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The Water Table Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Ariel + Rachel

The Water Table Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer | Ariel + Rachel

"I know why Ariel joined the Navy," his older brother stated confidently during his best man toast, "he was always meant to find Rachel." Ariel and Rachel glanced at each other, tears filling their eyes, knowing this was the truth from the beginning.

With several years in the Navy, travel and adventure is at the heart of Ariel and Rachel's love for each other. They have been all over the world, from Dubai to Hawaii, from Singapore to Lake Tahoe, but home for them is wherever they can be together. They met at a poker tournament and fell in love over the course of many years, many overseas trips, and many long conversations about who they wanted to be with - and it just happened to be each other.

Amidst a flurry of blue and silver travel themed details, a stunning lace-backed wedding dress, and bridesmaids in royal blue holding elegant rose bouquets, the love these two have for each other absolutely stole the show. He whispered in her ear and she giggled. He held her close and she pulled herself in closer. He held her hand as they walked side by side, from the church aisle to the beautiful dock at The Water Table as the sun set behind them...

Holly Ridge Manor Bridal Portraits | Virginia Beach Bride | Jessica

Holly Ridge Manor Bridal Portraits | Virginia Beach Bride | Jessica

I have been waiting to share this bridal portrait session for months. I love bridal portraits, but the only thing that drives me crazy is waiting until after the wedding to share! Now that Jessica and Brad are married (and what a beautiful day it was!) I can finally show how gorgeous she looked in her hair, makeup, and dress a few months ago.

This was my first trip to Holly Ridge Manor in Virginia Beach, but it certainly won't be my last! It is a new, up-and-coming wedding venue that has a gorgeous old-time mansion feel with a fully renovated interior and exterior. The house sits on a field with so much open space it's amazing, and when the sun sets the light is just perfect and golden...