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Fall Wedding at Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia | Andrew + Lauren

Fall Wedding at Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia | Andrew + Lauren

There are some moments during weddings that are so meaningful and special that as they happen, I know they will stick in my memory forever. At Andrew and Lauren’s wedding on a beautiful fall day at the Lesner Inn, it was something besides the obvious wedding day excitement and events that will forever be a part of me. What I will remember is the interaction between Andrew, Lauren, and their son as they finally acknowledged what has been true for years - that they are a family. The embraces they shared, the love that is so obvious between them, and the happy tears welling up in their eyes were all markers of a special moment in their lives that none of us will ever forget.

Beyond those sweet memories..

Lesner Inn Styled Shoot // Virginia Beach Photographer

This post has been SUCH a long time coming! I actually attended Amanda Hedgepeth's styled shoot and workshop way back in October. Since she was submitting the shoot for publication, I had to wait a little while to post any pictures. And then...November came! And with it were trips out of town every weekend, weddings, engagement shoots, portrait sessions...phew, I was busy. And I just didn't have time to blog about this.

For the shoot, Amanda had set up at the Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach. I'd never been, but now I so want to shoot a wedding there! It was beautiful, and we took our model out right when the sunset to get some truly amazing light. There were a few different stations set up for food shots (oh yeah, got to try a macaron for the first time!), ring shots, invitation shots, and the bride with a full decorated table. All the vendors were AMAZING (list at bottom of post) and it was so great to meet a bunch of other local photographers while taking some gorgeous pictures.

Without further ado, here is one stunning fall shoot! Oh and if you want to check out the published version, click here!

 

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Sweet Temptations Dessert CafeVirginia Beach wedding photographer
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Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer
Annemarie Akins bride at Lesner InnVirginia Beach wedding photographer

Lesner Inn - http://lesnerinn.com/ 
Blushing Brides VA - http://blushingbridesva.com/
Palette of Petals - http://www.paletteofpetals.com/ 
Hannah Hildebrandt Events - http://hannahhildebrandtevents.com/
Waterford Event Rentals, LLC - http://waterfordeventrentals.com/ 
PaperDolls Design - http://www.paperdollsdesigninc.com/ 
Sweet Temptations Dessert Cafe - http://stdesserts.com/
Maya Couture - http://www.mayacouture.com/
Model: Annamarie Akins

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