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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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

carli+kyle :: married :: greensboro wedding photographer

Carli+Kyle are a pair who know the journey is more important than the destination, and they embrace that journey arm-in-arm. They've been by each other's side for a decade, through ups and downs, and after a two year engagement, on the 10th anniversary of the day they began dating so long ago, they were married in a beautiful rooftop ceremony at the Greene Street Club in downtown Greensboro.

This couple's fun and unique sense of style was so exciting to capture, and the tone of their big day was relaxed... one of a couple that has a comfortable kind of love with no doubts about their vows to one other.

A blush pink Vera Wang gown? Yes, please!

I was so thrilled when Carli+Kyle decided to have a First Look at the beautiful Proximity Hotel... it was such a sweet moment between the two of them, complete with tears of joy and lots of hugs.

Carli+Kyle :: Thank you so much for inviting us to be a part of your special day! We hope your having such a great time on your honeymoon, and we wish you many more decades of happiness together!

Venue :: Greene Street Club

Accomodations :: Proximity Hotel

Wedding Coordination :: It's a Bridal Thing

Floral Design :: Imagine Flowers

Ceremony Pianist :: Greyson Clifton

Hair Stylist :: Chip Perry

Wedding Dress :: David's Bridal by Vera Wang

Bridesmaids Attire :: David's Bridal

Men's Attire :: Men's Wearhouse by Vera Wang

Stationery :: Vistaprint

Rentals :: Hauser Rental Services

Officiant :: Justin Joplin

Caterer and Cake Artist :: Allison Cooper of Cooper-Lasley Farm

Other :: Etsy