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Regent University Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Taylor + Cynthia

Regent University Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Taylor + Cynthia

Tears flowed freely at Taylor and Cynthia's wedding, from the first look to the moment Taylor saw her walking down the aisle to the heartfelt speeches that happened during the reception. These two started dating less than a year ago, but they immediately knew they wanted to spend their lives together. On a beautiful fall day they pledged to do just that, and their love was obvious from the moment they first laid eyes on each other all the way until the last dance.

The wedding itself carried beautiful touches of sparkly gold for Cynthia's fun personality to a classic navy palette, with adorable gold bottles decorating the sanctuary and an all-white bridal bouquet that was a knockout despite the limitations of finding flowers after a hurricane! There was not a cloud in the sky all day, and the sun wrapped Taylor and Cynthia with warmth as they shared a sweet first look at Regent University, where her father has worked for over 20 years.

Their ceremony was centered around not just their love for each other, but their mutual love for God and their desire to have Him first in their relationship. It was a beautiful way to start a marriage, and I was honored to be a part of it...

Regent University Red Dress Engagement | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Chase + Courtney

Regent University Red Dress Engagement | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Chase + Courtney

When the bride-to-be pulls up in the most stunning red dress you've ever seen, you KNOW their engagement session is going to be amazing! Courtney was absolutely stunning from the first smile to the last kiss, but more than her professional hair and makeup or the gorgeous outfits she chose, what stood out most is the strength of her love for Chase. It has spanned through the miles (they have had a long distance relationship the entire time) and continues to sustain them through the last few months they will spend apart.

The biggest thing that stood out to me during their engagement session was the giddy joy that overflowed in each moment. I love it when a couple steals kisses in between pictures, nuzzles noses together, and is thrilled just to spend time with each other. While long distance is not something I would wish on any couple, Chase and Courtney have learned how to make the most of each moment together, and their session was simply a culmination of the love they have built through the years...