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A Classic Fall Wedding at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia

Katie Farwell (26 and an operations manager) and Joe Scott (25 and a project manager) knew they wanted their wedding in the fall

Katie Farwell (26 and an operations manager) and Joe Scott (25 and a project manager) knew they wanted their wedding in the fall. "It's Virginia. How could it not be a fall wedding? I knew I could count on nature to take its course and decorate the space in its own colors," Katie says. A palette of taupe, gold and champagne brought out the classic elegance of the wedding venue: Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia. After an outdoor ceremony, and a cocktail hour around the property with signature fall appetizers (like pumpkin soup and roasted lamb), guests headed indoors for the reception. "My favorite thing was probably our tables," Katie says of the round tables draped with gold and champagne linens and gold chargers, with custom-made menus and hydrangea and rose flower arrangements surrounded by small candle votives as centerpieces. Check out more photos, by Stephanie Dee Photography, below.

Elegant Invitation Suite
Katie's Alita Graham ball gown had a large chiffon skirt and crystal beading details. She paired the vintage inspired gown with a cathedral-length veil.
The couple exchanged vows outdoors on the Rust Manor House property, to fully enjoy the gorgeous fall season in Virginia.
Rows of wooden logs with candles on top stood next to the staircase near the entrance of Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia, adding a rustic touch to the wedding decor.
Candle lanterns lined the back of the table where the folded escort cards were displayed.
Romantic arrangements of white hydrangeas and red, white and pink roses stood in the center of the round tables at the reception.
"Mr." and "Mrs." signs hung over the back of Katie's and Joe's gold chiavari chairs at the reception.
Cute frosted cookies were given to guests as sweet treat favors.
Four-Tier Flower-Decorated Cake
In addition to a delicious cake, guests also enjoyed doughnuts from the doughnut tower, topped with a cute panda topper.
Guests were invited to roam the property at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia, with some guests sitting around a small fire pit enjoying cigars from the couple's cigar bar.
Katie paired her vintage-inspired gown with a taupe fur shrug, which added a touch of elegance and also helped her combat the chilly fall weather.