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Keswick 9/9/23 Keswick 9/9/23

Don't Even Think About Raining

Congratulations to Lauren and Harrison who were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. What ended up being a beautiful, rain free afternoon and evening wedding didn’t always sound that way. The forecast for this weekend was showing scattered thunderstorms almost every day giving us some relief from the hot weather we had been having. To play it safe, Lauren & Harrison opted to rent an additional tent to avoid doing everything under Keswick’s Aurora tent. As you can see, the tent was unnecessary but still used for cocktail hour, but they were able to have their ceremony amongst the vineyard as they always dreamed about.

It is funny to see the contrast being the father of the groom and the father of the bride. Harrison’s father was all jokes just before walking down the aisle with his son giving him a nice pair of rabbit ears☺ On the other hand, Lauren’s father was serious and proud to escort his daughter down the aisle with her mother.

Everything about this wedding was beautiful. Just look at how pristine the property at Edgewood Estate looked to complement every photo regardless of where it was taken. I just love the floral pergola for their ceremony. And even when it’s dark outside, just look how beautiful the included lighting under our Aurora tent looks.

Thank you to the following vendors. Your professionalism is always appreciated.

L’Etoile Catering

DJ Frank Smith of Prime Time Events

Barb Wired LLC. as Wedding Planner

Photobooth of Charlottesville

Aaron Watson Photography

Florals by Gregory Britt

Shenandoah Sweets for the cake

Hair by On Location Bridal

Makeup by Cagney Blair

Rentals by MS Events, VA Tent, and Silver Stagecoach

Transportation by A&A Limousine

Keswick 9/8/23 Keswick 9/8/23

Favorite Tent Look

When I saw the color scheme of Mallory & Zack’s wedding, I immediately knew this was going to be a beautiful wedding! I can’t think of a more classic, elegant, clean look to an outdoor wedding and ceremony, then keeping with Mother Nature and using her palette of green and white.

Mallory & Zack were married at the classic, timeless, and elegant wedding venue at Keswick Vineyards on Friday, September 8, 2023. They chose to be married right up close to the freshly harvested vineyard. Adoring the altar with a split floral arbor with greenery and white florals and lining the aisle was white petals, magical! Just look at how amazing their ceremony looked with the greenery of the vineyard with the backdrop of the mountains.

My favorite look for our Aurora tent has to be when our couple’s put greenery on our swagged bistro lights under the tent yet only over the dance floor area versus the entire tent. Then, adding wood farm tables for the head table, that naturally ties into the outdoors. The lightness of the greenery canopy with touches of green provided by napkins on each table and low floral centerpieces and some candles, yes please!!!!! This must be my favorite look. Don’t you agree?

Some other details to this wedding that I loved was right after the ceremony the couple and wedding party enjoyed an espresso martini tower. We’ve all seen champagne towers, but have you ever seen an espresso martini one? Got to say, looks yummy! As you can see, Mallory and Zack definitely enjoyed it!

Another cute little detail was having a long mirror at the entrance to the cocktail hour so everyone could take a quick peek at how gorgeous they were looking before grabbing a drink. It’s always those little details that make each of our weddings so special and unique.

Thank you to the following vendors for going that extra mile to make sure Mallory & Zack had their dream wedding:

Wedding Planner Erin Cleveland

Catering by Exchange Events

DJ Carter Ward of Fordson Labs

Photographer Ashley Eagleson

Videographer Brian Schornberg

Florals by Willow Branch Flowers

Hair by Ave 42

Makeup by Captivating Complexion

Transportation by Quick Bus

Rentals by MS Events

Moo Thru ice cream truck for dessert

*Photos without the Keswick Vineyards watermark taken by Ashley Eagleson

Keswick 9/3/23 Keswick 9/3/23

Oozing with Love

I’m not sure that I have seen another couple that got married at Keswick Vineyards that expressed their love for one another more than Jenna & Kale who were married on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The vows they wrote were the best ever! They went on for a while, yet no one wanted them to end. You could have heard a pin drop the entire time. Their touching words were so genuine and personal that no one could say a word and instead had their eyes watering as they witnessed such a love. Seriously, these were some of the most touching things I have heard a couple say to each other, and I’ve heard a lot!

Just look at how these two look at each other. Jenna with her infectious smile to Kale’s charming looks, this couple is so blessed. When I heard of all their travels and adventures together, I couldn’t help but be envious. They really got it right. From their beginnings together they have traveled the world and pushed one another to try new things that only brought out the best in each other. Just look at their seating chart and their table numbers. Each table had a destination they had been to and then on the back side, had a picture of the two of them there. I couldn’t help but to check out each table to see the amazing experiences these two have already had so early in their relationship.

Another thing about this couple that was so obvious is their love for family and friends. I always love the moments just before the bride and her father walk down the aisle. You can just feel the excitement of Jenna and her dad as if they are saying, “Can you believe this is happening?” And then, later in the evening, the two of them shared their dance to the song “Sweet Child of Mine” and really rocked the house! But don’t worry, Kale also captivated their guests when he shared his special dance with his grandmother.

I can’t end this blog without thanking the southern tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon in assuring them such a beautiful day.

Thank you to all the vendors that made this wedding such a joy to host:

Wedding Planner Erin Cleveland

Catering by Harvest Moon

DJ Fit (Nathan May)

Photographer Sam Hurd

Videographer Brian Schornberg

Lacy’s Florist

One Creative Cookie

Officiant Matt Salzberg

Hair & Makeup by Laurel Cain

Transportation by Easy Riders and Rentals by Valley Heirlooms

Keswick 9/2/23 Keswick 9/2/23

A Sign from Above

What a beautiful wedding Mary Kate & Jordan had at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, September 2nd. The weather was just perfect allowing for daytime warmth of the sun to the subtle evening chill which is just perfect for when everyone is dancing.

When this couple & family toured, an immediate connection started between us. My daughter attended the college their youngest daughter was seriously considering so when they were heading to the college to check it out, they also took the time to see my daughter in her college theater performance. Since then, their daughter decided to attend that college and now both our daughters are in contact with one another and have started that friendship. It is these special connections that make doing weddings and getting to know our families so special. It’s just not a one-day thing for us.

As you can see from the photos that Mary Kate and Jordan were married in front of the gorgeous fountain with the vineyard and mountain as their backdrop. This location also provided some shade for their guests to keep everyone comfortable. A special seat on the aisle of the front row was reserved for Mary Kate’s father. Placed on that seat was a frame with beautiful photos reminding everyone of the love these two shared. Mary Kate made sure that her dads’ seat was diagonal to her at the alter so she could see him.

It is always hard when a bride has a deceased father. We all know that it is our father who should be walking us girls down the aisle. It is a very emotional day when that isn’t possible. Mary Kate instead had her mother by her side making that walk with her just as special.

When it came down for those traditional formal dances, Mary Kate had her brother dance with her in her father’s absence. While the two of them took center stage on the dance floor, me and my staff were standing just outside the tent when the most amazing thing happened. A shooting star that seemed so close with this long sparkling tail went flying right over the tent. At first, I thought it was a firework someone shot off because of how close and large it was. At the same time, we all said, “Wow, did you see that?” We couldn’t believe our eyes. I had to go tell Mary Kate what we saw when she finished her dance and we all agreed that had to be a sign from her father. Such a beautiful moment that I’m so happy to have witnessed.