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For our First Annual Facebook Wedding Contest, Charlotte and Matthew rocked the “like” with over 130 likes! Congratulations y’all just won a 20″ canvas print of this image:
Please contact me to learn how to claim your prize!
Head on over to the Charlottesville wedding blog to read part two of the write up on Allegra’s Studio! (be sure to come back!)
The Charlottesville Wedding Blog has me as one of the best of 2010 and is featuring one of my beautiful weddings from the fall, Elisabeth and Dietram’s outdoor event at Oak Ridge! What fun! Click on the photo to see part one – part two is coming soon!
credits
coordinator: Christy Strick
venue: OakRidge Estate
further details to come…
How did you meet?
We went to college together, but …we barely knew each other. Of course I knew of the legend that is Dietram, but we barely uttered more than a dozen words to each other over the course of 4 years. As fate would have it, we found ourselves in one anther’s company the night before we graduated and spent many hours talking…only to graduate the next day and not see each other again. Or so we thought…
Six or so years later, fate would come knocking again to remind us of one another. We ran into each other at, of all places, a lounge called Double Happiness: a perfectly appropriate name for what was then to occur. We ran around New York City together that night (literally, running, I raced through the wet streets in traction-less flip flops only to slide from one street to the next, Dietram keeping up as best he could). We laughed and reminisced and enjoyed re-acquainting ourselves with one another. Dietram, not the most gregarious of fellows but certainly the most sincere I’d met, took a chance and called me the next day. Being the free spirit I am, I made what could have been the most tragic decision of my life: not returning his call. Thankfully, perhaps with the help of a higher being, Dietram called again 3 months later. And the rest as they say…
What detail did you like best about your wedding day?
SO many. It was blessed. You could really feel the love in the air. All my favorite people, on a gorgeous day, watching me marry Dietram. And how lucky I am to be marrying into his wonderful family. The love hovered in the air. Sounds cliche and a bit corny for my taste, but seriously, the general feeling was intense!! Magical.
What was your favorite moment during your wedding day?
Too many to list, but a top 5 fav moment was definitely when you snuck us away while the sun was setting to take some pictures in the front of the house… the light, the way the air felt, it was soooooo sooo pretty and special. and to steal away a few moments with Dietram away from our guests was so nice. It was a “deep breath, happy sigh, and ‘ahhhhhh'” kind of moment.
What’s next on your calender as a couple?
We just got back from sixteen amazing days in Italy so we’re going to work our way into the holidays slowly… and get over our jetlag. 🙂 but there will be eggnog and merriment to be had for sure!
View lots more images on their slideshow!
and click on this link to access their full online gallery!
credits
coordinator: Rod Meek
church: Saint Paul’s Espiscopal
venue: private home
caterer: Avenue Foods
reception band: Jeff Decker Band
florist: Rod Meek
lighting and tent: Skyline Tent Company
1st wedding dress: antique
2nd dress: J. Crew
How did you meet?
Jason and I met in architecture school at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. We both spent countless hours working on projects in our two neighboring studios at school. One early morning, after Jason had worked all through the night and I had arrived at school early to get a jumpstart on some work, he came into my studio to heat up some oatmeal in the microwave that sat right next to my work table. He’s shy, so naturally he was going to sit there in silence while he waited for his oatmeal to warm up. Well, I’m outgoing, so I struck up conversation – otherwise, the agony of sitting in awkward silence next to this cute boy for a full two minutes would have killed me!
What was your favorite moment during your wedding day?
At the close of our ceremony, recessing together from the absolutely stunning church alter to beautiful organ music and seeing all the happy smiles of our supportive congregation!
(Allegra’s note – we were extremely restricted in shooting inside the church)
What detail did you like best about your wedding day?
As cliche as it sounds, being surrounded by our family and friends who traveled from near and far was truly our favorite aspect of our celebration. We do have to say, however, that the moonpie groomsman cake was a rather classy and unexpected touch that was a surprise to both of us!
What’s next on your calender as a couple?
A weekend trip to NYC to visit friends, then spending Christmas with our families in Virginia and North Carolina!
see more on the slideshow!
My fabulous associate captured a fantastic wedding today – here’s a sneak peek from the church from him plus a dance shot from when I got there… 🙂
Congratulations you two!
Congratulations to Elisabeth and Dietram! What a beautiful day you had today – not only in the air but also in the warm wishes and love from all your family and friends. Thanks for letting me be a small part of it!
I’m an arteest and I always like getting kudos!
WOW! In the six years we have been in business, I have never seen wedding pictures turn out so good! You did an awesome job! I always try to look at each Bride and Groom’s wedding proofs online and each time they may have three or four really good pictures. I was completely blown away when looking at Emily and Matt proofs! … We are in the process of creating a new website. I was wondering if I could have some of the photos to put on my new site?
It was kind of shooting fish in a barrel at the House Mountain Inn, it was so beautiful every direction I looked!
credits
coordinator: Carolyn Tolley
church: Washington and Lee Chapel
venue: House Mountain Inn
caterer: House Mountain Inn
ceremony musicians: Four Seasons Quartet
reception band: 10 Spot
florist: The Jefferson Florist and Garden
wedding dress: Monique Lhuiller
bridesmaids: J. Crew
How did you meet?
We met freshman year of college and were very good friends before we started dating sophomore year. We’ve been together ever since.
What was your favorite moment of the day?
As we walked out of the church and neared the end of the aisle and our college friends burst into cheers for us.
What detail did you like best about your day?
The relaxed and fun mountain setting, as well as the incredible spirit of the wedding party and of all of our guests.
What’s next for you as a couple?
Various friend and family weddings, and continuing our wonderful life together in NYC with our families and friends!
more on the slideshow below and log into their full gallery to view all the images!
Emily and Matt were married this afternoon in a personalized service conducted by Emily’s cousin. The celebration continued at the beautiful Mountain House Inn. Full wedding coming soon!
