Kate & Brendan | The White House Weddings | Virginia Wedding | 9/3/2022

The day finally came for Kate and Brendan! After much planning, reschedules, baby shenanigans, and much patience these two wonderful people got to celebrate their love with friends and family from both near and far!

Theirs was a day FULL of special moments. From intimate first looks and personal touches, to heartwarming dances that are sure to jerk some tears.

I first met Kate and Brendan back in 2020 when we did their engagement session. I knew right away that we were going to get along swimmingly! Since then, I have worked with them to capture the newborn photos for their beautiful baby girl (who is the flower girl of honor of course) as well as family portraits and bridals. All of this helped me get insanely excited for their wedding and I am so happy to finally be able to share it with you guys!

Venue: The White House Weddings

Bridal Gown: Ashley Grace Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Island Glow

Menswear: Men’s Warehouse

Bouquet: Forest Flowers

Cake: Sweet Indulgence

Catering: Mission Barbeque

Shelley & Steven | Berry Hill Resort Wedding | Virginia Wedding

Shelley and Steven had the most beautiful day at Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center this past Sunday! So many personal touches were scattered around amidst the bold pops of royal blue. Even the way they set up their weekend at the resort was designed to maximize time with loved ones and make all feel comfortable and valued.

Shelley’s dress was classic, clean, elegant, sophisticated, AND HAD POCKETS!!!! Enough said. Her Irish heritage was highlighted in things like a special wedding prayer during the ceremony, a Celtic charm sewn into the hem of the dress by Shelley’s mother, and the hand tying ceremony performed by a dear grandmother during the reception. Naturally, the rain held up all day EXCEPT for the moment the ceremony was to begin… But Shelley didn’t let that get her down. She unfurled her adorable parasol and waltzed down that aisle with all the grace and poise you could imagine. These two were truly memorable and their love and connection with one another was on display the whole day.

Thank you two for letting me be a part of your celebration!

Venue: Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center

Catering: Berry Hill

Coordinating: Steven Ouellette
Hair & Makeup: Berry Hill Spa

Kayla & Jordan | Taubman Museum of Art | Roanoke Virginia Wedding

Alright, my September brides seriously lucked out with the weather this year. Second wedding in a row with an unbelievably beautiful day! Well, I mean it wasn’t just the weather that made it wonderful of course. Kayla and Jordan could make a hurricane look bright and sunny. Seriously, the two of them light up the room wherever they go! It’s contagious almost. The love they showed for not only their friends and guests but even the vendor team they trusted with their special day made you feel right at home and part of the family.

Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no small feet and Kayla dove head first into the challenge. In every conversation I had with her up until the big day she was totally cool and composed with an “I’ve got this” vibe and boy did she deliver! Each detail was carefully planned out and thought through. Details were intimate including a bracelet worn by her grandmother and a charm on her bouquet to honor her late father’s memory.

The day began with a ceremony held at their home church, Spirit of Life, in Roanoke. Friends and family from all walks of life gathered to watch their union and celebrate the journey that brought them there. The ceremony was followed by a brief reception at the church for those that couldn’t join at Taubman due to capacity. Kayla and Jordan made sure to take the time to visit with each guest and express their gratitude for them being there for them.

The formal reception to follow was held at the Taubman Museum of Art. It was my first time shooting there and I loved it! Such a cool space with artistic interest and a modern vibe. Dinner, toasts, cake and dancing filled the rest of the evening and everyone had a blast!

Thank you so much for trusting me with your memories Kayla and Jordan! You definitely hold a place in mine <3

Venue: Taubman Museum of Art

Catering: Blue Ridge Catering

Cake: Total Elegance

Coordinating: Terrisa Vaughn & Dawn Claytor

Photography: Rhiannon Kathleen Studios

Victoria & Zach | Married | Trivium Estate | Virginia Wedding

Phew! What a crazy October it has been! Back to back weddings, including my sisters (which I was in instead of photographing….weird…) which meant lot’s and lot’s of work and planning. So if I seem to have been a little radio silent on my socials, that would be the reason haha. Getting back into the swing of editing and blogging now though!

And what better way to start all of that off then with Victoria and Zach’s GORGEOUS Trivium Estate wedding! These two are SO. SWEET. Seriously, one of the most bubbly and genuine couples I have ever worked with. Their chemistry is made up of corny jokes, funny faces, and enormous quantities of laughter. I am so thrilled that I got to be there for them on their big day <3

Venue: The Trivium Estate

Florals: Bloom By Doyle’s

Cake: Kissed Cupcakes

Makeup: In Your Face Makeup

Catering: Benjamin’s Restaurant

Frances & Tyler

I got to know Frances and Tyler when we did their engagement session back in April. Instantly loved them! So fun and easy going, plus the bride is from my home state of New Jersey so how can you beat that?!

Their wedding day did not disappoint! All throughout you could feel the love and excitement that everyone had for the bride and groom. So many loved ones came together to celebrate their union. Frances was doted on by her amazing brides maids, and Tyler spent the whole morning laughing and carrying on with his best buds.

Tyler and Frances decided to do a first look (highly recommend from a photogs perspective by the way <3). After they saw each other for the first time, we summoned the wedding party for some amazing group shots!...which were quickly post-poned when a thunderstorm blew in before I could even click my shutter once... haha Thankfully, we had plenty of time and only had to wait it out for about 30 minutes before the sky opened up into a beautiful blue! Crisis averted!

Their ceremony was held down by the gazebo at the pond on the Trivium Estate grounds. Sweet, hand written vows were shared and the love birds tied the knot! The ceremony was followed by cocktail hour on the porch and lawn. The previous rain storm cooled everything down beautifully and guests were content to mingle and chat outside before the official start to the reception.

Laughs and merriment were continued in the ballroom after formal introductions were made. The remainder of the night was filled with great food, dancing, live music, cake smashing, toasts, jokes, sunset portraits, and even a spontaneous performance from the bride that was “hot and fresh out the kitchen” ;)

All in all, a fabulous day!

Venue: The Trivium Estate

Catering: Benjamin's Restaurant

Cupcakes: Kissed Cupcakes

Florals: Bloom by Doyle's

Band: Steve Freeman Band

CJ & Dani || Sunny Slope Farm || Harrisonburg Virginia Wedding

I associate shot this wedding for the lovely Ashley Eiban of Ashley Eiban Photography this past April. Clear skies and sunshine throughout the day plus the worlds sunniest bride, Dani, made this Sunny Slope farm wedding simply radiant! CJ and Dani could not have been sweeter to us or each other. The love they share is of that old fashioned kind that will surely withstand the test of time.

They decided on a first look to maximize the amount of portraits we could get, and let me tell ya, it was worth. EVERY. SECOND. I am simply obsessed with these images! Between the gorgeous blue sky, rolling green fields, perpetual breeze, and Dani's dress (!!!) things couldn't have been more perfect! Let's not even mention those sunset shots... You just gotta see for yourself guys.

Their intimate ceremony was followed by a wonderful tent reception with great music and lots of dancing! CJ is a Pilot in the military so you can see personalized touches of that throughout the decor.

I can't wait for you all to feast your eyes o this gem of a wedding! Enjoy!

Morgan & Kameron || Old Pate Chapel || Tresca On Eighth || Lynchburg Virginia Wedding

I have been excited about this wedding for a while now! Morgan & Kameron are the sweetest couple and their engagement story is one of my favorites ( go check out that blog to see what I mean).

Morgan and Kameron got married December 2nd in the Old Pate Chapel and had their Reception at Tresca on 8th in Downtown Lynchburg Virginia. The weather was just cold enough for you to know it was winter, but not biting enough to freeze everyone's toes off ;)  Morgans maids were dressed in dark blue and her decor and flowers were full of creams and golds to fit with the winter theme. There was so much laughter shared by everyone that you couldnt help but feel just as joyous as everyone else involved! 

Take a look everyone and  experience the day with me!

Ceremony: Old Pate Chapel

Reception: Tresca on 8th

Makeup: In Your Face Make Up Art

Hair: Sage Tryall Salon

DJ: Barry Tosh

Brides Dress, Veil, and Tuxes: Celebration Bridal

Coordinator: Leecy Fink

Amanda & Ryan || Historic Avenel Wedding || Bedford, Virginia Wedding || Spring 2018

I had the pleasure of getting to know Ryan and Amanda while doing their engagement session in the fall. They are some of the most vibrant, fun loving people you will ever meet! Every time I'm around these two, I laugh the whole time! The love they share is tangible and their personalities compliment each other beautifully. 

They were married at Historic Avenel in Bedford Virginia on May 27th. Both being lovers of vintage goods, they wanted to bring that theme into their wedding. Old cigar boxes filled with succulents made up the center pieces for their tables. Amanda was adorned with pearls and lace and her hair and makeup had that old hollywood flair to complete her classic elegant look. In lieu of cake, they decided to bring in none other than Mama Crockett s to do the dessert. Their reception was brimming with details like jenga blocks to sign instead of a guest book, a cigar bar, and a hand painted corn hole set that was given as a gift by one of their guests (also I took the pic she used as inspiration... just sayin'... ;) ). All together, this wedding was beautiful and a joy to photograph!

Hair: Caleb Totty of Hair Gallery

Venue: Historic Avenel

Dress jacket and sash: Celebration Bridal

Flowers: Bloom by Doyle's

Dessert: Mama Crockett's

Catering: Pok-e Joe's

Bartending: Tabitha Bennett

Photobooth: Sanders Family PhotoBooth

Mens Barber: Jacob Ayers of Diamond Cutz