Mt. Defiance Cidery Wedding | Sam + Clara

Mt. Defiance Cidery Wedding | Sam + Clara

How is it possible that I have known Clara since she was in high school?! We traveled to West Africa together over 5 years ago, and since then she has grown into a beautiful young woman, ready on a day at the end of November to marry the love of her life, Sam. As both of them were surrounded by family and close friends to celebrate their wedding, it became obvious how well the two of them work as a couple, and how bright the future ahead of them will be.

There are only a few cideries in Virginia, and Mt. Defiance Cider Barn might just be the most beautiful of them all! Nestled in rural Middleburg, the guests enjoyed unique ciders and a beautiful reception setup by Larissa Wedding Designs. Clara’s wedding bouquet was filled with deep red dahlias between eucalyptus leaves, and the stole she wore was the perfect touch for one of the classiest, most stunning brides I have ever known…

Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Connor and Kristen knew when they planned their wedding that they wanted to keep the main thing in front of them at all times, so an intimate celebration at the Historic Tuckahoe Plantation was the perfect choice for their wedding day. Surrounded by family and a few very close friends, the two said their “I do’s” under a gorgeous greenery arch as the sun peeked over the trees and bathed the surrounding flowers in light. The stress of a huge wedding day was lifted off their shoulders, but they were able to celebrate their love in a way that rang true to them.

Kristen looked radiant as a bride, from her beautifully styled hair (thanks to The Studio RVA) to her unique bouquet complete with tiny cat and dog charms. When Connor saw her walking down the aisle his eyes filled with tears, and as the two promised to be together forever, I saw their bond only strengthen and grow throughout the day.

Woolen Mill Wedding | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Will + Caroline

Woolen Mill Wedding | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Will + Caroline

This day will forever stand out in my mind as the most Virginia Tech-themed wedding I have ever seen - and that’s saying something, considering I graduated from there years ago! Will and Caroline fell in love on the Blacksburg campus where they went to college, so when it came time to plan their wedding, they knew they wanted it to feel like home, even in Fredericksburg. The reception was covered in the names of their favorite locations (Duck Pond Drive! Prices Fork Road!), and dozens of friends from college came to celebrate - we even got a VT picture on the back steps of the venue!

Will, Caroline, and their friends know how to have fun - I have never seen a dance floor fill up that quickly! - and their bridal party kept us laughing all day long. The ladies looked beautiful in coordinating green dresses, Caroline’s emotional first look with her dad made everyone a little teary-eyed, and the day flowed smoothly from start to finish thanks to their easygoing nature and the planner team from Occasions by M & K. The Inn at Old Silk Mill’s newest venue, Woolen Mill, is sure to become a Fredericksburg favorite…