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Happy New Year! Wow, what a year 2016 was and how much I have to look forward to in 2017. I thought that I would go ahead and start the year off with a bang by sharing Dean & Rachel’s gorgeous December wedding in Kilmarnock, Virginia. When I first got Dean’s email about wedding photography, I was struck right away by how meaningful this day was going to be. They were to be married in the same place as Rachel’s parents were some years ago. Emotion and fun led the way for their day. Hanging out with them and their wedding party certainly brought a closeness that I even felt somehow a part of. But that’s how THEY are. They have a way about them that makes everyone feel so special to know them. Literally, to know them is to love them.

When we first got to Tide’s Inn for the getting ready portion of the day, Rachel beamed out with excitement to see me, although our only contact had been via facetime and email. She is a complete delight to be around. Dean and Rachel also traveled back to Virginia from their home in Nashville for the big day. I had already known this, but Rachel and Dean are musicians and it was evident throughout the day just how much that is their core.

Dean was calm and cool all day, and when I first saw him, he immediately asked me how Rachel was doing. It was so sincere, and that’s how he is. It always amazes me how much I learn about my couples just from spending their wedding days with them. It’s something I love doing so much, and am always so thankful for them opening up such a large part of themselves to me so that I can document it for them.

Rachel, Dean and the wedding party all got ready at The Tide’s Inn. It was followed by a beautiful church ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church and a fun reception at Indian Creek Country Club. There was no shortage of dancing, for obvious reasons and I remember snapping a photo of Rachel getting her dance on (see below) and she looked at me and said, “Liz, I can’t stop, I won’t stop,” and just danced her heart out with excitement and joy. Everyone was so warm and welcoming to Kele and I, and I will never forget it.

Dean and Rachel – you are surely a blessing not only to each other but to everyone who knows you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening up your day to me and letting me capture so many beautiful memories. All the love.

 

Northern Neck Wedding Photographer

A Perfect Kilmarnock Wedding

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If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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December started off with a bang. It rolled in quickly and beautifully with Julie and Mark’s gorgeous wedding at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, VA. When I first met Julie and her mom in Charlottesville this summer, it was amazing. We shared a love for sports, our fathers and just laughed and smiled. They felt like home. No surprise, their wedding was just amazing. So perfect for them and even more than I could have envisioned myself. It was a brisk and slightly windy Friday in December and the vineyard had just been decorated for the holidays. The wreaths on the barn, the subtle winter color palette and the most gorgeous bouquets and greens any bride could want. Julie got ready in a cottage just off of the main building and tasting room. It was a perfect place to be tucked away from Mark and we were able to go outside to take some photos of the ladies before Julie’s dad drove her over for the wedding. The ceremony was in the event hall in the evening. It was so warm and inviting with the fireplace going on either end, greens strung across the mantle and gorgeous glowing candle light. FYI – You can never have too many candles (or anything that gives off a warm glow) at your wedding. I think icing on the cake was hearing Julie’s sister make reference to Anne of Green Gables during her toast to the new bride and groom. The entire night was filled with love and every single person in the room was oh so important to Julie and Mark. There was an amazing plated dinner provided by The Local in Charlottesville. Place cards looked perfect in wine corks, simple and elegant. There was dancing and smiling and endless laughs. I had so much fun with these amazing people. Early Mountain Vineyards is a beautiful place to be married and I loved being there. Mr. and Mrs. Radlinski – I wish you nothing but the best for all your years to come! Thank you to you and your families and friends for allowing me to document your most wonderful day.

 

If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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A Perfect Richmond Wedding

When I first heard from Hannah, we set up a facetime meeting to chat about her wedding. She immediately struck me with her originality and artistic edge and I have adored her ever since. She and Keith have been together for a long time, so this was a wedding that everyone has anticipated for some time, and boy did they throw one hell of a party. It was a perfect October day in Richmond and I couldn’t have been filled with any more joy to be able to celebrate with them. They are so close with both of their families and I could sense that from the moment I walked in to say hi. All of their nieces and nephews were part of their day. I loved being able to document all the littles in addition to everything else that a wedding day brings. Hannah brought her artistry to the day by designing her own invitations. Yes, you read that right, the gal painted her own invitation design. Seriously. Since Keith works in the music industry, I knew there would be no lack of amazing tunes (and with that comes amazing dancing). Ruie and Grace also did a fabulous job with the flowers and styling for the event. Nothing was overlooked and it all tied together for a perfectly gorgeous Richmond wedding. The bridesmaids wore a collection of different grey dresses and the guys looked slick in black ties. I loved how original this day was. It was completely their own and I am so happy to be able to share a small portion of it with you here.

Hannah and Keith, Stallard and Askey families – thank you for welcoming me in and allowing me to document this amazing day. I loved being a part of this day.

If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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When I first met Sarah and Brian earlier this year and they told me that they were planning a perfect Fall wedding at West Manor Estate, I was beyond excited. Except, that excitement grew even more when they asked me to be their wedding photographer! Not to mention, they are Carolina Panthers fans, so that was icing on the cake. They are a dream. When we got together for their engagement session in downtown Lynchburg, I started to see their love for myself. It’s so genuine and it’s so happy. They are two people you can just feel so deeply in your heart belong together. You walk away from them with a refreshed admiration for love and all that it is. I think I might sound a little mushy, but that’s the truth about them. So, we talked and Sarah planned and we got ready for this October wedding. We knew there might be some rain on the forecast, but nobody skipped a beat. The beautiful bridesmaids dresses were the perfect shade of ruby. We were able to find times to be outside when it was more misty and the ceremony went off without a hitch underneath the beautiful gazebo on the grounds. Surrounded by many amazing friends and family, Sarah and Brian had a perfect day with a fabulous reception where everyone got down on the dance floor (see below – seriously, some awesome dancers). It was so fun and before I knew it we were getting ready for their sparkler send off. I know that I told them so many times that night, but I’m going to say it one more time:

Sarah and Brian – thank you both for having me at your wedding. I adore you and your love. I wish you nothing but complete happiness for all your many years together. It was such a joy to witness and document your day!

P.S. Also – thank you two for the coca-cola at the end of the night. Made me smile so big.

 

Love in October





If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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On the first day of October, I got to spend the day with Amy and Bill at a beautiful Virginia Barn Wedding reception. Although they had chosen to be married out west, they had a fabulous reception to celebrate with family and friends and it was perfect. They shared in the day on their family farm that they both operate. It was just beautiful and there was so much land for us to go out and take photos. What I loved so much about this day was how authentic it is. It’s them. It’s their life and that is what I want to capture for my couples – who they really are. When Amy and Bill are together they are so connected and in tune with each other. I loved seeing the way he looked at her. His cowboy hat was one of my favorites. I especially loved when he walked over to her and swung her around. We were able to see the sun as it was setting and we walked out into the field for some beautiful sunset portraits of the two of them. I couldn’t have asked for better people to spend the day with.

Amy and Bill – thank you for letting me be a part of your day. It was such a joy.

 

 

 

If you are recently engaged and planning a Virginia wedding contact me for more information on wedding photography and open dates for 2017 and 2018. I love meeting new couples and getting to know your story so we can create beautiful, authentic images of YOU!

Elizabeth Seidel, Virginia wedding photographer,  located in Lynchburg, VA serving the greater Virginia area including Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville and Roanoke.

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