Sharon & Trieu | Rose Hill Manor Wedding

First new post of 2017, so Happy New Year to everyone checking it out!

Though this wedding was from 2016 it feels like a great start for 2017. In a good way, it was difficult choosing favorites images for this post because it was FULL of great expressions and interesting compositions. As I went back and forth deciding on moments, I kept thinking how everyone's wedding should feel like this. Sharon and Trieu had an amazing day despite the heat and severe thunderstorm that made the day a bit more challenging. You can see in people's faces how much they had fun and enjoyed celebrating w/ Sharon and Trieu. Just another reason we love our job so much.

In case you were wondering, light sabers were Trieu's groomsmen gift.

Enjoy many of our favorites below! Then go tell someone you love them :)

Hair: Bridal artistry
Makeup: Susan Lim
Florist: Michelle weddings
Caterer & Cake: R&R Catering
Venue: Rose Hill Manor
DJ: DJ D-Mac & associates
Sharon's gown: David Tutera gown from Global Bridal Gallery

Jess & Andy | Bolger Center

It was July, it was hot, it rained, there were two ceremonies, The Simpsons theme made an appearance, there was a lot of laughing, a bit of crying, it was FUN, it was beautiful, there was silliness, it was REAL, there were serenades, there was a kilt and a smoke bomb and everyone danced their hearts out [including us]. New friends for life!

Vendor details
Wedding planner: Bride + Groom + Bolger Center
Hair & Makeup: TCBeauty http://www.tcbeautycare.com/
Florist: Tierra Floral Design http://www.tierrafloraldesign.com/
Venue/Caterer: Bolger Center http://www.bolgercenter.com/
Cake/Desserts: Stella's Bakery http://www.stellasbakeryonline.com/
DJ: DJ Chizzau http://www.djchizzau.com/
Brides dress: Melissa Sweet https://www.facebook.com/melissasweetbridal/
Grooms suit: Suit Supply

Magda & Joe - Purceville, Va Wedding

Magda and Joe were married on a gorgeous family farm on one of the few beautiful days we had this Summer.  Their close-knit group warmly welcomed us and shared the full range of laughter, tears, and love, which we are so passionate about documenting.  Though exhausted at the end of the day, we could not resist staying a while to dance at their after-party, poolside with an incredible DJ - Chris Burns. 

Wedding coordinator/planner: Erica and Laura- www.witweddings.com
Hair: Jan http://www.janmakeupartist.com/
Makeup: http://www.theelegantartisan.com/
Florist: Holly Heider Chapple http://hollychappleflowers.com/
Caterer: Occasions Caterers http://occasionscaterers.com/
Cake & Desserts: Cosmopolitan Grill
Venue: Family Property
Design & Decoration: Erica and Laura- www.witweddings.com
DJ & Band: Chris Burns & Orkestar Zivili
Magdas Dress: Pronovias

Georgina + Dave | Bluemont Vineyard Wedding

Warning, this wedding contains tons of personality!

Georgina and Dave, they dance [competitive ballroom], they laugh [hysterically] and they love [each other] - and their friends do to! They are also incredibly silly and sweet which sounds a lot like us! From their engagement session to the wedding it was very obvious to us that family was very important. It was also important that they wanted their personalities captured without any forced posing which we highly encourage. It was a HOT Memorial Day weekend and but we somehow managed to ignore that fact and simple focus on the high, happy energy from the wedding day.

This was our first time back to Bluemont Vineyard since 2008 and it was such a pleasure to document a wedding and work with the staff there. They take really great care of you there, both as a client and a vendor!

Vendor details
Day-of Coordinator: Janet Dewey http://greatcountryfarms.com/
Hair & Makeup: G5 Salon http://www.g5salon.com/
Florist: Ricks Flowers http://www.ricksflowers.com/
Venue: Bluemont Vineyard http://www.bluemontvineyard.com/
Caterer: Savoir Fare http://www.savoirfarelimited.com/
Cake: Taylor Made Cakes http://www.cakesbytaylormade.com/
DJ: Ian Lade, Digital Sound Services http://digitalsoundservices.com/about/
Brides / Bridesmaids Dress: Vera Wang White (bride), RooneyMaeCouture on Etsy (bridesmaids)

Lauren & Peter | The Oaks Waterfront Inn

Last summer we photographed Alex and Bailey's touching and equally beautiful wedding in Lake Chautauqua, NY. While Lauren was a guest we didnt officially get to meet her. Sometime after, Alex and Bailey had dinner with Lauren and Peter. As the story goes, Alex vehemently insisted to L & P that they must hire us for their wedding. From L & P's perspective we wish we could have seen a video of the scenario because it sounded intense.

We then photographed their engagement session in June of this year and totally had a couple crush on them. They are so SWEET and tons of fun to be around. They even surprised us with cupcakes for Lionel's birthday!

Their wedding day at The Oaks Waterfront Inn was nothing short of perfectly magical. They had the love and support of some of the most amazing group we've ever seen. There were so many feel good moments it was hard choosing what to show here. One of the most memorable moments of the day for us was directly after the ceremony where they quietly celebrated with an emotional "We did it" and exchange of some sweet kisses. We both remember crying behind the camera ourselves.

They did manage to pull off one of the wildest receptions that left us exhausted afterwards, though we wouldn't have it any other way.

Please enjoy some of the days favorites below.

Thanks to the following team to making it a success:
Venue/Caterer: The Oaks Waterfront Inn
Brides Gown: Maggie Sottero
DJ: Jordan of EventProDJ
Hair: Kimi Harbaugh
Makeup: Meghan Whalen
Florist: Monteray Farms
Cake/Desserts: Bay Country Bakery
Rehearsal Dinner: Tidewater Inn
Strings: Chesapeake Strings
Stationary: M. Hopple & Co.
Rings: Cornell's Jewelers