Charming Charlottesville Winery Wedding with Rolling Hills and Vineyards

Happy couple in vineyard on their wedding day smiling for camera

Erica and Andrew are a charming and free-spirited couple that wanted a traditional wedding with a beautiful backdrop. With it's rolling green hills and rows of grape vines the Early Mountain Vineyards provided a truly breathtaking backdrop for this Charlottesville, VA Winery Wedding. In fact this Charlottesville, VA venue that once hosted George Washington, so you know it has to be up to snuff.
Keep reading to hear all the details about their wedding, including their adorable matching wedding shoes. As always you can visit the full gallery here to view so much more. Photographed by Kelly Ewell Photography.

Elegant wedding dress hanging on a personalized hanger for the bride

Wedding dress with veil and floral lace bridal shoes

Erica couldn't decide between a veil or a floral crown for her wedding day, so rather than choosing one over the other she decided to wear both! Her dress was also a combo - a sweetheart lace gown with a full lace sheath over the top from Love Couture Bridal.
Eric's unique ideas for her wedding day were warmly welcomed by this Potomac Maryland bridal boutique. They believe in nurturing feminine creativity, building up confidence and enhancing the positive feelings that so naturally surround wedding ceremonies.

Bride smiling in wedding dress with bridesmaids bouquets

Bride with bouquet and wedding party celebrate outdoors

Smiling bride wearing a floral crown on her wedding day

Bride in elegant wedding dress holding flowers, groom behind

Bride holding a beautiful bouquet of white flowers on her wedding day

Groomsmen in grey suits with black ties and flower detail

Man in suit with boutonniere, formal wedding attire, close up

On the Venue:
While these days they host more wine connoisseurs than founding fathers, Early Mountain Vineyards continues a historic tradition of hospitality and welcomes your group—large or small—to come drink local, eat local, and taste the Best of Virginia wines. After exploring Early Mountain Vineyards and experiencing their hospitality, you’ll likely return to plan your winsome winery wedding.

Ceremony sign with arrow and bow on a wooden post in a grassy field

Outdoor wedding ceremony setting with chairs and a sign

Rustic wedding chair decor: mason jar flower arrangement

Wedding arch with flowers and chairs set up in a field

Erica and Andrew chose The Lawn for their ceremony, with it's scenic views of the historic barn, the vineyard and the gardens. As the sun dipped behind the Blue Ridge foothills they exchanged vows under a handmade ceremony arbor built by Erica's dad.

Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows

Couple shares a kiss under floral wedding arch outdoors on sunny day

After the ceremony, wedding guest were ushered into the elegant and spacious Event Hall to enjoy dinner and dancing indoors. This magnificent space affords its guests spectacular views of the vineyards and Blue Ridge foothills through gorgeous floor to ceiling windows. Before being seated, guests were asked to sign a wooden puzzle piece rather than a traditional guest book. So fun!

Wedding guestbook sign asks to sign a wooden puzzle piece

Wedding place cards displayed with creative cork holders

Wedding card and gift table with flowers and a wooden chest

Elegant wedding reception hall with chandeliers and tables

Wedding table decor with vibrant flowers, lace, and succulents

Vibrant floral centerpiece in mason jars with table number 11

Elegant wedding reception table decorated with floral centerpieces

Wedding table setting with succulent and thank you sign

For the reception Erica and Andrew sported customized Chucks with heels that read Mr Frap and Mrs Frap. How cute is that? You can customize your own converse at converse.com, be who you want to be in Converse sneakers.

Wedding Converse shoes personalized with Mr and Mrs names