Courtney and Anthony are just a blast. They are funny, committed and full of good vibes. As a couple who have known each other for a long time, you can appreciate their love even from a distance. From Courtney’s statement makeup to Anthony’s stylish suit, I was hooked on their style. Their bridal party, equally incredible, filled the air with excitement for two people who found each other and love unconditionally. A type of love you could feel at all times. Weddings to me are not work, they are my little escape. I get to meet people from all over the world, hundreds of faces, at once. I get to…
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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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Shifting Sands Beach Wedding | Claire and Neil
Shifting Sands Beach Wedding Claire and Neil Oh, this Shifting Sands Beach wedding comes with a story. Let’s start by saying that there is love and then there is love at first baby bump and I don’t mean my couple! Claire and Neil met during a mutual friend’s baby shower. You know, your usual “Find your soul mate” kind of event. After the shower, they spent 8 hours talking and walking on the beach. It was mean to be. I happen to know Claire because she was the Best maid of my 2014 Bride, Kayla, who today in 2018 is part of Claire’s tribe. I am surrounded by incredible people…
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Intimate First Landing Wedding | Tereza and Ivan
Intimate First Landing Wedding Tereza and Ivan There is relaxed weddings and there is Tereza and Ivan’s wedding. As soon as I arrived to their room, I felt the atmosphere. They were getting ready in the same room, their two beautiful children were playing around, and Popsicles were offered. I mean, what else can I ask for? Their wedding was full of color, all the Purple, Pinks and Fuchsia you can dream of. It looked perfectly with the beach scene and the waterfront from the Lesner Inn. Tereza met Ivan seven years ago while working. She cut his hair and from there struck romance. From El Salvador and Honduras…
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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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Fun Oceanaire Resort Wedding | Heather and Ryan
Super Fun Oceanaire Resort Wedding Heather and Ryan There is no dull wedding at the Oceanaire. In fact, every single wedding has being a fun Oceanaire Resort Wedding. Take it, it could be that I get to photograph their most fun couples. When I think about my ideal couple, I think about couples like Heather and Ryan. They are fun, magnets for each other, loving people who love their tribe, prepared and ready to have the time of their lives on their wedding day. When I ask a couple how they’d describe themselves and they reply “a hot mess”, I know I found my couple. It is said…
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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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Shifting Sands Wedding | Adrian and Alex
Shifting Sands Wedding Adrian and Alex This Shifting Sands Wedding was full of all moments I hold dear. Love, family and a big party! Adrian and Alex met years ago while attending Church. During the ceremony, Pastor Urbanski mentioned how it made all sense that they fell in love. I couldn’t agree more. Alex’s genius blends perfectly with Adrian’s. They love to laugh and have fun with those they love. The way Alex looks at Adrian, says a thousand words along with his smile. On their first date, they went to Mt. Nittany to hike; four years later they got engaged on the same mountain. Their weekend celebration was perfectly aligned…
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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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One Fish Two Fish Wedding | Lisa and Mike | Intimate Romance
One Fish Two Fish Wedding Lisa and Mike | Intimate Romance I am so excited to share with you this One Fish Two Fish Wedding. Lisa and Mike are full of so much love, which pours into their family and friends alike. It is funny how sometimes the person who was made for you can be at arms reach but you never get to meet until is right. Lisa met Mike at a housewarming party for Mike’s sister, who has been friends with Lisa for a long time. I’d like to think neither was life prepared before then to cross path. Once they met and the beautiful people they…
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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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Lesner Inn Wedding, Virginia Beach | Yebin and Sung
Lesner Inn Wedding, Virginia Beach Yebin and Sung This Lesner Inn Wedding in Virginia Beach had me! I know a wedding touched my heart when I go to edit them days later and still feel the same connection and the same teary eyes as the moment I documented it. Yebin and Sung are a delight! It’s been the year of diversity in my business and I love it! How they met: Yebin and Sung met one of those nights in 2012 when Korean Karaoke sounded like a good idea. Korean boy met Korean girl while signing to each other! They texted each other throughout the week, being that Sung lived…
