The Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Videography

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Amanda was a nurse, Adam was completing his fellowship to become a surgeon. They met eyes as he was walking down the hall, exchanged a few words and both knew there was something there. When we asked both of them on the wedding day (separately) to tell us their best memory of how they met, they both had such glow in their eyes remembering that moment. I love when that first encounter is something memorable, something that makes you light up when you think about it, no matter how mundane or silly it was. Amanda and Adam have such a spark together, which made this film so sweet to put together.

That’s how they met, but how Adam proposed is quite the story. He surprised her with a quick getaway to Paris, when she thought they were actually headed to Ohio! They went on a walk along the Seine River and he asked her to marry him in front of the Eiffel Tower!! It doesn’t get more romantic, my goodness.

Their wedding took place at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. They had taken a weekend wine tour trip when they were dating there, and fell in love with it. The big day was on January 19, and I was secretly hoping there would be snow on the ground….and there was! Snow had fallen that week, and it was a foggy, misty day — which I think totally added to the romance and feeling of their day so beautifully.

Cody from Amore Events did an amazing job planning, and I thought Blue Ridge Floral Design filled the Granary so beautifully with greenery. It was absolutely stunning inside. We will never forget Amanda and Adam’s first dance – one of our favorites to date! A must see performance, you would have thought they were professionals!

We were SO thankful to have worked with such an amazing couple to capture their sweet day. Enjoy the film and congrats to Amanda and Adam!

Vendors:
Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | Planner: Amore Events | Photographer: Ashley Cox | DJ: Derek Tobler | Photobooth: Moxbox | Hair and Makeup: Avenue 42 | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films | Musicians: Bloom Trio | Cake: Maliha Creations | Decor: MS Events, Festive Fare, Emerson James| Blue Ridge Lighting

The Clifton Inn Wedding VideographyCharlottesville, Virginia

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 Stories like Allie and Matt’s are hard to beat. They first met in their 5th grade class together, and knew each other their entire child and adulthood! It wasn’t until their first year of college at UVA they started dating and became inseparable.

They dated a total of *10 YEARS*! After long distance dating across multiple states, Allie and Matt finally settled together in Charlottesville, VA, where Matt proposed! One of their first dates was at Barboursville Vineyard, so Matt planned to surprise Allie on a special date there! He had bought the ring months before, and was just waiting for the perfect time to pop the question. It was a gorgeous, romantic evening, one of the most exciting experiences they said they’ve shared together!

The wedding day was nothing short of amazing! With so many talented vendors and people there to make their day special, it really was one of a kind. Mallory Joyce planned the big day, and also was the floral designer! There were unique arrangements and surprises at the ceremony and reception, especially all of the greenery that filled the tent!

There wasn’t a detail overlooked for this beautiful day. With all of the charm already at the Clifton Inn (not to mention the tempting infinity pool!!), Allie and Matt’s style incorporating unique rustic & natural elements really brought their day to the next level. They chose the Clifton Inn not only because of it’s charm, but because it was one of the only Charlottesville venues that allows you to stay on the premise all night long while also renting out rooms for guests! They wanted to throw a huge celebration to have fun with all of their family and friends – what better place than the Clifton Inn!

A celebratory party it was! All of their friends and family danced the night away with Allie and Matt. We were thrilled to be a part of the celebration and create a film that they can relive all of those emotions over and over again. Congrats to the married couple!!!

In addition to the short film, be sure to watch the full documentary film below!

 

Congrats to the married couple!!!

 

Vendors:
Venue/Catering: The Clifton | Planner and Florals: Mallory Joyce | Photographer: Elisa Bricker | Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films | Paper: Paula Lee Calligraphy | Band: Adrian Duke Project | Hair & Make up: Anna Breeding | Dress: Rime Arodaky | Tux: Alton Lane  | Rings: Marisa Perry  | Late Night Food: Blue Ridge Pizza Co. | Sound: Heinz AV | Transportation: Albemarle Limo & Easy Riders | Rentals/Decor: Pressed Fine Linens, | Festive Fare, Emerson James, Skyline Rental, Blue Ridge AV Lighting | Shoes: Alexandre Birman

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Wedding VideographyCharlottesville, Virginia


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When Susan first mentioned their big day being a “fusion” wedding– with a mix of Indian & Western traditional elements, I was so excited. The thought of bright colors with a mix of cultures AND taking place at the gorgeous Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards?! What a dream. I couldn’t wait for the actual wedding day all year long! 

Let me first back up and tell you a little about Susan and Suraj. They met online through a dating app and hit it off on their very first date, which included a trip to a karaoke bar where Suraj showed off his amazing voice to Susan for the first time! By the end of the night, they both knew they had something special in each other.
**Fun fact — Little did Susan and Suraj know, but they actually lived right next to each other even before meeting — you can even see the other’s apartment from their window! How meant to be 🙂
Fast forward to the big proposal story — which is one of my all-time favorites! Suraj took Susan on a hike geo-caching in the mountains…What he did was hide the engagement ring in one of the hidden spots (which he had already scouted out beforehand)!! Susan finds the box and immediately drops it, and thinks its someone else’s engagement ring!! She looks around but sees no one except Suraj down on one knee 🙂 

The day of their wedding was so special. Like their love story and proposal, there were so many surprises to make the day that much more special and unique. Everything from Suraj’s intricate shoes, the bridesmaid’s henna, and the Hindu decorative elements for the ceremony made everything so vibrant and exciting. One of my favorite parts of the day was the “Barat” which is the groom’s processional before the ceremony where all of his friends and family surround him by his car with exciting music and dancing. I’ll never forget the Bhangara dancers with the view of the mountains leading Suraj down to the ceremony site with Susan’s parents waiting at the bottom. 

That wasn’t the last time the Bhangara dancers made their appearance. They performed again during the reception and blew all of the guests away! They were incredible! Not only did the dancers make a special performance, but Suraj got up to sing for Susan also in front of all the guests, which astounded me! He has incredible talent and it was so sweet seeing him sing for his new wife 🙂 

We were so incredibly honored to capture such a memorable, bright day in Susan and Suraj’s life. We wish them all the best and can’t wait to see where life will take them!
Vendors
Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films
Dancers: UVA Bhangara Team
Rentals: Paisley & Jade

Virginia House Elopement Wedding VideographyRichmond, Virginia


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It’s not often that you get to shoot a wedding planner’s wedding, and when you do, it’s quite the dream! Kerri, from Blush Events, is a talented designer, planner, and one of the sweetest people in the world. If you are looking around for a planner, don’t hesitate to reach out to her! She does her job gracefully while also being down to earth. She was such a beautiful bride, and I could not have been happier for her and Randy. 

They met for the first time on Kerri’s first day of high school — high school sweet hearts!! She was a freshmen, he was a sophomore. They dated off and on, and reconnected years after they graduated. They met up and fell in love all over again years later, but this time as adults! 

When Randy knew it was time to make things official, he planned to take Kerri to a comedian’s show where they would get all dressed up. They first stopped at his mom’s house where they ate dinner, and had a glass of champagne…. But no ordinary glass of champagne! In the bottom of Kerri’s was the engagement ring!! They celebrated with the family and the rest was history!

On the day of their elopement, a forecast of potential thunderstorms turned into a beautiful mid 70’s bright sunny day! There was a breeze that I thought added a great feeling to their film. They had their ceremony at The Virginia House – which is one of the most enchanting, historical venues right outside the city! The architecture was actually transported from England to Richmond VA in 1925. It’s situated right along the James River, which made for shooting aerials quite the treat. 

I was incredibly honored Kerri chose me to capture their intimate, sweet elopement & ceremony. I wish Kerri and Randy all the best as they begin their wedded lives together! 

Vendors:

Lighting: Lighting Professors 
Invitations: Sastyle and Design LLC
Dress: Justin Alexander 
Shoes: Badgley Mischka 
Cake: Sweet Fix
Groom’s Attire: 707 RVA
MUAH: K Thompson
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