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Alex & Tyler | Great Marsh Estate Wedding VideographyBealeton, Virginia

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Alex and Tyler met through a mutual friend and dated for 4 years before becoming husband and wife! I love their proposal story because it involves a sweet family tradition that will continue for years and years.

A tradition Alex loves each Christmas is picking out a (real, not fake!) tree as a family. Tyler caught on to her love for this tradition, and decided to propose while picking out their first tree together at Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm in December 2018. Now every year they can relive that sweet memory while they pick their tree! I love when proposals involve a tradition you can continue, or a place you can go back to to celebrate every year.

Over the years they’ve been together they’ve moved and built a new house, become dog parents, and planned a wedding during a pandemic!! They had to postpone their wedding from May 2020 to July 2020 and go through what has felt like the most unpredictable time to get married: Cutting down the guest count, adjusting to the state mandates…But they did it! It was the most stunning day, and I can’t imagine them having it any other way. They were so in love and happy to finally be married, and we were so thankful to have been a part of their wonderful day.

Cheers to Alex and Tyler!

Sam & Meredith | Waterperry Farm ElopementCharlottesville, Virginia

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Our 2019 wedding season was brought to a close with Meredith and Sam’s elopement. It left my heart feeling full of joy & contentment. That “I could do this forever” kind of feeling because it was just so inspiring. I’m not sure where to begin with their story or how to describe their wedding day because it was so special in every way.

First off, let me tell you a little about Meredith and Sam! Meredith is a photographer, and Sam is a filmmaker. They actually met because of being in the same (wedding) industry! When Meredith first reached out to me about documenting their elopement, I was SO honored! They are incredibly talented at what they do, I was so excited to work with like-minded creatives on their most special day!

They had just a few friends and family at their elopement, so it was truly an intimate celebration being surrounded by their closest loved ones. They were only engaged for a little less than 2 months, but managed to plan the most beautiful day within such a short time frame.

I can’t not mention how insanely gorgeous Waterperry Farm is. This was our first time shooting their and oh my goodness! It’s magical! With such an amazing breezy day (I think it was somewhere in the 70’s!!), this place was a heavenly oasis – so perfect for an intimate elopement. Their dinner gathering took place inside the green house at sunset surrounded by gardens, mountain views, and the tables were filled with lovely bouquets by Mallory Joyce.

Although the wedding day was perfectly stunning, their hearts were even more so. The love in their eyes for not just one another, but for Jesus! There will never be anything more beautiful than witnessing a richly blessed union like theirs. We were so honored to have had a part in it!!!

Congrats Meredith & Sam!!!!

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!!!

Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding VideographyRichmond, Virginia

I am SO excited to finally share Anu & David’s wedding film! There was so much anticipation leading up to Anu and David’s big day. For starters, they met all the way back in elementary school and started dating towards the end of high school, so a total of ELEVEN years together. That in itself leads to some major anticipation! But that’s not all that made me giddy in anticipation about their wedding day.

When I first spoke to Anu and David when they were booking us, they explained they were going to have two ceremonies, one Hindu and one Jewish, and they would have a Hindu celebration the day before. We created a custom package that consisted of coverage of the day prior, as well as a lengthier short film. I am so glad we were able to expand coverage to include so many more moments and events. Their wedding weekend EXCEEDED my greatest expectations…and here’s why!

First off, the wedding day took place at Tuckahoe Plantation, one of my all-time favorites for its history and beautiful gardens. The entire wedding was outdoors – the two ceremonies and the reception. No roof or tents, just beautiful summer foliage and bright, sunny skies. The Hindu ceremony started with the Baraat – the groom processional. David drove down the treelined driveway in an antique Rolls Royce, with dancers leading the group of family and friends. It was such a beautiful celebration that wowed the guests waiting at the ceremony site.

One of my favorite parts to the Hindu celebration were the outfits. The gorgeous bridesmaid dresses and Anu’s accessories were out of this world. They then had an outfit change after the Hindu ceremony to move into the Jewish ceremony, which was located in the crepe myrtle grove. They signed the Ketubah, shared about their story, and broke glass. It was such a joyous, beautiful ceremony!

I don’t think I had ever experienced a wedding that was so diverse. It was the most beautiful thing to see people come together and have such a happy, wonderful day together, even though they had never met. I think that in itself made for the most unique day we’ve ever had the chance to shoot, and I will never forget it! The entire celebration was such a unique expression of marriage, and it was truly a joy to put together the many pieces of their story into one film. I hope they forever can better remember the amazing day it was through their film!

We wish the best for the happy couple and can’t wait to see where the future brings them!

Vendors:
Venue: Tuckahoe Plantation | Wedding Planner: The Blush Events | Photographer: Nicole Colwell Photography | Videographer: Rachael Curry Films | Florist: A. Morgan Event Floral Design (previously Amanda Veronee) | Hair & Makeup: Ave 42 Style Studio, Regan Wolfrey Makeup Artist | Dress: Tony Ward for Kleinfeld Bridal Dress | Alterations: Claudia of Seams Alterations | Groomsmen Suit Rentals: Generation Tux Groom Custom Tux: Hong Kong Custom Tailors | Band: Moonshine (East Coast Entertainment) | Guest Vocalist: Tanya Melamed (from the Melamed Band in Chicago) | Musicians for Indian Ceremony: Shashank Fadnis Music | Linens: Glamour Linens | Rentals: Paisley & Jade, Party Perfect, Rent Equip, Classic Party Rentals | Mandap Rental & Design: Gulmohar Weddings | Vintage Car Rental for Baraat: First Class Limousine | Acrylic Lettering: SA Style & Design Caterer: Mosaic, | Indian fare: Anokha Cuisine of India, | Russian fare: Baku Delicious, European | Deli Desserts: Shyndigz, Whisk, Pearl’s Bake Shoppe, Sugar Shack Donuts, Proper Pie | Lighting: Lighting Professors | Officiants: Rabbi Patrick Beaulier and Priest Kannan Subramanyam | Wedding Paper: Every Little Letter

Anderson House Wedding VideographyWashington, DC

I had the pleasure of working with some amazing vendors for a wedding styled shoot this past spring, and it was published on Wedding Sparrow! Hope you enjoy the film, and also the lovely photo work by Vicki Grafton!

Veritas Vineyard & Winery Wedding VideographyCharlottesville, Virginia

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When I think back to Stacia and Josh’s wedding day, the word that continues to repeat in my mind is “peace”. There was so much peace that day – the family, friends, the vendor team, and especially the couple themselves. The weather was beautiful, the light was stunning, and everyone was in the best spirits to celebrate this beautiful couple.Stacia and Josh first met when one of Josh’s teammates invited Stacia and one of her friends over for dinner. It was a casual, laid back dinner, but after that night, Josh knew there was something special in Stacia that he couldn’t resist to know more about. That same set of friends would hang out almost every night that summer, until finally Stacia and Josh started dating officially in the fall!

Josh surprised Stacia on Thanksgiving morning when she was on a run with Josh’s sister. They were running through a trail when Josh’s sister ran over to see Josh, and when Stacia came closer, she found Josh bent on one knee!! I loved how intimate and sweet their proposal story was. Perfectly fitting for them!

The wedding day took place at Veritas Vineyard & Winery, where you’ll find the most gorgeous sunsets and breathtaking mountain views! It was such a romantic backdrop for their ceremony. They wrote personal vows to each other, which were SO beautiful and genuine. Just watch the video and see!

The reception was full of excitement with a special performance by Stacia’s cousin, Stacia and her dad’s dance (epic!), a polish dance lesson that included the entire crowd, and loads of fun dancing the rest of the night – under the amazing disco ball at Veritas!! We especially loved the fun lighting DJ Wes provided – it really added great atmosphere for the party!

We are so grateful to have been a part of such an amazing celebration, and wish the best to the newlyweds Stacia and Josh!!!!

The Williamsburg Inn Wedding Videography

Emma moved to England for a job, but little did she know that she would meet her husband there also! They met online through a dating app and the rest was history! After three years, Joe planned a trip to the Cotswolds at Broadway Tower, where he proposed! Can you imagine the beautiful setting?!

Their wedding took place at the Williamsburg Inn located in Colonial Williamsburg. Their wedding ceremony was at Emma’s childhood church – Bruton Parish Episcopal Church – just right down the street from the Inn. It was the most beautiful Episcopal service I’ve witnessed!! They had a horse and carriage drive them to the Inn after the ceremony, where they joined their cocktail hour at the Fountain Garden.

After the ceremony, there were heavy rains. Emma and Joe never had the slightest hesitance to go outside and enjoy the rest of their day (with umbrellas of course!). They were just SO joyful the entire day, no bit of rain could’ve gotten in the way of that! Their reception was so festive – Joe and some of his family even got up to play music with the band at the end of the night!

A month after their wedding in the states, they had an English reception where they premiered their wedding film! We were so thrilled they were able to share those memories with their friends and family across the globe. It was such an honor capturing their sweet day, and the happy celebration they had.

Congrats once again, Emma and Joe!