Top 5 Tips on Getting Ready on the Wedding Day! Getting Ready time! Let’s face it, this is probably the first time your mind and soul starts realizing you are getting married! After all the preparing and planning, the day is finally here. You wake up early, think you got it all and then … BAM disaster (how dramatic of me). Maybe not disaster, but definitely the “things did not go as I thought they would go” category. For that reason, I’ve started a series to help you out on those little details that you may forget during this glorious day. So let’s get started on these top tips…
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Best of 2016 + 2017 Goals
Best of 2016 2016… So much to be thankful for. So much accomplished and so much not. Although I didn’t meet many of my 2016 goals, I cannot help but sit and reflect on such a year. I tend to criticize my work a lot, so it is an eye opener to go through the year’s sessions and see all the families, couples and parties I was able to be part of. Their happiness, feedback, reviews, thoughtfulness and their referrals have made it all worth it. It is humbling to witness so many new life chapters. I feel I get to witness an incredible honor that not many get to.…
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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…
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Nicole + Matt | A Back Bay Engagement Session
Back Bay Engagement Session This Back Bay Engagement Session gave me some of my favorite sun-glares to date! Their Story Matt went blindly to an Admiral’s game without knowing Nicole would be there. The whole “I hate being set up” comes to mind but still proof that sometimes you don’t expect to be set up and it doesn’t matter because life has it for you. When he knew she was the one, his proposal included 11 letters (yes, 11!). Throughout the day, there were letters, a stop at their first date restaurant and a walk to get a “gift card”. A simple excuse to stop by a soothing fountain and…
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Sunflowers and Navy Blue Lesner Inn Wedding | Amy & Fran
A Lesner Inn Wedding Navy Blue and Sunflowers Perfection 2016 This Lesner Inn Wedding was perfected by sunflowers, Marine’s Uniforms, and wedding cake smash. I could tell you the many accomplishments of Amy and Fran. Each on their own are strong, driven and energetic. Together, they are loving, fun and contagious people to be around. They met online and by the second date, they were having long conversations with Fran’s mother, made an instant connection with a bartender and impressed “three little old ladies” who were rooting for them to make it. Fran’s gift to turn anything into a fun time and Amy’s ability to grasp the moment, enjoy it, and…
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Akira + Alton : A Virginia Beach Engagement
Virginia Beach Engagement Session Alton + Akira 2016 This Virginia Beach Engagement Session started with a bump… After Alton bumped into Akira, not once but twice, during a friend’s outing. They’ve been inseparable while long distances texting and talking often to learn more about each other. However, Alton knew what he wanted and one day with rose petals on the ground, lit candles, and a huge banner with “Akira, will you marry me?” he asked Akira to be his Forever and of course, she said “Yes!”. They’ll be tying the knot next year at The Oceanaire in Virginia Beach so stay tuned for those gorgeous images.
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Sunset Beach Hotel | Cape Charles, VA Wedding | Elle & Chris
2016 This wedding season I made sure to pick weddings to document within my free, moment driven style. Weddings were the bride and groom’s goal is to enjoy their day, soak up on the moments and share it all with their family and friends. Weddings to me are a celebration of love, not of things and therefore I say “yes” to those above all. Elle and Chris were a big yes to me. They love the beach, boating, diving, and their family so what better way to celebrate their union than a full-on beach day. After all, Chris proposed on Elle’s birthday on the beach of course. Even when Elle is…
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Yellow and Teal Waterview Wedding | Stephanie + Scott | Virginia Beach, Virginia
2016 Our life’s journey is to learn and grow. We can be sure that the steps we take are to shape us for the future. Stephanie and Scott have gone through separate journeys that prepared them for today. At the time they met, maybe without them knowing, life had shaped them to be a perfect fit. Scott’s message in a bottle proposal in Punta Cana (envy alert) was the perfect proposal for these two beach lovers. On the wedding day, Scott did not disappoint. He wrote several letters that were read to Stephanie throughout the getting ready time by her bridesmaids. Little pieces of love and excitement for the moment Stephanie walked…
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Hampton University Engagement | Jaime + Sean | Emancipation Oak Tree
2016 Jaime and Sean’s love started when, according to Sean, Jaime stole his library seating spot while both attending Hampton University. They hit it off and started dating shortly after that. Proposal: On what seemed like a regular day, Sean took Jaime to have a manicure, pedicure and a massage (seriously, ladies!) and with the excuse of venue searching walked Fort Monroe where they ended up on the top of the Chamberlin. Next thing Jaime sees is Sean on one knee asking her to be his wife. Shocked and excited, of course, she said yes! They will be getting married next May at the Chamberlin (how appropriate!) Session: They choose…
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Lesner Inn Wedding | Sara + Andrew | Sea Shell Bouquets
2016 Sara and Andrew are married! They met online through a popular dating site and had their first date at an Admirals Hockey game. Both pretty quiet people thought their first date was going badly since there was such little talk. They are such a perfect match. Andrew’s eyes say so much about his feeling for Sara. Every time he looks at her is a mixture of love and pure joy. Their quiet moments together are full of smiles and eye contact. It has been a pleasure to witness their love being celebrated. Sara’s choice of using Sea Shell Bouquets was definitely my favorite wedding decor. Enjoy some of my…
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Virginia Beach Engagement | Michelle + Tim | Pleasure House Point Park
2016 Michelle and Tim have built a beautiful home together with their children. They will be celebrating their love this year! Michelle and Tim are loving, funny and quite the gorgeous couple together. Enjoy some of my favorite images.
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Oceanaire Wedding | Christine & Earnest | 25 Years of Love
2016 Love can find you today, 25 years from now or 25 years ago. Every love story is beautiful. Every wedding is special. It doesn’t matter how big or small the wedding is, it is a celebration of love and it brings hope and happiness to those involved, including me. Christine and Earnest’s story started 25 years ago. Both single parents then met at their children’s daycare. 25 years have passed and they have gone through ups and downs as all couples should. If you don’t go through ups and downs, how can you be victorious 25 or 50 years later? Christine & Earnest have loved each other and their…
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Jamie + Jeff | Anniversary Session | Virginia Beach, Virginia
2016 When you love and love grand, you are certain to have a good time. Jamie & Jeff got married last year in an intimate wedding that included as witness an Incredible Hulk and a My Little Pony’s cake toppers. I so wish I had to be there to photograph it! They are the perfect example of the fate that meets video games, meets having a good time, meets lazy Sundays and best friends to lovers’ journeys. They love their dogs, their nerdy toys and music. One day you may find them touring the country in an RV, probably as I am cheering them on. They are both pretty cool…
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Virginia Beach Farm Wedding | Regina + Jimbo
Virginia Beach Farm Wedding This Virginia Beach Farm wedding is to me Jimbo’s Story. 2016 Regina gave me a call last month for a wedding this month. She wanted to make sure her father could walk her down the aisle to her best friend and Love. With a super team, she made a 100+ guest surprise wedding with the horse’s birthday as an excuse. All in a month! With a long story of knowing about each other but not really knowing each other, Regina and Jimbo made their lives separately. Two people who were in the same place and at the same time many times over, never met. In 30…
