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Emily & Stephen | Engaged – Roanoke, VA Wedding Photographer

When you know it’s right, why wait?!  Engaged just a bit over a month ago, Emily & Stephen are working hard to be ready for their May wedding!!  I now follow Emily on Pinterest, and I can’t tell you how excited I am for all her plans!!!  It was soooo cold for our engagement session, but it was beautiful, and it just meant lots of snuggling!  Thanks so much guys for hanging in there!  I think it was worth it – I love your photos!!

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Amanda & Cameron | Married – Roanoke, VA Wedding Photographer

When Amanda first contacted me and told me of her plans for a New Year’s Eve wedding, I pictured it almost exactly as it turned out!!!  Months of planning, searching for the perfect dress, candy, flowers, hankies – all came together for a beautiful and intimate evening wedding!  Amanda and Cameron were surrounded by the people they loved and who loved them, and they promised to loved each other forever.  It was a great way to send out 2011 with a bang, and I enjoyed every minute of their wedding!!!  Thanks guys, for being great!

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Jenny & JD | Married – Roanoke, VA Wedding Photographer

Jenny & JD are perfect for each other!  JD makes Jenny laugh like no other can, and Jenny loves JD fiercely!   They were married a few weeks ago in my home church surrounded by bright, bold colors, loving family, and truly funny friends.  I was blessed to be a part of their beautiful day!

I believe Jenny came up with this color scheme when she was about 14 years old!  It was perfect!

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A sweet letter from a sweet friend!

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Getting beautified.  (said in my best Southern drawl!)Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Why, hello handsome groom!Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

I like this one!  It’s very boy-bandish!Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerSee!  The colors were perfect!  Just like Jenny!
Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Love this look Jenny gave her Dad just before the doors opened!
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We stole just a few moments before heading to the reception.  I think it was worth it!Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding Photographer

First Dance….so cute!Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

And emotional dance with her Dad.Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Jenny is very expressive!!!  You’ll have to watch the slideshow to see what happens when the garter and bouquet are tossed.  It’s not what you’d expect!Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerRoanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Showing off her wedding shoes!Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Roanoke VA Wedding PhotographerThe light was perfect and there was no pressure, so I met JD & Jenny at an old garage on the side of the road for some beautiful photographs to finish their day.

Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

Jenny wrapped her grandmother’s handkerchief around her bouquet.  A sweet touch! Roanoke VA Wedding Photographer

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Favorite one of the entire day!!!  A perfect end to a perfect day!

Thank you so much Jenny & JD for trusting me with your memories!  I am honored.

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Kira & Travis | Married

Kira & Travis will have quite the story to tell about their wedding day!  Their very personal, beautiful, intimate wedding didn’t go quite as planned.  But in the end they were married and it was fun!  Here is their story:

When I arrived at the Natural Bridge Hotel where Kira was going about making herself beautiful, it was hot and sunny!

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Kira’s little party dress that you’ll see more than you might think!

Kira & Travis

Seriously cute shoes!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

The most amazing bouquet I have ever seen!  Kira searched Etsy and found a seller that made her button bouquet.  Before I get slammed with emails asking what seller…Kira promised to send me the info as soon as she could!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

I caught this image as we rode the shuttle to the Bridge and fell in love with it.

Kira & Travis

Plans were for a beautiful outdoor ceremony to take place at Natural Bridge.  As we walked the path towards the Bridge, we heard the sound of thunder and the sky began to grow dark.  Hoping it would pass, we waited for the last few shuttles to arrive.

Kira & Travis

But, no sooner had we rounded a corner to hide Kira than the skies opened up and the rain began to pour!

Kira & Travis

We made it to the bridge where everyone huddled together to provide Kira as much shelter as possible.  This is the expression never left her face!  Amazing!

Kira & Travis

Once everyone was transported back to the hotel, plans changed and the ceremony was moved inside the reception area.  Travis and Kira didn’t care where it happened, as long as they were married!  And, because both her long dress and beautiful shoes were wet and uncomfortable, she chose to finish out the day in the shorter, more comfortable dress and her cute boots!  It seemed fitting and completely natural.

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

I love the way they look at each other!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

After the ceremony we snuck off for some fun creative portraits.  We were even able to catch a ride back down to the bridge!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Aren’t they just adorable!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira, thanks for being beautiful.

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

I loved their idea for a guest “book”!  All the guest’s placed their thumbprints, like leaves, on the tree.

Kira & Travis

These beautiful bird favors were actually wildflowers made to be planted!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Of course I had to play up the button theme!

Kira & Travis

The cutest cake topper ever!!!

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis

Kira & Travis, thank you for bringing me into your world.  Your love is strong and wonderful.  I was honored to be a part of something so special.

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Tom & Tonya & Lauren & Ava | Family

Beautiful girls, beautiful day!  What more could I ask for!!!

Sitting to read a book was a little challenging for a 2 year old!  But she did like this part!

Aren’t they sweet!

Thank you Grandad for not raking the leaves so we could take these amazing photos!

Lauren and Ava have the most beautiful eyes!

I always like to grab a good photo of Mom and Dad sans kids!  I love this one of Tom & Tonya!

A rare still moment!  I must say, Ava really gave me a workout at this session!!!  But she and Lauren are so cute, it was worth it!

Thanks so much Tom & Tonya for sharing your family with me!

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