A Blue Ridge Vineyard Wedding | Jenny & Wyatt
Jenny and Wyatt are a thoughtful couple that entrusted us with their Virginia wedding photography. They did not want to miss capturing a single moment of their wedding day, so they also booked our videography services. This was a special project for us, because they are not only clients, but friends.
The Setting
Hidden in the hills and mountains of Eagle Rock, VA is a venue called Blue Ridge Vineyard. The rustic country vibe with plenty of mason jars and sunflowers, absolutely popped against the navy and gray attire of the wedding party. This all nestled perfectly into the beautiful mountain scenery.
Originally planned to be an outdoor ceremony, the cloudy skies had a different idea and once the rain clouds moved in the decision was made to transition the ceremony into the barn. Thanks to an amazing and responsive wedding coordinator husband and wife team - Meredith James Coordination, this change was made easily with no additional stress to the bride and groom. Every detail was covered from start to finish including decorating, finishing touches, timeline of the ceremony and reception.
The Bridal Party
The bridal party was so much fun and helped the couple keep energy light and love flowing throughout the day. During the “Get Ready” photos for the guys, I prompted the groom and the groomsmen to “just act like they normally would” and the best man jokingly swung at the groom, landing a little bit harder punch than I’m sure he intended to. There was even blood! All was fine, as the groom had just bit the inside of his cheek and no one had to show up to the altar bloody. You can imagine we all had a good laugh!
The bride had an emotional first look with her dad, and bridesmaids. Her dad was smiling from ear to ear! The bridesmaids were all in oohs and aahs as they saw the bride in her dress for the first time that day! For the groomsmen, this bride knew her audience and she happened to be holding a six pack of cold drinks. “Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about!” The groomsmen were all smiles as they chugged them down.
Ceremony & Reception
As it goes, the emotions set in for the ceremony as everyone witnessed the love being shared as those two people were brought together as one. After being announced formally as husband and wife, the fun began at this barn party reception. All of the first dances - husband & wife, father & daughter, mother & son - were emotional, showing just how much this family means to each other. After dinner the real party began as family and friends joined the dance floor throughout the evening. At one moment, the close friends and family circled the happy couple on the dance floor, everyone singing along at the top of their lungs!
And the final laugh of the day, as the couple made their sparkling exit - the parents yelled “NO RETURNS!”
Overall it was a wonderful, happy, and emotional wedding day for Jenny and Wyatt ending with a perfect sunset for them to enjoy. It was such an honor to hold a very special role in their wedding day as their Virginia wedding photographer after years of being close friends with the bride. (She was even a bridesmaid in my own wedding!)
I wish the best for Jenny and Wyatt as they continue life together as one. I know that they are surrounded by loving friends and family that know how to laugh and have a good time together…and that will continue to bless them throughout their years.
This wedding at Blue Ridge Vineyard is exactly why I love being a Virginia wedding photographer. Beautiful scenery and good people make a perfect Saturday for me. If you have questions about your upcoming Virginia wedding, you can reach out to me here.
Watch their wedding come alive here.