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The Milestone Georgetown | Before + After Reveal! Walters Wedding Estates | Hill Country Wedding Venue
After a very fast six weeks, our renovation of The Milestone Georgetown has concluded and we are thrilled to share a look at the before and after of our modern farmhouse inspired revamp! We wanted this remodel to envelope the Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe with a light and airy feel combined with a few modern details. The renovation includes updated, modern windows and doors, fresh flooring, updating to both of the wedding suites, brick detailing on both of the bar areas, the addition of a deck – perfect for looking out over the Texa Hill Country during your cocktail hour, new black chivari chairs and last but certainly not least; updated paint throughout the entire venue. Take a peek at our before and after below!
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We are so excited to be a part of your special day! Give us a call and let us walk you through the perfect venue for you!
Photography: (Before) Elizabeth Denny Photography // (After) Rae Vision Photography
Videography: 2911 Films
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Real Richmond Wedding: MC and Robbie’s Blush Wedding
Mary Catherine and Robbie
August 25, 2018
How They Met
Mary Catherine (or MC) and Robbie met through a mutual friend (and MC’s maid of honor!) in December 2014 at a local bar, Social 52. MC explains, “After we met our friend played matchmaker, gave Robbie my number, and he asked me out on a date.” Their first date was shortly after that and the rest is history.
The Proposal
Robbie asked MC to marry him Mother’s Day weekend 2017. “At the time we were living in The Fan close to Monument Avenue, so Robbie decided that would be the perfect spot.” MC thought they were going to meet some friends for dinner, but when they were crossing the street, Robbie got down on one knee in the middle of the median. “It was pouring down rain…but that made the moment even more memorable!” They celebrated with dinner at Julep’s and then met up with some close friends later that evening. “Robbie surprised me with a brunch the next morning! I thought we were just doing a Mother’s Day brunch with his family, but when we showed up my whole family was there too!”
The Details
When picking their venue, these two wanted to get married outside but wanted to have a solid backup plan in case things needed to be moved indoors. They immediately fell in love with The Mill at Fine Creek and liked that everything was done in-house which made for easy planning.
“We wanted to keep things casual and neutral!” They highlighted the natural beauty of The Mill and kept things simple. Their colors were blush, white, and gold with lots and lots of greenery. MC, just like many of us, fell in love with the new trend of mismatched bridesmaid dresses. “The mismatched look was very practical because everyone was able to find a dress they loved that was in their budget and several of the bridesmaids actually had dresses from other events that they were able to re-wear.” Robbie and his best guys wore blue suits with blush ties, perfectly tying into their color scheme For their flowers, they kept in theme opting for a neutral blush color.
MC and Robbie had a beautiful and unique ceremony that was a reflection of their personalities and relationship. “One of our friends is a talented creative director and he made us a really cool wedding logo that showcased The Mill ruins that we used on table numbers, the favors, and a few other spots.” They wanted favors that would double as place cards, and wouldn’t just get thrown away or left behind, so they used an envelope with each guest’s name on the front and a lottery ticket inside! “They were a huge hit!”
Rather than a photo booth, they used a polaroid scrapbook to help capture moments from the night. “My nephews were so excited to be in charge of the scrapbook, they had fun snapping photos of all of our guests and making sure that we ended up with a really special keepsake from the night.”
Favorite Part of the Day
For MC, her favorite part of the day was dancing the night away surrounded by all of her favorite people. Robbie’s favorite? Sneaking away to have their first dinner as a married couple in the cottage attached to the venue. “It was so nice to have a little bit of one-on-one time and to actually be able to eat some dinner!”
Biggest Challenge
“Keeping the guest list manageable to work with our venue and budget. We both have a lot of family and friends, so it was really difficult to keep the list under 140 people.”
Best Piece of Advice
“Don’t let all of the planning and decision makings distract you from the fact that your wedding day is a celebration of YOUR love and everyone who is there is there to celebrate you!”
*All the information in our Feature Weddings is provided by the couple*
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Monday, April 15, 2019
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Real Richmond Wedding: Mo and Matt’s Bright Spring Celebration
Mo and Matt
June 9, 2018
The Proposal
Matt proposed to Mo at his family’s river house on the Rappahannock River. Mo says, “It’s our favorite place to be in the summer with family and friends, it’s where our friendship turned into a crush and where we made memories as a young couple.” Matt had planned it all out. He convinced Mo that they were going down to the river to meet his parents and ready it before the summer season. That Saturday morning, they made breakfast and went out to the dock to fish, their favorite thing to do together at the river. After a while, Matt went back to the house to get refreshments and when he came back, he shyly said, “Mo, I love you.” Mo explains, “I reel in my line turning around wondering what prompted such a sweet comment and there he is sitting on the bench with a blue box in his hand!” Matt got down on one knee and told Mo, through tears, that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Overwhelmed with emotions, Mo dropped to her knees with some “big ugly sobs” and told him yes. “And then shaking with so much emotion and tears, I had to ask him which hand it goes on!”
But the surprise wasn’t over. Matt then told Mo that his parents weren’t actually coming, and a limo would be at the house in an hour to take them to Merrior, their “happy place” to celebrate. Matt had kept the secret so well, only his dad and Mo’s dad knew, so they surprised their entire families one by one with facetimes while getting ready. “Only catch was, I thought we were going to be working all weekend, so I didn’t have a nice outfit packed! So we pull up to Merrior in a limo and I step out in converse, frayed jean shorts, and a tank top. Still, best. day. ever.”
The Details
Matt and Mo picked their venue for multiple reasons. The two both have a love and appreciation for the history of architecture and design. “It was stunningly elegant and with so much charm, but still a blank slate that we felt we could make into our own without overdoing it.” They also loved the proximity to downtown Richmond, giving their guests a true experience with the charming city they both love.
“I wouldn’t say we have a theme in mind, more of a vibe we were aiming for. We wanted everything to feel relaxed, organic, inviting, lush, and elegant.” They didn’t want it to feel fussy or overly fancy, but rather modern and classy. They really wanted the breathtaking architecture and simply modern accents of The Branch Museum to speak for themselves.
As for their colors, they were inspired by the soft natural greens, clean whites, and airy pinks of spring. “I like neutral colors on a whole…I didn’t set out with a color pallet, but rather gathered images of things that inspired me.” Their color scheme harmonized perfectly with the industrial accents found at their venue, like brick, marble, and copper. “A perfect mix of feminine and masculine.”
“We wanted Richmond to wow our guests, as it was many of their first times visiting.” They sourced their beers form Richmond breweries and wine from a special vineyard in Charlottesville giving their big day a special local flare. “We also wanted the food to be our centerpiece…and served a Tuscan family-style meal that would be not only the main table decor but also created that warm family atmosphere where guests got to know their neighbors and share the large dishes of delicious comfort food.”
To save on costs, after the ceremony and all the photos, the bridesmaids’ bouquets were put in vases and used as accents around the space in addition to some smaller arrangements. “I love greens, so in addition to the blooms, we had organic and wild garlands that snaked around the copper arbor that we were married under.” In lieu of traditional centerpieces, they used potted rosemary in small terracotta pots arranged in small clusters on the table with rose gold mirrored hexagons.
They paid homage to their special engagement by having Rappahannock Oysters at the wedding, a delicious addition to their family-style meal. The two danced to Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love” and ended their night on the dance floor singing along to throwback tunes.
For their favors, they had to-go boxes for the cake that said, “eat cake for breakfast!” “Matt and I never get to eat cake at weddings because we are always too busy dancing, and what better hangover cure is there than cake?!”
Favorite Part of the Day
“Our favorite part was exchanging our private vows just after the first look. We both wrote vows to each other that we wanted to share before the ceremony alone because we both knew there was no way we could get through them without lots and lots of tears.” Stationed right in front of the breathtaking windows, they cried, laughed, and embraced at that moment and shared their profound love with each other. “Also, Kathryn Ivy happened to take the most stunning, heartfelt, and most cherished photos then.”
Biggest Challenge
“Planning from DC and having limited time to come to Richmond and get all the planning done into a few weekends. Thank goodness we had Matt’s parents to use as home base and an amazing team of vendors who were so accommodating!” They also were limited in space and had to work hard to get as many guests as they could and still leave room for dancing. Mo says, “It was cozy!”
Best Piece of Advice
“The most important outcome of the wedding is that you are married to the love of your life if you remember that no matter how the day turns out it will be a success! That mantra kept me sane during the planning and relaxed on the wedding day!”
*All Information in our Feature Weddings is provided by the couple*
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