Wilson Creek Farm, Gloucester, Virginia

LAURA & NIALL

Building a venue from the ground up is our specialty. This one was so personal for the family, The Gloucester home, dubbed Wilson Creek Farm and situated on the water, would also make the perfect wedding venue, the couple decided. “We’ve had this house since I was 9. It’s such a special place to my family, and quickly became a special place for Niall as well,” Laura says. “From a young age, I’ve imagined getting married there.”

The couple wanted to spread the joy starting with their colorful invitation suite. They hid smiley faces and hearts in the design. For the wedding day, we wanted whimsy and fresh details. Ribbon bars, a swagged multi colored drape in the ceiling, the floral pattern from the invitation suite brought in to the bar design, and the custom ferris wheel were our favorite details. Laura’s dress was so chic and fit her personality so well. 

We always say that we want our clients to feel like their day reflected their personality. Laura’s recount of the ceremony shows just that: “Confetti cannons were scattered on chairs for the guests and placed behind the wedding party. Everyone shot them off after my brother said ‘you may kiss the bride’ and it was magical,” Laura recalls. “Niall had no idea we were doing that, and I had no idea it would be that grand. The pictures are my favorite; you can feel how happy and excited everyone was.” As the confetti drifted down around them, a string quartet played Justin Bieber’s “Anyone.” “It felt so me, but still traditional.”