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Keswick 5/31/24 Keswick 5/31/24

Vintage Cake???

Savannah & Nicholas’s wedding at Keswick Vineyards on Friday, May 31st, looked like a movie. These two look like models and should be on the cover of magazines! Savannah’s dress, which not too many people could wear a dress like that, with its asymmetrical flared bottom was just stunning. Nicholas in a classic black tuxedo and Savannah in this stunning wedding dress definitely gave you that timeless, elegant, sophisticated feel. If I didn’t know better, I would have said this was a Hollywood couple.

So, I am told a new trend right now for wedding cakes is to have a vintage cake topper. When I saw their wedding cake, I thought I was looking at my parents wedding cake from over 70 years ago! Savannah’s mom had found this cake topper at a vintage store and Savannah did a little paint job to make it match her dark hair and eyes. Again, that timeless, elegant theme was just amplified with this cake. What do you think? Like this new trend? I do!

Not only was their wedding cake a piece of art but look at all the delicious desserts that accompanied the cake. My all-time favorite wedding cake has been mini-bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes so I was thrilled when I saw them. I had just visited that store the day before☺

Once again, a timeless, elegant, classic wedding took place at Keswick Vineyards which provides the perfect backdrop for that theme.

Special thanks to the following vendors: Wedding Planner Little Acorn Events, Catering by Harvest Moon, Pastry Chef Minglewood Bakery & Nothing Bundt Cakes, DJ Ryan Clark, Marshall Arts Photography, Foxtail Cottage Floral, Hair by Sei Bella Studio, Captivating Complexion for make-up and transportation provided by Albemarle Limousine.

Keswick 5/26/24 Keswick 5/26/24

Claire & Chris’s Elegant & Timeless Wedding at Keswick Vineyards

Keswick Vineyards is a gorgeous venue for a wedding, located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia. The estate offers stunning views of the vineyard and the mountains, as well as a historic mansion. Claire and Chris chose this venue for their wedding that took place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, and it was the perfect backdrop for their elegant and timeless theme.

The ceremony took place on the lawn, overlooking the vineyard and the mountains. The weather was perfect, with a clear blue sky and a gentle breeze. Claire and Chris exchanged their vows under a beautiful arch decorated with baby's breath and white roses, creating a romantic and classic look. The ceremony was filled with love and emotion, and the couple sealed their union with a passionate kiss.

The reception was held under a tent, which was elegantly decorated with white linens, white roses, and baby's breath. The head table was a long table with a runner of baby's breath and white roses, and the guests' tables had white floral centerpieces with candles. The reception started with a cocktail hour, where the guests enjoyed some delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The cocktail hour was followed by a formal dinner, where the guests were treated to a delicious meal. The dinner was followed by the cutting of the cake, which was a three-tiered white cake with white icing and white florals. The reception continued with dancing, where the couple had their first dance, formal dances and then invited their guests to join them on the dance floor.

Claire and Chris's wedding was a beautiful celebration of their love and joy. They had a wonderful time with their family and friends, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Their wedding had that elegant and timeless feel to it, with all the white linens, white roses, and baby's breath. They chose a stunning venue, a romantic ceremony, and a fun reception, and made their wedding day their own. Congratulations to Claire and Chris, and we wish them all the best for their future together!

Special thanks to the following vendors: Wedding Planning by Erin Cleveland Events, Catering by The Catering Outfit, Pastry Chef Cake Bloom, DJ Carter Ward of Fordson Labs, Musician Justin Nelson Jazz, Hannah Baldwin Photography, Florist Willow Branch, Officiant Don Meeks, Hair & Makeup by Transformations Artistry, Transportation by Albemarle Limousine and Rentals provided by MS Events.

Keswick 5/25/24 Keswick 5/25/24

A Celebration of Dance, Love, and Travel at Keswick Vineyards

Emily and Nathaniel tied the knot at Keswick Vineyards on May 25, 2024, in a stunning outdoor ceremony surrounded by their family and friends. The couple wanted to incorporate their love of travel and adventure into their wedding day. They also wanted to surprise their guests with some special details that reflected their personalities and passions.

Right from the beginning guests got to see a collage that Nathaniel had made for Emily. It showcased many pictures of them at memorable locations and part of a text Nathaniel sent to Emily after their first get together. He knew from the very beginning that she was the one for him!

One of the most memorable moments of the ceremony was Emily's grand entrance with her father in a vintage car. Nate and the guests had no idea that Emily had planned this surprise for him. Notice in my photos how everyone is looking back for Emily to appear like the rest of the wedding party when they finally hear the vintage car approaching up the private driveway of Edgewood Estate. Great job Emily with the surprise!!!

Another unique detail that the couple incorporated into their wedding day was burying a bottle of bourbon in the ground a month before their wedding. This is a Southern tradition that is supposed to bring good weather on the wedding day, and it worked! The couple enjoyed a sunny day, perfect for their outdoor vows & tented reception. They dug up the bottle after the ceremony and shared a sip with their bridal party, celebrating their newlywed status.

Cocktail hour was held under a 300+ year old oak tree on the east side of Edgewood Estate. The focal point of this area was a large, circular bar underneath some swagged bistro lights that could satisfy anyone’s thirst! Guests enjoyed music played by musicians while enjoying some appetizers while the couple and family took photos.

Photos with the vintage car was a must. That 1940’s Packard car in front of Edgewood Estate sets a classic yet timeless background for this couple. Just look how beautiful they are! And, how cute they are. They made sure to take a selfie with their priest and also had him take a moment to bless that gorgeous car. Too sweet!

The reception was held in a spacious tent at the vineyard, decorated with elegant white and green florals, string lights, and an elegant chandelier over the dance floor. The tables were named after different countries such as France, Italy, and Japan. Each table had a token that represented that country, such as a mini-Eiffel Tower, Lock Nest Monster, or a koala bear & kangaroo set. Their seating chart also reflected their love of travel.

The highlight of the reception was the couple's first dance. Emily, who has danced all her life and was on a dance team in college, and Nathaniel, who learned some moves from her, wowed the guests with their impressive performance, which included the iconic lift from the movie “Dirty Dancing”. Just look at those extensions of her hands in each move she made! This was definitely one of the best 1st dances I have witnessed here!

I could go on and on about this wedding because it just had so many exceptional moments. Hopefully my photos captured some of it. None of this would have been possible without the exceptional vendor team this couple put together including: Keswick Vineyards as their planner, Lexington Catering Company, DJ John Garland, Photographer Sarah Goodwin, Videographer Benjamin of Advantage Point, Verde Naturals Florals, Reverend Anthony Hash, Musicians Duo Boheme, Albemarle Limousine and Fredericksburg Limousine Inc. for transportation, Rentals by Happily Ever After, Hair & Makeup by FBJ Weddings and Photobooth of C’Ville.

Keswick 5/12/24 Keswick 5/12/24

Let’s Hear it for Gigi!

On Sunday, May 12th, Sage & David finished out Keswick Vineyards triple wedding weekend and they definitely hit the jack pot with the weather! Taking full advantage of their picture-perfect day, they chose to get married in front of the Edgewood fountain with the vineyard and mountain view as their backdrop. That view just never gets old to me.

A few things that I just loved about their wedding:

The first is their guest book. Instead of a traditional guest book they chose to have their guests sign a corn hole board. What a great way to bring back such wonderful memories of your wedding day every time you play corn hole!

As an animal lover and a mommy to several 4-legged children, I love how their baby, Gigi, was included in their ceremony. Look how cute Gigi looks in her tutu! She did so great!

Lastly, being a hobbyist photographer, I just love it when our couples want to get in my golf cart and go for a ride to find more locations for photos. Just look at the beautiful golden glow in the vineyard and I always love going down to the pond to capture the vineyard in the background.

So thank you, Sage & David, for trusting Keswick Vineyards to host your dream wedding at and thank you for letting me be a part of it along with these other incredible vendors: Moriah McAllister of The Evergreen Collective as your planner, Catering by Harvest Moon, DJ Fit (Nathan May), Lily Magnolia Photography, Florals by Secret Gardens, Officiant Paul Walker, Hair & Make-up by Posh Bride and Transportation provided by Easy Riders.