St Matthew's Cathedral & Westin City Center Wedding, Washington DC

May 24, 2019 in weddings

Oh my goodness, what can I even say about Kelly & Alex? I spent an evening shortly before the wedding wandering around Adams Morgan for their engagement session, and that made me all the more excited for this day. These two are the BEST. Kelly didn’t hesitate to hop on the phone with me in the week before the wedding, so by the time I walked into the getting ready room, we were totally already friends.

Katie & Corrina's NYE Wedding // The Space Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

February 07, 2017 in weddings

It's not often that I shoot a New Year's Eve wedding, but I was super excited for Katie & Corrina's! How could I not be with a couple as awesome and sweet as these two!

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Kiki & Matt's Wedding // Walker's Overlook, Walkersville, Maryland

June 14, 2016 in weddings

I arrived at the venue and when I opened my car door I was met with humidity of epic proportions, but it didn't even matter. I entered the bridal suite and was immediately greeted with a big hug from a beaming Kiki, and I knew it was going to be an amazing day.

Ashley & Dan's Wedding // Camp Puh'Tok, Monkton, Maryland

June 01, 2016 in weddings

I knew Ashley & Dan's wedding was going to be magical, even before I got an email from Ashley in the week before the wedding that read "looking forward to awesome rain photos!"

Fernanda & Matthew's Fredericksburg Wedding, 12.28.2015

February 05, 2016 in weddings

Oh my gosh, these two. Seriously, they were so cute together (AND such troopers, but we'll get to that later).

Their venue was Lavender Heights Bed & Breakfast and oh my gosh how cute it was! I was so impressed by the venue itself, as well as the lovely innkeeper Jenny who greeted me at my car with details about the day.

And then I met Fernanda, and I couldn't get over how lovely she is. And so excited to be getting married to Matt!

I absolutely adored this couple and their sweet little December wedding. I also appreciated their willingness to hike through rainy (and I do mean RAINY) downtown Fredericksburg pre-reception (at Renato's) to take a few photos at Hyperion and in whatever light we could find!

Fernanda & Matt, your wedding was lovely, as are both of you! I wish you the happiest of happiness in your life together! :)

Enjoy!

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Taylor & Tristan's Shenandoah Woods Wedding, 10.17.15

November 28, 2015 in weddings

Taylor & Tristan are high school sweethearts, and they tied the knot at the absolutely beautiful Shenandoah Woods pavilion in Stanley, Virginia. The weather was gorgeous - blue skies, sunshine, and cooler October temperatures. The day was filled with love, laughter, and the sweetest people imaginable.

Taylor & Tristan - you two were wonderful. I loved your wedding so much and wish all my clients were as laid back and happy as you two are! The minute I met you guys I could see how much you two love each other.

Take a look!

Vendors:
Second Photographer: Leah of Feather and Oak Photography
Venue: Shenandoah Woods
Coordinator: Beverly Wakefield
Hair & Makeup: Kelsea Dayberry
Caterer: Horse & Hound
Cake: Brooke Fedora of Horse & Hound
Invitations: Minted

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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Laura & Mark! Negril, Jamaica 11.16.2013

November 16, 2015 in weddings

Today is the 2nd wedding anniversary of my lovely cousin Laura and her awesome husband Mark. I thought we'd celebrate by reliving their wedding on the blog today! Their wedding was tropical, so think warm thoughts as you peruse further. :) This might help:

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In July of 2013 I photographed a wedding down at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica and my awesome cousin Laura came along to assist not only in the carrying of my gear, but also in the drinking of pina coladas. At that point I had no idea that I'd be back to Jamaica that same year to photograph HER wedding.

In September of 2013, while on a family vacation, what started as my Aunt Joyce taking a "few photos of the two of them" turned into an engagement session when I commandeered the two of them for engagement photos on the beach at sunset.

Then, in November, we arrived at Sandals Negril two days prior to the wedding. Laura & Mark spent their time leading up to the wedding doing what every bride & groom SHOULD be doing before their wedding - lounging on the beach. In fact, up until two hours before the ceremony, they were still there.

It was the most gloriously relaxed wedding I've ever been to, both as a photographer and as a guest.

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A friend of Laura's couldn't make it to the wedding but was there in spirit, in the form of a coconut.

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Not big fans of cake, they opted for the tiniest piece of cake I've ever seen.

Laura is also not a huge fan of champagne... :)

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The resort held a very cute little reception for everyone involved.

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Then we got to play in the water! These are my favorites I think.

They even put their wedding attire back on the next morning for more photos.

Laura & Mark, I love you both, and I'm so happy you found each other! Happy Anniversary!

Jenna & Roland's Pleasant Springs Farm Elopement, 9.5.2015

September 10, 2015 in weddings

Jenna contacted me about photographing her sweet little elopement and from the start, I knew she'd be a dream to work with and for. She sent me a link to her pinterest so I could check out her "wedding vibe" as she called it, and I was swooning from that moment on. When I arrived at this lovely little B&B tucked into the woods, it was like stepping into a Thomas Kinkade painting.

Jenna & Roland - you two were amazing and wonderful and all of those wonderful words and it makes me wildly happy that you picked me to tell your story. Your love for each other was so beautiful and unmistakable and is exactly why I love doing what I do. So thanks for being two of my new favorite people, and for risking sheep and spiders in search of beautiful wedding photos.

... And Blood Orange San Pellegrino may be my new addiction!

Venue: Pleasant Springs Farm B&B

Bevin & Brian's Washington DC Wedding, 5.9.2015

July 15, 2015 in weddings

From the moment I met up with Bevin & Brian on their wedding day, I knew it was going to be magical. Though they had not seen each other that morning, their glowing smiles matched perfectly. It was a day filled with sunshine, donuts, laughter, mimosas, and love.

Bevin & Brian, you two were a dream to work with. Thank you for the blessing of asking me to capture your beautiful day.

Flowers: Shelly @ The Flower Biz
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The day started at the Courtyard Washington Embassy Row Hotel, at least for the ladies.