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Mt. Defiance Cidery Wedding | Sam + Clara

Mt. Defiance Cidery Wedding | Sam + Clara

How is it possible that I have known Clara since she was in high school?! We traveled to West Africa together over 5 years ago, and since then she has grown into a beautiful young woman, ready on a day at the end of November to marry the love of her life, Sam. As both of them were surrounded by family and close friends to celebrate their wedding, it became obvious how well the two of them work as a couple, and how bright the future ahead of them will be.

There are only a few cideries in Virginia, and Mt. Defiance Cider Barn might just be the most beautiful of them all! Nestled in rural Middleburg, the guests enjoyed unique ciders and a beautiful reception setup by Larissa Wedding Designs. Clara’s wedding bouquet was filled with deep red dahlias between eucalyptus leaves, and the stole she wore was the perfect touch for one of the classiest, most stunning brides I have ever known…

Bluemont Vineyard Wedding | Derek + Victoria

Bluemont Vineyard Wedding | Derek + Victoria

“Perfect for each other.” That’s the phrase I heard over and over again as Derek and Victoria’s family and friends spoke at their wedding. The same things make them laugh. They care about people deeply. And they know beyond the shadow of a doubt that they want to spend the rest of their lives with each other.

The setting of their wedding couldn’t have been more beautiful. Bluemont Vineyard overlooks a valley for their outdoor wedding ceremonies, and the reception hall was decorated with flowers and twinkling lights everywhere. Victoria’s dress stole the show, with countless layers that made her look like she was walking in a fairytale. The wedding guests had so much fun dancing, talking, and laughing with each other as the night continued on.

The golden light, the dusty purple rose-filled bouquets, and the tight-knit feeling among Derek and Victoria’s wedding party made an already-beautiful day that much more memorable. Congratulations you two…here’s to forever…

Gallery O on H Styled Shoot | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer | GroupWedDC

Gallery O on H Styled Shoot | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer | GroupWedDC

The power of working with a great team can never be overstated. I am personally creative in photography, but I lack further skills when it comes to styling or the overall vision – hence why I am not a wedding planner, makeup artist, or anything else! Through the years, I’ve watched my friend Jackie start with a wedding planning company (Jacquelyne Millender Events), transform it into a helpful resource for brides in Hampton Roads (The DIY Bridal Network), and now she sits on the cusp of launching one of the most innovative wedding industry businesses I have ever seen – GroupWedDC.

Even though she moved to Washington, DC, last year, I have the absolute honor of working with her again this spring. Jackie pushes me creatively in so many ways. As my New York City travel buddy, she pushed me to try new things and open my mind to a different world. In the wedding industry, she is a purple cow while so many others do the same old thing. On this last styled shoot, she brought people together from all over to create magic as she gets ready to launch a brand new venture for adventurous couples...