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There are some times when I don’t get to do an engagement session for one of my couples and while I miss that time with them… it’s also kind of fun to show them off on the blog for the first time! You’ve never met Carter and Drew until today and let me tell you… you’re going to love them in about 5 seconds!!! Their wedding day was beyond beautiful.  The ceremony took place on private property outside of Lynchburg, VA and it couldn’t have been more perfect. It’s like this little knoll and pine trees was MADE to be a wedding location!! Drew and Carter said their vows while while the sun set over some of the most beautiful mountains in all of Virginia.  It was amazing. Simply Amazing!!! Carter and Michael are great friends from his time in

North Carolina and so it was fun to see old friends and meet some new ones. When you work with awesome couples… they always have awesome friends!! I’m so honored that Michael and I could be there to document their big day. Carter, all of your planning paid off girl!! It was stunning!! Everything about this wedding was so natural and rustic! From the invites to the puppies to the view… it all tied together and I can’t WAIT to share my MANY favorites with you! I mean, I went a little overboard here!! So if the blog slows down, I may have to delete a few!! haha

 

Enjoy! Ps. I have a LOT more to say but I’m running late to a meeting!! So Credits are coming later!

 

Drew bought these earrings for this future wife back in 2003…. and wrote and letter to her…so sweet.  gorgeous! ha! Michael took this! Carter calls this the “First Touch”….before the first look:) Cracks me up. ohh sweeet goodness!! So beautiful!
Their babies:)
Married!! Love this! Ah! this LIGHT!!! It was amazing! Canvas worthy!! You took make this look so easy!

Favorite for sure! Waiting for the Bride and Groom:) Such a cutie!
Ceremony | Private Residence, Friend of the Bride
Reception | Tresca on 8th
Dress | Designer: Enzoani
Place of Purchase: Celebration Bridal
Wedding Planning and Florals | Donna Fox & Lauren McQuillan
Hair & Makeup | Melody Carter 
Band | Sam Hill Entertainment – Band: Empty Pocket
Videographer | Greg Fisher
Cakes | Megan Jenkins
Catering | www.rabistro.com
Bridesmaids | Designer: Alfred Sung – Color: Midnight – Different Styles
Place of Purchase: All over! I have bridesmaids from 5 states!
Invitations |  Tucker Francis
 

Thanks for reading!

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