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

Gina & Charles || Engaged || Trivium Estate || Sierra Vista

My cousin is getting married!!!!! Her and her fiance Charles are just the cutest things ever and I am so excited for them! Most of my family is in New Jersey, where I am originally from, while I am here in Virginia. The distance can definitely be difficult so we don't get to see them to often. But, in spite of a busy schedule Gina and Charles (accompanied by my Aunt Bess and good friend Kay Lynn) found a few days and made the trip down so I could shoot their engagement photos. While the visit wasn't nearly long enough, we had a blast and got some really great images! We started the session out at the lovely Trivium Estate and then finished up at Sierra Vista. Hope you all enjoy! :)

Chris & Carly || A Backyard Garden Wedding || Boonsboro Virginia

This wedding was so quaint, sweet, and brimming with creative details! The ceremony was held in the backyard of the brides family home in Boonsboro Virginia the morning of a beautiful summer day. Baskets of sunflowers were lovingly put together by the mother of the bride. The courtyard in the backyard was set up for the ceremony using chairs and benches as seating for the guests. An adorable shed served as the centerpiece for the ceremony. The brides dress is vintage from the seventies. I love how you unique it is! Of course, it helps that it also looks stunning on her :) After the ceremony, a lunch reception was held at Oakwod Counrty Club. Enjoy!

Flowers: Irvington Spring Farm