Avonlea has always been a family dream. Long before we found this property, we were spending weekends driving around Virginia, trekking through fields, brambles, and the occasional patch of poison ivy trying to find the perfect place to bring the idea to life. That was years ago — back when I was still in college, tagging along with my dad on property tours and imagining what it could become. Today, Avonlea Farms is still fully run by the three of us: my parents, Debbie and C

If there’s one thing we know at Avonlea Farms — besides how to run a wedding day like a well-oiled machine — it’s this: Mothers of the Bride and Groom are having a fashion moment. Gone are the days of matronly, overly formal, “I guess this is what I’m supposed to wear” gowns. Today’s MOBs and MOGs are showing up confident, elegant, and beautifully styled — complementing the wedding aesthetic while still feeling completely themselves. After hosting hundreds of weddings and see

With the Golden Globes happening just last night, we're thinking about how what celebrities wear on the red carpet doesn’t just make headlines — it ripples through the fashion world, influencing bridal designers, stylists, and ultimately brides everywhere . In 2026, this influence is more visible than ever as brides embrace bold new ideas that started on Hollywood’s grandest stages. From unexpected silhouettes to dramatic accessories, red carpet fashion has helped redefine wh

Casey Ripp Photography If you’ve started planning your wedding, you already know one thing: it can feel overwhelming fast. There are venues to tour, vendors to compare, timelines to juggle, and a thousand decisions that all seem important at once. At Avonlea Farms, we’ve always believed that wedding planning should feel exciting—not stressful—and that couples deserve a thoughtful, well-guided experience from day one. That belief is exactly why we created Stop By Sunday—our wi