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The Fairy Tale Wedding | Lauren & Scotty

Many couples dream for years about how their wedding will be one day. I know that I certainly have and have a perfectly tailored Pinterest board to prove it! With that being said, a girl can dream, but the chances of my future wedding turning into my dream wedding seem pretty slim. Lauren and Scotty’s wedding on August 11, 2018 at Keswick Vineyards was, in essence, a fairytale wedding and I’m sure that the way that they envisioned their wedding was brought to life. In other words, their wedding was picture-perfect!

Lauren looked absolutely stunning in her, not one, but two wedding dresses of the day! The first was so elegant and reminded me of something only a royal would wear. In the cream-colored off-the-shoulder dress that was adorned with lace flowers and her cathedral-length veil, she could not have looked more put-together. Her second dress of the day was all white with lacing over the top of the dress. She looked absolutely divine in her “evening gown.” If her outfits changes don’t scream “princess,” I don’t know what does!

What is a princess without her royal court, though? Lauren had five cute flower girls that alerted the crowd to get ready for Lauren’s entrance. The large group of children reminded us of something that you would only see in a royal wedding! Not only were there flower girls, though, there were also three rings bearers, or should I say, “ring security.” They made quite the entrance when the officiant asked where the ring bearers were. In their sunglasses and briefcases, they trotted down the aisle to the quartet of strings playing “Mission Impossible.” The guests were laughing so hard—it was quite the entrance!

Not only was the ceremony full of energy because of the entrances of the flower girls, ring bearers, and of course, Lauren, but Maggie Smith-Kuhn painted the ceremony right as it was happening! Guests “oooh-ed” and “ahhh-ed” at how incredible the painting was and how it really captured Lauren and her “prince-charming” as they exited their ceremony. We thought that the painting was a great way to capture this special moment that the couple would remember for days and days to come.

The magic didn’t stop at the ceremony, though! With the glowing chandelier that was placed directly over the dance floor, Lauren and Scotty commenced the night by partaking in their first dance as “Mr.” and “Mrs.” Guests were also able to enjoy their four-tier cake adorned with roses along the side as the night came to an end.

Like any fairytale wedding, Lauren and Scotty, of course, departed in their magical carriage (or for us simple folk, what is known as a 1950 Bentley). As guests lined up for the sparkler departure leading up to Lauren and Scotty’s carriage, goodbyes and cheers were heard as the couple left for their trip to Bali. The night was absolutely magical, to say the least. Congratulations, Lauren and Scotty! We hope that the rest of your lives are as “magical” as this night was!

Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:

Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: C & O, Photographer: Rebecca Keeling, Florist: The Proper Petal, Officiant: Russel Dalferes, Cake: Cakes by Rachel, DJ: Derek Tobler, Musicians: Plum Blossom String Quartet, Painter: Maggie Smith Kuhn, Hair and Makeup Artist: J.S. Bridal, Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company & First Class Limo, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company.

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A Mother's Love | Danielle & Matthew

Danielle and Matthew finally tied the knot at Keswick Vineyards on August 4, 2018 after a 7 ½ year relationship! They had family and friends visiting from Texas to England and many other places just to see the matrimony of these two. Talk about great friends!

While the couple’s friends were able to make it from all over the world, Danielle’s mother, unfortunately, was not because of her passing last year. Danielle ensured that she was there in spirit, though! Various ideas were incorporated displaying the fact that Danielle’s mother, truly, was there with her.

Before Danielle’s mother’s passing, they took a trip together to Spain and purchased a beautiful piece of lace. Danielle had that lace made into her wedding veil (special thanks to Jeanne Cusick for making it for her). As Danielle walked herself down the aisle, essentially, her Mother was with her for every step.

For their ceremony at our fountain, an aisle seat in the front row was reserved for her Mother. A framed picture of Danielle and her mother and a “reserved for the Mother of the Bride” sign was placed on that chair. As one of Danielle’s maids of honor walked up to her spot, she placed her bouquet onto that chair. We did not doubt for a second that Danielle’s mother was watching her little girl marry the love of her life and was completely elated for her.

Danielle’s mother not only was present during the ceremony, but at the reception as well. In the gazebo, a table with pictures of Danielle and her mother, candles, and a banner was setup in memory of her. Guests were overjoyed and awe-struck by the overwhelming presence of Danielle’s mother.

Guests were able to celebrate the remainder of the night in jubilation at the matrimony of Danielle and Matt. The couple incorporated a little bit of Maryland into their reception by serving their guests crab cakes, which were nothing short of amazing! While they also brought a cake from Maryland, they had the Sweet Frog frozen yogurt truck for guests to enjoy. Nothing could be better than some frozen yogurt on a hot summer night. I think that the entirety of the guests enjoyed the bearings of Danielle and Matthew’s wedding.

Danielle and Matthew, we hope that you enjoy the remainder of your life together, reveling in happiness like you have been for the past seven plus years together. Congratulations to you both!

Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:

Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: The Catering Outfit, Photographers: Maja and George Fiala, Desserts: Sweet Frog, Makeup and Hair Artist: Jeanne Cusick, Officiant: Claire Frances, DJ: Dennis Payne, Musicians: Mike D’Antoni and Ella Jacob, Transportation: Quick’s Bus Company, Lighting: Skyline Tent Company, Rentals: Festive Fare.

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A Family's Touch | Anna Marie & John

To say that July was a perfect month to get married at Keswick Vineyards is an understatement. The weather was absolutely perfect on July 28, 2018, and the vineyard was completely green and luscious. After their wedding, the bride told us that guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing everything was. From their beautiful ceremony location with the vineyard and mountains as a back drop, to the warm and inviting reception under our Sperry tent to delicious food capped off with award winning wine. What could be better?

Anna Marie and John incorporated the “old” with the “new” to many aspects of their wedding. Their two-year-old daughter had her flower girl dress made out of the bride’s mother’s wedding dress. Additionally, her bracelet and necklace were also made from the beading of that dress.

Not only was the flower girls dress made out of the bride’s mother’s wedding dress, but a lace back strap on Anna Marie’s dress was also made from it! We loved how Anna Marie incorporated this “something old” into the attire of their dresses.

Another personal family touch was drinking from the double-sided silver cup, also known as, the Nuremburg Bridal Cup. Supposedly, the drinking of the double-sided cup is an old German tradition that came about when a wealthy father disapproved of his daughter marrying a poor goldsmith. The father locked the goldsmith away in a dungeon and told him that the only way that he would let his daughter and the goldsmith wed is if he created a chalice that two people could drink from at the same time without spilling a single drop. The goldsmith, therefore, created the chalice and ended up fulfilling the father’s command. The cup now brings about love, faithfulness, and good luck to those who drink from it.

The tradition continues with the last married couple passing off the cup to the couple about to wed. Therefore, Anna Marie and John received the cup from their friends who recently married. It was a funny sight to see when Anna Marie and John had to put their hands behind their back and drink from the cup without spilling a drop!

Keswick Vineyards hope that your marriage is filled with love, faithfulness, and good luck that the silver chalice is meant to bring about. Congratulations to you both!

Thank you to the following vendors for all of their hard work:

Event Planner: Keswick Vineyards, Caterer: Exchange Events, DJ: Bob Mednikov, Officiant: Trish Fox, Photographer: Pam Janzesian with Pose for Pam, Hair and Makeup: Charlottesville Makeup Artist, Rentals: MS Events.

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Peggy & Steven Hit the Jackpot at Keswick Vineyards | Peggy & Steven

You never know when you pick your wedding date what the weather is going to be like. It is always something couples worry about when they are planning an outdoor wedding. When Peggy and Steve booked Saturday, July 7th, 2018 as their wedding date a little over a year ago, they had no idea that they would win the jackpot when it comes to weather.

I can’t imagine a more perfect weather day a couple could have. Leading up to July this year has been very wet and humid. Not this week. Thankfully, a cold front came through and provided us cooler weather, zero humidity, blue skies and a breeze! Seriously, it doesn’t get any better than that.

Besides our couple hitting the jackpot with the weather, Keswick Vineyards hit the jackpot with such a sweet couple. Peggy reminded me of a Barbie doll. Her petite stature in her beautiful dress with the perfect proportioned bouquet was perfection! And Steve, wearing his blue suite made this couple look like living Barbie & Ken dolls. Besides being such a good-looking couple, they were the sweetest along with their family friends. So happy Keswick Vineyards were able to give them their “jack pot” wedding. Congratulations Peggy & Steven!

Thank you to the following vendors:

Wedding Planner and Florist: Natalie Zhou, Caterer: Southern Inn, Officiant: Bingyi Yang, DJ: Matthew Luck, Photographer: Carl Li, Videographer: Perry Chen, Hair and Makeup Artist: Joey Chen.