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ash lawn-highland

eliza + ben | married 09.24.2011

Lifeandrea

Eliza and Ben were married at James Monroe's historic home, Ash Lawn-Highland, on September 24, 2011. Clouds lingered overhead without spilling a drop, keeping the temperature pleasant for this lovely outdoor wedding. E+B have an incredible group of friends and family that came together to make their day the perfect celebration of their love, and Brian and I were honored to be part of it. This was one of the most emotional ceremonies we've been witness to, with not a dry eye under the trees. And, who doesn't love a wedding with the tarantella mid-reception?!?

Thank you, Eliza and Ben, for keeping us laughing the entire day. You two are such fun, and obviously so in tune with each other. We loved how you seemed to forget we were present during portraits, completely consumed with each other and your joy. We wish you a lifetime of happiness, and look forward to cultivating our growing friendship. xoxo.

[friends and family...the entire gallery of images can be accessed here. password is the bride's maiden name.]

venue: ash lawn-highland

florist: secret gardens, betty jo dominick, charlottesville

programs: sarah galfano designs, chapel hill, nc

music: [ceremony] molly larson (sister of the groom) and mariana bell (close friend) [reception] downbeat project

food: todd grieger and many friends! also, many family-made dishes made this an ultra-personal dining experience

rehearsal dinner: maya restaurant

cake: miel bons bons, carrboro, nc

dresses: [brideLazaro from jeanette's bride 'n tux boutique in manassas, va [bridesmaids] jasmine belsoie from levy's in charlottesville

hair: casey king and rachel nadolski smith, who can be reached at bristles in charlottesville

makeup: rachel nadolski smith

rings: [groom] kay jewelers [bride] engagement ring is an estate piece purchased from Fay Cullen, band was designed and made by Christina Designs in NYC

eliza + ben | 09.24.2011

Lifeandrea

much love to eliza + ben, married yesterday at ash lawn-highland!

brian and i had such fun with you and your families, who didn't let cloudy skies and the threat of rain get in the way of a very joyous day. here's a little sneak peek before you two fly off to sunny california! 

xoxo, andrea + brian