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Hampton Beach Elopement | Hampton Roads Elopement Photographer | Ben + Šárka

Hampton Beach Elopement | Hampton Roads Elopement Photographer | Ben + Šárka

Believe it or not, the first time Ben and Šárka laid eyes upon each other it was at a pool! Šárka, originally from the Czech Republic, came to the United States to work for a summer as a lifeguard. It was during her first job that she and Ben became friends - and it soon turned into so much more. This time when she accepted another summer in America it was to spend the summer with the man she can now call her husband.

With upcoming deployments and a trip back home, these two knew they needed to plan a wedding quickly if they wanted to be married before they were separated again. So on a beautiful evening in July these two said "I do" at the wedding chapel at the Magnolia House Inn. Shortly after we took a trip over to Fort Monroe to capture their new adventure as husband and wife as well as their mutual love for the beach...

Magnolia House Inn Elopement | Hampton, Virginia Elopement Photographer | Ulysses & Kim

Magnolia House Inn Elopement | Hampton, Virginia Elopement Photographer | Ulysses & Kim

I first began my love affair with The Wedding Chapel at the Magnolia House Inn last October when I met Philip and Katy there for the first time and I was the only witness to their marriage besides the officiant. Since then, I've visited there on multiple occasions and I just keep loving it more and more! The intimacy of the ceremony is so special, and the owners are such kind-hearted people. On top of that, shooting there challenges me to be better so that each elopement or wedding looks different - and I love a good challenge!

Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding Photographer | David & Candis

There's just something about intimate weddings and elopements at the Magnolia House Inn that I've come to love. To witness a couple get married as one of only a select few in the room is truly a joy and an honor. David and Candis had been waiting for their day for many years, and it finally arrived in June, where a room filled with 20 of their closest friends and family witnessed their love story take the next step.

Before the ceremony, David told me he was all nerves - not because he had any doubts, but because he couldn't wait until the end of the ceremony when he would finally be able to call Candis his wife. On Candis' part, from her blush David's Bridal gown to her gorgeous hair and makeup, she was a picture perfect bride. As Candis and David flirted their way through portraits afterwards, it became so obvious that they were truly meant to be.

David and Candis, thank you so much for inviting me to your intimate and beautiful wedding ceremony. Thank you for being an example of love that can stand the test of time. I truly wish you and your ever growing family the best in life, and I can't wait to see where you go from here.

Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Unity candle
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Gray and white wedding invitation
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Groom portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Groom portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Groomsman portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride getting ready
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Casual groomsmen pictures
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony with blude
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony
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Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony

Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony

Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony ring exchange
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ceremony first kiss
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Black and white
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Black and white
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bridal portrait | Blush pink wedding gown
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ring shot
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Wedding ring shot
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bridal party portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bridal party portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bridal party portraits
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bridal party portraits | Flower details
Magnolia House Inn Wedding | Hampton, Virginia Wedding | Bride & groom portraits | Blush pink wedding gown