British Gardens Private Estate Wedding
Shenandoah, VA
-Caitlin and Dustin, Couple
"Jessica was a complete partner and visionary for nearly a year as we planned our estate wedding with her, respecting our time as working adults while ensuring we were completely satisfied with every aspect of our special day. She elevated our wedding in ways we never could have imagined, incorporating both our ideas and mixing in her own, like making sure we had fresh almond croissants as a late night snack because she gleaned from the bride's Instagram how much we loved that specific treat."
Planning & Design: Jessica Ashley Events
Photography: David Abel Photography
Cinematography: Harrison Films
Venue: Private Estate
Florals: Sophie Felts
Hair & Makeup: Agape Makeup and Hair
Rentals: White Glove Rentals and Select Event Group
Linens: Stradley Davidson and BBJ LaTavola
Stationery & Day of Materials: Curious Fox Press
Escort Wall: Blissful Design and Decor
Catering: Spilled Milk Catering DC
Band: The After Party Experience and Sam Hill Entertainment
Strings: Atoka String Quartet
Tents, Utilities, Custom Drapery: Sugar Plum Tents
Lighting: Lighting and Sound Co.
Photobooth Booth-o-rama
Custom Dance Floor: Cut Cut Creative
Fireworks Virginia Skypainters
Transportation Dulles Limo
Meteorology Dan Stillman, Capital Weather Gang
About this Wedding
Caitlin and Dustin’s wedding at her family’s private cabin estate in the Shenandoah Mountains blended British country-house elegance with contemporary Southern charm. Set against sweeping mountain views, the celebration paired timeless traditions with playful, personal details, from bourbon cocktails and a self-serve local beer station to custom napkins featuring excerpts from the couple’s first online conversation. Beneath a clear-top tent, layered geometric patterns, lush florals, fruit accents, chinoiserie vessels, and a circular statement bar created an intimate yet visually striking reception. A sage-green London telephone booth audio guest book nodded to the couple’s time abroad, while a hand-painted Shenandoah backdrop and thoughtful tributes to their pets connected the design to the people, places, and memories they love most. The result was an elegant mountain wedding that felt deeply personal, beautifully collected, and entirely their own.