Fall Wedding at Clover Forest | Catherine + Sheridan

Clover Forest | Virginia Wedding Photographers

Catherine & Sheridan's Clover Forest wedding took place on a beautiful, sunny day in late fall. The historic Clover Forest wedding venue was the perfect backdrop for this vintage-loving couple!

In the summer of 2016, these two met online. After long conversations, they went on their first date to better get to know each other. They hit it off and shared several laughs. A day later, Sheridan arranged a second date with her, and by that point, they knew they were destined to be together.

They planned a weekend getaway to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for Catherine's birthday three years later. They arrived on a beautiful day with blue skies and had a view of the ocean from their suite. They stepped out onto the balcony, and Sheridan gave her her birthday gift.

She loves bunnies, so it was only fitting that he gifted her a necklace that she loved! Sheridan surprised her with another present he could not wait to give her. She read the next card as he got down on one knee to propose. He presented her with her mother's ring that her father had given her originally. This moment was very special to both of them and will be remembered forever.

Every time I get to photograph sentimental details for a couple, I am delighted. Catherine is especially a fan of vintage jewelry, just like I am! She had several stunning pieces that were the perfect accessories for the day. For Catherine's something old and something borrowed, she wore a diamond watch that belonged to her grandmother, and her mother had loaned it to her for her wedding day. She has two diamond solitaires, one being her engagement ring, and the other solitaire is a vintage 1920s ring that the bride selected. She also wore a vintage pearl cluster cocktail ring on her right hand.

They shared a first look at the grand staircase inside the manor house. Once they saw each other, Catherine gifted Sheridan a silver engraved boutonniere holder with a sweet note. While Catherine was an art student, she made his wedding band in a class she was taking! It looked incredible.

Before Catherine walked down the aisle, their pet bunny, Frankie, was pushed down the aisle in a vintage baby carriage by two adorable flower girls! When the ceremony was over, Frankie had to join them for a few portraits.

Their reception was a beautifully decorated tent with paper lanterns, gorgeous florals, and a dessert table held scrumptious looking goodies! There was a small wedding cake for just the two of them, topped with a rabbit figurine that resembled Frankie!! Cupcakes of different flavors surrounded the cake for everyone to enjoy. There was a photo booth that everyone delighted in, and all of the hats featured belonged to Sheridan!

Everyone enjoyed the evening by celebrating this amazing couple and showing off their dance moves. Their guests lined up and blew bubbles for Sheridan and Catherine's grand exit when the night ended.

Catherine & Sheridan, I loved getting to know you both (and Frankie!) It was so fun watching you both celebrate with your friends and families.

Enjoy some of my favorites from Catherine & Sheri’dan’s Clover Forest Wedding!