A beautiful plantation venue with a tree-lined driveway and expansive grounds forms the perfect backdrop for this classically elegant wedding inspiration! Add to it some lush fall hues, a delicious table of seasonal pies, a timeless long sleeve wedding dress and the most dapper 4 legged ring bearer, and well, you pretty much have the wedding of my dreams…..

I know most of you are seeing the first signs of Spring, but here in New Zealand the leaves are starting to turn and I for one couldn’t be happier as it is my absolute favourite time of year – especially for a wedding! And today’s shoot is the perfect showcase of why – the soft Autumn light, the yummy looking seasonal desserts and of course that gorgeous dress!

Anyway, to tell us a little more about it, here is photographer Terri Isenhour with a few words, “This shoot was inspired by the southern aspect of this beautiful plantation in Gordonsville, Virginia.  The main house was built circa 1774 and inhabits all the history you can imagine when first stepping foot on the grounds. The trees cascading over the long driveway going down to the main house were a perfect frame for this shoot. 

The gown showcased a sheer lace with delicately covered buttons and a sweeping train. To top off this elopement was a decadent southern red velvet cake with a hand made sugar magnolia and the lattice mini cherry pies are like the “cherries on the top”.”

Everything is perfection, but I confess it is that oh-so-cute fur baby in his bow tie that steals my heart every time I look at him!

Don’t you just love it? A huge thankyou, as always, to everyone behind the scenes who brought this enchanting shoot together so seamlessly – you will find them listed below. And a special thankyou to photographer Terri Isenhour for such dreamy photography. To see more of her work pop across to her website at www.terriisenhourphotography.com and be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

For more stunning shoots in the grounds of historical homes, do take a peek at this stunner at Swan House and this incredible Autumn shoot at Twickenham House.

Amy

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Contributors & Credits

Photography ~ Terri Isenhour // Wedding Planner & Design ~ Logan Powell of Real Southern Accents // Venue ~ Green Springs Plantation // Linen ~ Classic Party Rentals // Floral Design ~ Leanne Moore of  Whimsical Floral // Hair & Makeup ~ Nikki B of The Spot Beauty Shop // Invitations ~ Charlottesville Press // Bridal Gown ~ Sealed with a Kiss Bridal // Wedding Cake ~ My Cake by Rachel // Pies ~ Paradox Pastry Cafe // Jewelry ~ Andrew Minton // Model ~ Brittany Sprinkle