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Keswick 10/13/13 Keswick 10/13/13

Amanda & Justin's Wedding Day | Amanda & Justin

What better way to close out a 3 wedding week end at Keswick Vineyards than with the marriage of Amanda & Justin. Unfortunately, that tropical storm, Karen, was still lingering around to give us another overcast & drizzle day. The good news again was we were able to get a break in the drizzle to do the ceremony outside! Amanda & Justin opted to do a first look which really works well in these October wedding days in Virginia since it gets dark outside much earlier and you lose that really good lighting for photos. The guys were all dressed in black tuxedo's with the bridesmaids in beautiful, wine colored full length gowns. Guests were able to enjoy a lounge area while taking photo's in the photo booth. Later in the evening a cupcake truck came to satisfy everyones sweet tooth.

Thanks to the following vendors for doing an incredible job: Event Planner Barb Wired, 20 South Catering, Officiant Claire Goodman, DJ T.D. Layman of Sound Enforcement, Photographer Marta Locklear, Hair by Jessica Myers, Make-up Artist Judy Hayward, Southern Blooms by Pat's Floral, Pastry Chef Passionflower, Transportation by Camryn Limousine, Cupcake Trailer by Sweethaus, MS Events for lounge furniture & photo booth & Festive Fare for rentals.

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Congratulations Corrie & Matthew! | Corrie & Matthew

Congratulations to Corrie and Matthew who were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, October 12th. While Mother Nature continued to provide us with overcast and misty weather from the left overs of Tropical Storm Karen, Corrie's Mother went to work setting up her daughters dream wedding. Corrie and her Mother are very crafty people and made so many things for this wedding. Her Mother sewed all the tablecloth overlays, napkins, placemats, even the bouquets! Can you believe those bouquets are made of fabric???? Amazing! Corrie's Mom had also made this incredible quilt as a wedding gift that was hung behind the sweetheart table. Another surprise for Corrie and Matthew was a huge canvas painting that was hung in the tent of the couple, along with their dog, in a sports car. Corrie also had collected china with every plate being different, furniture to hang out in under the tent, different items to be set up as centerpieces that were different on each table, a big trunk to put ice in and display beer on the lid of the trunk. There are just way too many things that Corrie and her Mom did to make this wedding so personable to describe. Corrie and Matthew chose to be married on the East lawn of Edgewood Estate under a 300+ year old oak tree. Even though Mother Nature was being difficult, she did let up on the drizzle so we could still do an outdoor ceremony. Everything was simply beautiful! Corrie had two dresses for her day; the traditional wedding gown and then a party dress for the reception. Love how her dress and bridesmaids dresses match the feel and decor of the tent.

Of course, none of this could have happened without the help of the following vendors: Event Planner Barb Wired, Catering by The Catering Outfit, DJ Dan Sims, Photographer Jodi Miller, Hair & Make-up Artist Jesse Wagner from Aveda Newport News, Hedge Florist, Officiant Rob Marshall and Albemarle Limo for buses.

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Congratulations Lindsay & Bryan! | Lindsay & Brian

Congratulations to Lindsay and Bryan we were married at Keswick Vineyards on Friday, October 11th. Mother Nature sure did a 180 from the weather we had last week end. Because of the left overs from a tropical storm, the skies were overcast with some drizzle. Thankfully, the drizzle let up right at ceremony time so Lindsay & Bryan could have their wedding outside like they dreamed of. They chose a little different location to have their wedding ceremony. They chose what I call our "fall" location because on a clear day you have such a panoramic view of the mountains, the Estate, the vineyard and the fountain accented with fall colors. Unfortunately with the overcast skies you couldn't get all of that view but it was still beautiful.

Thanks to the following vendors for all of their exceptional service last night: Catering by Harvest Moon, DJ Mark Allen, Photographer Tyler Corvin, Musicians Linden Trio, Hair & Make-up by Anne Kibler of Charlottesville Makeup Artist, Verde Natural Florals, Bakeshop One Preppy Cookies, Officiant Steve Beam and Albemarle Limousine for buses to ensure everyone made it home safely.

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3 is a Charm, Right? | Leah & Jeremy

What a great way to finish out a 3 day week end of weddings at Keswick Vineyards with the marriage of Leah & Jeremy. Leah and Jeremy are such a beautiful couple both inside and out and it was such a pleasure to be able to take some photos of their special day along the side of their professional photographer Christian. The weather was just perfect again. The tent was beautiful with the added Asian lanterns over the dance floor. Check out their cake. Albemarle Baking Company did an amazing job decorating it with a grape theme which matched the beautiful plum colored bridesmaids dresses. Leah also surprised Jeremy with a grooms cake of his motorcycle. I love how they had personalized shades made to put over wine glasses with tea lights in them for each table. These shades you can have made with your menu on them, a photo or table number like Leah & Jeremy did.

Thanks to all the vendors who helped make their wedding extra special: Catering by Beggar's Banquet, DJ Andy Wilfong of Party Masters, Photographer Christian Hommel, Pastry Chef Albemarle Baking Company, Officiant Erick Weaver, Florist NW Designs, Hair & Make-up by Theresa Oliver, Musicians Mike Dunn and Janet Muse, Day of Coordinator Diane Burner and Skyline Tent Company.