I had been looking forward to Grace and Dan’s wedding since their engagement session last fall! After meeting them and hearing their story I knew that they were a special couple. They braved through years of a long distance relationship and now it was time to promise forever to each other! When I pulled up to the Joshua Wilton House last weekend, the weather was incredible and I was so excited for my bride and groom! The day was perfect. Grace and Dan were surrounded by the people that they love most and you could just see how excited everyone was for them. Congratulations Grace and Dan! I’m so happy for you and honored that you had me capture your day!

Get ready for a SERIOUSLY gorgeous bride…

Grace gave her bridesmaids the most beautiful bracelets! 

Amazing bridal party!

 Reception time! Everything was so beautiful and elegant!

The bride’s signature drink!

Congratulations Grace and Dan!!! 

Thanks to Sarah Goodwin for shooting with me!

Vendors:

Venue: Joshua Wilton House  

Church: St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ

Bridal Gown: Jasmine Couture from Candalina Bridal

Flowers: Blue Ridge Florist

Hair: The Studio

Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo from Bridal Impressions

Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Classic Tuxedos

Invitations: Minted

Liz and Hugh’s wedding day was just magical. Liz looked so beautiful and elegant! It was definitely chilly , but the Inn at Mount Vernon Farm made for a gorgeous setting! I love the sweet vintage and rustic details put together by Liz and I think it’s safe to say that peach and mint might be one of my new favorite color combos!

Congratulations Liz and Hugh! Thank you to Karen for having me along again as her second shooter!

Love this picture. That’s one proud Papa!

 The view at the inn was just breathtaking!

 The inside of the barn was so incredible! I loved all the little vintage details at their reception!

We had some time for a few more portraits. I loved this farm… so many pretty places!

 Congratulations Liz and Hugh!!! 

The day was overcast, damp, and rainy, but the happiness and joy that surrounded Eunnie and Tim made their wedding day shine bright! Their family and friends gathered at the Poe Museum to watch them say their vows and even though it started to rain the minute the ceremony was to begin, nothing stopped this couple from saying “I do”. Their day was filled with laughter and love and I was so thankful to be a part of it! I love shooting at new venues and really fell in love with the Poe Museum and the Railroad Museum where they had their reception. A huge thank you to Karen for having me along as her second shooter!

Married!!! After Eunnie changed into her reception dress, we did a few portraits with the trains at the Railroad Museum!

Congratulations Eunnie and Tim!!!

As I drove to Christina’s parent’s house last weekend I couldn’t believe how gorgeous it was outside! It was truly a fall day. It was chilly… but periodic bursts of sunlight warmed things up. The trees were on fire with fall colors and the slightest breeze caused their leaves to take flight. When I arrived, Christina was glowing with excitement as her mother and sister helped her get ready for her big day!

The ceremony took place at Camp Horizons which made for an absolutely gorgeous setting! Christina and Kevin said their vows in an intimate ceremony under a willow tree by the water. After the ceremony we were able to walk around the grounds and found so many amazing places for portraits! 

Christina and Kevin are just the sweetest couple and I am so happy for them! Congratulations guys and thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day!

 Married!!!!

 Reception Time!

 Vendors:

Venue: Camp Horizons

Bride’s Dress: Essence of Australia from Bridal Impressions

Flowers: Blakemore’s Flowers

Cake: Pastry Love

Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Jenny and Will are the kind of couple where you can feel how strong their love is for one another just by looking at them! Their wedding day in Richmond was elegant and beautiful and I was so honored to be a part of it. A huge thank you to Karen for having me along as her second shooter!

Jenny and Will had their reception at the Science Museum of Virginia. It was an incredible venue!

Congratulations Jenny and Will!

I had been looking forward to Casey and William’s wedding for such a long time! Their love for each other is just so genuine and watching the two of them together is very heart warming. From the time I did their engagement session at their family’s farm in August I was totally excited to see their wedding day unfold! Casey and William said their vows in the yard of William’s family’s farm house where many other family members had been married as well! The air was crisp as their family and friends gathered, seated on hay bales, surrounded by candlelight, watching these two special people become husband and wife. The officiant spoke highly of the couple, William as a farmer and Casey as a nurse, and how they both nurture their community. They ended the night with their barn reception where their guests enjoyed lots of southern cooking and danced under gorgeous lights! Casey and William, I wish you such an amazing future together!

Casey, you are GORGEOUS!

 Casey and William did something so special before their ceremony. William did not want to see Casey before the wedding so he was blindfolded and they met under the tree in the front yard of the house where they will live together. Their pastor came to bless their home. It was a really special moment!

 Ceremony time!

Thanks to Heather Hart Defriest for shooting with me!

Vendors:

Venues: Ceremony at Cline’s Farm, Reception at Cloverdale Barn

Bride’s Gown: Anjolique from Bridal Impressions

Bridesmaids: Davinci from The Barn – made specifically for Casey:)

Flowers: Bride’s bouquet by Bluebells, Bridemaid’s bouquets by Casey and family

DJ: DJ Casey

Cake: Sugar Diva

Catering: Shaffers

I was truly honored and excited to be a part of this wedding! Olivia and James said their vows in a sweet intimate ceremony at Lavender Heights Bed and Breakfast in Fredericksburg, surrounded by their family and closest friends. There were so many things I loved… the setting, the details, the colors, the bride’s SHOES!!! This was not a typical wedding day and I just really adored how special Olivia and James made this day for their guests. After their ceremony, a couple of trolleys picked them and their guests up and took them on a tour of historic downtown Fredericksburg. They even stopped and treated their guests to ice cream! The final stop was at the most amazing little restaurant where Olivia and James finished their celebration with an incredible meal! 

The Katubah signing… such a special Jewish tradition!

Married! Time for the trolley tour! I still LOVE how they treated their guests to ice cream!

 Reception time! This was the cutest little restaurant with the BEST food!  

Can you believe that Olivia made all of these banners by hand! So much time and love went into these and she donated them after the wedding so that other brides could use them!

Congratulations Olivia and James!

Vendors:

Ceremony: Lavender Heights Bed and Breakfast

Reception: FOODE

Flowers: The Bride and Maid of Honor!

Dress: Brides For A Cause

Planner/Coordinator: Amore Events by Cody

Cake/Cupcakes: Cake By Z

Invitations: Minted

Trolley Tours: Fredericksburg Trolley

Where do I even start with this wedding…

The day was perfect. Liz was just glowing with joy and elation and you could see the excitement in Clarke’s eyes as he finally made Liz his forever. The venue was decorated with very sweet and personal vintage details that belonged to Liz’s grandmother who had passed away… such a special way to incorporate her memory into the day! The grounds at CrossKeys Vineyards made for an amazing backdrop for their ceremony. It was one of those weddings where you could just tell that every single person in attendance was so happy and excited and in love with this couple! From their emotional first look to the heartfelt speeches given by family members, happy tears were popping up all day long! 

Plus… there’s a dog wearing a bow tie in this wedding. Just saying…

Is this not the most gorgeous bride you’ve ever seen? Liz, you are stunning!

  
I LOVED their first look!

Yay! They’re married! We snuck away for a few more portraits… 

This next one is my favorite!

Reception time!

 Congratulations Liz and Clarke! A big thanks to Sarah Goodwin for shooting with me!

Vendors:

Venue: CrossKeys Vineyards

Bride’s Gown: Maggie Sottero

Bridesmaids: Alfred Angelo

Flowers: Blakemore’s Flowers

Wedding Coordinator: Abbey from Blakemore’s Flowers

Hair and Makeup: The Studio

Cake: Pastry Love