Christopher Newport University Wedding | Newport News Wedding Photographer | Doug + Jen

Christopher Newport University Wedding | Newport News Wedding Photographer | Doug + Jen

Excitement. It was written all over Jen's face all morning as she anticipated what the rest of the wedding day would hold. She couldn't stop from smiling as she opened her gift from Doug and wiped the tears away, or as she slipped into her wedding gown, or as she began to walk down the aisle toward her groom. Jen's laughter is one of her best features, and all day long it rang out as she celebrated the most joyful day of her life.

Doug and Jen are deeply committed to one another, and it showed throughout their day. Two pastors spoke during the ceremony - one who Doug has known from childhood and one who became important to them as they met and began to date at their church's small group. The best man told stories of how deeply Jen would listen whenever Doug taught the lesson, and the maid of honor recounted how much stronger Jen and Doug are together than they were before they became one.

Stormy weather threatened all week long..

Plantation on Sunnybrook Wedding | Roanoke Wedding Photographer | Justin + Tori

Plantation on Sunnybrook Wedding | Roanoke Wedding Photographer | Justin + Tori

Justin and Tori are everyone's favorite people. As funny as that sounds, it's completely true. Every single person who was met them has fallen in love with their individual personalities and how they are together. They have so much fun with each other while including everyone around them, and their joy and laughter is never ending. They both have incredibly goofy personalities and these two can DANCE! Above all, their desire is to serve the Lord side by side for the rest of their lives, which was the most beautiful part of the entire wedding.

When we arrived Justin and Tori were both already relaxed, happy, and having a blast with the people they loved most. Tori chose a gorgeous ivory and blush all-over lace wedding dress, and her amazing florist (the same one I chose for my wedding!) provided beautiful blush and white rose bouquets. The two chose a first look on the patio of the classic southern plantation venue, a moment filled with sweetness and joy that ended in a prayer together....

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery Wedding | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer | Brad + Lauren

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery Wedding | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer | Brad + Lauren

Ever since their engagement session in Charlottesville I have watched Brad and Lauren's relationship and come to understand the kind of people they are. They are the kind of people who dress up every month to visit the children's hospital just to brighten someone's day. They are the kind of people who incorporated a host of different charities in their wedding so they could give back. They are the kind of people whose smiles light up a room, whose joy is obvious from each moment, and who are deeply in love with each other after 6 years together.

Because of this and so much more I knew Brad and Lauren's wedding would be wonderful, but I had no idea just how incredibly beautiful it would be. The Albemarle Estate on Trump Winery property was a stunning backdrop for gorgeous pink peonies and J. Crew bridesmaid dresses. Lauren's gorgeous Monique Lhuillier tulle-filled gown and sparkly Badgley Mischkas absolutely stole the show. The amazing talent of Blue Ridge Floral Design was on display with a one-of-a-kind flower-covered reception sign. Donovan-Groves Events and his team pulled off a truly spectacular wedding, dreamed up by a couple whose spirit matched the stunning decor.

The night ended in an amazing fireworks display, with Brad and Lauren dancing underneath light painted across the sky. What I will remember most is...