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Countryside Wedding

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Credit: Kate Headley
Jessica Glenn and Eric Hallstrom were inspired by the natural beauty of the countryside for their summer wedding in Stephens City, Virginia.
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Credit: Kate Headley

City-dwellers Jessica Glenn and Eric Hallstrom envisioned a quiet, historic location for their June wedding. “I grew up in an old house, so it immediately felt like home,” says Jessica of The Inn at Vaucluse Spring, where she and Eric hosted 120 friends and family members after being wed by Eric’s father. “The house has an old-world feel, and we loved the natural beauty of the rolling hills surrounding it,” she says.

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  • Planner: Maria Cooke, Ritzy Bee Events; 703/508-7132
  • Photographer:Kate Headley; 202/247-1518
  • Wedding Gown:Peter Langner
  • Veil:Romona Keveza
  • Shoes:Kate Spade
  • Groom's attire:Hugo Boss

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Wedding Invitations

Wedding Invitations
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Jessica and Eric chose a vintage-inspired invitation set from Golden Rectangle Press on etsy.com.

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Golden Rectangle Press; 917/535-1545

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Wedding Music
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Following a European tradition, Jessica and Eric had a band, Raya Brass, lead guests from the cocktail hour to dinner (which was near the main house at the inn) while playing Balkan gypsy music. “Eric and I held hands and walked behind the musicians, and all our family and friends followed behind, laughing and dancing,” says Jessica. “It was Eric’s idea, and it was really magical.”

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Reception Venue
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The Inn at Vaucluse Spring gave the couple the relaxed country atmosphere they were after for their wedding. The reception tent was conveniently located close to the inn.

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The Inn at Vaucluse Spring; 540/869-0200

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Guests were asked to sign a poster instead of a guestbook.

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Jessica wrote guests' names on gift tags to direct them to their seats.

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Escort cards: Lazy Day Cottage

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Reception Tables
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The couple splurged on four wooden famr tables that they pushed together to seat the wedding party and their immediate familes for the seated dinner.

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  • Tables:Festive Fare; 434/296-5496
  • Linens:Party Rental LTD
  • Tent:Sperry Tents Virginia; 434/977-8368
  • Caterer: Eric Stamer Catering; 540/855-5085

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Wedding Mementos

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Jessica displayed family wedding photos in an antique window she made into a frame.

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Black and White Wedding Cake

Black and White Wedding Cake
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The couple had a four-tiered black and white wedding cake and a music-themed groom's cake that Eric designed himself.

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