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Tom & Mindy | Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

As soon as they met, Tom immediately fell in love with Mindy. They weren’t dating until a year later when Mindy started to view Tom as more than just a friend. They had the sweetest proposal where Tom began by giving Mindy a card that said “I’m thankful we’re friends” –Mindy didn’t know where it was going!! But soon she caught on, and Tom bent down on one knee after having her favorite icecream 🙂 I thought that was so sweet. Mindy is such a spirited, happy person that so perfectly pairs with Tom. They are SO sweet together — I found myself with a huge smile whenever I edited their footage 🙂

The wedding day was nothing short of amazing! A beautiful November day with lots of changing leaves everywhere you look. Pippin Hill has the most amazing panoramic views, and was even more stunning from an aerial view. The wedding theme was all things *green*. Rosemary in the bouquets, lots of greenery in the reception, green bridesmaid dresses. So much to love about their day!

But the ceremony was my favorite moment, hands down. The sun was setting and there was golden light casting across the valley and mountains. It was so dreamy! Does it get any more romantic than saying your vows as the sun sets over you?!

Their reception was so exciting with the live band (The Adrian Duke Band), and cozy atmosphere in the granary with all of their loved ones there to celebrate. Not to mention the drapery work — which totally transformed the space into something so unique.

It was such a wonderful way to end our 2019 wedding season with a celebration like Mindy & Tom’s. I will never forget all of the beautiful moments of their day!

Marissa & Josh | Market at Grelen Wedding VideographyCharlottesville, Virginia

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Marissa and Josh met while they were both ER nurses at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in 2016. They dated for 3.5 years, and probably had the most intimate engagement I’ve heard yet! They were making dinner in their kitchen, Josh turned on music and they slow danced together. He bent down on one knee right there, and asked her to marry him. How adorable and sweet, it so fits their genuine personalities!

The wedding took place at the beautiful Market at Grelen – a tree nursery in Charlottesville, Virginia. The weather was a stunning mid 70s fall day – does it get any more perfect?! Market at Grelen is such a unique venue, with AMAZING views everywhere you turn. The ceremony was set between two trees with the mountains behind them. Fall colors, leaves changing, and glowy light made this day a dream.

The reception was incredible, with such a happy crowd of guests excited to celebrate their special day. The clear tent made for lots of unique shots that we really enjoyed capturing. If you look closely, you can even see Marissa dancing from the aerial shot looking through the tent!

Since Marissa and Josh’s package included a full feature Documentary Film in addition to the Short Film, we really loved tuning into each moment of their day in more detail.

Thank you Marissa and Josh for including us on your beautiful day, we will never forget it!

Chris & Morgan | Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club Wedding VideographyVirginia Beach, Virginia

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Chris and Morgan are such a fun pair, I can’t help but share their love story! They actually grew up in the same neighborhood all the way through childhood but never actually met!! In 2009, they both happen to be hanging out with the same group of friends at the beach. Morgan needed a ride home, and Chris was headed in the same direction. They blared music all the way home and their friendship started there. They played on the same soccer team in the summer in between college semesters, and eventually they started dating!

They share a birthday just 4 days apart, so Chris decided to make their birthday extra special and pop the question!! They went to his parents’ lake house with some of their closest friends and went out to watch the sunset on the boat. Chris offered to take a picture with her, but instead, he proposed right there! They popped champagne and celebrated with their friends. The rest of their family was waiting for them as a surprise to Morgan as they went back to the lake house. What a sweet story, I love it!!

The wedding day was incredible. First they got ready at their parents’ houses (such beautiful places!) and then headed over to Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club to get MARRIED! The ceremony setup was so beautiful, and the windiness of the day really added such a beautiful element visually. They have the two cutest golden retrievers, who walked down the aisle so gracefully!

The reception was probably one of the most fun celebrations I’ve ever been to! Not to mention their AMAZING first dance – definitely one of the best I have ever seen! They are such a fun couple, and all 300+ guests couldn’t have been happier celebrating the night away with them! We were incredibly honored to be a part of it all, and couldn’t be happier for Chris and Morgan as they start their lives together!

Congrats Chris and Morgan!

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Jill Brown – Sun kissed Events | Photographer: Nicole Colwell | Entertainment: Astro DJ (reception), Harbor Quartet (ceremony) | Flowers: Parties for Particular People – Pat | Makeup: Dhalia Edwards Makeup Hair: Stephanie Michelle Hair | Dress: Anne Barge from Annalise Bridal Boutique (located in Richmond, VA) | Lighting: Blue Steel Lighting Design | Furniture rentals: Mad Hatter | Table Linens: Waterford

Great Marsh Estate Wedding VideographyBealeton, Virginia

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Allison and Ryan are the perfect pair that balance each other so perfectly. But how did they meet, and how could they have been matched so perfectly together?! Well, Allison’s childhood best friend, Rachael, can be thanked for that one! It all happened one night as Rachael went to a bar – she met both HER future husband AND Allison’s all at once! She caught eyes for both guys (her husband, and Ryan for Allison of course) and set them up to meet. The rest was history 🙂

The wedding day was one of the most beautiful sights to see, I’m still swooning over it all! As I arrived, Allison was the most cheerful thing enjoying her family and friends’ company while they got ready. When Allison and Ryan saw each other for the first look, the joy was multiplied!! It was the sweetest thing. They are such a happy pair together!

The ceremony was held in back of the house with the beautiful backdrop of wide open land behind them. Great Marsh is like stepping into a European estate with it’s charm in every direction. The reception was absolutely stunning with greenery filling the stable. The Posey Detail did a phenomenal job lavishing the property with florals and greens left and right!

The Black Tie Band set the tone for the reception, and led some of the most exciting performances I’ve seen yet at a reception – what a fun party! There were guests inside and out, enjoying the beautiful day. Ryan told me later in the evening that when they were wedding planning, if he had to make one thing happen on the wedding day, he wanted to have an ice cream truck. And an ice cream truck they had! Westray’s Finest truck served the crowd the most delicious sorbet and ice cream all night long – such a tasty sweet treat on a warm August day.🙂

We were incredibly honored to capture this sweet day for Ryan and Allison, what a joy it was to be a part of it all!!!