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It’s hard to believe that I’m blogging this beautiful wedding that was shot on a 70 degree day and it’s currently snowing outside!! What is up with this weather?! I’ll admit that I’m a little jealous of these two. Matt and Ashleigh are in the Maldive Islands for the next two weeks!! What an amazing honeymoon! They deserve an amazing honeymoon following their amazing wedding day. I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for several months now. I knew from the very beginning that this sweet couple cares deeply about their photography. It was an honor to be their photographer and capture their beautiful wedding day. As we walked out of the hotel for the first look, the warm air and soft breeze was a pleasant surprise. With the weather we have been having recently, Saturday was such a gift!

I was so thankful for a gorgeous day and the fact that I was working with such an amazing group of people. I met Ashleigh at Jonathan and Anna’s wedding last summer and I can’t believe it’s almost been a year! It was so much fun to see old friends and meet new ones. Ashleigh and Matt have the sweetest families! Their day was filled with amazing surprises from Ashleigh’s sisters… included the Hokie Bird making his debut on the dancefloor!  You’ll see some shots of this later on in the post! It was an incredible party from beginning to end and you could just tell that Matt and Ashleigh were having the time of their lives!! Enjoy this beautiful downtown Norfolk wedding!! Matt and Ash, we love you two! Being a part of your wedding day was such a privilege and we are SO so happy for you and this new season of life together!!!

Ohh her rings! Amazing!  Matt’s bow tie had the date sewn in!  Those are some good looking up-do’s! Loved these girls!  So stunning! Wowwwwww. First Look!  I think he likes it! Love this shot from Michael!! Yes, she’s sitting in her gown before the wedding… because she’s AWESOME. :)
Matt’s watch was a gift… and a BIG surprise! :) Love this! How cute?!
Awww! Michael caught this before they walked down the aisle! :)
Awwww! ha! They had fun with these!
 
Ceremony | First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk
 Reception | Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center 
Florists | Palette of Petals
Dress | Bridals by Lori 
Bridesmaids | The Inspired Bride
 Groomsmen |  Jos A Bank
 DJ | Astro DJ  
Band | Snackbar Jones
 Videographer | Milestone Cinema  
Coordinator | Simply Perfect Events 
Hair | Tori Bay Salon
 Invitations | Paperdolls
  Cake | Incredible Edibles
 Catering | East Beach Catering
Trolly | Richmond Trolley Company  
 Linens/Party Rentals | Waterford Rentals
 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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