kelly + austin

William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel and Two Rivers Country Club!

William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel served as the backdrop for this wedding ceremony. The guests then moved to the Two Rivers Country Club for the reception. A storm rolled in over the river during the cocktail hour but was quickly gone and the guests were treated to a beautiful sunset. Wonderful family toasts followed dinner while the band kept the dance floor jumping all night. Kelly and Austin exited through a tunnel of sparklers to begin their life together. Congratulations to Kelly & Austin!

Here’s a little tease:

Portrait of bride as a child and the wedding dress in Williamsburg, VA.


Bridesmaid ties a bow on the bride's dress.


Bride getting ready at her parents house in Williamsburg, VA.


Bride looking in a mirror at a house in Govenors Land at Two Rivers in Williamsburg, VA.


Groomsman seating grandmother at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel.


Father gives away the bride during a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel.


Bride and Groom during a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel.


Bride looking at the groom during a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel.


Bride and groom during a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel.


Bride and groom kiss during a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel in Williamsburg, VA.


A smiling bride with her groom after a wedding ceremony at the William & Mary Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom during their first dance at a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom dance at a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and her father dance at a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom during sunset at a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom during sunset over the James River at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom kiss during a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A band plays during a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


A bride and groom dance during a wedding reception at Two Rivers Country Club in Williamsburg, VA.


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becca + joe

The Williamsburg Community Chapel and The Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg!

This is why I photograph weddings! Beautiful, fun people… makes my day not feel like work at all! If fact, I walked away from this day being blessed. The day started with the girls getting ready at the bride’s family river house. The preparations then moved on to the Williamsburg Community Chapel for the wedding ceremony. After quietly sneaking into the brides room to capture a few images of the girls making sure that Becca was fully covered in prayer before she walked, I headed back to find out what the guys were up to. Not knowing exactly what room the guys were in, I walked through a maze of dark and quiet rooms and hallways to find the guys taking a knee to make sure that Joe started his married life on the right foot. Not only was the bridal party beautiful, but they were talented too, as the wedding ceremony included some beautiful music and songs performed by members of the wedding party. After the nuptials, huge cheers were heard, and tears flowed as the bridal party congratulated the newlyweds. While the guests were enjoying the cocktail hour at The Colonial Heritage Club in Williamsburg the storm clouds rolled in as we shot a few portraits of the bride and groom. The band filled the dance floor all night after the guests enjoyed dinner in the beautiful ballroom of the clubhouse. A bubble sendoff of the newlyweds capped off the evening. Congratulations to Becca & Joe!

Here’s a little tease:

Bride and bridesmaids along the Chickahominy River in Williamsburg, VA.


Bridesmaids pray for bride at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Bridesmaid pray at The Williamsburg Community Chapel in Williamsburg, Virginia.


Wedding party prays at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Groomsmen pray at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Bridesmaids sing at a wedding ceremony in Williamsburg, VA.


Wedding ceremony at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Bride and Groom as husband and wife at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Mom and dad celebrate with bride in  Williamsburg.


Wedding party look at wedding rings at The Williamsburg Community Chapel.


Bride and Groom at The Colonial Heritage Club in Williamsburg, Virginia.


Bride and father dance at the Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg.





Bride and Groom get a bubble sendoff at a wedding reception at the Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg.


beautiful williamsburg location + beautiful bride

A beautiful Williamsburg bridal portrait of Becca. I usually don’t show bridal portraits because of spoiling the surprise, but Becca was married on Sunday. I will have a few posts following of her unforgettable wedding in the coming days (and yes, those are real ducks).

Bride smiles at The Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA.


kate + brian

The Freight Shed at Yorktown Riverwalk Landing!

This wedding had all of the elements of a perfect wedding. A stunning bride, beautiful weather, fantastic families, gorgeous flowers, delicious food, great entertainment, lots of love and flawless execution. I could go on and on, but weddings like this make my job so easy. Kate and the girls started their day with Jennifer from Skin Care to Black Tie Affair for a little hair and makeup at The Duke of York Hotel in Yorktown. Meanwhile, all of the little details were falling into place at The Freight Shed along the Yorktown Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. All of the “little details” include the hard work and flawless execution of another perfectly planned wedding by Shayna from Williamsburg Wedding Design. Cathy from The Flower Cupboard in Williamsburg, delivered beautiful flowers again (including the amazing red peonies for Kate’s bouquet). Charlie Little was there to make sure another one of wedding cakes was just right. Chris from DJ On The Side was also at there early to set up the sound equipment for the wedding ceremony and the evenings reception entertainment. After the ceremony, Kate and Brian took a stroll down the Riverwalk and out on the docks with the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge in the background. Family and invited guests then headed inside the Freight Shed for introductions and the couples first dance as husband and wife. The Riverwalk Restaurant prepared the delicious dinner for all to enjoy. The evening finished out with toasts and dancing into the night to celebrate the newlyweds new life together as husband and wife. Congratulations to Kate & Brian!

Here’s a little tease:

Bride smiles at The Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA.


Bride and flowergirl at The Duke Of York Motel in Yorktown, Virginia.


Flower girl details in Yorktown, Virginia.


Dad kisses the bride in Yorktown, VA.


Bride looks at her dad as they enter the wedding ceremony at The Freight Shed in Yorktwn.


Groom looks at his bride to be at a wedding ceremony in Yorktown, VA.


Bride during her vows at a wedding at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


Bride and Groom kiss at their wedding in Yorktown, Virginia.


Red peonies in a brides bouquet from The Flower cupboard in Williamsburg.


Groom kisses his brides shoulder on The Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia.


Bride and Groom kiss along the York River with the Coleman Bridge in the background.


Bride and Groom kiss with a tall ship in the York River, Virginia.


Bride and Groom along the York River in Yorktown , VA.


Bride and Groom kiss with Yorktown in the background.


Newlyweds share an intimate moment  on the Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia.


BWedding reception flowers at The Freight Shed in Yorktown, VA.


Bride looks at her Groom during their 1st dance a wedding reception at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


Guests at a wedding reception at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


Flower girl and her grandmother at a wedding reception.


Bride and Groom along the York River with The Coleman Bridge in Yorktown, Virginia.


Parents dancing at a wedding reception at The Freight Shed.




julie + chris

The Chapel of The Sir Christopher Wren Building at The College of William and Mary and The Freight Shed!

Another day of beautiful weather and fantastic families set the mood for Julie and Chris’s wedding day. The girls started their day at European Beauty Concepts for a little pampering while the guys relaxed at the Marl Inn in Yorktown. Shayna from Williamsburg Wedding Design executed another a perfect wedding and of course made my job easy. The Chapel of The Sir Christopher Wren Building at The College of William and Mary was the backdrop for the wedding ceremony. Guests from around the globe then made their way down the Colonial Parkway to the Freight Shed along the Yorktown Riverwalk Landing for the wedding reception. The Catering Company prepared another delicious spread and Cindy’s Cakery supplied the wedding cake, while Dynasty Entertainment provided the band for the evening. When a party like this happens, no one walking along the Riverwalk is safe and many where pulled in to join in on the celebration and dancing. What a fun evening. Congratulations to Julie & Chris!

Bride smiles at European Beauty Concepts in Williamsburg, VA.


Wedding dress being buttoned.


Groom getting ready at The Marl Inn in Yorktown, Virginia.


Flower girls enter The Wren Chapel on the campus of William and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA.


Bride in The Great Hall in The Sir Christopher Wren Building at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg.


Bride and her Father enter The Wren Chapel in WIlliamsburg.


Groom see his Bride walk into The Wren Chapel at The College of William and Mary.


Groom bites his lip during a wedding ceremony at The Wren Chapel in Williamsburg, Virginia.


Wedding program in the balcony at The Wren Chapel in Williamsburg.


Bride and Groom smile during a wedding ceremony at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.


Bride and Groom hug at the end of a wedding ceremony at The Wren Chapel.


Bride and Groom share a moment over looking the York River along The Colonial Parkway in Yorktown, Virgnia.


Flower girls along the York River in Yorktown , VA.



Newlyweds dance at The Freight Shed in Yorktown, Virginia.


Bride and her Father dance at during a wedding reception at The Freight Shed.


Groom and Mother dance during a wedding reception at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


Mother and Groom dance during a wedding reception at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


Wedding favors at a wedding reception.


Bride and bridesmaid cries during a toast at a wedding reception in Yorktown, Virginia.


Guests dancing at a wedding reception at The Freight Shed.


Girls singing with the band at a wedding reception in Yorktown, Virgnia.


Newlyweds dip during a dance at a wedding reception in Yorktown, Virgnia.


Guest with a flowerpot on his head at a wedding reception in Yorktown, Virgnia.


Bride and Groom end their wedding reception at The Freight Shed in Yorktown.


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