Photos by Courtney Timms Photography
Sam and Tim got married on October 2nd, 2022 at The Seclusion in Lexington, VA and they have been together for just over four years now!
They got engaged at sunset at Ko Olina Beach in Hawaii! (Such a beautiful setting)
They had a boho-style wedding with a few modern touches.
When it came to wedding planning for Sam and Tim, “We wanted our medium/big wedding to feel small and intimate. We didn't want our guests to have to worry about anything (where to stay, how to get around, what to do, etc.). We wanted everything to run seamlessly on the day of (and as Hurricane Ian approached, we wanted to make sure that the fun of the day felt just as wonderful as it would have if it was a sunny fall day).”
“We wanted to make sure that we had time together without having to worry about other people and we wanted to make sure our photos and videos felt authentic and genuine.”
Additionally, Sam said, “As a detail-oriented person, I was definitely concerned about all of the teeny tiny details, but as we got closer I realized that I had picked excellent vendors who would make the ideas in my head come to life and that it was not helpful to worry about all the small things that guests probably wouldn't notice as much as Tim or I would.”
“I also wanted to create lots of moments for Tim and I that would make him cry (in a good way). He feels emotions so strongly, so I wanted to make sure I created special moments for him throughout the day where he could let his emotions out and not have to worry about putting on a show for all of our guests. On the other hand, I wanted our guests to not cry at all. I wanted them to be having so much fun enjoying themselves that all they could do was laugh and smile and dance.”
We loved the mix of emotions and fun that Sam wanted at their wedding. Your wedding is such a big day in your life, so you want to be feeling all the emotions, but it's also such an exciting time that deserves a celebration!
When we asked them their favorite part of their wedding day, she said, “The moments Tim and I got to actually spend time together. We rode the bus up to the venue together with our wedding party. Even though we were getting ready separately he took the time to grill me up a plate of food when the caterers were running a little bit behind. Doing our private vows and first look by ourselves with just our photographer and videographer was perfect for the two of us and I loved his reaction to seeing how long the train of my dress was and having to figure out what a bustle was. We got to spend some time upstairs while guests got seated for dinner and did a private last dance with the band at the end of the night. All the small moments by ourselves really made the day feel special and like it was about the two of us and not just the fun of a great party.”
Sam and Tim used the Partial Planning Package with a little bit of added customization. “My family is very used to planning and hosting events, so we mostly wanted some assistance with getting together a good list of vendors and helping the actual wedding weekend run smoothly. We also wanted someone who was local to the area since Tim was deployed and I was planning half of the wedding while I was in Hawaii.”
We asked Sam what tip she would give another couple planning their wedding and she said, “Start planning early so that you have time to be not stressed as the wedding approaches.” We love that advice, Sam! It can be stressful planning a wedding, and so starting early helps eliminate stress closer to your wedding day when all you want to do is relax.
Her dress: “The designer I used was Wona. They helped me merge two dresses into one (Romance and Macklein). The other top two designers I really loved were Galia Lahav and Berta. It was so difficult to choose. I never thought I'd be the girl struggling to decide which fancy dress to wear.”
Groom’s tux: Stitch and Tie
Venue: The Seclusion
“We wanted to be surrounded by fall and a venue that wouldn't be "open to the public" on our wedding day. It was really important to us that there were only people that we knew and loved at our wedding.”
Bridesmaids dresses: Revelry
Groomsmen’s tuxes: Stitch and Tie
Invitations: Paperlust
Thanks for reading! We absolutely loved their wedding and we wish Sam and Tim a long and happy marriage!
Vendors:
Photography: @courtneytimmsphotography
Videography: @kirstenbeatleyfilms
Venue: @theseclusion
Planner: @julierupertevents
Florist: Urban Flora VA
Hair/Makeup: @locksandlashesva
Caterer: @thecateringoutfit
Cake: @katies_sweettreats_lyh
Band: @young_hearts_music
