Sunday, April 22, 2012

Celebration of a Marriage

Susanna and Dwight were married on the Slate Terrace overlooking the Walled Boxwood Garden at Hollin Hall on Saturday, April 21st.  The threatened rainstorm held off until well into the dinner  reception allowing them and their guests to enjoy the newly greening trees and shrubs for the ceremony and cocktail hour. 

The three-tier wedding cake was displayed in the chapel  overlooking the terrace.
The bride and groom dined at a sweetheart table under the Chapel's stained glass window.  Burgundy colored napkins on white table linens carried through the colors of the chapel decor and red and white rose floral designs.  Catering by Celebrations Catering.

Photos by Nina Tisara/Hollin Hall & The Meeting House


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Reception

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce held its April Networking Event at Hollin Hall.



Chairman of the Board Andrew Palmieri
Over 80 Chamber members and guests enjoyed the reception with Catering by Windows.
Chamber President John Long

Carl Price, Catering by Windows
Nina Tisara and Incoming Rental Events Coordinator Amanda Casey
Spring Sunset at Hollin Hall
Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography

To Have and To Hold - The Wedding of Danielle and Phillip

Danielle and Phillip were wed on a perfect April day in the walled garden at Hollin Hall. 

 
  Photos by Steven Halperson/Tisara Photography
 The Meeting House Chapel was set for 180 guests. Photo by Nina Tisara
Danielle and Phillip rated us "5" out of "5." They wrote:

“We had an absolute wonderful experience with Hollin Hall. There is nothing that I would recommend changing in the future. You were constantly available and willing to help us with whatever we needed. The entire day and night of the actual ceremony and reception went exactly how we set them up to be.”

Asked for hints they would share with other couples, they said,

“I think the biggest advice we could give would be to enjoy all the details! Take your time and meet with the vendors beforehand to make sure you mesh well. We think that our night went so smoothly because we were so comfortable with everyone who was in charge of helping us (from the DJ to Nina at Hollin Hall to the caterers) - it helped to put our minds at ease throughout the whole process.” 
(I'd say that's very good advice.  NT) 

Thursday, April 5, 2012

A December Wedding Celebration - Patricia and Jimmie

We're pleased to share some photos just received from  wedding photographer Jonathan Hurtarte.  Patricia and Jimmie held their wedding reception in Hollin Hall in December 2011. 


Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Reception

Historic Hollin Hall framed by Red Maple

Hollin Hall and the Meeting House at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church welcomes the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours reception on April 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Land Rover Alexandria and catered by Windows, the reception will take place in historic Hollin Hall and the surrounding grounds and wisteria arbor.  For information contact NinaT@NinaTisara.com or Jay@AlexChamber.com.

"To Love is Not to Possess"

Eliza and Tom were wed in Hollin Hall's walled garden on March 31.  An early Spring provided a backdrop of newly greening trees




Fireplace Room
 
Dining Room
The Wisteria Arbor
 
Eliza about to enter the garden
Joyful moment
Celebrant Brenda Berry speaks to the couple