Elizabeth and Gene planned a small, family only wedding. First was their ceremony at the historic and charming chapel of their church adjacent to Oatlands. Nexct came a lovely outdoor late luncheon filled with laughter and toasts. And finally, a party under a tent on the rolling hills of their stunning Aldie home. The twist came when it was revealed to those invited to the party that the couple had gotten married earlier in the day. Everything throughout the day was impeccable. From the flower arrangements on the lunch table laid out on a burlap runner to the backdrop of their property with an historic main stone house, red barns and a pretty pond overlooking a wide expanse of land. It was also a treat for me to catch up with Molly and Chris, Gene’s daughter and son-in-law and their growing family. I photographed their wedding in my first year in business!

And with this blog post I am off on a family vacation to California for two weeks to watch my daughter swim in a national swim meet (go Hannah!) and then to be a tourist in LA and San Fran. If you want to find out what we’re doing, follow  me on Instagram at deblindsey! And stay tuned for lots more great weddings to come this fall 🙂

Wedding Church of Our Saviour – Oatlands Leesburg, VA

Reception Private Residence, Aldie, VA

Caterer Savoir Fare Limited 540.338.8300

Flowers Petals and Hedges 540.882.9113

Band Retrospect 301.438.2400