Greyson and Miranda laughing as champagne sprays on a mountain deck with misty Appalachian ridgelines in the background during their Blue Ridge wedding

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Cristy & Their Family's Wedding at the 1920s Gaines Estate | Fayetteville West Virginia

Celebrate love in the heart of West Virginia at the Gaines Estate in Fayetteville. This 1920’s mansion set the scene for a magical wedding filled with cherished memories. From a touching ceremony surrounded by nature to an intimate reception under twinkling string lights, Cristy and Chad’s wedding story is a timeless celebration of family, love, and joy.

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