matt+francesca :: married :: greater dc area wedding photographer

When it came to their wedding, Matt, one of Josh's friends from Penn State, and Francesca, his lovely bride, threw tradition to the wind and decided to make their celebration all about having fun. Earlier this year, they eloped to Vegas (is it still eloping if everyone knows your plans??) and decided to throw a party back home in the outskirts of Washington DC with all of their friends and family when they returned. We were honored that they asked us to document last weekend's celebration with just a few photos of the two of them and their families and closest friends, and especially excited that since the event itself wasn't being photographed, we got the night off to enjoy the party!

I'm not usually big on ice sculptures, but this one was pretty awesome... bringing a little bit of Vegas to the East Coast. Their vow renewal and reception was held at the fabulous Piedmont Club in Haymarket, Virginia, and the beautiful grounds (I love a good golf course) and dramatic storm clouds made for some perfect photos of the newlyweds...

Matt+Fran :: Thank you for inviting us to help you celebrate your wedding! We had such a great time, and we wish you many, many decades of happiness together!

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justin+jamie :: engaged :: greensboro engagement photographer

Jamie is a woman who knows exactly what she wants when it comes to life, love, and her big day. I was so excited when she contacted me a few months ago to photograph her and Justin's late summer wedding at the Weir-Jordan House in Greensboro because of her bubbly personality and dedication to making sure her wedding day revolves around getting great photographs. We immediately hit it off, and I know that her wedding is going to be a lovely mix of classic and modern style and traditions!

I love it when a bride has her own unique ideas for an engagement session that reflect her and her groom's personalities and tell their story. We started off at one of their favorite places, the Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball stadium. They both love baseball, and they're devoted fans of the New York Mets.

Aren't they just precious?!?

Jamie looked AMAZING, and her killer hair and makeup was done by none other than my personal favorite salon and spa, Chakras.

We wrapped up the session at one of the best Greensboro eateries, Cafe Europa, where Justin and Jamie had their first date...

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evan+ashley :: married :: greensboro wedding photographer

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of being part of the beautiful wedding of Ashley and Evan. These two are probably one of the sweetest couples I've ever met. You can tell immediately upon being around them that they are so in love, and they know that their meeting wasn't one of chance, but that they were made especially for one another.

We had such a great time with all their friends and family at their ceremony at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, and their reception at Cardinal Country Club in Greensboro was one of the most happenin' parties we've ever seen.

The day was full of sweet tears of joy from Ashley and all her bridesmaids... especially while opening Evan's sweet note to his bride-to-be. Ashley gave Evan a book of her bridal portraits as a wedding day gift...

The bride and her grandmother, mom, and the groom's mom show off their rings.

Dad serenaded the newlyweds at their church reception with his rendition of "Love+Marriage."

Aren't they just the cutest?!?

Ashley+Evan :: Thank you so much for inviting us to photograph your gorgeous day! I hope your first week of marriage has been everything you hoped for and more, and we wish you all the best for many, many years together!

Ceremony :: Friendly Avenue Baptist Church

Reception + Catering :: Cardinal Golf and Country Club

Ceremony Coordinator :: Martha Sloan

Reception Coordinator :: Vickie Page

Floral Designer :: Sedgefield Florist

Cake Artist :: Simply Scrumptious

Band :: Swing On!

DJ :: A&A Disc Jockey

Hair :: Catherine Vandivier of Hair Experts

Dress :: Southern Bride design by Casablanca Bridal

Bridesmaids' Attire :: David's Bridal

Men's Attire :: Men's Wearhouse

Stationer :: Wedding Paper Divas

Officiant :: Pastor Pat Cronin