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Hannah & Steve Win Over Mother Nature! | Hannah & Steve

Congratulations to Hannah & Steve who were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, June 27th. At their rehearsal the night before, Hannah had pretty much given in to the fact that it was going to rain on her wedding day. With the weather forecasting a 90% chance of rain, it was almost a sure thing. Hannah was determined to be married in front of Edgewood Estate by the vineyard so she put her rain plan into affect. She purchased some really cute rain boots for her and her bridesmaids to wear. She rented an additional tent to house her outdoor ceremony under. Everything was all set for her “rain” wedding day. So, Saturday comes and guess what? Yes, Hannah & Steve woke to rain that morning BUT by mid day, the rain went away! It was amazing to watch the radar as the storms seem to part and go around Keswick Vineyards. I’ve seen this many times and couldn’t of been more happy for Hannah & Steve. So, no cute rain boots were needed and instead of the tent being used to protect the guests from rain during the ceremony, it was used to shade them from the sun! Steve told me after the ceremony that he kept telling Hannah it wasn’t going to rain and boy was he right. Way to call it Steve!

Special thanks to the following vendors for their superb service: C&O Catering, Barb Wired Event Planner, DJ TD Layman of Sound Enforcement, Musicians Linden Trio, Desserts by Sweethaus, Officiant Phil Gates, Photographer Tyler & Rebecca Corvin of C. Tyler Studio, Videographer Zac Fabian, Photo Booth by Charlottesville Photo Booth, Hair & Make-up by Anne Kibler of Charlottesville Make-up, Blue Ridge Florist, Rentals by Paisley & Jade and MS Events and Transportation by Camryn Buses, Van Terra and A&A for limousine, and Skyline Tent Company.

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Meaghan & Eric’s “Stormy” Wedding Day | Meaghan & Eric

There’s always a first for everything and Saturday was once of those days at Keswick Vineyards. Meaghan & Eric were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, June 20th. Unfortunately, Tropical Storm Bill was an uninvited guests for them. Earlier in the week, Tropical Storm Bill came ashore in Texas and slowly made its way towards Virginia. At Friday nights rehearsal Meaghan had already accepted that it would be raining on her wedding day. She was hopeful that she would still be able to have her ceremony outside but if not, she was good with our rain plan.

Saturday came and the day started out just beautiful but we all new this was the calm before the storm. Knowing that we would be getting something that night we prepared the reception tent so it would be ready in case of a bad storm. We watched the radar closely and saw that we were going to be able to do the ceremony outside but then the bands of the storm would be hitting us. The ceremony was just beautiful in front of the fountain with the backdrop of the vineyard and mountains. We quickly headed out to get some photos down by the pond for it was a priority for Meaghan. Just as we were finishing the photos the rain started. We quickly road the golf cart back to the estate and joined the rest of the guests for cocktails under the tent to wait out the storm.

This storm had some muscles to it. With the rain pouring down and the wind blowing we quickly got the sides on the tent to keep everyone dry. I’ve never seen rain come down like that except when I was in Florida for another tropical storm. Guests enjoyed themselves as they enjoyed cocktails and appetizers. Even the DJ got into the spirit of the storm by playing songs like “Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head”. Once the storm blew threw we opened the sides of the tent an everyone went outside to see the double rainbow Mother Nature had giving us. I wasn’t able to get a photo of it but can’t wait to see what their photographer took. We got about a 30 minute break before another wave came threw but this time not as bad. Dinner was served just before that wave hit so guests were able to finish dinner while waiting that one out. After that wave we were good for the night so the sides came off the tent and everyone started to dance the rest of the night away. Late night snacks were provided along with a delicious dessert bar which included some chocolates from Michigan. Oh yah, did I forget to mention this couple was from Michigan??? I thought it was great that they made their entrance into the reception tent to the U of M fight song.

I’m sure Meaghan & Eric and their guests will always remember this wedding. The storm definitely added another element to the occasion. I will always remember what a great attitude they had towards the weather along with their guests. I’m not sure many couples would have such a carefree attitude and allow themselves to relax and enjoy their wedding day no matter what Mother Nature was throwing at them. I think with that attitude it made it a lot easier on all the vendors that worked so hard at doing everything possible to make this wedding be just as perfect with or without the storm.

A special thank you for all the vendors for working so hard to pull off this wedding: Caterer Groovin’ Gourmets, Furniture Rentals by Paisley & Jade, DJ T.D. Layman of Sound Enforcement, Musicians Madison Trio during ceremony & cocktail hour, Photographer Don & Lindsey Mears of Don Mears Photography, Hair & Make-up by Lou Stevens Glam Squad, Verde Natural Florals, Albemarle Limousine, MS Rentals and Keswick Vineyards as Day Of Event Planner.

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Elaine & Ken's Wedding Day | Elaine & Ken

Elaine & Ken were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, June 13th. Nothing could have made this couple more happier then to see the rain that was forecasted for the day never to appear! Once the radar was clear, high fives were given, and the all outdoor wedding was on! Special thanks to Jacqueline from Barbecue Exchange who seems to intimidate Mother Nature every time. LOVE that girl!

Elaine was just breath taking! Her hair and make-up were just flawless and those earrings! AMAZING!!! She looked like a model in that dress of hers with that long veil. Ken didn't look so bad either:) Elaine & Ken had chosen fuchsia and gold as their wedding colors. Boy did the reception tent look amazing! With fuchsia tablecloths with giant floral arrangements on top of tall glass vases and gold plates accented with bistro lighting through out the tent. I just loved the look. Be sure to check out the cute grooms cake the bride had made from their dogs.

I knew when Elaine and Ken did their first dance together that this was a dancing couple. Most couples have a slow song for their first dance. Not these two. They "performed" for the crowd and everyone loved it! That dancing continued the entire night especially with Elaine and her father. Boy could they dance! I especially loved it when Elaines parents had a song dedicated to them that was their wedding song many, many years ago. When I heard it I couldn't believe it. It was the same song that I walked down the aisle to when I was married. This is not a common song that is normally played at wedding ceremonies. Since I was married in Hawaii it is more of a Hawaiian song so it was really weird to heard that being played as "their" song. Funny how things like that happen. Anyways, I just loved everything about this couple and their wedding and I want to send a special thank you for the exceptional vendors that gave it their all to make this wedding so special for them:

Caterer Exchange Events, Wedding Planner Jennifer Hamlin of Events with Panache, DJ Greg Tutwiler of National DJ Connection, Photographer Stephanie Messick Photography, Video by Red Heron Productions, Hair & Make-up by Eric Stickler of Main Street Station, Florist Mary Henry of Mary Henry Designer, Blue Ridge Transportation, Rentals by MS Events, Officiant Paul Owens and Skyline Tent Company.

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Michelle & Ryan's Wedding Day | Michelle & Ryan

Congratulations to Michelle and Ryan who were married on Friday, June 12th, at Keswick Vineyards. There are so many different locations to have your ceremony at Keswick Vineyards. There is an area in front of the vineyard, another area in front of the fountain, another area under a giant, 300+ year old oak tree, another area that has the Edgewood Estate, the fountain, vineyard and mountains all in the background, could there be more? Well, yes. Michelle and Ryan had chosen a new area for their ceremony. Michelle really liked this spruce tree with how the branches fell to the ground creating almost a cave effect. Hanging glass globe ornaments from those branches provided the perfect backdrop for their ceremony.

What I loved the most about this couple was their sense of humor. It was very evident in their ceremony. When it came time for the rings the groomsmen all acted like they didn't know who had the rings. It was a cute surprise for the groom when they did that. It was only appropriate then for the best man, which also was Ryan's father, to drop the ring when he finally got it. No one could help but to chuckle.

Michelle's Mother worked very hard organizing all the details for this wedding. She even made all the floral arrangements including the bouquets. What an undertaking for her since she lives in Florida and had to bring all that stuff with her in a trailer. Hats off to Glenda & Don for putting on such a wonderful event.

Special thanks to the following vendors: Officiant Brandon Samuel, Caterer Groovin' Gourmets, DJ Dustin Spears, Photographer Nick Kessler, Easy Riders Bus Company and Richard Photo & Video Booth.