C-VILLE Weddings: Winter 2014 by Caite White

Winter 2014

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The book of love The best thing about love is that, if there are any rules at all, they’re meant to be broken. (And that goes for weddings, too.) Take, for instance, a friend of mine who, when she knew a proposal was coming a few months ago, she and her girlfriend planned the day to ensure that each of them would get a chance to propose to the other (and create at least a little surprise). Another friend wore a bright blue dress for her walk down the aisle. The bride on page 29 chose an unconventional venue for her big day, and a bridal bouquet on page 45 made a statement without any colorful blooms. On page 83, a woman who was once anti-marriage describes how she’s made it work through mutual respect and laughter—and by abandoning the notion that to be a happy couple you have to have kids. It’s all about what works for you—before and after the wedding— no matter what rules you’re bending. And speaking of rules, who said all Virginia weddings had to be rustic? We’ve devoted a lot of space in this issue of C-VILLE Weddings to debunking that myth, starting with a modern, wintery, styled photo shoot that we created with the help of SOIREE’s Julianne Giuliano (page 11). Its minty-green and gold palette will have you clamoring for glamour. Of course, if it’s tradition you crave, as always, we’ve scoured local weddings to find the best ideas to help inject some personality into your big day. With your wedding, as with your love, the heart wants what it wants. Who are we to argue?—Caite White

IN THIS ISSUE 11 Wedding planner

10 ideas we love, the best passed hors d’oeuvres, and a glamorous styled shoot.

41 Love blooms

Three bouquets worth coveting.

48 Rock’n’roll romance

Getting married in a revived theater makes for hip, urban nuptials.

57 Sentimental mood

Vintage details added a personal touch.

64 Dream date

Their big day was a dream (wedding) come true.

75 Charm city

A Valley town sets the stage for a quaint wedding weekend.

83 Love story

Beth Herman never wanted to get married—until she met Arthur.

86 Making marry

Tracey Love and Bridge Cox’s Italian adventure.

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ON THE COVER: Heather Halsey and Derek Sieg were married May 25, 2013. Photo by Eric Kelley. 308 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-817-2749 www.c-ville.com C-VILLE Weddings, a supplement to C-VILLE Weekly, is distributed all over Charlottesville and Albemarle County. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Editor Giles Morris. Managing Editor Caitlin White. Writer Lynn Thorne. Copy Editor Susan Sorensen. Creative Director Bill LeSueur. Graphic Designers Max March, Sean Raynor, John Sacco. Account Executives Greg Allen, Brian Campbell, Katie Hartwell, Bianca J. Johnson, Sara Snyder. Digital Business Development Manager Gabriel Rodriguez. Vertical Markets Manager Jason Smith. Advertising Assistant Morgan Mason. Publisher Aimee Atteberry. Chief Financial Officer Debbie Miller. Circulation Manager Miguel Coradine. Account Manager Randi Henry. ©2014 C-VILLE Weekly.

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Every last detail Floral Images created a runner from guilded gold magnolia leaves, white and mint green hydrangea, open garden roses, combo gold roses, white and gold pepper berry. A table number tucked into acacia foliage and seeded eucalyptus, which draped over the edge of the table to the floor with a finishing touch of hanging green amaranthus. Real pears were gilded with spraypaint, then hung on a tree with escort cards pinned to each one. Clear vellum functioned as guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menus when laid atop the dinner plate. The paper suite from Rock Paper Scissors gave guests a hint at the sparkles to come with a glitter-lined envelope.

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Sweet and savory Winter weather calls for heartier fare. A Pimento created this savory bar—with everything from seared sea scallops and winter vegetable verrines to a mushroom compote and assorted cheeses—to take the place of a dessert table. (Don’t worry —there’s still plenty of post-dinner treats!) For dinner, A Pimento served a soup of roasted kabocha squash with ginger and black tea, then baby beet greens, panroasted quail with rösti potatoes and brassicas, with pomegranate molasses. For dessert? A color-coordinated pearbasil sorbet to cleanse the palate before Anita Gupta’s modern cake. Inside, Gupta suggests a dark chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and peppermint crunch buttercream. Décor and event styling by Julianne Giuliano of SOIREE, 295-4808, soireeva.com; Photography by Aaron Watson, 202-8031, aaronwatsonphoto.

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Eater’s choice Three caterers show off their best starters

As Beggars Banquet’s Currey Fountain put it, “Hors d’oeuvres are the first area where we can really highlight what is unique to any couple or family.” But that doesn’t mean your caterer can’t get a little creative on their own. We asked three local caterers to choose their top passed offerings: their own favorite, their clients’ favorite, and their most original. Here’s what they came up with.—Caite White

Mike Lund MIKE LUND FOOD (540) 878-9900, mikelundfood.com CHEF’S CHOICE

Miniature falafel with cucumber tzatziki (left) “I make a potent little falafel mixture with chickpeas, green peas, parsley, and pickled carrots. That is flash-fried and placed on a round of naan lined with marinated cucumber and a dollop of tzatziki.” CLIENT FAVORITE

BBQ shrimp and grits (above) “It doesn’t matter how many I bring to an event, it’s never enough!”

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Pork belly bites (below) Toasted, bite-sized challah bread with a tarragon aioli, torn butter lettuce, a bite-sized piece of slow roasted pork belly, and housemade local tomato jam. CLIENT FAVORITE

Currey Fountain EXECUTIVE CHEF AND CO-OWNER OF BEGGARS BANQUET (540) 661-0121, beggarsbanquetcatering.com CHEF’S CHOICE

Sushi-grade Maguro with a Thai pickled chili and pickling brine (left) “As you can probably imagine, this one is for a very particular palate—mine!” CLIENT FAVORITE

Sweet potato biscuits with Kite’s Country Ham and Yoder’s apple butter (above) “The heart can be a nice touch.”

Ham biscuits “This family recipe takes a Sister Schubert’s yeast roll brushed with brown sugar butter and filled with country ham. Simple yet divine!” MOST ORIGINAL

Snapping turtle shooters (above) A hearty turtle chili in a shot glass, topped with Trump Winery Cru reduction crème fraiche. “A client mentioned to us that one of her fondest food memories was her father catching snapping turtles and making soup for her as a kid. So at her tasting, we surprised her.”

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Diced ahi tuna tartar in a cucumber cup with chive sticks, wasabi, lemon, and sea salt “It’s not something I’d keep in constant rotation, but the couple loved it and that’s what it’s all about.”

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Your path to happily ever after...

Something old The Frontier Culture Museum lends a historical note to your nuptials

ROBERT RADIFERA

hile not everyone wants to get hitched in an octagonal barn built in 1908, plenty of couples are choosing the rustic American Frontier Culture Museum for their big day. According to Cookie Toms, the Staunton location has grown in popularity over the past few years—in part, because outdoor venues are so in. “We’ve had the very casual and the very fancy,” said Toms, the site’s communications officer. “We have people who put out a tablecloth and a centerpiece, but we’ve also had people who decorate for days!” The site is ideal for anything from a small wedding to an event with 400 seated guests. Potential ceremony sites include a pavilion with breathtaking views, the octagonal barn, an onsite stone amphitheatre and a converted dairy barn that’s fully climate controlled. The rental fees of $725-1,700 include four hours for the event (although couples can set up earlier at no charge during business hours), and use of tables and chairs. Ample free parking is available.

Meg and Taylor Phillips chose the museum for their June wedding. The Alexandria couple got married in the amphitheater and held their reception in the two-story octagonal barn. Meg said she appreciated the reasonable prices and the location’s flexibility. “The whole atmosphere was authentic, and it really lends itself to making it into whatever you want it to be,” she said. The bride even wore her favorite cowboy boots with her traditional white gown. And when rain threatened their outdoor event, the staff put up tents at the last minute to preserve the couples’ plans. People would be hard-pressed to find a more laid-back, accommodating venue, she said. There are no food or alcohol restrictions, and the site offers warming kitchens, plenty of counter space, and ice machines. While the museum’s off the beaten path, Toms says couples “have total freedom to do whatever they want,” as long as they leave the setting as they found it. But they’ll have to do the work themselves—the venue doesn’t offer an event coordinator or wedding planner. Visit frontiermuseum.org for more info.—Lynn Thorne

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Take a cue from these brides to inject even more personality into your big day.

Ring passing ceremony: One couple passed their rings around to each guest and asked for a blessing. What a lovely sentiment.

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Oyster bar: What a treat for guests. (For another “bar” idea, see page 19!)

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Sweet, unexpected shoes: Instead of bright sparklers, this bride chose a demure pair of Oxfords for her special day.

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Courtney Marello and Shaun Bockert August 4, 2012

A local theater sets the stage for a hip day A rehearsal dinner at The Local and a Bodo’s brunch on The Lawn bookended Courtney and Shaun’s Charlottesville-centric nuptials. And the rest? Well that was focused locally, too. “We wanted the wedding to highlight everything we love about Charlottesville, and that guided nearly every decision we made,” Courtney said. “It made it really easy to plan the wedding, because we knew all of our favorite things and just had to figure out how to work them in!” The couple held their wedding and reception at The Jefferson Theater, where they had many of their early dates. They served beer from Starr Hill, and had worked with the bartenders at Blue Light Grill to come up with a signature cocktail based on their favorite drink, an old-fashioned. Before the ceremony, Courtney and Shaun had their first look at the C&O’s downstairs bar, another of their favorite places, and then walked along the Downtown Mall, stopping to take photos at a few other spots like the Free Speech Wall and the C-VILLE Weekly office. Back at the Jefferson, General Manager and Director of Special Events Collean Laney had filled each of the venue’s poster cases with old posters from concerts Courtney and Shaun had been to together—some even with autographs! Said Courtney, “It was amazing, not only to realize that we had seen more shows than there was space for posters, but also to look back at concerts that happened three years before.”

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Love and learn Courtney and Shaun met within the first few days of orientation at UVA’s School of Law. They had most of their classes together, and Shaun started organizing group outings to local concerts. Said Courtney, “And I took the bait.”

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The Jefferson Theater Officiant: Josh Wheeler Catering: C&O Flowers: Blue Ridge

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Morgan Maclin and Sean Nagle May 25, 2013

s the saying goes, something old, something new... But for Morgan Maclin, the “old” was the most important part. A lover of anything from the 1920s and ’30s, she’s filled her and Sean’s home (itself more than 100 years old) with antiques—and felt the wedding should be no different. Staged at the Clifton Inn, their big day made use of plenty of somethings old. Among her favorites? Three windows from a 1920s church in eastern Virginia, which she found at Caravati’s in Richmond; a Kewpie cake topper; and five vintage embroidered tea towels the maid of honor fashioned into pillows. The couple has three cats at home, so having something cat-themed was pretty important. “They’re currently on our day bed in our house and the kitties like to snuggle up to them,” Morgan said. But the personal details didn’t stop there. Hoping to avoid sending guests home with a more traditional favor, Morgan enlisted the help of Richmond-based artist Billie Wells, who was able to render and cut a silhouette of each guest before the day was done. “I love it when we go to one of our guest’s houses and they have the silhouettes from our wedding out on display,” Morgan said. Overall, the wedding turned out just how they wanted: elegant, yet relaxed. The bridesmaids wore similarly styled dresses in different spring colors; Clifton set up food stations so guests could try everything on offer; and yacht-rock band Three Sheets to the Wind kept the party going all evening.

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Internet romance The couple met on match.com. Ceremony and reception venue: Clifton Inn Officiant: Tony Schiavone Catering: Clifton Inn Flowers: Pat’s Floral Designs Cake: Clifton Inn Music: Kris Cushman (ceremony harpist); Three Sheets to the Wind (reception band) Dress: “Chantilly” by

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Edward Warwick and Gary White November 10, 2013

ome of the greatest love stories take place on the stage. Or, like with Edward Warwick and Gary White, just beside it. The couple met at the first read-through for The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical at Live Arts in which they’d both been cast. “There was an open seat next to Gary,” Edward said. “I think there may have even been a heavenly light shining on it, like in the movies.” That was back in 2010, and since then it’s been three years of what sounds like nonstop fun, all culminating (up to this point, at least) in a complimentary wedding provided by A Charlottesville Wedding Gift, the big-day giveaway spearheaded by local photographer Jack Looney. The first same-sex recipients of the prize, Edward and Gary are planning to get legally married in Washington, D.C., but wanted their Charlottesville ceremony to be the first place their guests saw them as a married couple. “While gay marriage isn’t recognized in the Commonwealth,” Edward said, “it meant so much to us to have the chance to show our love and lifelong commitment to each other in front of our family and friends, in the place where we live and love.” But what about the big day? Edward describes the theme as “Southern, sophisticated, and a little bit snarky.” Take, for instance, the clean, masculine invitation, which included a punchy saying to clue guests in on attire: “You could show up wearing a black tie, but you’d be way overdressed.” Or the ceremony seating signage: “No bride, no side.” It was important to the couple to keep a sense of humor about the day, because they spend most of their time together laughing.

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“A couple weeks before the announcement, a few of the judges and vendors asked to meet us in person,” Edward said. “When we got there, they said, ‘We just wanted to see if it was actually possible for two people to have that much fun together!’” The fun continued throughout their big day, as Edward and Gary (with the help of planners Dickie Morris and Maureen McKenna) incorporated their love of theater into every detail: marquee letters, a custom show poster, theater tickets for escort cards, playbills for programs, and a bourbon cocktail called “The Drowsy Chaperone.” The day wasn’t without its surprises, albeit good ones, like Anita Gupta secretly asking each of the grooms about a special cake for the other, and Tavia Brown privately requesting phrases from each groom to inscribe in the rings. They ended up choosing the same phrase, “‘vwhile you can,” which is heard in one of The Drowsy Chaperone’s final scenes. Because someone on stage drops a cane just as the chaperone is about to answer whether the couple should get married, it’s hard to know if she says “live while you can,” “leave while you can,” or “love while you can.” Said Edward, “We always said she was saying ‘love while you can,’ so that’s what we both picked for each other.”

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Moyra and James September 21, 2013

hen Moyra and James set out to find a wedding venue, they didn’t have to look too far. As it turned out, a town just miles from UVA, James’ alma mater, offered a picturesque backdrop. “We realized [Staunton] would be a perfect fit, since it is the quintessential small historic Virginia town, with everything centrally located,” Moyra said. Location was a big factor when planning. The couple wanted to make sure their guests would easily be able to enjoy what the smalltown feel had to offer—places to dine and shop and really make their time at the wedding more of a weekend getaway. “It afforded so many serendipitous encounters with guests, like running into them getting lunch or coffee on Main Street,” Moyra said. But, of course, the big day was all about the couple, and they left no detail undone. James concocted a signature apple martini cocktail for the reception, Moyra created a wand for the flower girl and pillows for the ring bearers, and friends and family contributed lots of little touches to their nuptials. Even the rain couldn’t stand in the way of a perfect day. In fact, it made for some very romantic photos. “It created some soft lighting and nice reflections in puddles that I wouldn’t trade.”

Photography by Dominique Attaway

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Come here often? Moyra and James met for the first time nine years ago in a bar. Then, six years later, they met again in another bar, next door to where they’d first met. James remembered her right away. Said Moyra, “He came right up to me and said, ‘Hi Moyra,’ as if we’d never missed a beat.”

Event planner: Beverly Wakefield of A Grand Affair Events Ceremony: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Reception: The American Hotel & Banquet Room Officiant: Deacon Jim Kledzik Catering: Weddings and Things Caterer Flowers: Honey Bee’s Florist Bulk florist for centerpieces: Irvington Spring Farm Cupcakes: Queen City Cupcakes Groom’s cake: A Little Something Sweet Music: Daniel Kirkland (ceremony); DJ Rick Haggard (reception) Linen rental: Festive Fare Extra table rental: MS Events Accomodations: Stonewall Jackson Hotel

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Going the distance There’s a lot to learn from 26 years of marriage

met my husband in New York City one Saturday afternoon in 1986. I was working, as I did every Friday and Saturday (Monday through Thursday I studied English at Hunter College), in a very small, very expensive men’s shop on Sixth Avenue called FrankStella. Arthur, an historian from the Midwest who had moved to New York City to become a stockbroker, saw me through the shop window. His decision to come into the store that afternoon to discover “who belonged to that face” changed both our lives. “I’d like to buy this tie but it has a snag in it,” he said. A year and a half after he uttered those words, we were married. Ask Arthur and he will tell you that he pursued me, but the truth is, I melted inside the moment he opened his mouth. Was it love at first sight? Absolutely. I had not intended to get married; it wasn’t part of my plan. Not that I had anything against marriage. It was the concept of family I took issue with. My upbringing was emotionally harsh and unhappy, and I knew that traditional marriage and family were not for me. I was going to live my life alone in New York City, filling it with satisfying work (though what that was I hadn’t yet decided). All that changed that Saturday afternoon in 1986. Arthur left the store with two very expensive ties and shirts, and my phone number. Frank’s wife Stella, an older sister to me,

overheard the entire conversation. “That’s the one you are going to marry,” she said. “Don’t be ridiculous,” I snapped. “You know I am not getting married.” She was right, of course. And to remind me, she and Frank went table to table at our Greenwich Village wedding reception, saying in their best Beth imitation, “I’m never getting married.” Fast forward 26 years: Frank and Stella split up, the store was sold, but Arthur and I are still happily married. What’s our secret? Here’s what’s worked for us: First, we decided not to have children. That’s enabled us to do things like move a lot without worrying about what the schools are like, change our plans an hour before we leave the house, and keep our attention and affection focused on each another. It’s not for everybody, but it’s worked for us, which is the lesson in the story. It’s your marriage, not your parents’ or your best friend’s. So work to shape it in a way that suits you and your spouse. Second, be true to yourself; marry someone who gets you. I’m quirky and creative, definitely nontraditional. Arthur is an intellectual with a Ph.D. who has published seven books, but he’s still happy to talk at length about my insanely curly hair, or spend an afternoon shopping for vintage salon chairs for my art studio.

Third, communicate! Keep talking and listening. It sounds like a cliché, but it works. Talk to your spouse about your needs, your wants, what’s making you happy, and what’s pissing you off. Then encourage them to do the same. Fourth, do something together just the two of you, regularly. The magazines call it “date night,” but for us, it happens in the morning. Arthur and I run together for a couple of hours every other morning and we talk— about our goals, challenges in our work, or marketing ideas for his latest book. Some of our most creative and successful projects have crystalized during these morning runs.

LOVE STORY Finally, try not to get upset about the small things. If your spouse is incapable of closing a drawer or turning off a light, let it go. Find time to laugh instead, especially at yourselves. Like we do when we remember that independent 23-year-old girl who swore she would never get married, and how she found her husband—or how he found her, depending who you ask—through a shop window on Sixth Avenue and 54th Street.—Beth Herman Beth Herman, an artist, essayist, and former fashion journalist, is based in Charlottesville.

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To Italy, with love Shortly after Tracey Love and Bridge Cox met almost five years ago, Tracey was offered a harvest internship at Brooks Winery in Oregon. Bridge took a chance and moved there with her. Then, when it came time to make their next move, the couple settled on Charlottesville. They bought an old farm house in Greenwood three years ago and got engaged in November of 2012. They were married Sunday, October 13 at a casual outdoor standing ceremony at Blenheim Vineyards. Shortly after, they traveled to Palermo, Italy, and from there visited Trapani, Modica, Ortigia, Siracusa, Ragusa, Randazzo, and Taormina. Tracey: Driving in Italy is both life-changing and life-threatening. We rented a car and I drove while Bridge navigated. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never witnessed such fearlessness as passing cars sped into oncoming high speed traffic, even on curvy mountainous roads. Driving a manual car is helpful, as stopping abruptly and being aggressive behind the wheel is their style. Bridge: Witnessing Traceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true Italian heritage evince itself was like watching a fish getting put back in its fishbowl.

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