Jess and Jason had a beautiful early Autumn wedding at the historical landmark, Morven Park, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Jason’s expression when he saw Jess for the first time was PRICELESS!
Morven Park includes a 1,000-acre estate and mansion that has evolved from a fieldstone farmhouse in 1781 to its current turn-of-the-century style facade. The grounds include this gorgeous wrought iron gate, gardens, reflecting pool and beautiful oak trees.
These flower girls were just TOO CUTE!
Jess shares, “When we went to tour Morven Park as a possible venue we both loved it. Jason was really thrilled with the idea of having the ceremony at the oak tree. The college where we met, Elon, is Hebrew for oak. The campus is full of oak trees and there is a grove in the center of campus where they hold orientation and commencement ‘Under The Oaks.’ Once we saw the oak tree at Morven Park, it was almost too perfect.”
During the ceremony Jason’s brother read these lovely lyrics from Neil Young’s Comes a Time:
| Comes a time when you’re driftin’ Comes a time when you settle down Comes a light feelin’s liftin’ Lift that baby right up off the ground. |
Oh, this old world keeps spinning round It’s a wonder tall trees ain’t layin’ down There comes a time. |
You and I we were captured We took our souls and we flew away We were right we were giving That’s how we kept what we gave away. |
Oh, this old world keeps spinning round It’s a wonder tall trees ain’t layin’ down There comes a time. |
The style of the wedding combined A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Jess and Jason’s love for music.
The reception was full of wonderful music decor including escort cards at will call and vinyl record table numbers.
Jess adds, “One of my favorite moments of the night was at the reception. I was able to take a minute and step back and soak it all in–everyone on the dance floor or hanging out at tables talking with each other. It was so great to see all of our family and friends come together and have fun.”
Congratulations Jess and Jason!
Check out more photos in the slideshow:
They also included a super fun wedding photo booth into the reception.
I also had the pleasure of photographing Jess and Jason’s engagement photos in the spring.
Thank you to all the vendors:
Venue: Morven Park, Virginia Historic Landmark, Leesburg, VA
Florist: Buttercups Floral
Desserts: Cupcakes Actually
Cake Topper: Etsy’s Cherry Red Toppers
Catering: Vintage 50
Bride’s Rings: Quest Jewelers, Fairfax, VA
Wedding Coordinator: Judy Nguyen
Officiant: Tony Moreno
Wedding Photography: Jessica Schmitt, Eric Swartz and Mari Harsan
Bride’s Gown: Mori Lee
Bride’s Accessories: Etsy’s LuluSplendor
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Flower Girl Dresses: Target
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These are gorgeous Jessica! I love the slideshow at the end!