credits
church: Main Street United Methodist
venue: Trivium Estate and Conference Center
florals: Village Garden
catering: Charley’s
cake: Coffey Cakes
ceremony musicians: Lynchburg Strings
band: Horizon
dress salon: Jeanettes Bridal
dress designer: Simone Carvalli
A gorgeous classic Southern fall wedding at the Trivium Estate – could the weather have been any more perfect?
How did you meet?
George and I met while out with mutual friends during the DC snow storm that became known as “Snowmageddon”. We spent the rest of the night chatting and dancing the night away… We stayed out so late that George couldn’t catch a cab and had to walk a mile home in the snow. The rest is history!
How did you choose your venue?
Our ceremony venue was very special to me and an easy choice; we got married at the church I was raised in and where my parents were married. As for the reception venue, I wanted a place that would show our out of town guests the southern charm and natural beauty of the area that I love. Once we saw the Trivium, we knew there was no need to look any further – it was perfect for us.
Tell us about your dress, shoes and other accessories!
I wore a classic, vintage inspired ivory lace Simone Carvalli gown. It had a scalloped, sweetheart neckline and hem, and a champagne ruched sash accented with a Swarovski crystal motif at the center. As much as I loved my dress I might have loved my veil more! It was a cascading, chapel length Toni Federici veil with lace appliques on the train. I wore gold lace peep toe pumps by Stuart Weitzman – they were comfortable and most importantly I could dance in them all night long!
What detail did you like best about your wedding day?
We wanted every detail of our wedding to be personal to us, so it is hard to pick just one but if I had too I would say our homemade apple butter favors. They were the perfect seasonal, tasty treat for our guests.
Describe your decor and how you chose it?
Our decor was inspired by the season and we used deep fall colors throughout. We made a lot of it ourselves, from the programs to the centerpiece containers, to ensure it had the personal touches we wanted. Our tables were dressed in brown pintuck linens, with gold chargers, and moss wrapped centerpieces with flowers inreds, oranges, yellows, and greens. We had three different style centerpieces but my favorite was the manzanita trees with hanging crystals, pearls and votives.
What was your favorite moment during your wedding day?
Our favorite moment was our first dance together – it was a special moment for us and we felt like we were the only two in the room.
Tell us about your food and cake!
Our wedding cake was decorated with gold and pearl accents and had three flavors. They were all so delicious but our favorite was the almond cake with raspberry filling. We also had a coffee and hot apple cider bar for guests to enjoy later in the night.
What’s next on your calendar as a couple?
We just returned from our honeymoon to St. Lucia and are looking forward to the holidays. We are headed to Lexington, Virginia for Thanksgiving with George’s parents and then to Ocala, Florida for Christmas with mine. A great way to round out the most wonderful year yet!
