Kristy and Quin 3.14.09

Kristy and Quin had a beautiful wedding, despite the rain, at the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast in Middleburg, VA.  This location has a special significance to Pernell and I because we, too, got married at the Briar Patch B&B!  It was fun to go back!  

It was a small wedding, Kristy and Quin chose to celebrate with family and few close friends, and was planned, largely, by the groom!  Kristy has been living overseas, so when they decided to get married, Quin, who lives locally, took on the challenge of planning their big day.  He did a great job!  

Kristy's dress was beautiful!

The groom gets ready.

Husband and wife!

The Briar Patch is located on several acres of beautiful Virginia countryside.  Unfortunately, it was raining and there were few places to go without risking a wet bride and groom!  

First dance as husband and wife.

Congratulations, Kristy and Quin!

We're back and ready to roll!

We took a little trip across the pond after Christmas.  Had a great time (went to a friend's wedding - as a guest for once!!) and now we're back!  Bring on the '09 weddings!

Hope everyone had as much fun as we did this holiday season!  Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Whew!  What a busy year!  It may not look like it (my New Year's resolution?  Be a better blogger!!) but we've been going non-stop for weeks!  It's time for a little R&R.  We'll be taking a break for the holidays and promise to return emails, set up meetings, and get back into the swing of things in January. 

We would like to say a big "Thank You!!" to all of the couples we worked with this year!  We really and truly couldn't do it without you!  We hope your first year of married life has been, and continues to be, absolute bliss!  

To our 2009 couples that we have already booked - Thank you to you, too!  We are excited about the upcoming season and look forward to seeing you soon.  Please call or email if you have any questions, need a little help, or just want to say "hi"!  

To all the couples we will work with, but have not yet met - we can't wait to hear from you! 

To all the vendors who make it party! - we look forward to more fun Saturday nights!  Thanks for a great year!

We hope this holiday season finds you snuggling in front of a fire, holding hands in the snow, and standing under the mistletoe with the one you love!   Happy Holidays and our very best wishes for a wonderful New Year!!

~Karen and Pernell

Claudia and Jeff 10.11.08

We've been looking forward to Claudia and Jeff's wedding since December, when we had a great time walking around Leesburg (in the rain) and taking some engagement pictures!  They are such a sweet couple!  Well the big day finally came and the rain that made for an interesting engagement shoot was nowhere to be seen!  What a beautiful fall day!  The weather was perfect, everyone looked amazing, and the setting was ideal.  Claudia and Jeff got married at Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, VA.  The manor is nestled in some of Virginia's prettiest countryside.  Everyone was taken aback by the beauty of the day.  

Claudia steps into her shoes and is ready to go!

Jeff was hanging out upstairs with his groomsmen.

Claudia was an absolutely stunning bride!

The pastor got a little mixed up at the end of the ceremony... He told Jeff to kiss his bride.  Twice!

First dance together as husband and wife.

Some truly yummy cake!

Thanks, Claudia and Jeff!  Have a great honeymoon!

Lisa and Paul 8.30.08

Lisa and Paul were married in a morning ceremony at the Bristow Manor Golf Club in Bristow, VA.  After several days of rain, I think everyone was glad to see a clear sky!  The wedding was beautiful!  Enjoy the following pics...

Bristow Manor is a beautiful old house that overlooks some lovely Virginia countryside.  What a pretty setting in which to say, "I do!"

I love the look on Lisa's face in this picture!

Isn't this an elegant cake?

The cake was yummy!

Congratulations, Lisa and Paul!