Teresa + Zach Blenheim Vineyards Wedding

What an incredible wedding to wrap up the 2014 season with. Zach and Teresa brought all of their love on their wedding day and were surrounded by incredible support from their friends and family. These two are adored by those around them, and for good reason. They’re about the most creative, talented, hilarious and full of heart people I’ve ever met. It was such an honor to take part in their day and to witness their love manifest moment after moment.

Their proposal story is one of the most unique and awesome proposal stories I’ve ever heard! I have to share : Zach proposed outside of Target, Teresa’s favorite store, or at least that is what Teresa initially thought.  Zach put a QR code in the ring box, which led Teresa to a video he had made giving her a clue to another location. Teresa then went on a treasure hunt around Charlottesville finding hidden ring boxes in different locations where Zach would make a proposal at each location.  The hunt led Teresa back to their house where more puzzles were hidden.  The final proposal came in the basement where Zach had created a hidden object game of several drawings that captured the history of their 6 year relationship. Isn’t that just amazing? Teresa, you got a keeper! See their Engagement Photos here : Zach + Teresa’s Engagement Photos.

Teresa got ready in the Bridal Sweet at the gorgeous, historic Blenheim Vinyards and traveled to St. Peter and Paul Catholic church to have their traditional ceremony. After a stunning ceremony rich with promise and authentic connection they departed in a cloud of bubbles created by their guests and traveled back to Blenheim Vineyards to finish off the night. Blenheim Vineyards completely astonished me with the incredible historical buildings, rich with character and filled with classy touches every where you turn.  They had a lively Reception ; complete with breakdancing, soul trains, heartfelt speeches and energetic dancing. I couldn’t help but join in for a bit with my dorky camera belt and all. There were so many enchanting details every where I looked that were perfect for the harvest season ; apples, cinnamon sticks, a trick-or-treating table and S’mores as favors with a matchbook designed by the bride! Every single element to this wedding was so unique and personal.

I had so much fun witnessing the genuine romance that is so intertwined in every glance between Zach and Teresa. I am so excited to share these photos with you at all. I hope they are able to convey the enchanting day I experienced and the deep connection I saw at every turn. Congratulations you two!

The AMAZING vendors I got to work with :

Borai Photography – Second Photographer

St. Peter and Paul Catholic church – Ceremony Venue

Blenheim Vinyards – Getting Ready and Reception Venue

Em Devaud Events – Wedding/Event Planner

Josh Hall Media – Videographer

DJ : Tucker MacDonald

Kitchen Catering – Caterer

Hot Cakes – Baker

Potomac Flowers – Wholesale Flowers (Bouquets put together by bridal party).