A Boho Sunset wedding at Baja in Sandbridge Virginia

Tina and Evan

Meet Tina and Evan. One of the most genuine couples around. They just so happen to be one of the duos of our favorite Sandbridge/ KI wedding group. Every time we photograph a wedding with this group , it feels like home.

Tina is the definition of a Sunshine goddess (I mean just look at those sun kissed photos at the end of the evening?!) . Even her bridesmaids dresses completed every shade of pink, orange and tan that they sky portrayed that evening.

When Tina and Evan are in a room together, you cant help but see their sparks fly. They have never met a stranger and you would learn that by the toasts given at their wedding. With their best people by their sides, these two partied the night away to the Jesse Chong band at Sandbridge’s famous spot, Baja. Congratulations Mr & Mrs Hodges!!

Amy & Nick: North Landing Beach Camp Ground Virginia Beach VA

Ya'll get ready to read one of the best love story's around. It all began as a friendship on the middle school bus ride. It was 8th grade when these two met but it was not until 10th grade they actually started dating. They say the best marriages start out as friendships, and I am a firm believer.

This love story has accumulated some fun stories over the past 13 years. For instance their first date adventure. These two headed out to watch the sunset in Nick's John boat. Super romantic right?! Well, on the way home it was dark and that poor little john boat took a beating. A piece of wood was lurking in those dark waters and just like a magnet, the boat & wood piece collided. That dent from their first date still remains on their little john boat to this day. 

Fast forward 11 years later to the sweetest proposal story. Nick had taken his sister Jessie (one of Amys best friends) to help him pick out the ring. Jessie was ECSTATIC to share this secret but did her sisterly/best friend duty and kept her lips sealed. The poor girl did not realize just how long she would have to wait to share this big news with her family and friends. She said the only time she could share this news was when she was out of town, she would tell every stranger she met because she just could not contain her excitement for these middle school sweet hearts.

The day FINALLY came... 2 years later. Jessie could shout it from the rooftops and welcome her new sister in law to the family! 

Amy & Nick had moved into their newly built home on the island, on the drive to their new place,  Nick told Amy he wanted to stop and check out the water (or birds) on the causeway. She thought, what a cute thing to do- not thinking anything of it.  Nick said he wanted to take a photo so he set up his phone to take their photo and that is where he popped the question! 

These two are the definition of outdoorsy & adventurous. When they told me about their wedding venue, I knew it was the perfect location. They spent the weekend camping in cabins with all of their friends & family at the North Landing campground. They spent the morning tanning on the beach then exchanged their vows on the beach (dodged the crazy thunderstorms!) & partied all night in the pavilion to the Billy Joe band. Wasn't Amy just stunning in her gown?! They had an awesome taco spread and seafood dishes by Zest and cupcakes created by Mal's half baked. Thanks to all of the vendors below for making the day extra special!

Flowers: Jessie Pfeufer (best MOH ever)

Caterer: Zest

Cupcakes: Mals half baked

Tent: Distinctive rentals

Coordinator: Sunkissed Events

Venue: North Landing Campground

Brides Make up: Shannon Lighthart

Bridesmaids Make up: Kara Kight 

Band: Billy Joe Trio 

Rustic Harvest Moon Wedding at The Flyway Lodge

Shannon + Jordan’s wedding in Knotts Island North Carolina

Ready to witness a beautiful wedding under the Harvest Moon event? There was no better night for Shannon and Jordan to share exchange vows. After all their first date was 10 Halloweens ago.   

Shannon had her eyes set on Jordan for a long time...  even though they never talked she had a huge crush on Jordan. She would always ask her dad if she could go with him to pick up boards from Jordan's dads shop in hopes of seeing him there. That plan never panned out but eventually these two connected.

The first time they ever hung out was Senior year of high school. Then the began dating the Fall of Freshman year when they went to a halloween party. Fall tends to be their season ;)

Jordan proposed to Shannon on a dock in Sandbridge 9 years ago which led them to their wedding date of this October. Shannon wanted to incorporate their Halloween season by adding pumpkins, and a skull to the top of her wedding cake. It was a fun vibe that created a haunted but magical affair at the Rustic Flyway Lodge.

They knew from the moment they drove down the long gravel driveway which was surrounded by massive trees, that this was the exact Rustic place in the woods where they wanted to say I do at.

Shannon always had a vision of wearing a black long sleeved crop top dress-white was NEVER in her wedding vision. The moment she got engaged that all changed. She started wearing white all the time. When she met with Ashley at Studio I do, she found the perfect white Boho dress and added sleeves to it, so Shannon could say I do in a white gown. Shannon admitted she was glad to have worn white because after trying on all the black gowns, it felt as if she was wearing her work clothes.

Shannon and her girls created their floral crowns and boutonnieres that tied in with her color palette of mauve, taupes and burgundy's. She wanted to stick with a Rustic woodland themed with hints of halloween. The ceremony arc was created by the talented Leslie hartig floral designs, which entailed a variety of flowers that created the shape of a Crescent moon. 

The rustic lodge was the perfect back drop for guests to gather and have a cocktail while lounging on the vintage furniture from Mad Hatter Vintage rentals. These two shared their first dance under the glowing twinkle lights and partied the night away!

Congratulations Shannon & Jordan!

Special thank you to our vendors for making one Magical Evening for Shannon & Jordan

Vendors:

Venue: The Flyway Lodge

Coordinator: Sunkissed events

Ceremony Officiant: Ashley

Entertainment: Astro Entertainment, DJ Roger Cruz

Florals: Leslie Hartig Floral Design

Cake: Provided by Bride

Catering: Chef by Desing

Dress: Studio I do 

Briener-Koenig : Wedding

On September 7th, This fun loving, handsome couple tied the knot! It was the perfect day with bright cotton ball clouds, a big blue sky with a hint of coolness in the air which creates your dream weather when it comes to Virginia Beach's crazy climate. I met Kendal down at Oceanaire Hotel to snap some pictures of her and her girlfriends getting ready ready for this rustic country wedding... notice she didn't take her boots off all morning :) That's my girl! After the ladies were ready we set off to her Aunt and Uncle's farm out in Blackwater. There were plenty of smiles, kisses, hugs and happy tears. I worked alongside some of Virginia Beach's amazing vendors, Lovell productions and Sunkissed events. I am so happy that Kendal chose me to be apart of her big day <3