Groom spins bride for golden hour, sunset photos with the blue ridge mountain behind them at a wedding at The Seclusion

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Blake & Jandi’s Elegant, Low-Key Luxury Wedding at The Seclusion

Some wedding days feel like an exhale—calm, joyful, and filled with intentional beauty. Blake and Jandi’s June wedding at The Seclusion in Lexington, VA was exactly that. These two are adventure-seekers at heart, travelers from the DC area who knew they wanted a celebration that felt elevated, yet wonderfully relaxed. And The Seclusion delivered every ounce of that dream.

Surrounded by rolling Blue Ridge views, color-rich details, and their closest people, their day was the perfect blend of high-end elegance and low-key fun.

Colorful and Thoughtful Details

From bright florals to small travel-inspired touches woven throughout the décor, their details were personal, vibrant, and joyful. The Seclusion’s warm wood interior paired beautifully with their color-forward wedding aesthetic, making every space feel rich and inviting.

Even the table settings carried their personality—playful yet refined, elevated yet approachable. It looked and felt like them in every way.

Emerald bridal shoes, tropical invitation suite, and velvet ring box styled together on a lace backdrop.
Neon “The Andersons” sign displayed on a green boxwood wall at the wedding reception.
Bundt wedding cake with floating candle centerpieces and a custom Mr. & Mrs. cake topper.
Exterior of The Seclusion in Lexington, VA with white barn-style architecture and lush summer greenery.
Guest signing a wooden guestbook surrounded by tropical leaf decorations.
Full reception room at The Seclusion with tropical centerpieces, chandeliers, and wooden beams overhead.
Table number display surrounded by layered tropical leaves and floating candles.
Tall glass centerpiece filled with tropical greenery inside The Seclusion’s reception hall.
Long reception table set with white linens, candles, and tropical greenery running down the center.
Wedding dress hanging from a wooden ceremony arch with mountain views at The Seclusion.
Wedding rings displayed on a personalized wooden ring box over the tropical invitation suite.
Engagement ring and wedding bands resting on an orange lily flower.
Wedding rings placed on handwritten vows that include a note saying “I promise to love you more than coffee.”
Outdoor ceremony setup at The Seclusion in Lexington, VA, with white chairs, a wooden arch decorated with tropical greenery, and Blue Ridge Mountain views in the background.

A Wedding Day with Mountain Views as the Backdrop

The Seclusion is famous for its long-range mountain scenery, but June turns it into a painter’s palette—lush greens, warm light, and skies that glow toward sunset. Blake and Jandi embraced every moment. Their post ceremony bridal party and family portraits had the most epic background. Even better still, we were able to step outside during the reception for the most gorgeous sunset. Their bride and groom portraits received the most elegant touch of warm light from golden hour.

Their easy energy made the portraits feel natural and effortless—two people who love adventure, finally getting to slow down and savor their day.

Bride and groom standing on a stone patio at The Seclusion during sunset, surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountain views.
Wedding party celebrating on the lawn with mountain views behind them at The Seclusion.
Groom and bride standing together facing the mountains under dramatic cloudy skies.
Groom holding the bride’s face during an intimate moment with green mountain scenery behind them.
Groom dipping bride during dramatic sunset at golden hour at The Seclusion with the blue ridge mountains in the background.
Bride and groom dancing together on the stone patio with Blue Ridge Mountain scenery.
Bride twirling in her wedding dress during sunset at The Seclusion.
Bride and groom embracing closely with the mountains behind them.
Bride hugging the groom from behind during sunset portraits at The Seclusion.
Bride wrapping her arms around the groom, both smiling toward the camera.
Bride holding a colorful tropical bouquet while smiling and looking down.
Groom laughing and holding his suit jacket over his shoulder while standing in front of mountain views.
Bride and groom running through a grassy field at The Seclusion, laughing together with mountains in the distance.

An Elegant Ceremony with Relaxed Vibes

Their ceremony overlooked the mountains, wrapped in that classic Virginia-blue horizon. Guests settled into the space easily, enjoying the stillness before the emotional moments began.

Blake and Jandi exchanged heartfelt vows, laughed through their happy tears, and soaked up the calm, golden June air. It was intimate and organic—the kind of ceremony that feels like a warm, steady heartbeat.

Groom smiling at the altar during the outdoor ceremony at The Seclusion.
Bride walking down the aisle with her father toward the mountain-view ceremony space, black-and-white photo.
Bride walking down the aisle holding a colorful tropical bouquet, escorted by her father.
Wedding ceremony with guests seated and mountains in the background at The Seclusion.
Bride and groom standing at the altar during the ceremony under bright summer skies.
Bride and groom smiling at each other at the altar while the wedding party looks on.
Bride laughing with the groom during their ceremony with vibrant greenery behind them.
Bride and groom performing a unity sand ceremony at the altar.
Groom wiping away tears while reading his vows during the ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands during a prayer at the altar during their vows with mountain views behind them.
Bride holding back tears while listening to the groom read his vows.
Bride and groom sharing their first kiss under the wooden ceremony arch.
Wide ceremony view of the couple at the altar surrounded by wedding party and mountains.
Wedding guests smiling and reacting emotionally during the ceremony, black-and-white candid.
Guests applauding during the outdoor ceremony at The Seclusion.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in the center of the aisle as guests cheer around them during the recessional.

A Fun and Joyful Reception

Once the sun dipped behind the ridge, the party began. The barn glowed with warm candlelight and soft uplighting, transforming into an elegant but laid-back celebration space. Their family and friends know how to have fun, and the dance floor stayed full all night.

Blake and Jandi’s joy was contagious in every photo—twirls, dips, belly laughs, quiet in-between moments, and everything that makes wedding days unforgettable.

Bride and groom sharing their first dance in the reception hall at The Seclusion.
Close-up of bride and groom dancing together during their reception.
Wide view of the reception dinner at The Seclusion with chandeliers and tropical décor.
Bride cutting the bundt wedding cake during the reception, black-and-white image.
Bride and groom feeding each other cake with guests watching, black-and-white photo.
Guest smiling at the bar during the reception, black-and-white image.
Groom dancing with glow sticks during the reception party.
Guests dancing with colorful glow sticks on the dance floor.
Guests raising glow sticks and celebrating during the reception.
Bride and groom dancing closely together under reception lights.
Bride and groom sitting together on a white sofa under a neon “The Andersons” sign.
Guests cheering and dancing with raised arms on the dance floor, black-and-white image.
Bride and groom walking through a glow stick exit as guests cheer outside The Seclusion at night.

This Is the Kind of Wedding DC Couples Dream Of

Many DC couples crave a luxury experience without the fuss—refined but unpretentious, stunning but grounded in meaning.
The Seclusion is perfect for that.
And Blake and Jandi’s day is a beautiful example of how to blend high-end elegance with low-key, heartfelt energy.

If you’re dreaming about a mountain wedding that feels elevated, artistic, and deeply personal, The Seclusion may be exactly where your story belongs.

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Wedding Vendors for this wedding in Lexington, VA:

Venue: The Seclusion Website | Instagram
Planner: Julie Rupert Events Website | Instagram
Hair + Makeup Artist: Avonlea Beauty Collective Website | Instagram
Dress: The Bridal Room Website | Instagram
Tux: Hall Madden Website | Instagram
Catering: The Southern Inn Website | Instagram
Florist: Creative Occassion Events Website | Instagram
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes and desserts from The Southern Inn
DJ: Bela Sono Music Website | Instagram

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