Brock Center Engagement session & Botanical Gardens Elopement.

An intimate elopement at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens & Engagement session at The Brock Environmental Center

When life is full force, sometimes there is limited time to plan a wedding.

When I met Paige she was in the middle of studying for her boards to become a PA.We met one blustery evening at the Brock environmental center to photograph their engagements. Paige was dressed in a gorgeous Emerald green gown looking flawless as well as her future groom in his navy suite. The colors were so complimentary.

A busy schedule including school, work and a clinical rotation helped the couple realize that the path of elopement was perfect for them. Paige and Andrew decided to go straight to JOP and celebrated by doing their wedding portraits at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens ending it with a night of pizza with family, not to mention that girl found out she passed her boards that day! Ending to a perfect wedding day!

A Burgundy and Gold Fall Hermitage Museum and Gardens Wedding

A Romantic Garden wedding in at the Norfolk Hermitage Museum: Devon and Lauren

Meet Lauren and Devon. Their style is one of my favorites. A super moody and romantic theme that includes a rich color palette of burgundy and greens with pops of gold that classically portrays Laurens love for Halloween.

When the two got engaged, Devon planned out a romantic dinner in Williamsburg, where Lauren had no idea he was going to pop the question. After she said I do, he ended the night with a ghost tour, the perfect finale for his bride to be.

The threat of Covid had the couple guessing if their perfect October date would be pushed to early spring. With Less than 2 weeks to go, their luck had changed for the better. All guests were able to witness the start of their journey as Mr & Mrs Ward. The cool night was perfect for dancing to DJ Julz Gat. Guests mingled around the tent which had a romantic glow from the twinkling candles placed strategically by the wandering petal in tall golden candelabras draped burgundy and greenery.

Guests tossed lavender petals at the two as they headed off for their final kiss before entering the Rolls Royce ending the night on a perfect note.

A huge thank you to the vendor team that created this beautiful day

Wedding Coordinator: Jamie Leigh Events Venue: Hermitage Museum and Gardens DJ : DJ Julz Gat Transportation : Sandshark Limo & Dominion Limo Make up : Hailey Stein Hair -Salon Vivace- Morgan Vanderleen Floral : Wandering Petal Catering : Creative Catering Cake: Gigi Cupcakes Donuts : Duck donuts

Elise and Nathan: Intimate shoreside Whalehead Club wedding session

Romantic yet simplistic Corolla North Carolina Wedding

I have never met a couple more easy going than these two. Not ONLY did they have to change their date due to a pandemic, they had to do a complete venue change as well. The week before when I saw the weather threat of tropical storm Sally that was to hit OBX, I just thought you HAVE got to be KIDDING me right now. These two have probably had the worse planning luck I have ever witnessed.

I remembering arriving that gloomy windy, day. I hobbled up the beach house stairs in my hunter boots, raincoat and pelican case in hand (almost tripping going UP the stairs due to my boot buckle, that would have been ugly). The threat of rain was very well pronounced. All I could think of was the worst case scenario that Elise would be freaking out about her ceremony.

When I got to the 3rd floor, I saw her. Looking like Carrie Underwood’s baby sister. A smile on her face and warmth radiating from her. Not a worry in sight. This girl, legit handled the day with nothing but grace and smiles. I knew I had to give her the best. Even If that meant packing up everyone in the car like sardines to get a photo of them kissing in front of their original ceremony site, The Whale head club.

I can honestly say this wedding was one of my top favorites of this year. Not only do I adore these two but their group of friends are officially family. I have had the honor of photographing 2 of Elises bridesmaids while working alongside my sweet friend Jill with Sunkissed events.

A Colorful Fall Wedding at the Gala 417 : Leanna and Peter

A Virginia Beach Fall inspired September wedding at the Gala 417.

When two hearts meet on Bumble, the rest is history. Leanne and Pete Celebrated their day with close friends and Family at the Gala 417 in Great Neck. White drapery set the romantic tone while guests danced all night under the chandeliers.

The Virginia Beach weather was showing off that day. Not an ounce of humidity and a cool breeze blew in as the bridal party photos proceeded. The perfect touch was at the end of the evening when a beautiful sunset of hot pink and blue appeared which I do believe was Peter’s mother smiling down on the Newlyweds.

Congrats Mr and Mrs Langlands!