Kimberly and Ryan

I (Kaitlyn!) am really excited to share this blog post with you! (It's a little later than normal, but we wanted to respect that pictures were part of Christmas presents for parents and grandparents!)
My brother Ryan married the love of his life, Kimberly, on October 7 on a family owned field in Floyd, VA. They knew from the very beginning that they wanted to get married outside so this was the perfect spot! The mountain view was absolutely breathtaking. (Especially the sunrise that the wedding party got to enjoy while we were setting up)!

Ryan and Kimberly shared an intimate first look that began with a sweet prayer before they turned to see each other. After the first look they walked together to hop on the back of a John Deere tractor to be driven up to the ceremony site, which was beautifully adorned for the wedding I might add! While the exchanging of the rings is always a special moment, this exchanging of the rings was extra special because the FOG (my dad!) handcrafted Ryan's ring made of stainless steel with African Paduk wood inlay! During the ceremony the couple chose to include a very special foot-washing ceremony which was a great visual representation of their commitment, humility and love for one another (and there wasn't a dry eye in site!). They shared their first kiss as husband and wife and were announced for the first time as Mr. & Mrs. Davidson! (Talk about a proud sister moment!)

Family and friends gathered for a light reception that included a candy buffet and Carol Lee donuts, which are always a huge hit. The newlyweds were able to share a first dance and bite of a donut before the skies opened up for a little bit, but that certainly didn’t stop the fun.

A large group picture and romantic lavender toss exit was the perfect ending to their special day!

So many family and friends came together to make Kimberly and Ryan’s day a success. A huge THANK YOU to all who lent a hand. You were a blessing and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Our awesome team of vendors:

Events by Sherri – planning, linens, décor

Day of coordination made possible by Jennifer Davidson and Alejandro Colemenero (since big sis was in the wedding party and couldn't have done it without them!)

Tents R Us – tent, tables, chairs

LaDonna Cherell Photography – Photographer

Perennial Uprising – Bouquets, boutonnieres, garland

Kim and Randel – Haybales, tractor

John Altizer, Trinity Community Church – Minister  

Carol Lee Donuts – Donuts

PC for all above pictures belongs to LaDonna Cherell Photography 

EBS was so lucky to have 2 very important people helping to make the day such a success. I simply could not have done it without them.  Jennifer Davidson (we aren't related but practically sisters) and Alejandro Colemenero who came all the way from Mexico to be with us to celebrate and help make the day come off without a hitch! 

**Also another big shout out to the wedding party who was willing to start setup so early! 

Lindley & Eric

Lindley and Eric’s wedding day dawned with perfect weather; a little warm for us but at least we weren’t dodging storms as we had been for almost everyone other wedding weekend we had prior to this one!

Their personal touches were evident in every aspect of their day which we LOVE to see!  They opted for no First Look but did a First Touch and exchanged letters and gifts, all without seeing each other prior to the ceremony.  Such sweet, sweet pics of that personal and private time together.  And of course, we had to wait to see the pics because that was “their” time together.

Their outdoor ceremony was witnessed by sweet family and friends and was accentuated by live music and a knot tying ceremony.  And how amazing is this . . . a live painting of the ceremony that was started during the ceremony and completed and presented to Lindley and Eric later in the evening!

With a backdrop of amazing florals everywhere and equally amazing food, guests danced the night away with a band that really knew how to keep the guests on that dance floor!  Instead of shopping ‘til they dropped, they all danced ‘til they dropped!  A sparkler exit sent them off in style to their life together as Mr. and Mrs.!

Thanks to our Amazing team of vendors: 

Events by Sherri – planning, coordination, some décor rentals
Sundara – Venue
Cyrus Pace and Julee Hickox – ceremony music
Scott Obenchain, Blue Ridge Church – Minister
Tesh Parekh – Live wedding painting
Creative Occasions, Mark Frye – florals, tablescape and linens

Blue Ridge Catering
Noah Magnifico – Photographer and Photobooth
Jacob Dellinger, Michael’s Video – videographer
Six Stylz – Band, Sam Hill Entertainment
Mary Ogilvie – wedding cake
Prestige Limo – Rolls Royce for exit and shuttle service
Sunshine Tours – motorcoaches for guest transportation
Amy Kinsley – Hair and Makeup

Lauren & Jarus

Lauren and Jarus were married on his family farm and can we say “AMAZING!”  The scenery was spectacular; a 360-degree view of the beautiful mountains of Virginia!

We literally watched it raining along the mountain ridge behind the house but we managed to dodge the storms and have the outdoor ceremony that Lauren wanted.  Such a sweet ceremony surrounded by family and friends in the backyard of the house!

Lauren’s vision was evident in all the special touches she and Jarus provided for their special day.  Jarus designed and made the guest table centerpieces from wood on the property.  Lauren made personalized mason jars for all the guests that served as their table assignments as well as their drinking glasses for the evening.  There was a dessert bar with various yummy selections and food in abundance for the guests to enjoy!

A superb band provided music for the reception and they kept the guests on the dance floor the entire evening! The evening ended with a sparkler exit and saw the bride and groom off to the after-party elsewhere on the property and then their first night as husband and wife in their very own “treehouse” made completely with wood from the property!  Truly special touches from start to finish for Jarus and Lauren’s very special wedding day!

Our amazing team of vendors:
Events by Sherri – planning, coordination, small décor rentals, linens
Thundercroft Farm – Ceremony and reception venue
Members of the Richmond Symphony – Ceremony music
Katherine Chantal – Officiant
Kemper Mills Fant – Photographer
Pumpernickel Pickle Catering

Back Porch Orchestra – Reception Music
Tents R Us – Tent, tent lighting, tables, chairs
Our Daily Bread – Desserts
Tidy Services – Portable Restroom Trailer
Justine Malo/Innovations Salon and Day Spa – Hair and makeup
Sunshine Tours – motorcoach

Lauren and Troy

Another amazing wedding in the books!  Lauren and Troy’s wedding day dawned with the clearest Fall sky ever.  A bit warm for me but at least it wasn’t raining! 

It was clear to me from the first time I saw Lauren and Troy together that they were truly meant to be with one another.  Their love for each other was evident by just looking at the two of them together.

Lauren is very family-oriented as evidenced by having her family members as her attendants, junior attendants, flower girls and ringbearers.  Her cousin was her Matron of Honor and while I missed her toast to the happy couple (taking care of details and was out of earshot) it is clear that those two are extremely close and have been for many, many years.  And her entire family, along with simply amazing vendors, worked tirelessly with her to create her vision.  It was truly a testament to large, close families who work together to achieve a common goal.  Don’t want to get philosophical here but it was really refreshing to see that as families today are sometimes scattered to the ends of the world and lose touch with each other. . . but not in this case. 

Many, many small details all came together flawlessly to make their “perfect day.”  Lauren said that she wished “it could have never ended” and that is was “literally the best day of my life thus far.”  Makes our hearts very happy to hear that!

Florals & food were amazing, as usual; the band (first time we had worked with this one) was stellar and one of the best I’ve ever worked with; the minister was a former bride of mine so that was extra special for me; the venue was spectacular; cake was scrumptious;  ceremony music and vocalist were superb; a new photobooth that was really fun and was enjoyed by all the guests; a famous vintage vehicle to transport the bride and groom; and a great videographer who just happened to have gotten married at this venue and photographer – all came together to make one fantastic wedding day for Lauren and Troy!

All the best to a wonderful couple as they begin their new journey as Dr. and Mrs.!

Events by Sherri (coordination)
Sundara, Boones Mill
Creative Occasions Florals & Fine Gifts – florals and linens
Blue Ridge Catering
Six Stylez - BandRev. Joanna Paysour
Julee Hickox trio – ceremony music
Kory Van Matre – vocalist
Casey’s Cakes
Bart Wilner – Limo
Pine River Films, Matt Rouse – Videographer
Kemper Mills Fant – Photographer
Fun Times Party Warehouse – PhotoBooth
MVT – guest transportation

Enjoy a few pictures EBS was able to snap during the beautiful day!