By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL)
Some weddings don’t just land on your calendar — they land in your heart long before the date ever arrives. Abigail and Corey’s wedding at the Poplar Springs Manor.
Abigail and Corey’s celebration at Poplar Springs Manor was that kind of day — the kind that greets you with a deep breath the moment you step onto the property, as if the land itself is whispering, “Welcome home.”
And in so many ways… this was home.
How Life Found Its Way Back to Poplar Springs Manor
For anyone who’s known us for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard us say — usually with a smile and a half-joking seriousness — that the two most important people in your life are:
- Your pediatrician
- Your real estate agent
It sounds funny out loud, but there’s truth tucked in there. These are the two people who shape your beginnings — where you raise your babies, and who help you keep them healthy and safe.
And for us, our pediatrician isn’t just a doctor.
He is family — one of our most trusted friends, confidants, and anchors. The kind of soul who carries gentleness in his hands and goodness in his presence. When you meet someone with energy like that, you understand why beautiful people find each other. Because he did — in his wife, Jennifer.
We photographed Jennifer and our pediatrician, the one and only Dr. Joshua Jakum, wedding on Thanksgiving Day in 2017. A day filled with warmth, blessings, and community.
And it was there — in all that joy — that we first met Abigail.
Quiet, soft-spoken, kind to her core. The sort of young woman whose essence lingers with you long after you’ve said goodbye.
Never in a million years did we imagine that nearly eight years later — just a month shy of their anniversary — we would be documenting her wedding.
But life has a poetic sense of timing. It circles back. It returns us to the beginnings.
And this time, it brought us right back to Poplar Springs Manor — the very first wedding venue we ever photographed all those years ago.
The Venue That Feels Like a Memory
Poplar Springs Manor has always been one of Warrenton’s treasures — the long winding driveway, the quiet that settles the moment the world falls away behind you, the rustic charm that never tries too hard because it doesn’t need to.
Today, under new ownership, the property is undergoing beautiful renovations — including a stunning ballroom that has breathed new life into this Fauquier County gem.
And yet, even with the updates, the essence remains untouched:
The peace.
The nature.
The invitation to exhale.
For couples getting married here, it’s not just a venue.
It’s an experience that begins the moment the tires touch gravel.
And for us, standing there again with Abigail and Corey felt like opening a time capsule.
Different year, different couple — but the same magic in the air.
Abigail, Corey, and the Puppy That Stole the Show
If you’ve ever wondered whether a golden retriever could steal the spotlight from a bride and groom, let us gently introduce you to Peekachu.
Peekachu isn’t just a dog.
She’s a Disney character come to life — bright eyes, soft fur, tail wagging like she’s narrating her own soundtrack.
And the story goes… she’s the one who sealed the deal between Abigail and Corey.
Pure, unapologetic puppy love.
Watching her trot down the aisle like she’d trained for this moment her entire life?
Unforgettable.
A Ceremony in the Treeline, A Reception in the Ballroom
The ceremony took place beneath the towering treeline overlooking the lake — the light slipping through the branches in that gentle, golden way Virginia does so well.
Their vows felt intimate and grounded.
The kind that reminds you what weddings are truly about — not trends, not décor, not choreography — but two people choosing each other, fully and presently.
The reception poured into the new ballroom — a room filled with heart, dance, and the joy only close-knit families create.
Not loud.
Not extravagant.
Just meaningful in all the right places.
Why This One Matters So Much to Us
The honor of photographing a wedding comes with its own quiet responsibility.
Not just to capture what happened — but to witness what mattered.
That’s what we’ve always believed in.
Not the curated moments made for social media,
but the real ones — the ones that unfold naturally, beautifully, and without pretense.
With Abigail and Corey, that truth showed up everywhere:
The way her mom looked at her before she walked down the aisle.
The way Corey softened every time he glanced her way.
The way their families blended without force — just love.
The way Peekachu curled up near their chairs like she knew she belonged to their story, too.
We don’t take that lightly.
And for the couples of Warrenton, Fauquier County, and anyone dreaming of Poplar Springs Manor — our promise remains simple:
We don’t chase trends. We preserve truth.
We don’t aim for viral. We aim for meaningful.
We aren’t here for the reel. We’re here for the real.
Every single time.
If this wedding stole our hearts (and it truly did), we hope the photographs we created will keep stealing theirs for decades to come.
As you explore wedding plans of your own — whether here in Warrenton, throughout Fauquier County, or anywhere your story takes you — we’d love to walk alongside you. You can learn more about The Regetis and our approach to documentary-style storytelling on our leading site, browse recent weddings and sessions, or set up a Zoom consultation to chat through your day.
For brides wanting deeper clarity and cultural confidence, our South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) platform is where all our conversations, guides, and resources live, including our books Rituals & Reflections and RENDERED (Coming soon!), and our pre-planning course for South Asian and fusion brides, REHEARSED (Coming soon!).
If you’re ready for individual guidance, our Clarity Calls offer space for brides, grooms, and families to find support rooted in experience, compassion, and cultural understanding. Wherever you land, we’re grateful you’re here — and honored to be part of your story.
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