Are you ready for this classic wedding at Airlie Center? Located amidst the rolling hills of the Virginia countryside, Airlie Center features modern accommodations paired with historic charm. When Alison and Matt began their wedding planning, it was with a very different venue and aesthetic in mind. Switching their venue in order to have more flexibility with current restrictions changed things. The Smokehouse at Airlie Center was a far cry from downtown chic hotel atmosphere originally planned for, but it did provide for different decor opportunities.
Romantic, simple and elegant were words Alison used to describe the wedding. From striking black-and-white bouquet of anemone, peonies, eggplant calla lilies and roses, to the sleek and simple bridesmaids’ bouquets, the color palette was restrained by striking.
After the tumult of the prior year, a little rain wasn’t going to stop this classic wedding at Airlie Center. Armed with clear umbrellas, the wedding party made it’s way to the manor house for the ceremony. It was a change from the garden gazebo, but still elegant and romantic with a classic urn centered against the window for the ceremony.
The Smokehouse tent served as the reception locale. To soften the lines of the tent and introduce an organic element, the crosspieces were dressed with smilax foliage. Gold mercury glass bowls held elegant centerpieces of classic white blooms accented with black-eyed white anemone.
We loved working with Alison and Matt, and with them many years of happiness!
Venue: Airlie Center
Photography: Life Gallery Studio
Florist: Petal’s Edge
The Smokehouse is definitely a fave spot at Airlie, but have you seen what a wedding on the other side of the property looks like? Look no further than Jaclynn & Brian’s nuptials.
