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Sarah & Josh // Founder's Inn Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer

There are some days that are just MADE for weddings, and this was one of them! The weather was perfect, the trees were green, and there were still hints of blossoms all around.

Sarah and Josh were so relaxed on their wedding day, it was incredible! You could tell that they had both put a LOT of time and effort into it and yet, they were both calm and collected, just ready to be married. Theirs is a family full of veterans and active duty military, which added a special note to everything they did. Sarah was able to spend so much time with the special ladies in her life, that there was not one person who seemed stressed or tense! Meanwhile, Josh and his guys played around with swords while they waited for the biggest day of his life.

When it came time to recite the vows they had written to each other, though, they saw only the other; everyone else faded away as they stood in front of the water as the sun began to slowly sink, and they pledged their love to each other forever. It was perfect.

Later that night, I don't think they left the dance floor for a second! You could truly tell that Josh and Sarah love being with each other, and being a part of each other's lives.

Josh and Sarah, thanks for letting me in on just a little glimpse of your big, beautiful love story. I'm ever so grateful that I was able to be there, and I wish you only the happiest of memories forever. And many thanks to White Photography, for whom I was able to second shoot this incredible day!

Bride's diamond jewelry on a wooden background | Maria Grace Photography
Bride's purple Ravens shoes | Maria Grace Photography
Purple fun wedding invitations | Maria Grace Photography
Royal purple bridesmaids dresses | Maria Grace Photography
Short wedding dress in the window, black and white | Maria Grace Photography
Ladies getting ready in Founder's Inn, Virginia Beach | Maria Grace Photography
Bridge getting her makeup done | Maria Grace Photography
Bride writing a letter to her groom on her wedding day | Maria Grace Photography
Bride getting ready on her wedding day | Maria Grace Photography
Black and white old Hollywood glamour bridal portrait | Maria Grace Photography
Junior groomsman getting ready | Maria Grace Photography
Navy groomsmen getting ready at a wedding | Maria Grace Photography
Decorated Navy active duty military | Maria Grace Photography
Navy groom getting ready on his wedding day | Maria Grace Photography
Decorated military veteran | Maria Grace Photography
Groomsmen bridal party shot at Founder's Inn | Maria Grace Photography
Groomsmen bridal party shot at Founder's Inn | Maria Grace Photography
Beautiful outdoor wedding at Founder's Inn, Virginia Beach | Maria Grace Photography
Bridal party procession | Maria Grace Photography
Bride walking down the aisle with her father | Maria Grace Photography
Bride from behind walking down the aisle with her father | Maria Grace Photography
Bride walking down the aisle with her father | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom at altar overlooking the water | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom pouring unity sand at wedding | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom's first kiss | Maria Grace Photography
Groom helping his bride down the aisle | Maria Grace Photography
Bridal portrait overlooking the water | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom portraits with beautiful greenery | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom portraits with beautiful greenery | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom's kiss with windswept veil | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom share a sweet moment after the ceremony | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom's wedding portraits | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom share a walk alone after the ceremony | Maria Grace Photography
Wedding ring shot on a sword | Maria Grace Photography
Wedding ring shot on a wooden table | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and her father share a special moment together, black and white | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom enter reception with a kiss through the navy arch | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom's first dance | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom share special moment at their reception with sunglasses on | Maria Grace Photography
Father/daughter wedding dance | Maria Grace Photography
Mother/son wedding dance | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom smash cake in their faces! | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Dancing wedding guests at the reception | Maria Grace Photography
Bride and groom sparkler exit | Maria Grace Photography