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A Romantic Outdoor Wedding at a Private Residence in Franktown, Virginia

A family home on Virginia's Eastern Shore that holds many childhood memories for the bride was the perfect place for family and friends to gather for

A family home on Virginia's Eastern Shore that holds many childhood memories for the bride was the perfect place for family and friends to gather for Virginia Gill (22 and a wedding photographer) and Caleb Macias's (27 and a firefighter) nature-filled nuptials. To coordinate with the setting's ethereal vibe, Virginia chose an antique-inspired gown with a beaded bodice and airy skirt. "The twirl factor was essential, and I felt so comfortable and relaxed the entire day," she says. "It was the perfect dress for me." Minimal decor allowed nature to speak for itself at the open-air ceremony. "We kept the decorations very simple to focus the guests' attention on the ceremony itself and the incredible beauty of the trees." Romantic candles, a garland runner and a long, three-foot-tall centerpiece decked out with hanging florals and greenery adorned a king's table for the newlyweds and their bridal party. Virginia and Caleb even had a painting of Fox Croft, Ginna's family estate, commissioned and printed on the back of the wedding invitations. "The watercolor painting now hangs over our fireplace and will be enjoyed for generations as a lifelong keepsake," Virginia says.—Marissa Hermanson

The natural setting of Foxcroft provided a beautiful backdrop for Ginna and Caleb's wedding portraits.
Since Ginna has nine siblings and Caleb has six, they had a large bridal party. Bridesmaids wore blush pink dresses in varying styles, and groomsmen sported blue suits to match the groom’s attire.
The couple said “I do” under a simple arbor adorned with greenery and flowers, at her family's home on Virginia's eastern shore.
Gold Block Letter Decor
The ceremony included the lighting of a unity candle and a prayer. A memorable moment was when Ginna's four younger siblings read an excerpt of 1 Corinthians 13 aloud together.
Simple Pink Rose Centerpiece in Mercury Glass Vessel
A king's table was adorned with romantic twinkle-light candles, garland and a three-foot-tall centerpiece topped with hanging florals and greenery.
Tables were set with mismatched dishes that were purchased from antiques stores in Texas.
The laid-back cocktail hour and reception that followed was held on Foxcroft’s lawn, overlooking the water on Virginia's eastern shore.
A clever seating chart was made from a framed corkboard and adorned with a large "M," for the couple’s newly shared last name.
Table decor included glass terrariums, candles and simple greenery.
Cocktail hour included yard games—cornhole and ladder golf—that Caleb made.
A three-tier wedding cake was adored with hydrangeas.
Ginna and Caleb danced to “The Book of Love” by Peter Gabriel for their first dance as husband and wife.
“The twirl factor was essential, and I felt so comfortable and relaxed the entire day,” Ginna says of her gown. “It was the perfect dress for me.”
Ginna and Caleb brought their whimsical garden party to life with romantic string lights.