These two Wahoos used their love of The University of Virginia as the inspiration for their wedding day. Think your school colors won’t work? If Blue and Orange can look good together, anything is possible with the right help!

Jane and Josh got married at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Charlottesville and the reception was held at Ash Lawn- Highland. They had the most gorgeous April wedding day – sunny and 72 degrees. Here some beautiful moments from their wedding:

Two of Jane’s brothers, Charles and Will

The table centerpieces were made a slate boards covered in local cheeses, fresh bakery bread, herbs and fruit.  It had a very French-country feel to it and proved a hit with guests as they waited for their turn at the buffet.

Each bridesmaids wore a  black dress in her own unique style.

Rachel De Jong of Rachel’s Fine Baked Goods made a wedding cake to die for! Chocolate Peanut Butter was the flavor and it was so rich that you had to wash it down with a glass of farm fresh whole milk – compliments of the groom’s family!

Jane’s three brothers played a song for the bride and groom’s First Dance. They are all super talented and if you think you recognize the brother in the middle, it’s because he is the lead singer of Parachute! Just a fun little fact!

I love this florist! Mary Jane Tropea does some of the prettiest work out there.  I am privileged enough to get to work with them for at least 2 weddings this spring. I will be sure to post pictures of her bouquets and arrangements! For now, check out the website: Bella Fiore

These are some of my favorite details from Brett and Nathaniel’s January 9th wedding.

The wedding took place in Williamsburg, VA at Williamsburg United Methodist Church and Colonial Heritage

Brett and Nathaniel had such a personal and gorgeous ceremony. I wish I had sound bites from their vows. They each wrote their own and read them to each other for the first time during the ceremony. I’ll post more pictures when I get the professional ones back from the photographer!

Ruth and Barlow got married at Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick, VA and the reception was held at the Keswick Hunt Club. Though unbearably cold outside, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous! Here are some details from the day:

Check out photographer Matt Eich’s wedding website for some amazing images of the wedding day!

I had the pleasure of attending a lovely afternoon wedding this past Saturday. Below are some pictures I took because I knew I could make a note or two on them…

This is the gorgeous view we had from the club house reception site. The bride and groom are on the bridge getting their portraits done. Whenever you have the chance to take pictures near a bridge and a willow tree – do it! They won’t disappoint!

The centerpieces were two simple hydrangea steams in a small vase. Extremely low budget but the hydrangeas gave it a bit more depth. If you’re on a tight budget and have a liking for hydrangeas, they are a great way to get the most bang for your buck. Imagine how pretty they can be when a bunch of hydrangea bouquets are placed down the center of an 8 ft. table with tall candlesticks and a full table setting?

The cake was very simple on the outside. To be honest,  not my favorite wedding cake. I’m not very fond of cake toppers unless they are floral pieces. But inside, the cake was great. Each layer was a different flavor: Chocolate and raspberry, marble with chocolate pudding, pumpkin spice, and almond. Variety in flavors is a fun way to spruce up your wedding cake. Guests love having the option of cake flavors!

If you are planning an outdoor summer wedding, be mindful of more than just the heat – pay attention to bug activity. So many brides dream up the most romantic setting of white tables and chairs under white lanterns hanging from trees with the backdrop of a starry night. Undeniably gorgeous but very inviting for tiny, winged guests.  While you may not even notice because you are wrapped up in your wedding day bliss, your human guests will surely be busy swatting away the pests.

You don’t have to ditch the idea of an outdoor wedding and reception altogether, just make sure that you provide plenty of tiki torches, citronella candles, bug spray and an optional air conditioned indoor space for the wedding guests. Your table centerpieces could somehow incorporate the citronella candle and a travel size bottle of bug spray. There are plenty of ways to get creative and make your wedding a delight for everyone involved!

My friend recently told me of  some behind-the-scenes drama of her best friend’s wedding:

The reception table centerpieces were vases filled with flowers and a goldfish swimming underneath all of them. The bride had bought 32 goldfish the morning of her wedding and kept them in the plastic bag until it was time to place them. Her sweet younger sister had grown attached to these fish and had actually given all 32 names – thinking that she would be gaining 32 goldfish at the end of the night. When it came time to place the fish in the vases, a bridesmaid picked up the bag only to find all 32 goldfish belly-side up floating at the top of the bag. Someone had forgotten to poke holes for the fish to breathe. Needless to say little sis was in hysterics and the centerpieces came together sans goldfish.

Moral of the story: Fish need oxygen too – so make sure you have a temporary tank for them to hang out in.