First, can I just say how much I LOVE winter weddings?! So magical! And Jen and Andy’s was no exception. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting. The already stunning atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens was fully surrounded by their annual Winter Walk of Lights.

Andy and Jen immersed their wedding with little touches of themselves. Subtle literary hints for Jen’s love of books dust the cake and seating cards. Andy’s fondness of penguins make an appearance among the winter-wonderland themed decorations, and even the cake topper: quite possibly the cutest cake topper I’ve ever seen. Those hearts on the little penguin butts?! Too cute! I am in love with the glasses Jen wore for whole ceremony and reception. And have you ever seen a bride rock braces so amazingly?

It was a little crisp outside, but you can’t help but love the rosy cheeks everyone sported as a result. Plus, there was so much warmth, laughter, and love inside this room, it was hard to notice the cold… Take a peek at the rest of this NoVa Winter Meadowlark Wedding below!

Behind the scenes at this NoVa Winter Meadowlark Wedding

Photography | Sarah Tundermann
Ceremony and reception | The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Bride’s hair | Emily Stockhaus
Makeup and bridesmaids’ hair | Kristin Beaubien
Wedding planner | Stephanie Dasch of Diamond Events
Flowers and decor | a combo of the amazing Stephanie Dasch and DIY
Cake | Edibles Incredible
Ceremony and cocktail hour music | Harp & Cello
Music | DJ Aaron Hahn of Matrimonial Sound