Nicole & Justin

We recently had the pleasure of capturing a lovely and fun wedding for a happy young couple. They were married in the very beautiful Peakland Baptist Church which is nestled away in a quiet, upscale neighborhood in Boonsboro.The lovely Bride putting on the finishing touches with a little help from her Mom

Love the way the light catches her eyes, here

Nicole and Justin's friends were super-fun group of guys and gals! Everyone was laid back and relaxed as we grabbed a few "less formal" shots:

The dapper Groom:

And then it was time...this is just priceless...

The church really was just gorgeous...

*Mr. and Mrs*

It was quite chilly and windy, but the whole party bravely agreed to step outside to capture a few quick shots in the waning evening light

I love the expressions in these next few, particularly the Bride's! Everyone was definitely having a good time:

The Reception was filled lots of pretty details. The live band was rockin' and the food was great (the family ever-so-kindly insisted that we take a plate home and YUM! Very happy that we did)!

Best cake topper EVER!

The Toasts were definitely a highlight of the evening. There were heartfelt tears and hearty laughter.

Father-daughter dance (sniff-sniff!)

There are LOTS more pretty pictures to edit, so I'd best get back to it. I just had to share a few!

Thanks to Nicole and Justin and their wonderful families for allowing us to play a part in your beautiful and enjoyable Wedding Day. May your marriage be filled with all of life's blessing!

Winter Wonderland Wedding

Kim and Michael were married on a bright beautiful day in February on the lovely campus of Sweet Briar College. The rich blue and silver hues of the wedding colors were strikingly vibrant in the clear winter sunshine and provided the perfect background for us to capture the happy couple's pictures. The ceremony was formal but warm and open; uniting the customs of both families in a smooth and flawless fashion. At the reception, the Bride and Groom were full of romance and joy, all surrounded by the loving family and lively friends who shared their special day.

Kim's glorious smile, Michael's confident glow, the joyful well wishes of their guests. All of these things came together to create a remarkable atmosphere of romance, fun and happy energy.

I was so pleased to have the opportunity to capture the spirit and beauty of Kim and Michael's distinctive Winter Wonderland wedding. My wish for the newlyweds would be that every day of their married life might always embody a little of the wonder of their very first moments as man and wife. God bless.