A Celebration of Love and Lakeside Beauty at Upper Shirley Vineyards

Morgan and Jake celebrated their June wedding at Upper Shirley Vineyards in Charles City, Virginia, where sweeping vineyard views, serene waters, and endless sky created an unforgettable backdrop. The Hive Wedding Collective orchestrated the day with thoughtful care, ensuring every detail reflected the couple’s vision. Brittany Lowe Photography portrayed their love story in luminous imagery, while Gibby Visuals set the celebration into motion with timeless film.

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The lakeside ceremony felt like a scene from a pastoral dream. Morgan was radiant in her strapless gown adorned with three-dimensional floral appliqués, her golden hair styled in a soft updo with face-framing tendrils. Jake looked dashing in a midnight navy tuxedo with satin peak lapels, accented by an ivory ranunculus boutonniere. Under a rustic arbor overflowing with roses, periwinkle hydrangeas, and trailing eucalyptus by Vogue Flowers, the couple exchanged vows as Quince String Quartet’s music floated through the air. Wooden wine barrels and mahogany chairs grounded the setting in vineyard elegance, while the gentle summer breeze carried the atmosphere of romance.

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The reception continued inside the vineyard’s elegant event space, where Party Perfect rentals dressed the room in timeless style. Mahogany Chiavari chairs and ivory-draped tables framed towering crystal vases filled with roses, delphinium, and eucalyptus, while glass votives cast a golden glow. Guests enjoyed fine wines and seasonal cuisine crafted by Upper Shirley Vineyards, complemented by a vintage mobile bar serving signature cocktails—including the couple’s favorite, Buffalo Trace bourbon. A pristine white cake by Pearl’s Bake Shoppe, adorned with hydrangeas and pearl piping, echoed the refined botanical palette.

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As evening fell, 10 Spot filled the space with vibrant energy, their live music bringing guests to the dance floor in joyful celebration. Beneath twinkling café lights, Morgan and Jake ended their wedding day with a magical sparkler send-off, a luminous finale to a day that was as timeless, romantic, and joyful as the vineyard itself.