunset photos when I noticed Shaim, the groom, with his iPhone snapping a picture of the sunset view. It was so lovely to actually see him be in the moment and take that time to relish it. I try to tell our couples to do that because their wedding day goes by so quickly and so many never take that time to just stop and take it in. Alicia and Shaim definitely took that time and will always have those mental pictures to reflect back on.

Lastly, a really cute idea was this crossword puzzle board that was displayed during cocktail hour. Guests got to see just how well they knew Alicia and Shaim.