Virginia Weddings

The luxury and general aura of the roaring 20’s often serves as inspiration for many weddings, but this beaming couple Did. It Right. With an art-deco inspired invitation suite, ostrich feathers accenting the arrangements and Bride’s hair, and some seriously beautiful custom signage, the opulence of this affair was perfectly captured by Michael and Carina Photography in the full gallery right here!

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From Michael and Carina Photography… This is inspiration galore—a Great Gatsby wedding at its most beautiful.

Guests in flapper dresses and head pieces, chandeliers, extravagant florals and a bride in a sparkly wedding dress. Everything was meticulously styled by Emily Weddings.

Red lips and a sophisticated updo were a must. And the feathers in the bridal bouquet and the table center pieces fit the theme perfectly. The guests were welcomed with cocktails and an art deco painting of the bride and groom. The Metropolitan Players entertained with a variety of hits that kept the mood swinging as if it were a party thrown by Gatsby himself.

Jessica and Jack celebrated with their friends and family at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club in Virginia Beach. Their last bride and groom portraits were taken with the green Gatsby light surprising them from behind across the lagoon. The stylish couple made their big exit in a 1920s car.

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Cinematography: A Vision Quest Production | Floral Design: Isha Foss Events | Wedding Dress: Sottero And Midgley | Wedding Cake: Patti Cakes | Ceremony Venue: St Gregory The Great | Reception Venue: Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club | Makeup : Makeup By Kim Porter | Hair: Hair By Alice | Band: Metropolitan Players | Event Coordination & Styling: Emily Weddings | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Lighting & Design: Blue Steel Lighting | Photo Booth: Boardwalk PhotoBooth Company

Pastel details are the quickest way to make my heart happy. And this charming southern affair? Well it’s bursting with plenty. Pretty pink hues married with outdoorsy, country details, it’s rustic chic from Pure Whimsy Events done oh-so-right. With that said, I’ll be spending the rest of my days ogling every detail Gabe Aceves captured here!

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From Gabe Aceves… Kelly and John got married on John’s parents private home in Warrenton VA. It was a beautiful day with southern charm and outdoorsy, country details.

From the beautiful Bride… John and I met at a local restaurant where I was waitressing one summer during college; he was a patron that left me the best tip a handsome man could give – a date! He proposed along the cobblestone streets in Old Town, Alexandria where we’d had our first date five years ago.

In the beginning stages, we only had a couple things we knew we wanted to incorporate into the wedding: pink (against John’s wishes!) and personal touches that felt like we were more at home than in a grand ballroom. With Eric Church’s “Springsteen” as our inspiration, we chose a July Saturday night date and went from there…

We started with the venue – the beautiful home and property of John’s parents that they designed with John’s aunt and built with their family business Thorsen Construction. Located on top of a hill in Warrenton, Virginia, it was the perfect backdrop to begin building upon. We had so much fun incorporating touches that were dear to our hearts and reminded us of a summer party that you just don’t want to end: A cocktail hour featuring martinis – my sister and I’s favorite – and Bell’s Oberon beer for the boys. Mismatched blush bridesmaid dresses selected by my sisters/ best friends; from floral to feathers they looked every bit beautiful and one-of-a-kind. John’s dad’s green tractor equipped with goodies trailing the wedding party up the hill for pictures with a blue mountain backdrop. A grand pole tent at the bottom of the property strung with café lights acting as a cozy makeshift sky of stars. Virginia pulled pork with Virginia sweet sauce paired with pink champagne. Tiramisu cake designed and baked by John’s aunt and carried to the tent by John’s uncles for the cake cutting. A soulful big band playing Motown music for dancing the night (and those cornbread calories!) away. And last but not least, a 1977 Scout II getaway car from my dad and uncle’s personal collection to escape the sprinkling that started just as the last sparkler went out.

As we drove down the driveway away from our friends and family, we looked at each other and knew it was the best night of our lives and just how we had pictured it all those months of planning. Our family, friends, and each of our vendors played such a large part in turning our ideas into a real life dream.

Katie, our amazing planner, assisted with every little thing from signs to timing to layout. And our brilliant photographer, Gabe, is a close Del Ray neighbor who captured our day with the most stunning and special photos. We couldn’t have done it without the talented team we built around us, and its one July Saturday night that we’ll never forget.

Photography: Gabe Aceves Photography | Floral Design: Affordable Arrangements | Catering: Old Blue BBQ | Band: EastCoast Entertainment | Bow Ties: Murray's Toggery Shop | Groom's Attire: Suitsupply | Venue: Private Residence | Tent: Gibson Rental | Brides Dress: Watters | Cake Design & Creation: Aunt Of The Groom | Getaway Car: Father Of The Bride's IH Scout | Hair Makeup: Salon Emage | Music: Doug Allen Music | Planning: Pure Whimsy Events | Rentals: Capital Party Rentals | Rompers: Plum Pretty Sugar

Nothing says springtime quite like a bouquet of fresh blooms and a sweet, pastel palette. This inspiration shoot perfectly captures the essence of the season with the dreamy combination of roses, tulips, and sweet peas, dewy makeup from Jordan K Winn & Co. and light, airy feel captured through the lens of Mary Neumann Photography. Experience a spring awakening with all the gorgeous images here.

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From Mary Neumann Photography…This inspiration shoot was captured by Mary Neumann Photography at the “For the Love of Film” workshop, hosted by Kristen Lynne Photography and Matoli Keely Photography. Styled by the talented Alex Meyer Events, the pastel colors are perfection as we anticipate spring flowers and summer weddings. Wearing a unique Alexandra Grecco gown, this bride oozes grace and all that is lovely. All images captured on film, this shoot is airy, full of elegant details, and sweet inspiration.

Photography: Mary Neumann Photography | Event Design: Alex Meyer Events | Floral Design: Violet Gardens Floral Designs | Wedding Gown: Alexandra Grecco | Cake: Lauren Bakes Cakes | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Jewelry: Suz Somersall | Hair And Makeup : JKW Beauty | Calligraphy: Lydia Robins Hendrix Studio | Film Scanned And Developed: Richard Photo Lab | Model: Jeff Bruins | Model : Kathleen Masek | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Studio: Pamela Jane's Studio | Workshop Host: Kristen Lynne Photography | Workshop Host: Matoli Keely Photography

An oh-so-charming garden estate paired with everlasting love is the recipe for a wedding day done right. But add in a good dose of glamour planned in the hands of Strawberry Milk Events and you’ve got yourself nuptial perfection. From the surprise mariachi band to the mini margaritas (yes, please!) that followed, every capture from the lens of Abby Jiu is fit for a modern-day fairytale and you can see it all here!

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From Strawberry Milk Events… Kristen and Kevin were married in Middleburg, Virginia at the oh-so-charming Goodstone Inn & Estate, in wine and horse country. The wedding party took over the 265 acre estate for the weekend – which consists of 6 historic guest houses spread all over the property, with a total of 18 bedrooms. All are impeccably furnished in elegant French and English cottage decor. Although only an hour south of D.C., guests felt like they were a world away. Guests enjoyed the heated pool with breathtaking views of the blue ridge mountains, hiking, canoeing, visiting the working farm, gardens, acclaimed farm to table restaurant, etc. The couple was married in front of the gorgeous ivy-covered stone wall – the ruins of the estate’s original mansion.

Kristen donned a stunning Carolina Herrera gown. After the ceremony, guests passed through the ivy wall “door” to poolside cocktail hour hour where local fare such as mini Virginia ham biscuits were served. The bar featured “his and hers” cocktails – the Tequila Sparkler and the Gentleman’s Old Fashioned. The wedding reception was a fun contrast to the “au natural” setting of the Inn – a very elegant yet fashion forward cocktail style style reception featured a custom, graphic black and white dance floor, oversized crystal chandelier and lots of gold and mirrored furniture.

Florals in shades of pink were lush and in true garden style to tie in the surroundings. The reception had mixed seating (bar height tables, low cafe tables and lounge furniture) with stations of yummy local food such as heirloom tomato salad, spring vegetable risotto, roasted organic chicken, seared scallops and prime rib – most of which is sourced right from the farm! At sunset, the couple stole away for a private moment to read letters they had written to one another earlier that day. Sound Connection from Andy Kushner Entertainment kept the dance floor packed and the party going! Later in the evening, a surprise mariachi band serenaded guests while wait staff passed out mini margaritas.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Videography: Happy Wedding Films | Event Planning: Strawberry Milk Events | Flowers: Petal And Print | Wedding Dress: Carolina Herrera | Cake: Fluffy Thoughts Bakery | Hair And Makeup: Modern Bridal Studio | Band: SoundConnection | Venue: Goodstone Inn | Bridal Salon: Carine's Bridal Atelier | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Mariachi Band: Bialeks Music | Paper: Just Ink On Paper | Rental: DC Rental | Rentals: Chicka | Rentals: Syzygy Events | Tent Company: Skyline Tent Company

Your wedding day is going to be one of the most special days of your life, so I’m a firm believer that you should enjoy every minute of planning your big day. That includes a beautiful bridal session like this one from Michael and Carina Photography. In the soft, subdued lighting, the lush florals from Southern Blooms look even lovelier, especially with the romantic gown and beautiful bride. After taking a peek through the gallery, you’ll be calling up your photographer to plan your own bridal session ASAP.

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From Michael And Carina Photography… We are sending you a beautifully styled indoor bridal session today, simple and elegant. The dreary weather that day turned out to be a blessing after all! This is the story of a bride preparing for her wedding day. Trying on the dress and the shoes for one last time before the big day is quite special. The bride’s letter to her (future) husband, her engagement ring, her shoes and a lush green bouquet added meaningful details to the clean look.

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Event Styling: Alex Meyer Events | Floral Design: Southern Blooms | Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride | Shoes: Marc Fisher | Jewelry: BHLDN | Hair And Makeup: Kimberly Barkley | Venue: Old Metropolitan Hall | Accessories: BHLDN | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Ring Box: The Mrs Box

There is nothing we love more than a good stationery suite, especially when said paper goods were designed by the Bride herself. Setting the tone for a sweetly personal affair, this charming Bed & Breakfast fete is embellished with lots of darling DIY’s. Straight from the lens of Caroline Lima Photography it’s a gallery that simply can’t be missed!

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From Caroline Lima Photography… Lauren and Brent had a beautiful wedding on the first day of summer of 2014. The day was so lovely and they held the reception at such charming and unique Bed & Breakfast in Middleburg, VA!

Lauren designed the gorgeous invitations herself. Her lace gown was so delicate and beautiful, it matched the beautiful setting perfectly! It was a very emotional wedding full of so much joy and happy tears! A true celebration of love!

Photography: Caroline Lima Photography | Wedding Dress: Katherine's Bridal Boutique | Ceremony Venue: Upperville Baptist Church | Reception Venue: Welbourne Bed & Breakfast | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Groomsmen's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Ceremony Music: Iraida Poberezhnaya | Reception Music: The Adrian Duke Project

With fun florals, adorable accents, and a seriously impressive dessert spread (with some of the prettiest cookies we’ve ever seen!), this perfectly pink wedding shower inspiration shoot is teeming with optimism. EightTreeStreet and Photography By Amy Nicole teamed up to bring us this delightful inspiration shoot, and we can’t stop staring at all the pretty in the full gallery here!

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The tablescape features delicate florals in light and bright pinks with spring flowers, in a more structured designed — the perfect complement to the chic modern look. And, we love, love the steel gray of the linens and the black and white stripes with flowers of the cookies. When we were putting together the ideas for the dessert table, we wanted small bites and something different, so we added the cutest pink meringue tower cake to the dessert table.

And, as a gift to our couple and centerpiece of our tablescape backdrop we incorporated artwork by an amazing contemporary artist, and a painting not only works as a backdrop but is also a lovely way to offer a personal gift to the couple, a little something for their new home together. We love the color palette of this painting and how it beautifully matched the design palette.

All that is left is to pop the bubbly and start the festivities.

Photography: Photography By Amy Nicole | Stationery: Allison Hopperstad Designs | Makeup And Hair : Carolyn Thombs | Chair Rentals : Perfect Settings | Cookies: Fresh Bakes | Dessert Table: Meli And Kanela | Flowers And Styling: EightTreeStreet | Linens: Cv Linens | Painting : Juniper Briggs | Private Studio In Springfield, VA: EightTreeStreet

These days, social media and staying connected is a part of all of our lives, but this bride took things a step further and asked the ‘Twitterverse’ to find her true love. Well, the tweets started flying in and that is where she met Ben. The two connected immediately and fell in love. Now if this isn’t a story for the books, I don’t know what is! Their wedding was romantic, cool, & casual, celebrating their unique love. Captured through the lens of Sweet Tea Photography, you can see every detail here!

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From Sweet Tea Photography… Alexis and Ben met through Twitter. Alexis asked the world of Twitter to introduce her to her dream guy and then Ben just happened to respond to the tweet! Can you believe that?!?!? What are the odds? Alexis is from Delmar, New York and Ben from Oxton, England. “The reason it worked for me is I’d built up a network of people who shared my interests: travel, writing, adventure, entrepreneurship and more,” Alexis explained on her blog. “This is why building your own Twitter network is one of the best things you can do for yourself.”

Alexis was immediately smitten with Ben’s British accent, charm, and love for adventure. Ben found her beautiful smile captivating and her sharp intellect intriguing. They dated for two years and then one day Ben proposed during a winter walk at Catoctin State Park. At one of the outlooks, he got down on one knee and asked Lexi to marry him. It was a beautiful setting overlooking the snowy valley. Ben was very thankful she said yes.

Their first step in wedding planning was to find the perfect venue. They made a short list of outdoor, barn/vineyard locations in the DC/VA area that matched their criteria and budget. They only ended up visiting two and picking Bluemont Vineyard because it was so beautiful!

They were hoping for a classic, simple, elegant, and natural look as the wedding was outdoors, and this reflected their personalities. “We had quite a few favorite details from the wedding, from the draping across the ceiling of the barn, the hanging lanterns, the photos strung across a clothesline, and the delicious chocolate and vanilla cake from Taylor Made Cakes. But now that I think about it, it was all of the little details together that made the event special,” the couple says.

“We were so fortunate to have family and friends fly from all over the world for our special day. One very special detail about our wedding was that our officiant was Lexi’s brother Marc and, since we had met through Twitter, right after he pronounced us husband and wife, he tweeted a photo of the moment. The story was featured in People magazine!”

“The sparkler send-off at the end of the evening was the most beautiful way to exit our reception and made for stunning photos. We have so many wonderful memories from the day. Perhaps, the greatest memory was being with all our favorite people under one roof, everyone so happy and having fun.”

Alexis and Ben now live in Arlington, VA where Alexis is the Founder of Digital Content Marketing firm and Ben is making a career change to web developing.

Photography: Lisa Blume Photography | Floral Design: Wegmans | Wedding Dress: Katherine's Bridal Boutique | Cake: Carolyn Taylor at Taylor Made | Invitations: Paper Talk Press | Catering: Savior Faire | Makeup: Hale Koa phineas Estate | Hair: Hale Koa phineas Estate | Wedding Venue: Bluemont Vineyard | Day Of Coordinating And Decorating: Kathleen At Elegant Momentz

What’s a couple to do when they want an intimate backyard wedding and 300 guests? This sweet Bride and Groom decided to take the party to a bigger backyard—the one at Willow Spring Farm, an antebellum estate in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Take a look at the gallery for all the little touches that kept this wedding intimate and personal.

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From Michael and Carina Photography… Aaron and Bethany’s wedding at Willow Spring Farm in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Charlottesville, VA, was simply perfect. Just a few minutes away from where we met them for their engagement session, he didn’t know what to say when he saw her for the first time. He held her hands, admired his bride in her wedding dress, and then he embraced her under the shade of an old tree. Their ceremony was a celebration not only of their love for one another, but their profound devotion & love of God. Afterwards, we walked through the fields under the setting sun, and joined them for an evening of laughter and celebration long into the night.

From the Bride… I’d always dreamed of a sweet and intimate backyard wedding, which is a little tough to do when you’re inviting almost 300 guests. When we stumbled on the back patio of Willow Spring Farm I knew we could make our dream come true (we just had to keep our fingers crossed for blue skies). We wanted our wedding to feel like us—fun, romantic, and very personal!

From start to finish, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather and it was amazing to watch everything we’d been planning come to life. We put our heart and soul into designing our invitations, programs, favors (sweet little sachets of lavender), and florals. I loved every moment of handpicking each flower and piecing together my beautiful bouquet. My mom made my cute little bird cage veil and I wrapped my bouquet with a swatch of lace from her wedding dress (worn first by her mom, my grandmother). I wore my grandmother’s vintage wedding rings and one of my friends made the most beautiful cakes for us (my mom handmade the little birdie toppers). They say it take a village to raise a child- well it took a village to pull off our beautiful day, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Friends and family pitched in left and right making the space and feelings more beautiful than we ever could have dreamed.

We let the beauty of our venue (a gorgeous pre-civil war era home) speak for itself and got married on the front steps while our loved ones filled the front yard. Our friends and family read scripture and poems and played beautiful melodies while we exchanged our vows. Our day was anchored in Jesus and the purpose of our wedding was to bring Him glory and honor. We ended our ceremony with everyone (wedding party and guests alike) holding hands- united. That was important to us- that our wedding feel like a back yard party reuniting old and new friends, family, and strangers. All of us enjoying life and celebrating this beautiful day under the blue skies and twinkling lights. We’ve never felt more loved and encouraged and must say it was the perfect start to forever. 

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Event Planning: Angie Pearson | Floral Design: Bride | Wedding Dress: David's Bridal | Cake: Family Friend | Wedding Shoes: Toms | Jewelry: Francesca's | Bridesmaids' Dresses: RenzRags | Catering: Hale Koa phineas Estate | Hair And Makeup: Lyndsey Bates | Groomsmen Ties: Clip A Bow Tie | Men's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Officiant: Essen Daley | Venue: Willow Spring Farm | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Paper Goods: White House Custom Color

I believe subtly is underrated and just the littlest whimsical touches can pack the biggest punch. Case in point, this elegant spring wedding planned by Events in the City, infused with some sweet and stylish horseshoe details; not overdone, but still noticed. Kristin Moore captured them all and you can consider this gorgeous gallery your dose of good luck for the weekend ahead.

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From Kristin Moore Photo…. Sara and Mike had an elegant wedding at the beautiful Airlie Center in Virginia. Their day was flawlessly executed with the help the incredible planners of Events in the City, and everything from the lush flowers, golden horseshoes and candlelit rustic tables was perfect. They had a simple outdoor ceremony and danced the night away surrounded by candles and under a canopy of cafe lights in the gorgeous pavilion, and enjoyed a unique cake designed by Charm City Cakes.

Photography: Kristin Moore Photo | Event Planning: Grit & Grace Inc | Florist: Growing Wild Floral Co. | Cake: Charm City Cakes | Stationery: The Dandelion Patch | Catering: Airlie Center | Hair & Makeup: Modern Bridal Studio | DJ: Premier DJ Services | Wedding Venue: Airlie Center | Rentals: DC Rental

Simple elegance; that singular vision is what inspired this Bride during her planning and it sure paid off. Add in some of the sweetest, most sentimental family pieces – an heirloom punchbowl, grandparent’s cake cutter – and this wedding warmed my heart to the core. Jen Fariello and East West Productions captured that warmth and this sort of celebration is the perfect way to welcome the weekend ahead.

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From The Bride… Trent and I first met in business school, but started dating after we sat next to each other at a Durham Bulls baseball game. After graduating from business school, I headed north to Pennsylvania and Trent stayed in Durham, NC. On one trip down, Trent surprised me with a picnic in the Duke gardens, where he proposed in my favorite spot. I apparently forgot to say yes! The surprises continued the next day: he arranged a brunch at our favorite restaurant with both of our families – it was the perfect proposal!

As we began our wedding planning, we both agreed we wanted to get married in Charlottesville, VA; it’s my hometown, but also where we spent one of our first trips away together. Pippin Hill’s simple elegance really aligned with our wedding day vision: to keep things simple yet timeless. We wanted to ensure that when we looked back at our pictures several years down the road, that we would still be happy with all of the choices we made. I would say that phrase (“simple elegance”) was really the inspiration for our wedding day: my dress was very simple and allowed me to personalize it with a beautiful lace bolero for the ceremony and an awesome beaded belt for the reception. What I loved was also incorporating meaningful touches into our wedding: we offered our guests lemonade out of a family punchbowl that had been in Trent’s family for several generations, we used my grandparents’ cake cutter for our cake cutting, I wore a family ring given to me by my grandmother, and included Hershey Kisses as our wedding favors, since I worked at Hershey’s.

I did want to take the more traditional route and wanted the first time Trent saw me to be me walking down the aisle. However, I did a “first look” with my two brothers and dad, which was very special to me. Seeing Trent, and walking down the aisle, was a surreal experience; you think about that moment from the time you’re a little girl, but nothing really prepares you for all of the emotion that moment brings. My siblings surprised us with a musical performance of Coldplay’s “Yellow” during the reception that was incredibly special and touching. We can both honestly say it was the best day of our lives, and we really appreciated having everyone we loved in one place and helping us celebrate.

Jen was our amazing photographer and gave us so many beautiful pictures, it’s hard to pick favorites, but there are a few that really stand out. There is one black and white picture taken from behind of Trent and I running down a hill. It captures our excitement, the light in the picture is absolutely incredible, and the motion in my dress surprised even me that it could look like that! Another one we loved was of us and our siblings sitting on the steps in front of the tasting room; it’s such a casual and fun shot that shows how much we all love each other. To name one more, Jen did a long exposure with Trent and I as someone else ran around us with sparklers; it’s an incredible shot that looks like it is straight out of a fairy tale.

Photography: Jen Fariello Photography | Videography: East West | Event Planning: Easton Events | Floral Design: Southern Blooms | Wedding Dress: Rivini | Cake: Favorite Cakes | Venue: Pippin Hill Farm

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From the bundle of wildflowers with Whimsical Floral Design’s handmade ribbons to the epic teepee, the perfect spot for a romantic picnic finished off with a scrumptious fig cake… I could go on and on, as I daydream of running away to this boho beauty, designed by Fete Weddings and captured by Amelia Johnson but I highly recommend you dive in for yourself and see why I can’t stop swooning right here!

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From Fête Weddings… This bohemian shoot was truly inspired by the venue. We visited Lionheart Resorts and absolutely fell in love with its natural beauty and picturesque landscape. Sprawling over 300 acres in Cumberland, Virginia, Lionheart Resorts offers lush woodlands, beautiful campgrounds and wide-open fields. Oh, and we can’t forget about the llamas!

We chose a palette of bold jewel tones – golden yellow, fuchsia and emerald – combined with delicate, soft pinks and purples. We thought using these rich tones would look gorgeous against the warm, natural colors of the environment. We layered patterns, natural textures and other organic details to express a bohemian spirit that is wildly elegant.

One of our favorite locations on the property is the old barn, perfect for a ceremony. The space offers an elegant and rustic beauty, and we crafted a fun, colorful backdrop to fit our bohemian style.

Whimsical Floral Design created the most dreamy florals to decorate the teepee, sweetheart table and canoe. The oversized, organic pageant bouquet and floral arm cuff complemented the enchanting beauty of our bride, who donned a vintage Gossamer gown. The hair and makeup artists at Elle Style Studio outdid themselves, creating two gorgeous bohemian looks for the bride.

Jane, from Carolyn Jane Design, designed a beautifully organic invitation suite. Her whimsical lettering fit perfectly within our shoot. The dreamcatcher, which was used as a motif on the invitation suite, was also used as a unique way to display the escort cards. Hanging from an old tree, our handcrafted dreamcatchers gracefully swayed in the wind.

To end the shoot, we styled a candlelight scene of ethereal splendor just as the sun was setting. It was magic!

Photography: Amelia Johnson Photography | Event Planning and Design: Fête Weddings | Floral Design: Whimsical Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Gossamer | Hair & Makeup: Elle Style Studio | Venue: Lionheart Resorts | Cake and Desserts: The Wicked Whisk | Calligraphy and Stationery: Carolyn Jane | Rentals: Gather | Silk Ribbon: Silk and Willow

Loves, if you haven’t yet met Rime Arodaky, it’s soooo time you do.  Because this talented French designer knows a thing or two about making you look all kinds of beautiful.  Imagine a breathtaking collection of gorgeous gowns + honeymoon attire that will completely change your wedding world.  It’s boho chic meets rock ‘n’ roll for your big day and beyond… and we can’t get enough.

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Known for her intricate lace detailing, stunning silhouettes and bohemian-inspired stylings, Rime Arodaky’s fabulous new line, “La malle de la mariée” (“The Bride’s Suitcase”), brings a sweet Coachella meets Californian vacation vibe to your honeymoon… and beyond.  Think gorgeous lace cover-ups, beautiful gowns and uber-chic swimwear, all with that dash of rock ‘n’ roll that appears in every fabulous masterpiece Rime Arodaky creates.  Which means that you’ll look just as amazing saying “I do” as you will frolicking on the beach post-wedding with your sweetie.

To start your wedding journey with Rime Arodaky, visit her website for more information on her breathtaking + custom-fit gowns, or to make an appointment.  And for that perfect honeymoon or summer look, visit the Rime Arodaky eshop.  And for your daily dose of inspiration, follow Rime Arodaky’s Instagram NOW!

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When it comes to historic venues, the romantic Martha Washington Inn is pretty hard to beat. Overflowing with elegant details, this perfect pair wed on beautiful fall day with colorful leaves rustling about. From their first look on the front porch to the sweet ceremony that followed, JoPhoto snapped it all and it’s waiting for you right here!

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From JoPhoto… This Martha Washington Inn wedding in Abingdon, Virginia, is overflowing with elegant details in this historic hotel. Caroline and Joe’s fall wedding was on October 24, 2014, and it was a destination wedding for them, their families, and wedding guests. Most of their guests were from Alabama, and it was a beautiful fall day with orange and yellow leaves rustling across the ground everywhere.

Caroline’s two sisters were bridesmaids in the wedding, and Joe’s brothers were groomsmen. All of the wedding flowers were made by Caroline’s mom.

On the day of their wedding, it was a beautiful fall Virginia afternoon. Orange and red leaves were rustling across the front lawn of the inn, and weekend guests at the inn were milling about. Caroline and Joe decided to do a first look and see each other before the ceremony. Joe wanted to do the first look on the front porch, so as Caroline came out the front door of the Inn, all the guests sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch began clapping and her family and wedding party were all smiling and laughing!

The Martha Washington Inn was originally built in 1832. Over the last 182 years, it has been a private residence, women’s college, Civil War barracks and hospital, and today as a hotel and spa. It is located across the street from the Barter Theatre, and actors used to stay at the inn too. In the 1930s and 1940s, there was an underground tunnel that connected the Martha Washington Inn and the Barter Theatre that actors would use.

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Photography: JoPhoto | Cake: Nancy’s Fancy’s Cakes | Catering: Martha Washington Inn | DJ: Night Moves | Film Lab:PhotoVision | Floral Design: Bride’s Mother | Hair & Makeup: Martha Washington Inn Salon | Wedding Dress: Bella’s Bridal | Wedding Venue: Martha Washington Inn

What began with a sweet Superbowl story, eventually led to the perfect proposal and one chic celebration. Add in the state that held their hearts, this lovely pair wed on a Virginia fall day surrounded by rustic chic decor and pretty pops of color. While Amore Events made sure every detail was darling – from caricatures to a sparkling exit – Laura Gordon shared it all with us, here!

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From Laura Gordon Photography… Whitney and Cameron met while living and working in Washington, DC. Whitney grew up in Michigan and moved to the area a little over six years ago for work. Cameron was born in the States but grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and then moved to DC to pursue his career in broadcasting nearly three years ago.

From the beautiful Bride… A little over two years ago, I, like every other American (and a large population from around the world), was tuning into the single game that culminates the entire NFL season: the Super Bowl. I had planned to meet a crew of my friends to enjoy the festivities and watch the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots. When I walked in with my friend we sat down and I noticed this tall good looking guy, and I shared that sentiment with my friend. He was a reporter covering the Super Bowl by getting fan reactions to the game and half-time commercials. When he came up to our group to ask if we would be interested in giving him some sound, my group was happy to oblige. And so our story begins…I have my version (backed by several other people) and he has his version.

The gist is that he thought he would be sly and leave his tie with me, as I was telling an animated story and of course, needed a prop, and what better thing than his neck tie, right? Eventually, I would have to give it back to him or as he would tell you, he would have a reason to come talk to me again. For all those that really know me, quiet and shy are not my thing, so, in true Whitney fashion, and full sassy mode, the game ended and I walked over to return his tie and asked, “are you going to ask for my number or what?” Yes, I actually said that. And for the record we both remember that part of the story very clearly. Since then, we have been happily navigating this thing called life, together.

Our first decision was where to get married with our families spread across much of the United States and into Canada. We really debated this and finally decided that it was not fair to have one side of our family travel and not the other so we made the decision to get married where we live and met, Virginia. Pippin Hill Farm was definitely part of the inspiration of the look and feel of the wedding, as I loved all of the details and the rustic chic vibe it embodies.

I found many of the vendors through lots of research…spending hours upon hours on wedding and style blogs. Once we hired Cody, she was able to direct us to the Charlottesville vendors that best suited our vision. We had a phone call and then were off to the races getting things booked on our end and continuing to further develop and execute our vision. The one other different thing we did was had a caricature artist. We felt like photo booths had been over done and Cameron was really pushing for the caricature artist so we booked it, much to the dismay of my mom, and it ended up being a HUGE hit.

Photography: Laura Gordon Photography | Videography : Shaking Hands Productions | Event Planning & Design: Amore Events by Cody | Floral Design: Nature Composed | Wedding Gown: Watters | Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Watters | Tuxedos: Vera Wang | Wedding Venue: Pippin Hill Farm | Boxed S'mores Favor: Candy With A Twist | Bridal Boutique: Robinson's Bridal | Bride's Robe: Girl With A Serious Dream | Cake Topper: The First Snow | Confetti Poppers: Thimblepress | Custom Portrait & Wrapping Paper: Rifle Paper Co. | Hankies: Wedding Chicks | Paper: Just Invite Me | Reception Decor: BHLDN

Tucked amongst the gorgeous Virginia countryside with Blue Ridge Mountain views, you’ll find the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant; a beautiful country estate where saying “I do” is beyond amazing.  Picture a cozy + intimate setting, 265 acres of natural beauty and top-notch service from a team that knows a thing or two about luxurious weddings.  Breathtaking views + Southern hospitality?  Yes, please.

Known for their award-winning and locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine, plus their historic guest residences, each and every moment spent at this ivy-covered retreat is simply fairytale-esque.  From the amazing pool to the breathtaking views to the intimate, unhurried vibe that will follow you throughout your festivities.

Contact the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant today to start planning your dream day.  And bonus!  If you book your all-property wedding in July, August or November of 2015, you will receive:

• A gift certificate for dinner for two in the Goodstone’s award- winning restaurant.
• A $100 gift certificate to the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant spa.
• 50% off the Bull Barn for your wedding, plus a special Romance Turn-Down Service (Value $1,025.00).  In addition to the standard turn-down service, the Romance Turn-Down includes: Chocolate-covered strawberries, a bottle of champagne, an artisanal cheese tray, closed drapes and dimmed lights, soft music and lavender pillow mist.

View full package details here.  Happy planning, lovelies! xo

Sarah Bradshaw had me at this stunning dress capture—I couldn’t help but lead off with an Ines Di Santo beauty like this one. It sets the tone entirely for this fresh, elegance-drenched spring inspiration. Splashed in blue watercolors, pure white blooms from Wild Green Yonder and a lovely cake from Buttercream Bakeshop, Alex Meyer styled every inch with absolute grace—it’s all sitting pretty over here in the gallery, dive in!

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From the vendor team… This wedding inspiration shoot was part of The Intentional Photographer Workshop taught by Sarah Bradshaw in March. We used pale blue to reflect the tones of March and dogwood flowers and gold & warm accents to give a (hopeful) nod toward Springtime warmth.

Sarah (the photographer) was inspired by watercolor to create a backdrop for some portraits. Korie, the calligrapher, was inspired by watercolor as well, and unbeknownst to the other, they created pieces that perfectly complimented each other. When Tiffany, the pastry chef, saw Sarah’s backdrop, she was so inspired she went back to her kitchen and created watercolor sugar cookies to coordinate.

Photography: Sarah Bradshaw | Event Planning: Alex Meyer Events | Event Stylist: Alex Meyer Events | Floral Design: Wild Green Yonder | Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo | Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop | Hair And Makeup: JKW Beauty | Calligraphy: The Weekend Type | Location: Pamela Jane's Studio | Ribbon: Silk and Willow | Ring Box: The Mrs Box

This duo met and fell in love at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains, sipping their favorite wine and walking hand-in-hand through the nearby forest. What do you get when they return to where it all began, and have it captured by Michael And Carina Photography? An adorable outdoor engagement session, featuring the cutest grad-school sweethearts, and (if possible!) one even cuter pooch. Click here for so much more!

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From the Bride… My fiance, Nate, and I met in the shadow of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains in 2009. The mountains were our backdrop as we both fell in love sipping wine at what was then a sleepy little winery in the middle of a big field, at the end of a long and windy dirt road. It was charming and simple, which is also exactly what we hoped for, and got, in our engagement session with the amazingly talented Michael and Carina. We live in Baltimore, and will be married there in May, but we knew that we wanted to return to this special place, where we met and which we remember so fondly, for our engagement shoot.

The day was beautiful for the middle of December, a shocking 55 degrees. We walked along the fields at the base of the mountain and drank our favorite wine, and then enjoyed mugs of hot cocoa and walked with our pup, Ladybird, at the arboretum just a few miles up the road. The winery was completely empty, and the light was just gorgeous. It felt like mother nature prepared this special day just for our little family.

We made sure to include some special touches, that will keep our love and our families in our memories every time we see these photos: The arboretum is a part of the campus for James Madison University, which is where we met, and attended grad school together. The Beatles lyrics are from a print that hung in our first apartment together. The mugs with our initials on them, were gifts from my brother and his girlfriend, who will both be in our wedding party. The wine we are drinking, is the same wine we shared with my family when Nate came home to see my home town, and meet my whole family for the first time. Even the table where we are sitting was where my family shared a special night right before our graduation from graduate school together. We also loved sharing this special place with Ladybird, who was a bit nervous with all the excitement of the day, but kept us laughing, and despite the nerves, clearly can’t take a bad photo!

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Make-up: Jamaya Moore | Arboretum: Edith J. Carrier Arboretum And Botanical Gardens | Film Developer: Richard Photo Lab | Film Development: Richard Photo Lab | Winery: Cross Keys Vineyard

One all-star venue complete with stunning views, a blushing Bride who can’t stop smiling, pretty pink and peach florals, some sparkly tables, and I am well settled into my happy place. Katelyn James made my dreams a reality with these perfect pics and The Herrintons’ film is the icing on the cake. Amore Events by Cody worked their magic and this right here is why I so adore weddings.

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From Katelyn James Photography… I got teary reading Katelyn’s questionnaire before the wedding. She shared that she wanted this day to be special…. for many reasons. The reason that got me misty was that she has a special needs sister that will never have a wedding day… and so she gave her a daddy/daughter dance to her so that she could experience that special moment. Oh the tears were rolling!

As beautiful as the floral chandelier was…. and the stunning sequenced table runners with gorgeous centerpieces and mercury glass… the most beautiful part of this wedding were Dan and Katelyn’s hearts to have a genuinely meaningful celebration. Enjoy this elegant Charlottesville wedding!

Photography: Katelyn James Photography | Videography: The Herringtons | Event Planning: Amore Events by Cody | Floral Design: Blue Ridge Floral | Wedding Dress: Paloma Blanca | Cake: Maliha Creations | Invitations: Three Little Birds Stationery | Bridesmaids Dresses: BHLDN | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Arte Latica | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Makeup: Rouge 9 | Hair: Top Knot Studio | Lighting: Blue Ridge AV & Lighting | DJ: King Studios | Groom's Attire: J.Crew | Transportation: Albemarle Vintage Limousines | Wedding Venue: Pippin Hill Farm | Bridal Boutique: Hannelore's Of Olde Town | String Trio: Encore String Trio

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I love bridal shows, there’s no denying that. And when the event allows couples to experience first hand what a wedding would be like at the hosting venue, consider me smitten! FOUND: The Wedding Market is a new take on the traditional bridal show — so mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event taking place on April 26, 2015 from 1 until 4pm at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey!

Complete with a live (fake) wedding ceremony, FOUND: The Wedding Market will connect couples with some amazing local vendors as well as a first-hand look at the gorgeous Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey. And be sure to pre-register online so you can get your hands on a fabulous swag bag that’ll be filled to the brim with amazing goodies.

Be sure to follow FOUND: The Wedding Market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor updates and tons of inspiration! To snag your tickets, head over here. Enjoy, my dears! xo

Florist: Petal + Paper | Wedding Dress: Wedding Belles Boutique | Invitations: Just Be Studio | Calligraphy: Charlie Whiskey | Calligraphy: Emilia Paavola | Wedding Venue: Congress Hall | Hair & Make Up: Shimmer By Taffeta Hair Makeup Design | Photography & Cinematography: Saltwater Studios | Rentals: Rustic Drift

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