The homeowner of this Afton house envisioned an intimate and “materially rich” spot to rinse off after a day of working on the nearby farm. Mike Krop of Blu Haven Architecture took the idea and ran with it, creating an outdoor shower reminiscent of a garden arbor. From the timber home’s primary suite, a wood […]
The homeowner of this Afton house envisioned an intimate and “materially rich” spot to rinse off after a day of working on the nearby farm. Mike Krop of Blu Haven Architecture took the idea and ran with it, creating an outdoor shower reminiscent of a garden arbor. From the timber home’s primary suite, a wood […]
Abby Conley & Kalan Patel October 6, 2023, at Keswick Vineyards Photography by Meredith Coe Photography Abby’s passion for interior design gave her an advantage when it came time for her and her then-fiancé to plan their Keswick Vineyards wedding: She simply drew on her own aesthetic. “I aimed for an elegant, timeless wedding with organic textures […]
Mackenzie Blair FitzGerald & Colin Jones June 24, 2023, at Boar’s Head Inn Photography by Jen Fariello With a “summer celebration” theme in mind, colorful flowers were the key, says Blair. Washington, D.C.-based floral company Darling & Daughters took on the task, arranging bountiful bouquets that mixed flowers of yellow, pink, purple, and blue. Not to mention […]
Patricia Dunbar & Isi Azeke July 30, 2023, at The Bradbury Photography by Carrie Coleman Photography With an elegant backdrop like The Bradbury, Patricia didn’t feel the need to include too many embellishments in her and Isi’s summer wedding. She left the flowers up to Tourterelle, only giving a direction for neutral colors; the bridesmaids wore pale […]
Kelly Moses & Emily Lentz June 17, 2023, at The Clifton Photography by Nicole Clarey Photography Once Kelly and Emily fell in love with The Clifton for their early summer wedding, it felt like a no-brainer to make it black tie. “Black tie attire just says ‘wedding’ to us,” Emily says. “And what other time are […]
Ashton Mann & Jack Neary August 5, 2023, at Veritas Vineyards Photography by Danielle J. Norton Photography Inspired by their vineyard venue, Ashton and Jack decided to create a colorful garden party-themed wedding—with an abundance of florals. “We wanted to incorporate color and florals wherever we could to create a welcoming and fun environment. We had […]
We already know that when it comes to attire, décor, and florals, personalization is the name if you want to make your big day your own. But your dinner menu and dessert offer myriad opportunities to customize, too, says two local vendors. Below, The Catering Outfit’s Courtney Hildebrand and Commonwealth Cake Company’s Tiffany Rosales share […]
You’ve found your life partner. You both share a love of the Blue Ridge and the outdoors, and you want to have family and friends gather and share your commitment ceremony. Enter Love Ridge Mountain Lodging. The name is no coincidence. The little town of Love sits astride State Route 814 (aka Love Road), close […]
Wedding photos can be formal or casual, posed or of the moment. Or you can step into the booth… Kyle Kirkeide turned his own wedding guest experience into The Photobooth Company. “I went to my sister’s wedding in Florida in 2011, and they had a photo booth set up,” he recalls. “Afterwards, I started thinking […]
When it comes to weddings, sustainability is always in. Thrifting centerpieces, upcycling a secondhand gown, and asking for charitable donations in lieu of gifts (do you really need that new set of silver?) are just a few easy swaps you can make that will have the planet—and your wallet—thanking you. To help you get started, […]