There’s an excitement that photographers experience when shooting at new venues for the first time! This past weekend we got to shoot at TWO new venues that we have never shot at before and it was so much fun! These locations were GORGEOUS! The first wedding was Tony and Bryana’s at Morais Vineyards in Bealeton, Virginia! We have passed this venue on the way to other weddings and I have always made a comment about how it looks like it could be located in Tuscany or Spain! This venue is awesome! It’s TOTALLY different from any other venue in the state. The style and architecture is gorgeous and I just loved having a chance to photograph something NEW! New getting ready location, new portrait locations, new ceremony location… it’s exciting to change it up every now and then! The more venues I shoot at in Virginia, the more I appreciate our state! We have so many awesome locations for WEDDINGS in Virginia!!
So not only was this venue drop-dead gorgeous…. so was the bride! Bryana is a beautiful girl to begin with but after she got into her gorgeous gown and Valentino heels, she was a show stopper! Her look was so natural and her gown fit her like a glove!! Tony looked sharp in his bow tie and the guy’s grey suits were the perfect compliment to the girl’s sage dresses and pastel bouquets designed by the super talented Amanda Veronee!!
Tony and Bryana were married on the most gorgeous day while they were surrounded by their family and friends! …. And I think it’s safe to say that their friends had a blast! They were so entertaining on the dance floor!! Every aspect of their day fell into place and aligned so well with our timeline. We even caught a 2 minute burst of golden light before it dipped away behind the trees for the evening!!
Michael and I left with full hearts and big hugs from the newlyweds! We were so honored to be a part of such an important day in their lives! I cannot WAIT to share this one! Enjoy my favorites!!!
The amazing Jess of Jess Creates designed these amazing invitation suites! Seriously? SERIOUSLY! May be a new favorite detail shot for me! Loved Bry’s look! Love this portrait by Michael!!!! Oh girl….. stunning! Yep, I think he loves it! You two make this look easy!! Michael’s shot! Love this angle! Amazing! You’re all glowing! Walking to the ceremony! The light was heavenly during the processional! He may not have smiled all day… but he smiled here and I’d say that’s a win! … Because this is pretty darn cute! MARRIED!!! Oh the GLOW!! Michael’s angle! I LOVE this place!!! Morais Vineyards, we’ll be back!!! You two are so beautiful!!! Ceremony | Morais Vineyard & Winery Reception | Morais Vineyard & Winery Florists | Amanda Veronee Dress Designer | Enzoani Bridesmaids | JCrew Groomsmen | Men’s Wearhouse DJ | DJ Schemes Coordinator | MayJune Events Hair & Makeup | SaS Studio & Salon Invitations | Jess Creates Cake | Simply Sweet Catering | Caroline Street CateringOh where do I begin? This wasn’t just another wedding for me. This was a legacy KJ Wedding and I have been looking forward to it ever since my first email from Danny and Megan!
I’m really excited about this YouTube video because I know that it resonates with ALL photographers who photograph PEOPLE!!
Have you ever walked into a client experience and realized “oh wow, this is not what I was expecting?” ….