2019 was the first of many new venues for me. Even when I’ve been doing this for seven years, there are some venues in the area that I’ve been wanting to photograph but never had the opportunity. Such venues as Casey & AJ’s Water Table Wedding was on my “bucket list”, so I was so excited to finally photograph it. Their Story… Ok, what do you get when you combine a police officer and a firefighter? an OMG! I absolutely love Casey & AJ. They are strong individually and as a couple. They love their dogs and family and if you missed their engagement session, you missed seeing them in…
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The Attic at Waterman’s Wedding| Laura & Robby
The Attic at Waterman’s Wedding in Virginia Beach There are parties and then there is full-on parties and I can tell you Laura & Robby’s wedding was THE party. Their sole purpose as they traveled to get married and have a beautiful Attic at Waterman’s Wedding in Virginia Beach was to relax, have fun and party all night. And so they did. I don’t think I’ve had a more relaxed couple than them. I barely heard about them during the planning process and when Laura said, all I want is to have fun, I didn’t really expect this much layback vibe. I’ll be honest, I was little taken back by…
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A Friday Lesner Inn Wedding | Mayumi & Stephen
Friday Lesner Inn Wedding’s soft palette color Who said your wedding has to be on the weekend? Therefore, when you have an every day view like the one the Lesner Inn gives you, you can receive the weekend with a party! This Friday Lesner Inn wedding was perfect. It worked great for Mayumi and Stephen, who had family from around the world attending their celebration. How Mayumi & Stephen they met: Mayumi and Stephen met over the phone thanks to mutual friends. After cold symptoms canceled a friends’ get-together, Mayumi and Stephen decided the night was young and went to dinner together. The conversation lasted hours until the restaurant closed.…
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Virginia Beach Elopement| Sheila & Chandler
A beautiful Virginia Beach Elopement has been in the works for some time now and I couldn’t have been more honored to have witnessed it. Sheila and Chandler have built a wonderful family. They have three children, including a newborn, who are precious and as gorgeous as their parents. As high school sweethearts, they understand each other and maintain a connection without words. I was so impressed by their silent communication, above all. Their ceremony was quiet and simple, focused mostly on the home they have built and the future that will hold. Their closest family and friends came to witness this long-awaited moment with support and love. They decided…
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Hilton Oceanfront Wedding | Johana and Andrew
Hilton Oceanfront Wedding Johana and Andrew Prepare your soul for this Hilton Oceanfront Wedding. Some take awhile to find their soul mate, while others feel like they’ll will never find one. We shape our careers, our lives and our friendships without a person to experience it all. Some continue on looking while others, tired of the silliness of dating and love, give up. Johana and Andrew stopped looking but it took rain to bring them together. It is interested how it rained on their wedding day too. It didn’t rain a little, it rained like Hurricane Florence was coming, even when it was the weekend before its arrival. Due to…
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Oceanaire Wedding | Ingrid and Juan
Oceanaire Wedding Ingrid and Juan Ingrid and Juan’s Oceanaire wedding was a blast. Their family and friends from near and afar came to celebrate what was meant to be. Engaged in 2017 during the Solar Eclipse, they made their theme ocean inspired. Both work closely with the ocean’s beauty and therefore wanted to incorporate it in their day. Although, it did rain on us (what’s up with this Hampton Roads’ weather?!), the amazing crew at the Oceanaire and Veronica, from Day of by Veronica, moved everything indoors as family and friends partied the night on. When I say they partied, I mean it! Team: Ceremony and Reception: Oceanaire Resort Hair by Sarah…
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Summer Virginia Aquarium Wedding | Andrew and Krister
Summer Virginia Aquarium Wedding Andrew and Krister This Summer Virginia Aquarium Wedding will make you smile from ear to ear. I cannot believe I did not blog this wedding on July of last year. I know it was a crazy year but this is one of my favorite weddings from 2017, so I don’t know what in the world happened there. Thankfully, to celebrate the upcoming anniversary of Andrew and Krister, I present you their blog! Late but that doesn’t mean it won’t be good. Andrew and Krister are seriously amazing people. They are borderline geniuses, if not certified. I didn’t ask for a government seal of genius but I…
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The Culpepper Barn Wedding | Courtney and Kendall
The Culpepper Barn Wedding The Culpepper Barn is a beautiful place to get married! What can you expect in a marriage when Michael Jackson is present thanks to the officiant (seriously, she even sang some of his songs), you have Martha Stewart as a ring bearer (the Saint Bernard) and your tribe parties harder than you showing you they have your back? Pure awesomeness. Courtney and Kendall’s four year journey have taught them that no matter how much remodeling, messes, DIY projects together, late night disagreements and dogs they adopt, they are in this for the long haul. As athletes, they met during a Rugby tournament, and of course…
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Virginia Aquarium Wedding | Renee and John
Virginia Aquarium Wedding Renee and John They met on a night out. John had the courage to get closer and Renee did something she’s never done. Give her phone number to a stranger during a girl’s night out. When I asked Renee about their relationship, her answer was, “We don’t complete each other, we each compliment the other.” This is how it should be, to make each other a strong ally in life’s race. To have someone have your back, love you and fight for you. Renee and John are very lay back and their goal was to enjoy their time with family and friends. They got married by the…
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One Fish Two Fish Wedding | Matthew and Andrew
One Fish Two Fish Wedding Matthew and Andrew I absolutely love One Fish Two Fish Weddings. The space is perfect for intimate celebrations. Matthew and Andrew’s wedding was just that. A small in size but big celebration of love and finding that person who makes you happy. A person who you can feel like yourself again. They met thanks to online dating, quickly hit it off and with long conversations realized they were perfect for each other. I often ask my couples to tell me about themselves during the wedding planning via a wedding questionnaire. However, I do not read it until after the wedding and when I am ready…
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Oceanaire Resort Wedding | Angie and Dave | Purple and Blue
Oceanaire Resort Wedding Angie and Dave I love Angie and Dave and can tell you these two have the recipe for a successful and forever marriage. They know how to laugh with each other, romantic and fun. Their wedding at the beautiful Oceanaire Resort seemed like it was going to be a “wash out”. It poured, not rained, poured most of the day. It even rained on us while taking formals (evidence below) and right before the ceremony. However, the rain stopped right before the party was about to start and we rocked the night away. Now, you may think you are seeing double but no, Dave has a twin…
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Oceanaire Resort Wedding | Akira and Alton | Tropical Glam Paradise
Oceanaire Resort Wedding Akira and Alton | A Tropical Glam Paradise Akira and Alton’s Oceanaire Resort Wedding was a tropical lover’s dream and if you love bling, you are in heaven. From the palm leaves to the pineapples, the feeling of summer was in the air. You must take a closer look to the little pineapples Akira got for her bouquet. They were the perfect accent to her wedding. Akira and Alton met with a bump. Alton bumped into her not once but twice. They exchanged numbers and had a long distance relationship for a while. I love how Akira acknowledges how tough a long distance relationship can be but…
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Founder’s Inn Wedding | Intimate Wedding
Founder’s Inn Wedding Nadia and Dale’s Founder’s Inn wedding celebration came with strong winds and the threats of rain. Luckily, it was beautiful weather even with all the wind we encountered. The day looked like it could be a total let down but I couldn’t be more proud of how Nadia and Dale seized the day, made it their own and loved it all. They choose their wedding date as the first weekend of Spring because it reminds them of new beginnings. Their Navy blue, Grey and Peach color palette matched the Founder’s Inn’s grandeur. With both of them loving the color blue, it was a perfect coordinated palette. Their fun and emotional ceremony…
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Virginia Aquarium Wedding | Jaime and Nathan | Twinkle and String Lights
An Virginia Aquarium Wedding? Yes! and it was a blast. Coincidentally this year, Jaime and Nathan’s wedding at the Virginia Aquarium is my last one of the season too AND a total blast! Jaime wore her hair like a 50s angel. She looked absolutely stunning! Her dress classy and fitting, was perfect for her. Nathan, on the other hand, couldn’t stop smiling, or shed a tear, at her beauty during the moment of finally saying the big “I do”. I just love these two! They are fun and full of laughter and love. The Aquarium’s Promenade ceremony room is a lovely place to get married at but Jaime and Nathan…
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The Attic at Waterman’s Wedding | Hillary + Matt | An Elegant affair
The Attic At Waterman’s Wedding Hillary and Matt’s The Attic at Watermans Wedding was full of laughter, love and dance. Most of the time I struggle with what to write about a couple, not because of them but because I am a horrible blogger. They tell me a little about themselves and then I word it in my own weird ways. However, when I asked Hillary and Matt to tell me their love story, their answered is one for the books and one I will steal for this blog post! Their love story: A handsome New Englander moved to Texas and somehow found a blonde haired, blue eyed jewel (his…
