Inn At The Old Silk Mill Wedding VideographyFredericksburg, Virginia


If you’ve ever wondered if blind dates ever work out, Carissa and Trey are the perfect example of a sweet success story. They hit it off so well on their dinner date that they stayed at the restaurant for 3 hours just talking, and even went back out later that night to hang out! Carissa was supposed to be moving away to Charlotte, NC, but that didn’t stop them from developing a deeper relationship. 

Eventually Trey moved to Charlotte to be near Carissa, and he proposed! But first Carissa was “faked out” twice by Trey – with the hopes of really surprising her when the real proposal came along. And was she surprised! He planned a proposal on a rooftop bar, and reserved the whole restaurant there so that they would be the only ones! Later after he proposed, all of their family and friends joined to celebrate with them! 

Carissa and Trey had told me that their wedding day would be an emotional one, but I don’t think I truly understood that until I was there! They and their families were both spilling over in happiness and tears the entire day, it was the sweetest thing!! Many times there weren’t even words, just lots of tears! That’s when I knew this film would be a special one – one that they and their family would watch over and over again through the years with those same emotions! 

The wedding took place at The Inn at The Old Silk Mill, which perfectly matched Trey and Carissa’s unique style and personality. There were so many parts to the day that were unique to them, including the pearl necklace she wore that was given by her aunts, grandmother and mother throughout the years. She is also a musician, and had many of her friends sing and play music for their ceremony. Trey’s uncle officiated their ceremony, and another family member recited a poem during their reception he wrote just for them! All of the personal details made for such a unique wedding day that truly embodied their friendship and relationship together. 

We wish you all the best Trey and Carissa, congrats!!!!

Vendors: 
Venue: Inn at The Old Silk Mill
Photographer: Sarah Houston 
Coordinator: Sarah Dixon
DJ: 
Kendall New
Cake baker: Annette Addington
Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films
Pastor/Officiant: William Hatcher 
Pianist: Danielle Schneider 
Ceremony Singers: Abena Hagan-Brown, Kelly Chung, Megan Czerwinski

Workshop Film Day 2: Wedding DayBealeton, Virginia


Vendors:
Host & Photographer: Nicole Colwell Photography
Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films
Planning: Adriana Marie Events
Venue: Great Marsh Estate
Florals: Love Blooms DC
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Paper: Every Little Something
HMUA: Beauty by Sue
Ring: Susie Saltzman
Accessories: Heart of Gold Designs
Dress + Veil: Elaya Vaughn
Lab/Sponsor: Photo Vision Prints

 

Workshop Film: Day 1Bealeton, Virginia



I had the opportunity to film the Nicole Colwell workshop last week at Great Marsh Estate! This was a 3-day film photography workshop with loads of pretty every single day! More behind the scenes, styled shoot, and other goodies coming very soon – stay tuned! Hope you enjoy the film 🙂

Vendors:
Host & Photographer: Nicole Colwell Photography
Cinematography: Rachael Curry Films
Planning: Adriana Marie Events
Venue: Great Marsh Estate
Florals: Love Blooms DC
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Paper: Every Little Something
HMUA: Beauty by Sue
Ring: Susie Saltzman
Accessories: Lindsey Marie Design
Lingerie: Girl and A Serious Dream
Ring: Susie Saltzman
Model: Lindsey Kweller
Lab/Sponsor: Photo Vision Prints

Farmington Country Club Wedding VideographyCharlottesville, Virginia

Suzie and Patrick…. How do I even begin to describe them? I love how the wedding day, and also the rehearsal dinner in this case, you can learn so much about a love story in a small span of time. For Suzie and Patrick, listening to bits and pieces of who they are individually and as a couple from family and friends, proved how madly in love they are to one another.

But looking back, that discovery for me happened when we recorded their letters on the wedding day. Both Suzie and Patrick unknowingly wrote to each other about the day of their engagement, and what monumental day it was. They both had tears of joy reading those letters to the camera. And I had tears of joy just editing and weaving it all together as one.

Not only is their love story beautiful, but the wedding day at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA, was just as romantic. It was the same place Suzie’s parents were married 33 years ago! It was also a special place to Suzie because she used to go there as a child and explore the grounds. When we were taking a few shots next to the old ice house, Suzie told us that she used to play in that very spot as a child. It was sweet seeing her with her new husband in a place that she had known for so many years, but now coming back as a different person and starting fresh memories together.

There was live music all evening, a beautiful sunset filling the sky and casting a soft light over the mountains, and loved ones full of joy for the newlyweds. It was a grand day, and I was incredibly honored to create a film that commemorates their story. But no matter how much goes into making a film or how beautiful the day may be, the people – the couple – are what shine through and make it truly, the most magical. And my heart is happy knowing they can look back and listen to those letter readings, or their vows to each other – for the rest of their life.

Congratulations Suzie and Patrick!

Vendors:

Venue: Farmington Country Club |  Wedding Coordinator: Just a Little Ditty | Photo: Jason Keefer Photography | Makeup: Rouge 9 | Florist – Floral Images Design Studio | Musicians: Bent Mountain Trio, The Adrian Duke Project | Stationer – French Penn Calligraphy (Alex O’Brian) | Dress – Ines Di Santo  | Event Rentals – Stone Gate Rentals and MS events | Lighting – Blue Ridge Lighting  | Videography: Rachael Curry Films