Real Wedding: Caroline and Christian

Kelsey Lessick • August 16, 2022
A black storefront with a chalkboard sign in one window and gold star decorations hanging in the other.

There’s something we simply love about a downtown Charlottesville wedding and Caroline and Christian’s March wedding is no exception. From the downtown landscape to a couple so clearly in love, there’s so much to adore about this wedding.

A white wedding dress hangs in a doorway above a pair of blue heels on a wooden floor in a home hallway.

When Caroline came in to find “the one” she wanted something that was traditional, simple, and classic. When she tried on “Monica” by Jenny You, and we added a little more volume with some extra crinoline, Caroline knew it was the perfect dress to wear on her special day.

A bride smiling and holding a large bouquet of white flowers while wearing a wedding gown and veil against a plain wall.

We think it always best to hear about a wedding in the bride’s own words:

“Early on in our engagement and the wedding planning process, Christian and I knew we wanted our day to be a reflection of us and our personalities – simple, classic, focused on our faith, and surrounded by our family and close friends. Old Metropolitan Hall was the perfect venue for all of that – its historic charm and smaller size were exactly what we were looking for, and helped the day to feel like an intimate gathering with our favorite people. We kept the decor minimal and neutral, as we wanted the focus to be on the people that were there to celebrate with us. Looking back on the day now, we both agree that our favorite part of the day was sitting down with all of our people in one room to eat dinner at our reception. It felt surreal to see all the people we love in one room together, on the Downtown Mall, just there to support us as we began our marriage. It truly was our favorite day!”

A welcome sign on an easel stands at the entrance of a venue hall with rows of chairs set up for a wedding ceremony.

Vendor List :

Venue: Old Metropolitan Hall

Photographer: Savannah Faith Photography

Dress: The One Bridal Salon

Designer: Jenny Yoo

Alterations: Fariba’s Alterations

Florals: She Blooms – Ciara Steinberg

Catering: The Local

Dessert: Strite’s Donuts

Hair/Makeup: Posh Bride VA

Planning: With Joy Events – Caitlin Giovanni

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