Richmond Virginia Wedding From Meghan McSweeney
If you’re trying to figure out how to combine all that you are … and all that he is … and surround yourself with your favorite people in the whole wide world ~ Paul & Teresa’s wedding will give you SO much inspiration! The sweet simplicity of family and tradition and a passion for each other. That’s really all it’s all about … right? The wonderful Meghan McSweeney has shared a few pics from the day. Enjoy!
from Meghan …
Paul and Teresa met while she was at a University Northern Ireland, from which Paul hails. The couple wanted to make sure the wedding incorporated each of their cultures (with him from Ireland and Teresa with her Bolivian and American roots). They used the Irish “claddagh” throughout the reception (cocktail napkins, cake topper and thank you cards) as it’s a symbol for love, friendship and loyalty.
They had salsa dancing during the rehearsal dinner and reception for Teresa’s Bolivian side. For Southern flair, the couple hosted their wedding at Tuckahoe Plantation, which is the boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson. Their invitations incorporated dogwood (Virginia state flower) and their guests enjoyed Virginia peanuts in their welcome bags.
We asked Teresa her most memorable part of her wedding day and she said, “Our favorite part of the wedding day was when we were finally able to cut loose during the reception. With my husband being called Paul McCartney, one of the things we bonded over when we first started going out was a shared love of The Beatles. So our last dance of the night to “I’ve Just Seen a Face” was definitely a highlight and the perfect ending to the whole day.”
I also asked her to share any advice for future brides, now that she’s walked down the aisle herself and she said, “If you have your heart set on an outdoor wedding like I did, be ready for extreme weather (in my case it was the intense heat) and for bugs. I’ve never been a big fan of fondant but at the last minute we decided to add it to the cake just in case of flies and to guard the cake against melting in the heat. So when we were invaded by ants that climbed all over the cake, the caterers were able to just peel away that top layer when it came time to serve it!
Photographer: Meghan McSweeney Photography
Minister: Dean Pittman, Greenwood United Methodist Church
Event Planner: Courtney Spencer, Merriment Events
Tent Rental: Skyline Tent Company
Cake: Sweetest Thing Bakery
Flowers: Flower Girls
Ceremony/Reception: Tuckahoe Plantation
Catering: White House Catering
DJ: Cam DiNunzio
Ceremony Musicians: Classical Encounter
Hair: Salon 23
Makeup: Stephanie Parker
Transportation: TNT Limousine
Party Rentals: Party Perfect
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Totally love seeing a Richmond, VA bride on Style Me Pretty! I'm an avid reader of this blog and am planning a Richmond wedding.
This one is gorgeous and really captures the character of our town!
Oh, yay! I was at this wedding :) Teresa was my college roommate! Thrilled to see her amazing wedding here!
I, too, am getting married in Richmond in April! Such a gorgeous place for weddings.
What a lovely summer bride and dashing groom. Despite the heat, the ceremony was so gorgeous and well-orchestrated!
Cheers!
erica @ tinseltwine.com
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OH, how I love seeing my hometown. Even though I'm miles away, it is still breathtaking. Congrats to all my Richmond Wedding Vendors.
Stunning work from Meghan!
I am a friend of paul's and sadly i could not make the wedding... but i have to say the photos did the day justice they are stunning pics. just have to say i know both paul and teresa and there day looked amazing... happy life together xxx
Wow! Those pictures are beautiful! The whole scene looks like it was amazing. Gorgeous work!
This looks lovely the flowers are so pretty!
Richmond VA is a wonderful wedding city full of beautiful locations! I love the purple and white. So crisp! Looks like a sweet day for sure :)