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Yorktown Freight Shed Vow Renewal

Yorktown Freight Shed Vow Renewal

Erik and Norma have been married for 8 years, but their love is stronger now than ever, and after many delays they decided to throw the party of a lifetime and renew their wedding vows in front of friends and family on a beautiful spring day at Yorktown Beach. Both of them have been through a lot in their lives, and for the last decade they have been through all the difficulties side-by-side and hand-in-hand. With their children by their side, they affirmed the hard times while acknowledging how beautiful their relationship has grown as a result.

The beauty of their love was matched by the beautiful details that accompanied their celebration. Beautifully Divine Events coordinated the whole affair, from gorgeous flower arrangements to a classy setup at the Yorktown Freight Shed and everything in between. The result was a day filled with both meaning and beauty, one that welcomed guests from both near and far as they reflected on Erik and Norma’s marriage, with many happy years ahead.

Yorktown Freight Shed Wedding | Yorktown Wedding Photographer | Grant + Kate

Yorktown Freight Shed Wedding | Yorktown Wedding Photographer | Grant + Kate

There’s something so refreshing and wonderful about a long, meaningful wedding ceremony. So much of the time (with my own included!) they are short, sweet, and to the point. But when the couple and their guests have time to reflect on the words spoken, when they can think about the covenant being promised, when they can take communion together…it’s a beautiful thing. Kate’s pastor from childhood was the one who married them at the sweet little Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Yorktown, and their marriage quickly became the most important part of the day.

The whole wedding took place on one little street in Yorktown, hopping from a quaint little bed and breakfast to the Yorktown Freight Shed for a gorgeous fall-themed ceremony. Not only did I love the bright pops of color against classic blue tablecloths, I adored the hot chocolate bar and the s’mores favors that Grant and Kate thoughtfully gave to their guests, many who had traveled from all over the country for such a special occasion…

Downtown Yorktown Engagement Session | Yorktown Wedding Photographer | Jamie + Sydney

Downtown Yorktown Engagement Session | Yorktown Wedding Photographer | Jamie + Sydney

I met Sydney when I was about to graduate from college and she had just begun attending Virginia Tech. She, like all of us, wasn't sure what she would do in her education or her life. Fast forward to today, and not only is Sydney on the verge of earning her PhD., she is also engaged to the love of her life and ready to get married just a few weeks after she officially becomes a DOCTOR! It's amazing to me how time flies, and she is just another reminder of how far we have come since college.

Since they drove all the way from Blacksburg for their engagement session, we only had ONE date that worked...and that morning, when it started raining, we weren't sure what to do! Thankfully, between a cute bubble umbrella and a change in the weather as the evening wore on, we were able to have the most carefree, relaxed time together I could have imagined. These two couldn't stop hugging, kissing, and smiling as they explored historic Yorktown in front of my camera, and it truly was the perfect afternoon....