The University of Virginia was the perfect backdrop for Whitney and Clarke’s engagement shoot with Eric Kelley. Having met at UVA the couple decided to tie the knot in Charlottesville this summer, allowing all of their close friends and family to enjoy the place where they fell in love. Head over to the Be Inspired PR blog for more images by Eric!
The Easton girls loved celebrating with the Hornberger/Fryer family the night before their wedding day! Graced with a beautiful sunset and idyllic Charlottesville mountain view, Monticello’s Montalto was the perfect venue for this group of UVA graduates! The colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains were reflected inside the building with tones of blues incorporated with the chivari chairs and table linens. Pat’s Floral Design created simple floral arrangements that complimented the beautiful surrounding landscape. Chef Dean Maupin crafted a masterpiece of summer specialties using local flavors for a seated dinner of 50 people, including one of our seasonal favorites…gazpacho!
Venue: Monticello’s Montalto// Photographer: Eric Kelley// Catering: Keswick Hall// Florals: Pat’s Floral Design.
This French-bistro inspired shoot at Pippin Hill was the definition of warm and simple bistro style. In it’s most basic definition, the name bistro means an eating-place where wine is served. More broadly, the “French Bistro” is known as a relatively cheap neighborhood eatery and a bustling bastion of French Street life. Likewise, the Pippin table is dressed in stripped down comfort: a bare wooden table, wine bottle tapers, and a modest assortment of flowers—as though just cut from a backyard jardin in the Loire Valley.
Staying true to the bistro culture, the real centerpiece was the food: unadorned local peaches, fried green tomatoes, grilled breads, a grilled peach arugula salad, and local greens garnished with chevre (a indisputable staple in French cheeses). Here, simple and fresh flavors are the thing, and every place is set with the requisite pain quotidien. The place cards were simple off-white tags, tied with twine to each personal-sized French baguette. Subtle French emblems are visible throughout, with a red rooster, or Gallic coq, a national symbol of France, printed on the table number cards. The place card is stamped with a tiny fleur de lis and a lit blackboard shouts energetically: “Bon Appétit!”
Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Photography: Jen Fariello// Printed Materials: Rock Paper Scissors// Florals: Pat’s Floral Design// Rentals: Festive Fare.
We’re so excited to share this fabulous shoot captured by the lovely Jen Fariello! With the view from Pippin Hill Farm and Winery as our backdrop, we couldn’t quite go wrong with this envisioned evening. Our color palette was rife with the toned down blues, silvers, pinks, golds, and icy whites that reflect the soft coolness of dusk or twilight.
Our wedding couple walks towards an open, white doorway, hung with two cascading bouquets of hydrangeas, dahlias, and garden greenery. Off-white chiavari chairs set a perfect contrast to the dark blues and greens of the Virginia hillside. Warm, red-brown ceremony benches fill to the end of the aisle, adding some visual variation.
The wedding table is seated with golden-brown cross back chairs. Slate placemats and light blue earthenware beckon guests to get comfortable at this warm and inviting spread. Woven down the center of the table is an array of sliver and silver-patina vases reflected by a single, beveled-edge mirror table runner. A trio of etched glasses is set at each place, looking almost frosted from afar. The final touch is a few votives set in sea-green tinted glasses. The scene is romantic, elegant, and inviting all at the same time.
Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Florist: Pat’s Floral Design// Photographer: Jen Fariello// Rentals: Festive Fare
Kelli Brooks and Randall Scheri had a late-Spring wedding at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their event was a lush, green, and reverent celebration of the season.
With under a hundred guests, Kelli and Randall were able to keep the ceremony intimate in Clifton’s “Croquet Lawn”—an English-style, cultivated garden enclosed in white lattice. The Inn’s many elegant yet accessible rooms were woven with tables for the after-ceremony meal. Dining tables were set with a variety of flowers in pink, green, beige, and lavender, laid out simply and mixed with dark violet flowers, which added complexity and depth. The tablecloths were a subdued gold, overlaid with glimmering sage and deep aqua toppers. One of the themes of this wedding was definitely comfort: clean and cozy settees staged on the outside patio welcomed guests outside to a lush, green yard, and more casual cocktail and dining tables for mingling. The guests left with locally-made artisan chocolates—something to take home and savor the event days later.
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Clifton Inn// Catering: Clifton Inn// Rentals:Festive Fare// Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: Pheonix// Florals:Floral Images and Pat’s Floral Design // Photography: Jen Fariello// Videographer: Aaron Watson// Lighting and AV: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Skyline Tent // Favors: Gearhart’s Chocolate//Printed Materials: Good Press Paper Co.// Calligraphy: Ginny Rogan
Sara Payne and Matt Barber were married on June 18th at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards in North Garden, Virginia. These Boulder, Colorado residents decided to make it back home to Virginia for a gorgeous, farm-to-table celebration with family and friends. Avid outdoors lovers, Sara and Matt wanted to weave elements of the local and the organic into the night from start to finish. After walking down the aisle towards a picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain panorama, the couple invited guests inside to a lush, natural reception in Pippin’s main hall. A few large trees (installed just for the occasion) were strung with lanterns and lit with candles, throwing an earthy and joyous warmth over the diners below. Rustic farm tables were spread with potted plants, cacti, mosses, and more glowing lanterns, and set off with warm, azure earthenware. Later, guests were invited back outside for fresh donuts from the Carpe Donut food cart and DIY s’more fixings next to a roaring fire.
We especially loved the Sara & Matt personalized labels on the wine bottles, the handmade groomsmen’s ties, and the delicious, Southern comfort food!
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Catering: Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard// Rentals:Festive Fare// Printed Materials: Rock Paper Scissors // Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: Attraction // Wedding Cake: Maliha Creations// Florals: Pat’s Floral Design// Photography: Holland Photo Arts// Videographer:Exist N Motion Films// Lighting and AV: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Late Night Snack: Carpe Donut
Overwhelmingly white and accented in vibrant baby blues, this next Real Wedding was a luscious and classic affair…and perfect for Spring! Taylor and Rob were married on May 1st at the University of Virginia’s campus chapel—the school is Rob’s alma mater. The couple emphasized their ties to this picturesque locale, from the embroidered belts that served as groomsmen’s gifts, to the stunning, neo-classical backdrop for their photos. (The groomsmen even made a pre-ceremony stop at a notorious, local burger joint to grab a celebratory bite!). The reverent service was the perfect match for these two, with a run of flickering votives on the altar and simple white programs (tied with a sliver of blue ribbon) waiting in the pews.
Following the service, the whole party headed over to Keswick Hall, where Mr. and Mrs. were greeted with a rousing welcome. Taylor and Rob’s joy and charisma were apparent throughout the night: guests were invited to treat their sweet tooth at a whimsical, all-white candy bar; and, instead of table numbers, seating was organized by the couple’s favorite songs.
Taylor and Rob made their getaway into an awaiting vintage car through a dazzling procession of sparklers, family, and friends. Dressed down in the same white and blue palette that characterized the rest of their wedding, Taylor and Rob really brought the day full circle!
Please take a moment to enjoy these stunning photos compliments of Holland Photo Arts!!!
Ceremony Location: University of Virginia Chapel// Reception Venue: Keswick Hall// Catering: Keswick Hall // Rentals: Festive Fare// Printed Materials: // Calligraphy: // Hair and Makeup: Moxie// Band: The Adrian Duke Project// Wedding Cake: // Florals: Pat’s Floral Design// Photography: Holland Photo Arts// Videographer: Ian’s Creations// Lighting: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Virginia Tent Rental
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Event Production and Design: Easton Events// Styling and Creative Direction: Lora Kelley. Film: Meet Cute Film Production. Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. Tablescape and Floral Design: Beehive Events. Cake: Maggie Austin Cake. Paper Suite: Custom by Rock Paper Scissors and styled by Mallory Joyce. Calligraphy: Tara Jones. Rentals: Festive Fare. Frames: Roxie Daisy. Glasses: Italy courtesy of Lynn Andrews from Easton Events. Salt and Pepper Shakers and Linens: Courtesy of Shawn Cossette from Beehive Events. Lace, tulle and Chair Backing Ribbon: Les Fabriques. Wrapping Paper: Custom by Rock Paper Scissors. Wishing Lanterns: Birando. Dress: Samuelle Couture. Jewelry Suite: Tiffany & Co. Manicure: Avina Nails. Groom’s Suit: Beecroft and Bull. Models: Modelogic Wilhelmina. Hair: Lucas Schaffer, Redkin Stylist. Makeup: Lora Elaine, Makeup Artist. Sequin Shoes: Christian Louboutin from Nordstrom Chicago, IL. Nude Pumps with Bows: Valentino from Neiman Marcus. Glitter Peep Toe/Closed Toe: Jimmy Choo from Neiman Marcus. Lingerie: Derriere De Soie. Silver Jaguar: Albemarle Vintage Limousine.
Isabelle and Mike were married at Tuckahoe Plantation, outside of Richmond, Virginia. Tuckahoe has a special meaning to Isabelle as Tuckahoe has been in her family for generations. The grounds were in full bloom and the day was picture perfect!
Guests cocktailed within the boxwood gardens and then continued celebrating in a 6 peak Sperry tent. Ribbon chandeliers were handmade to illuminate the tent ceiling. The wedding emblem found its way into everything from the Groom and Groomsmen evening slippers, the gift totes, to the flags on the tent. This was truly one of favorite weddings on all accounts… the couple…the venue…and the MOB!
Ceremony Venue: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church// Reception Venue: Tuckahoe Plantation// Catering: Commonwealth Club// Rentals: Festive Fare // Printed Materials: Cheree Berry // Hair and Makeup: Moxie Hair Lounge// Band: Current Affair// Wedding Cake: Desserterie// Florals: Beehive Events// Photography: Scott Evans: Image Doctor Media// Additional Photographer: Lucy O Photo// Videographer: JH Production// Lighting and Tent: Skyline Tent Company
Real Wedding Wednesday became Real Wedding Thursday this week as we were away on a corporate event!
Erin and Jeffrey were married in Grace Episcopal Church and celebrated their marriage at Keswick Hall. Their wedding was the full package: stunning bride, dashing groom, lovely bridal party, adorable dog, show stopping gold ceiling drape, and the glow of a full moon. The tent was truly stunning. The three different tones of golden yellow tablecloths topped with lush florals beautifully contrast the dramatic warmth of the tent ceiling. The printed suite was a collection of stunning calligraphy throughout the invitation, the program, and the menu. Check out Erin’s floral applique veil… isn’t it spectacular? Patricia Lyons beautifully captured the sheer joy of the couple!
Ceremony Venue: Grace Episcopal// Reception Venue: Keswick Hall// Catering: Keswick Hall// Rentals: Festive Fare and Nuage Designs// Printed Materials: Rock Paper Scissors // Hair and Makeup: Mango Salon// Band: Eturnity Band// Wedding Cake: Desserterie// Florals: Beehive Events// Photography: Patricia Lyons// Videographer: Sprack Media// Vintage Car: Albemarle Limousine// Lighting: Blue Ridge Light Forms// Tent: Virginia Tent Rentals
