Oh I am SO excited to be sharing this gorgeous Stone Tower Winery wedding day!! Maxie first contacted me almost TWO years ago! I remember getting her inquiry and thinking, “Oh I hope she books me!!” She was so kind and I loved hers and Matt’s story. We hit it off right away and though she still had to set an official date and book the venue, I had a feeling this was going to be a dream wedding day and I was right! This day was LONG awaited and I’m sure Maxie & Matt would say, it was so worth the two year countdown!!
Maxie put so much thought into every part of hers and Matt’s wedding. The florals were a blend of white peonies, peach Juliet garden roses, and silver dollar eucalyptus in bouquets and all throughout a gorgeous ceremony arch display! Maxie’s floral choices reminded me a little bit of my own wedding bouquets and that had me extra emotional all day! Maxie’s dress was a classic Kleinfeld’s gown and it blew everyone away with its elegance! Maxie has such a classic beauty to her and the dress was just perfect for her in every way. Paired with her updo and gold and pearl hairpiece, it was just stunning. I couldn’t get over how amazing she looked! Matt was so excited to see her and their First Look was SO sweet. The way he looked at her all day was how every girl dreams of being looked at by the love of her life.
These two have tons of portraits from their day and it’s only because 1. They let me suggest an ideal timeline and then they followed it, which meant 2. They chose to share a FIRST LOOK!! I can’t rave enough about how much more laid-back this makes a wedding day and how sweet the moment is between a bride and groom when they get to see each other intimately and privately before hundreds of their guests do. It’s a moment that cannot be matched by walking down the aisle! That time is already special by itself no matter what! Matt & Maxie’s First Look together just shows you how sweet being able to hug and talk to each other on your wedding day before the craziness begins can be!
And then the portraits!! Oh my word. I actually had to spread them out in this post instead of sharing them all back to back like we took them because there are SO MANY! What a DREAM!! I mean, you have a gorgeous venue with stunning landscape and architecture and greenery in a variety of places and you just don’t get the chance to do them all justice when you’re rushing for portraits after the ceremony when your guests are waiting for you at cocktail hour. Matt & Maxie actually EXTENDED their wedding day by 4 hours by sharing a First Look and I don’t know about you, but I loved having as much time as I could with Justin on our wedding day!! Once our guests arrived I’m not sure we were able to talk much because we were so busy visiting and saying hello to everyone. It’s just amazing what a First Look can do and this wedding day was just another testament to how wonderful they are!
I have to give a special shout out to Allison Pearson of Event Studio who was the driving force behind this day’s planning and coordination efforts (oh, and the incredible florals!). It was a breath of fresh air working with Allison – she was simply phenomenal and so professional. Future brides, I’ve never worked with someone I want to recommend so strongly! She is just amazing. Hire her!!
Matt & Maxie, thank you so much for choosing me (and Justin!) to be a part of your wedding day! We had so much fun celebrating with you two and I already can’t wait to hopefully be seeing you again someday soon!! Have the best time on the rest of your honeymoon in Hawaii and enjoy every last photo in your massive wedding gallery!! Xoxo!
Maxie’s “something blue!” Isn’t it gorgeous?!
Loved these fun bridesmaid robes!!
This was when Maxie’s mom told her “Happy wedding day!” and then lost it. So sweet!!
Maxie, you were glowing!!
This bouquet was a DREAM!! So pretty!
The sweetest Daddy Daughter First Look! He was blown away!
The sweetest bridesmaids reaction!! Maxie you are so loved!
I just thought this was hilarious! Haha!
Time for their FIRST LOOK!!! I just love Maxie’s face!
Justin’s shot! He’s such a talented photographer!!
Also Justin’s shot! I love how he captures the in between moments, like the bridesmaids sneaking a peek at their First Look!!
Maxie you are stunning!!!
Don’t these two look so good together?!
Minnie had to stop by and join in for a portrait with mom & dad on their big day!
I loved the dusty blue bridesmaids dresses!
Love the peach bouquets next to these colors!
Be still my heart!! Dream wedding day florals!
Maxie got each of her bridesmaids gold bracelets with the coordinates of where she first met them. So thoughtful.
Loved their gift exchange. Maxie gave Matt 30 letters she wrote leading up to their wedding day… such a sweet idea!
I always love the veil portraits!
Loved loved loved this floral arch!! It was just gorgeous and the guests couldn’t stop talking about it!
Love this image Justin captured of Matt looking at Maxie as they walked down the aisle as husband & wife.
Stone Tower Winery’s grounds are just beautiful!! Was that heart-shaped pond intentional?! I don’t know but it’s just so pretty!
It rained briefly on their wedding day but it didn’t affect Matt & Maxie’s joy at all! They were still all smiles! #dreamcouple.
That scenery! It’s just Virginia at its prettiest!!
Sometimes the out of focus shots are still really sweet.
They were celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. So amazing (and SO sweet)!
We love these two!! Such a special memory now to have gotten to be a part of one of the happiest days of their lives!
Justin captures so many amazing reception shots! Like the one below!!
This is also Justin’s shot…! He’s so good!!
Special thanks to this dream team of vendors who made this wedding day such a memorable and gorgeous one!
DRESS DESIGNER | Anne Barge Berkeley
DRESS STORE | Kleinfeld
FLORALS | Allison Pearson / Event Studio
HAIR & MAKEUP | Agape Airbrush & Hair
VENUE | Stone Tower Winery
PLANNING & COORDINATION | Allison Pearson / Event Studio
DJ & ENTERTAINMENT | Extraordinary Entertainment
VIDEOGRAPHY | Jacob Diehl
CAKE | Signature Sweets
CATERING | Blue Water Kitchen
STATIONERY | Minted
BRIDESMAIDS | Weddington Way
GROOM ATTIRE | Macy’s Ralph Lauren
GROOMSMEN | The Black Tux
FAVORS | Sunglassville
TRANSPORTATION | Adventure Tours
HONEYMOON | Kaui & Maui, Hawaii
