Jori + Jon | Lydia Mountain Lodge, Virginia Wedding Photos

May 28, 2025

Weddings

Jori and Jon were married this past weekend at Lydia Mountain Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was an absolutely gorgeous backdrop to an emotional and FUN wedding!

The Couple

From the couple: “When it feels right, you just know.”

Our first date was a picnic in a park near Jori’s apartment in Capitol Hill, DC. Jon showed up (over-prepared, as he does) with snacks, beer, and wine of every kind – just to make sure that he would have something Jori would want. Bonding over our shared love of sour beers, the 2 hour date lasted over 7 hours. In some ways, the first date never really ended. 

Over our years together, we have shared in our passions – growing a garden, finding cats in need of a home, visiting national parks (7 and counting), seeing Phish in concert (7 and counting), and traveling to visit family and friends from California to Maine! 

More importantly, we enjoy ourselves just as much in the everyday moments of life – cooking together in our entirely-too-small kitchen, searching for treasures at our local thrift stores, or a quiet game of Illimat at home. And it was there, at home on a Tuesday night playing Illimat, that Jon got down on one knee and proposed… knowing that we wanted just that and each other, for the rest of our lives. 

The Wedding

We don’t pick favorites… but if we did, Jon and Jori would absolutely be in the running.

Jori and I go way back — we went to high school together! We weren’t in the same friend group, but we had tons of classes together, and I always thought she was a ray of sunshine. Getting to witness her find someone who brings out the best in her — who lets her shine even brighter — has been a gift. Jon is the kind of person who makes everyone feel seen, loved, and included. Together, they’re quirky, fun, and so deeply in love. I knew from the start this would be a special day.

From the breathtaking views to the full weekend spent celebrating with their amazing people, everything about their wedding was incredible. Here are just a few of my favorite moments.

Lydia Mountain Lodge Wedding Photos

Lydia Mountain Lodge Wedding Vendors

Venue: Lydia Mountain Lodge
Photographers: Breanna & Jonathan Pretz, Photography by Brea
Wedding Coordinator: Joshua, Lydia Mountain Lodge
Band: Another Level
Officiant: Rabbi Ezra
Bakery: Baked on the James
Caterer: Lydia Mountain Lodge & Costco
Bridal Gown Designer: Maggie Sottero
Hair & Makeup: Michele & Hayley, Tangles Day Spa
Florist: C&S Farmstead
Welcome Bag Screenprinting: Quinndar.art

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