Today we bring you the beautiful real wedding of Kiersten and Ben. This idyllic wedding day took place at The Lodge at Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard in Virginia, US, and is so picturesque, that it will make you consider a mountain wedding too! The couple met at University while pledging for the same fraternity and their story is just too cute. The beautiful images from their day were captured effortlessly by 3 Cats Photo. The result is breathtaking beauty, devoted love, and a day filled with gorgeous vibes. Ready to take a closer look? Let's go!
The couple met in University when they both chose the same fraternity. Kiersten tells us, "We both rushed Phi Sigma Pi, a co-ed honors fraternity. We both got in and were in the same pledge class. We talked a few times and became friends, and later found out we both had big crushes on each other. Ben asked Kiersten out on a date on New Year’s Eve and the rest is history."
We love that view of the mountain range from their wedding trellis, it's just breathtaking.
This couple really love mountains and even got engaged on top of one! After a brisk morning hike, Ben dropped a knee and popped the all important question. "We went on a weekend trip to the mountains for our fifth anniversary," Kiersten tells us. "On the morning of our anniversary, we went for a sunrise hike and Ben asked Kiersten to marry him at the top of the mountain."
Such a beautiful mother daughter moment; can someone pass us a tissue please?
The couple spent a lot of time choosing the perfect location and in the end, totally fell for The Lodge at Mount Ida. "We both love the mountains and have spent a lot of time hiking and camping in the mountains together, including when we got engaged, so it was important to us to have our wedding in the mountains as well. We also both appreciate good food, so we spent a lot of time picking the perfect dishes from our amazing vendor, Harvest Moon."
Their advice for couples planning a wedding is to just relax and enjoy each moment. "Enjoy it! Planning the wedding was such a fun and exciting time that went by so quickly. It can be stressful, but try not to wish it away. Enjoy the small moments."
We adore these stunning images! Kiersten's dress was from Elegance by Roya the lace detailing and sequin strapped back are exquisite.
The couple had planned to get away to Europe for their honeymoon but due to the pandemic had to stay closer to home and opted for Charleston South Carolina. They tell us, "It was beautiful and the food was amazing. We would definitely recommend it. We are hoping to go to Europe for our one-year anniversary."
A massive thank you to Kiersten and Ben for sharing their beautiful mountain wedding day with us and of course to 3 Cats Photo for capturing these amazing images. There are more photos to swoon over in the gallery below!
