Charlotte Baird & William Crandall
September 25, 2021, at Boxwood Villa
For about 90 percent of their engagement, Charlotte says, she and her future husband were deployed overseas, adding a layer of complication to an already stressful process. They found their venue—Boxwood Villa—online, ordered silk flowers on Etsy, and hired a caterer they both already knew well thanks to their company’s annual holiday parties. In the end, the intimate wedding of 35 fell into place. Now happily wed, they’re settling into married life.
“I think that when people think about marriage, and certainly when people were giving us advice, everyone talked about how much work a successful marriage is,” Will says. “Yes, I can see what they mean, but it’s delighted me how much fun it is to be married! We laugh more and it’s created a really wonderful and fun atmosphere in our home.”
Good advice
Says Charlotte, “My aunt whispered to me to make sure we took a moment to sit together, and look around at everyone who was there to support us. I’m glad we did that!”
On the menu
The couple picked more traditional options for guests—Mediterranean chicken and steak, mashed potatoes and green beans, plus chicken tenders and fries for the kids.
Workplace romance
Charlotte and Will met at work on her first day, and were together two and a half years before getting married.
The details
Photography: Robert Radifera Event planner: Cierra Pope with The Hive Wedding Co. Officiant: Sully Carter Catering: Blue Ridge Cafe Flowers: Serenity on Etsy (flowers), Peony and Petunia on Etsy (pedestal vases) Cake: Chandler’s Bakery Music: Black Tie Entertainment RVA Bride’s attire: Azazie Shoes: Christian Louboutin Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse Groomsmen’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse Bridesmaids’ dresses: Caryn’s (Farmville, Virginia) Rings: Tiffany & Co. Hair and makeup: Erica Haskins of Top Knot Studio (hair), Gohar Beaver of Gohar Makeup (makeup)
