
Ali & Benjie’s flower farm wedding at Pharsalia
Ali & Benjie were married on a midsummer evening at Pharsalia, Virginia’s whimsical flower farm wedding venue. What a beautiful couple these two make! Classy, but not stiff. Friendly and considerate. Funny, energetic, and joyful. Not taking things too seriously and yet putting thought into the details. Great style, lots of friends, and incredible, close families.
The ceremony was held in the front of the house overlooking the mountains and the reception in Pharsalia’s sailcloth tent in the garden. The reception was a fun, energetic party, that ended with Benjie and Ali jumping into the Pharsalia pool after the send off. What beauty!
The Venue
Pharsalia is a gorgeous 1814 Estate in Nelson County, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. This property is steeped in rich history, and passed down from generation to generation. A fresh cut flower farm, Pharsalia cultivates native and specialty blooms for all seasons, and offers various floral packages to their couples.
The property features beautiful gardens, an outdoor ceremony area overlooking the mountains, and a beautiful sailcloth tent for romantic outdoor wedding receptions. It is both elevated and relaxed, perfect for couples desiring elegance and whimsical romance for their wedding style.



The Colors
Soft blue dresses for the girls in different styles and navy suits for the guys, accented by peach, cream, and green florals in the bouquets. These colors complemented each other perfectly, the flowers adding some bold visual interest to the summer garden party design. The mountains in the background were perfectly blue that day, exactly the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses, which was a stunning touch!






The Details
Pharsalia’s flowers were incorporated into every detail of the day. The loose, organic floral style was perfect for Benjie & Ali’s outdoor celebration. The beauty of this venue is the fact that all the seasonal flowers that were seen throughout the wedding were also featured in the gardens in the back. During cocktail hour, guests mingled outside the tent with drinks and appetizers, the floral gardens merging with the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views.


The Ceremony
The ceremony was held on the lawn in front of the main house. It was faith focused, intentional, and personal. Ali and Benjie were focused on the deep commitment of marriage, but the joy of the day came through in their faces throughout the ceremony. The brother of the groom, an accomplished musician, played and sang and both sets of parents didn’t stop beaming. Guests threw flower petals as the newlyweds were announced,

The Party
Encouragement and joy were abundant at the backyard reception under the tent. Ali and Benjie have many close friends, and I could understand why after meeting them. They are both vibrant individuals, and they bring beauty and fun to the lives of the people around them. They are caring and others-focused, not taking themselves too seriously. The words their friends and family spoke to and about them during the speeches were life giving.
After the dances and toasts came the fun. There was no lack of energy on the dance floor and it was a beautiful, clear night for celebrating under the stars. After a dress change, a final private dance, and a sparkler send off, the newlyweds jumped into the Pharsalia pool! Cutest ending to an absolutely perfect day.







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Pharsalia is truly one of Virginia’s gems, the perfect wedding venue for couples who are looking for a relaxed, outdoor, elevated garden party celebration. This day with Benjie and Ali was such a dream!
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xoxo!
Jess

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Jessica Lapp is a wedding and portrait photographer serving clients all over the state of Virginia, including DC, Richmond, and Charlottesville. Elegant wedding photography on film and digital, for couples who want to remember the most beautiful day of their lives in an exquisite way. Learn more about the wedding experience here!
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