

A Family Affair at Shadow Creek
When Kristen Kokkonen and Ben Simon decided to get married, they knew they wanted a day that was unpretentious, fun loving and all about them and their families. The grand equestrian barn and beautiful grounds of Shadow Creek in Loudoun County provided the perfect setting for this October 21, 2017 wedding. And there was even a special four-legged guest! Before the ceremony, Kristen had the opportunity to take bridal portraits with one of Shadow Creek's equine residents. He la


Love is in the Air(lie)
With its sprawling grounds, gorgeous gardens and glass pavilion, the historic Airlie Conference Center outside Warrenton, VA provided the backdrop for the wedding weekend of Katie Knodt and Paul Hurley on September 8, 2017. Katie and Paul not only played it smart by hiring VP Consulting for their day of wedding coordination, Katie’s sister Kim, who works for Wedding Wire, provided the inside track on vendor connections and current trends. Organization was the watchword of the


High School Sweethearts Happily Hitched
Sarah Crim and Jason Perlman began their romance as high school sweethearts, with their love growing through their college years and into adulthood. When their officiant counseled the couple before the big day, she asked Jason what he liked about Sarah. His enthusiastic answer was "Everything!" Family and friends knew that Sarah and Jason were the real deal. All the groomsmen agreed that the two were meant to be together and all the bridesmaids said the couple was so in love.