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The Perfect 'Pear' | Phuong & Pear
We love seeing couples of all types come to the vineyard. The mixture and diversity we have throughout our wedding season always brings new light to the traditional wedding. But really, what is tradition? Everyone, of course, has traditions but tying them into wedding days are extra special for us!
Pear and Phuong celebrated their wedding incorporating Thai classics. During their ceremony they had a Thai water ceremony, which had their elders bless them joining into one. It was beautiful how they blended this element into their ceremony and it was apparent how special this was to their families and everyone watching as well.
A Pimento came to Keswick Vineyards for the first time ever and truly made their entrance with a bang! Their team absolutely flourished throughout the day and we thank them for their precise attention to detail. It became apparent that Pear and Phuong were all about precision. A Pimento took their cues and made them shine throughout their entire wedding day. We particularly loved their head table. It was a statement piece. Lush greenery lined the center of their head table with twinkling lights and gold rimmed plates were the perfect way to plate their meal. It's the little things!
Not only did A Pimento contribute to the amazing aesthetics and delicious food, they also made the cake! A naked one at that! Each flower was so delicately hand placed by Robert, the owner, himself! I loved watching his attention to detail knowing how awesome the end result would be. That’s what this industry is all about! In addition to wedding cake the couple opted for donuts...Duck Donuts to be specific, which have a more cake like texture to them. Guests loved them! (And so did we!)
Later in the evening the couple and their guests changed into tradition Vietnamese attire (called ao dai) and danced the night away. We loved seeing those bright colors that really showcased their culture!
A big round of applause to the following vendors: Catering, A Pimento Catering. Event Planner, Linda Ha Events & Design. Photographer, Mayline Yu Photography. Florist, Green Flamingo Flower Co.Rentals, Festive Fare. Hair and Makeup, First Look Artistry. Desserts, Duck Donuts. Transportation, Winn Transportation. Officiant, Hac Dang. Lighting, Skyline Tent Company.
I Knew From the Start | Victoria & Khayman
From the moment Khayman and Victoria laid eyes on Keswick they knew nothing else would ever compare. Likewise, from the moment they laid eyes on our over 300 year old oak tree, they also knew nothing else would ever compare. They quickly fell in love with both the property and the tree. So much so, in fact, that not only did they decide to get married underneath of that tree but it’s also the place Khayman proposed to Victoria. How sweet is that?
They celebrated their intimate wedding on Friday, May 13th with family and friends. It was very clear that family was important to this couple. Brothers and sisters composed the wedding party and all family (and their friends) helped pitch in to make Victoria and Khayman’s day truly one to never forget. To start, a lifelong family friend officiated their wedding. He remembers bouncing Khayman on his knee when he was a baby. A beautiful three tiered cake was created by another with gorgeous floral detail that accented the couple’s colors perfectly! Their mothers helped pick perfect linens and flowers that tied everything together with just the right touch. The bride’s sister was in charge of the bride’s hair and makeup and it all turned out fabulously.
Being a family run business ourselves, it was really great experiencing that during their wedding as well. It was all kept within the family!
A big thank you to the following vendors! Photography, Beck and Call Photography. Catering, Hank’s Smokehouse. DJ, TD Layman, Sound Enforcement DJ Services. Florist, Blooms by the Box. Desserts, Jenn Vickers. Officiant, Kevin Beverly. Lighting, Skyline Tent Company.
How Harry Met Mandy | Amanda & Harry
We welcomed May with Amanda and Harry for our first wedding of the month! Amanda and Harry are a couple I will never forget. When Harry and his family walked into my office, my first though was, which one is the bride? The answer took me by surprise. Amanda was in Singapore for work at the time and she sent Harry to dive into wedding plans on their behalf. For all of you couples out there you can imagine how impressive (and stressful) that can be on a guy! But, low and behold, he handled it well and chose not only the perfect venue, but the perfect date as well!
Simplicity was key here, but all of their details were definitely done right! When you start with a beautiful location, not much else is needed to supplement the picturesque grounds you have to work with. The couple really paid attention to that and showcased Keswick Vineyards simply for what it is… breathtaking!
They had a unique ceremony location (a first here at the vineyard for us) which angled their guests with sweeping vineyard and mountain views. Playing softly in the background was Gallatin Canyon, a bluegrass acoustic ensemble. They continued beats with their banjo throughout cocktail hour as well. Truly a crowd pleaser!
Underneath of the Sperry tent, bistro lights swept the ceiling creating a more romantic and fairytale feel. When guests weren't enjoying the "starry night" atmosphere within the tent, dining on Harvest Moon's delicious food, or dancing the night away they snuck to our Gazebo for some photo booth fun! Those always are a huge hit and leave the couple and their guest with even more lasting memories.
Thank you to the following vendors for putting on another killer performance! Catering, Harvest Moon Catering. Wedding Planner, Margaret Bloom Weddings. Photography, Jamie Kay Photography. Florist, Phlour Designs. Desserts, Cakes by Rachel. DJ, John Garland. Musicians, Gallatin Canyon. Hair and Makeup, The Spot Beauty Shop. Photo Booth, Photo Booth of Charlottesville. Transportation, Quick's Bus Company. Officiant, Julie Trump. Sperry Tent Lighting, Skyline Tent Company.
