One of my favorite ways to dress up a space is finding unique and textured linens to make your tables stand out. Linens are the nail polish to your well-manicured reception! You might not be able to put a specialty linen on every single guest table but you can still have that to-die-for, twirl-worthy [...]
Ever wonder what our newest addition, The Lodge, was before it was a reception location? If so, today’s your lucky day! We thought we would share details about one of our favorite locations here at Mount Ida Farm. The Lodge was originally constructed as a horse stable in the early 1900’s and served for [...]
Destination weddings take time and meticulous planning so we know you are ready to kick back and have a fun filled weekend once everyone arrives in town! What better way to relax and celebrate than to do so with your family and friends housed in overnight accommodations on property? Instead of having your family [...]
The Mount Ida puppies are purebred Anatolian Shepherds that our farm managers picked up on April 15th. They traveled to Woolwine, VA which is 3 hours southwest of Scottsville. There were two litters to choose from and they picked out two males from each litter. They are now 12 weeks old and are getting [...]
We are so excited to introduce you (if you haven’t been introduced before) to one of our friendors who we couldn’t live without! We would even go so far to say that it would be a travesty if we didn’t introduce you to Paisley & Jade, the prop and aesthetic extraordinaires! Q: How did [...]
I recently sat down with an engaged friend who was ready to start planning her wedding. Her dream was to get married under the setting sun, with a gentle breeze and a skyline that money can’t buy. There was one problem, she just couldn’t shake the idea that it might rain on her big [...]
What was the idea behind starting Sweet Thing Caramels? Forty years ago, when my daughter was born, a dear friend of mine brought me some homemade caramels packaged in a little, yellow margarine container as a “Congratulations” gift. I fell in love with them and decided to learn how to make caramels for myself. [...]
We are thrilled to show you Stephanie and Zac’s wedding photographs captured by the talented and lovely Sarah from Sarah Houston Photography! Sarah is such a pleasure to work with and her love for capturing special moments are seen throughout her work. We are sure the newlyweds will cherish these beautiful photographs for years [...]
