A Blue and oyster spring Coastal Wedding at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens

Emma

and

Kevin

Vendors to thank for this gorgeous spring day

Coordination: Sunkissed events

DJ: Larry Byrd

Make up: Dhalia Edwards

Florals: Leslie Hartig

Catering: East beach catering

A Burgundy and Gold Fall Hermitage Museum and Gardens Wedding

A Romantic Garden wedding in at the Norfolk Hermitage Museum: Devon and Lauren

Meet Lauren and Devon. Their style is one of my favorites. A super moody and romantic theme that includes a rich color palette of burgundy and greens with pops of gold that classically portrays Laurens love for Halloween.

When the two got engaged, Devon planned out a romantic dinner in Williamsburg, where Lauren had no idea he was going to pop the question. After she said I do, he ended the night with a ghost tour, the perfect finale for his bride to be.

The threat of Covid had the couple guessing if their perfect October date would be pushed to early spring. With Less than 2 weeks to go, their luck had changed for the better. All guests were able to witness the start of their journey as Mr & Mrs Ward. The cool night was perfect for dancing to DJ Julz Gat. Guests mingled around the tent which had a romantic glow from the twinkling candles placed strategically by the wandering petal in tall golden candelabras draped burgundy and greenery.

Guests tossed lavender petals at the two as they headed off for their final kiss before entering the Rolls Royce ending the night on a perfect note.

A huge thank you to the vendor team that created this beautiful day

Wedding Coordinator: Jamie Leigh Events Venue: Hermitage Museum and Gardens DJ : DJ Julz Gat Transportation : Sandshark Limo & Dominion Limo Make up : Hailey Stein Hair -Salon Vivace- Morgan Vanderleen Floral : Wandering Petal Catering : Creative Catering Cake: Gigi Cupcakes Donuts : Duck donuts

Hermitage engagement session: Norfolk VA

Four years ago as of June, Mike moved to this area from Pennsylvania for a management position with Sherwin Williams.  He toured the apartment community Kathleen worked at & ultimately leased his first place from Kathleen. She knew she liked Mike immediately...the beard & baby blues were hard to resist.  (Plus, perks of her job, she already knew he had good credit & no criminal record!)

  A week later the two met up for a couple of beers at Green Parrot in Chicks Beach.  From that point on, they were never really apart more than a few days..and still haven't been in all the time they've been together.  

Kathleen's favorite thing about their relationship is how easy & comfortable it has always felt and when they argue it's rare & short-lived.  "Pretty sure one of us always just ends up missing the other & we talk it through.  He's the best teammate/partner in crime/friend/kitty co-parent & so much more- I can't wait to call him my husband."

Mike proposed in a way that mirrored their whole relationship- nothing elaborate or overly influenced by others.  Just the two of them, in their living room. He asked Kathleen if she would want to exchange one Christmas gift early (it was only December 9th) & she agreed.  He got the new-edition of Tomb Raider for PS4 & Kathleen got the best gift of all, an engagement ring!

When Mike got down on one knee & first asked,  Kathleen just stared for a moment before replying.  "The ring was so much more beautiful than I could have imagined."

Neither of their families knew he was planning to do it until we called them afterwards & they were thrilled.  It was such a happy, positive ending to the crazy year that was 2016.

"As excited as I am for our wedding & to share our commitment to one another in front of our friends and family, Mike & I both agree that as long as we are married by the end of the day, the whole thing is a success."