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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..

Tropical Historic Post Office Wedding | Jeff + Jenna

Tropical Historic Post Office Wedding | Jeff + Jenna

Jeff, Jenna, and their guests know how to have a good party! That was my constant thought throughout their wedding day at The Historic Post Office in downtown Hampton, starting with fun throwback music where the bridesmaids got ready and ending with a shut-down-the-bar reception, with an after party planned for Marker 20 just a block away! From start to finish, Jeff and Jenna laughed their way through the day with the best people in their lives surrounding them and a beautiful 10-year history that brought them to the next chapter as husband and wife.

In a world of blush and neutral weddings, the tropical theme and pops of color stood out and made a fun, exciting day even more so. I loved the coral bridesmaid dresses, palm tree wedding invitations, colorful tropical flowers, and all the little details in between that made their wedding unique in a beautiful way. The day couldn’t have been more perfect to highlight Jeff and Jenna’s love for each other and their relationship together…

Windsor Castle Park Wedding | Smithfield Wedding Photographer | Stephen + Anne-Stuart

Windsor Castle Park Wedding | Smithfield Wedding Photographer | Stephen + Anne-Stuart

Normally, 200+ people at a wedding wouldn’t be remarkable, but in 2021 it was a number worth celebrating all on its own! Stephen and Anne Stuart filled Windsor Castle Park with hundreds of people who love and support them individually and as a couple, and the love their guests had for these two showed. The ceremony was sweet and the wedding reception was one for the books - I’ve never seen so many people who knew how to actually dance in one single place!

Meanwhile, Stephen and Anne Stuart simply sat back and enjoyed the day. They were calm, relaxed, and of course beyond happy to finally get married. They laughed at moments that could have been stressful, danced hard as the band played, and made the most of each minute they spent together. While all the details were certainly beautiful, the most important piece - their marriage - stayed central to it all…