As residents of the lively mid-Atlantic hub of Washington, D.C., Austin and Livia (Livy) were well aware of the impressive venue options convenient to them. But, as the couple says, “convenience was not special to us.” This sentiment carried Austin and Livy southwest about two and a half hours to a slice of mountainous paradise just outside Charlottesville. Their charming Virginia wedding at Hazy Mountain Winery, marked by rolling hills dotted with autumn colors, fulfilled the couple’s vision effortlessly.
To tell this story properly, we have to rewind the clock to the origins of Austin and Livy. Interestingly, they attended the same college at the same time. Although they shared several mutual friends, their paths didn’t cross until years down the road when both were living in Atlanta. At the behest of friends, Livy and Austin met up, and the fireworks were instant. After dating for three years and moving back up the East Coast, the two got engaged at a vista point in Maine’s Acadia National Park.
Suffice it to say, Livy and Austin enjoy adventurous experiences. Selecting a destination wedding among the fall foliage of Virginia didn’t come as a shock to their guests. They had a location in mind from the jump, too.
“We knew we wanted to get married in Charlottesville,” Austin says. “The city has a sentimental history for us and is filled with cherished memories.”
The beauty of the area, mixed with the calm atmosphere of the town, led Livy and Austin to start their venue search in and around Charlottesville. Hazy Mountain Winery appealed to the couple immediately…