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Tears Were Flowing At This Virginia Wedding | Lauren & Joshua

OK, what a start to our triple wedding Memorial Day weekend.  First off, thank you Mother Nature for providing us such a beautiful day for this Virginia wedding.  Lauren & Joshua were married at Keswick Vineyards in Charlottesville, VA on Friday, May 23rd.  The love shared between these two and their families could be felt by everyone attending.  Let me start with Lauren's entrance.  The entire wedding party and guests were waiting for the usual entrance of a bride coming from the back but not Lauren.  Her and her father were driven up the vineyard drive way in a vintage 1940's Packard car!  Such a classy entrance.  I think everyone was taken by this.  What a site to see the car slowly making its way to the wedding ceremony location, having the driver open her door, then having her father help her out to walking down the aisle.  Doesn't get much better than that!  Joshua's parents performed the wedding ceremony.  Obviously, it doesn't get more personal and emotional than that!  As Lauren and Joshua read their vows to each other, the tears were flowing.  Such a touching moment to see Joshua' s father extend his hand on Joshua's shoulder to show support and then to see his Mother, her sister and even Lauren supporting each other through this very emotional moment.  Was one of the moments that gives you goose bumps by witnessing such love and support.  Another beautiful moment was including communion for all during the ceremony with both sets of parents and the couple serving it.  This wedding was just one of those that you just couldn't help but feel the love by all.  I've never seen both sets of parents being so connected to one another and so happy to be one family now.  

Thank you for allowing us at Keswick Vineyards to witness such a beautiful wedding and thank you to the following Charlottesville wedding vendors for their hard work:  Catering by The Local, Event Coordinator Jennifer Hamlin of Events With Panache, DJ T.D. Layman of Sound Enforcement, Musician Joe Terranova, Photographer Tracey Sanders Photography, Make-up and Hair by Judy Hayward from On Location Bridal, Florist Kathy Forrest of Forrest/Sasser Floral Design, Albemarle Baking CompanyAlbemarle Limousine for the vintage car and MS Events for rentals.  Click here to view photos by Tracey Sanders Photography.  Click here to watch their video by Jeremy Michell's videos.

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Rachael & Tucker FINALLY Get Married!!!! | Rachael & Tucker

Well, it was a LONG day coming but it finally happened.  Rachael & Tucker were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, May 17th.  The weather was just perfect with sunny, blue skies with big, puffy clouds.  Rachael & her Mother spent a great deal of time planning this wedding and all their hard work definitely showed.  I think the one who was most amazed by all their work was Rachael's father.  I could feel his excitement through out the day as time for the ceremony got closer and closer.  He hadn't seen his daughter yet and you could just tell how excited he was for that moment to see her.  Realizing his excitement as he waited for Rachael to make her appearance, I decided to create a "first look" moment for the two of them.  Just before walking her down the aisle, I had her father turn away while Rachael came from behind and tapped him on his shoulder.  When he turned to see her, well, let’s just say he had that moment every Father dreams about.  Moments like that make my job so rewarding.  That was definitely my most memorable moment from this wedding.  

Special thanks to the following vendors for making Rachael & Tucker's long awaited Charlottesville wedding day so special:  Cater 2 Events Catering, DJ Rob Jefferson, Musicians Luke Saunders, Photographer Sarah Saunders, Makeup Artist Liz Allums, Pearls Bakery, Officiant Joe Marks and MS Events for rentals.


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Elaine & Jonathan's Wedding Day | Elaine & Jonathan

What a beautiful Charlottesville winery wedding Elaine & Jonathan had at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, May 10th.  The day started off not so great with rain.  It definitely looked like we were going to have to use our rain plan for this day and we did.  Fortunately, with Keswick Vineyards on-site Sperry Tent, the rain just provided more opportunities for a beautiful ceremony under the tent as you can see from the photos below.  Guest either sat on the dance floor or at their tables and witnessed this beautiful union.  The rain did stop just before the ceremony which allowed for beautiful photos afterwards.  Elaine is Korean and Jonathan is Chinese so the blend of these two cultures was so lovely to see.  I really enjoyed some of Elaine's family that had flown in from Korea and wore their Korean gowns.  It was such a treat to see these ladies perform a Korean folklore song and dance later in the evening.  The most memorable moment for me from this wedding had to be when Jonathan and his sister performed for everyone on their violin and cello.  You could have heard a pin drop while they played.  Not everyday you get to witness such talent.  Oh, did I mention how much dancing went on????  These guests just couldn't stop dancing and boy did they have the moves!  So many incredible, memorable moments from this wedding so thank you so much for allowing Keswick Vineyards to be part of your special day.  

Special thanks to the following Charlottesville wedding vendors:  Caterer Harvest Moon, Event Planner Jane Maples from Amore Events, Photographer Ken Pak & his assistant John, Anthomanic FloristAlbemarle Baking Company, DJ Pauly Madison, Officiant Rev. Bhagavan MetroPhotobooth of Charlottesville, Make-up and hair by Moxie SalonA Goff Limousine for buses, MS Events and Skyline Tent Company.  Click here to read the blog from Anthomanic Florist.

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Maggie & Robert's Wedding Day | Maggie & Robert

Congratulations to Maggie & Robert who were married at Keswick Vineyards on Saturday, May 3rd.  Thank you Mother Nature for providing us such beautiful weather for this special Charlottesville wedding.  Maggie's bouquet is what stands out the most for me from this wedding.  Sandy, the owner of Verde Natural Florist, did an outstanding job with the flowers.  The colors of the bouquet were simple magnificent!  Maggie's mother had sewn wedding rings from other family marriages attached to her bouquet to represent the strength of marriages within that family.  What a beautiful gesture.  Maggie did most of the decorating herself including designing the arbor used for the ceremony.  

Thank you to all the vendors for doing such an awesome job:  Catering by 20 South, DJ T.D. Layman of Sound Enforcement, Plum Blossom String Quartet, Photographer Cheryl Finnegan with Elisa B Photography, Hair & Make-up Artist Alison Harper & Co., Verde Natural FloralsFavorite Cakes, Officiant Brian Purcell, Rentals by Festive FareCarpe DonutAlbemarle Limousine and Real Southern Accents for making the arbor.

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