McFall – Vipperman
4.24.10
Smith Mountain Lake
The Vendors
*Kerry Keeney – Coordinator
*Jim Schaal Caterer
*Debrah Woods Photographer
*Lighting – Tent Drape – Neal Nance
*Cake – Special Occasion Cakes
*Linens – Kerry Keeney, Smith Mountain Lake Weddings
*Rentals – Aztec and Festive Fare
Commentary
The gardens.
Oh, the gardens!
The gardens of this private residence were beyond words. So well designed, so pristine, so well maintained, SO PERFECT AND SO WELCOMING!
It’s easy to do a fabulous wedding with such wonderful surroundings. This made our set up and breakdown very pleasant. You just want to be in the gardens!
Let’s move onto our bride – just as grand as the gardens!
Julie Beth, who acquired so many endearing pet names from us during the planning process over the last year, is a terrific person! She is academic, but wrapped with a balance of beauty, charm and personality! We loved her process of counting down the days until the big event!
The Bridal Party
The Bride ~
Julie Beth entered the Fountain Garden with a small cascading bouquet of all white and cream! This cascading bouquet was designed in a ‘faux’ crystal holder and contained high end flora, consisting of white Lilac, white Phalenopsis Orchids, and white Peonies!
The 1 Maid of Honor [Julie Beth’s mother] ~
This special accompanying lady carried a small cascade bouquet as well! This bouquet will be smaller in size than that of the bride’s and vary in content. Her bouquet will be comprised of cascading foliages and berries, with a burst of white roses as a topper and a large white open Peony.
The 4 Bridesmaids ~
The bridesmaids carried fashionable hand tied clutches of white roses and green berries, with the silvery soft Lamb’s Ear foliage.
The Groom ~
Robert was the only gentleman of the evening to have his lapel adorned with the single white Phalenopsis orchid, a statement of pure elegance.
The 1 Best Man [Robert’s father] ~
The senior Mr. Vipperman sported a white Peony bud, foliages and berries to coordinate with the Maid of Honor’s bouquet.
The 4 Groomsmen ~
These gentlemen wore boutonnieres made of single white roses and berries to match the bridesmaids.
The Ceremony
The Fountain ~
The fountain statuary served as the simple backdrop for the exchange of vows area. With such existing beauty there, our intention was to simply enhance the fountain without over decorating.
At the apex of the fountain, we attached bundles of mixed white flowers, primarily white Larkspur, appearing to burst straight from the top, creating a focal of fresh flowers seemingly as if they are a permanent part of the fountain. The finishing touch was strung white Dendrobium orchids attached to the bottoms of the florals and continuing to the lower tier for a gentle cascading effect. AND of course, a few floating orchids in the main pool for a natural touch!
The narrow strip of vegetation that the fountain sat within received a natural treatment of fresh flowers. Water picks with single stems of spikey purple and white Larkspur and blue Delphinium were be placed sporadically throughout the existing garden.
The Reception
Two Silver Cast Iron Urns for Tent Entrance
2 Urns flanked either side of the tent entrance, topped with our tallest silver garden trellises and were filled with foliages and hints of flowers.
The Guest Tables ~
Clusters of clear glass vases were centered on the tables, filled with Stock, Viburnum, Hydrangea and roses, surrounded by ivory votive candles.
The Bar Area, The Center of Your Tent Décor ~
Tall clear glass vases were designed for the custom bar divider wall! The vases were filled with Orchids and water.
The Food Table ~
CONTINUTY! More tall vases with Orchids!
The John Deere Tractor ~
A petite fresh floral of the bridal themed colors were created for the grill of the tractor! Celebratory satin ribbons of coordinating colors streamed from front to back of the tractor for this joyful affair!
In Closing
It isn’t likely that the paths of this bride and groom and their respective families and my own will ever cross again. They all live away and aren’t ‘NOKERS’. It was my intention to enjoy every moment of this fabulous event, and I did, now I am in withdrawals! Miss you already, Julie Beth and Robert! Godspeed and Carpe Diem always!
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