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Dave + Leanne | Cloverdale Barn Wedding | Rustic Virginia Wedding Photographer

With the risk of sounding like Chandler of FRIENDS, could there be a more joyful couple?

Choose a seat not a side wedding sign

Even the torrential downpour on the morning of their wedding couldn't stop Dave and Leanne from smiling as wide as the Shenandoah Valley is long. The exchanged vows at Winchester's Cloverdale Barn, tucked away in the under part of the barn, dry and cozy from any stray rain drops.

Grey and pink wedding invitation suite | Lorin Marie Photography
Pearl and diamond wedding earrings | Lorin Marie Photography
Pink ballet flats | Lorin Marie Photography

Sophisticated tones of blush and grey were sprinkled throughout their day - from Leanne's pale pink ballet slippers and the soft floral arrangements (that she made herself!) to her charcoal invitation suite and the groom and groomsmen's suits.

Beautiful diamond engagement ring | Lorin Marie Photography
Grey and pink wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
David's Bridal dress with pink sash | Lorin Marie Photography

Leanne wore a stunning white gown with a flowing pink bow that cinched around her waist and tied in the back. The butt bow, as she affectionately referred to it, just made the dress even more elegant and stunning on the bride as it swished back and forth like a chapel bell. Ding, ding, ding.

Groom getting ready | Lorin Marie Photography
Rustic barn wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
DIY bridal bouqet | Lorin Marie Photography
Vintage lace veil | Lorin Marie Photography

With a promise not to lose them, Leanne borrowed her mother's gorgeous pearl and diamond earrings. Reminders of the lost earrings of fourth grade filled the air, followed by smiles and another promise to hold on tight to these borrowed jewels. Her mother's intricate lace veil complimented her bridal details just exquisitely, later on becoming a delicate backdrop for beautiful pink iced wedding cake.

Pale pink bridesmaid dresses | Lorin Marie Photography
David's Bridal wedding dress | Lorin Marie Photography
Mother of the bride | Lorin Marie Photography

After her mother and sisters helped Leanne slip into her white dress, the bride walked along the windy gravel path from the barn down to her waiting groom. They exchanged a First Look, taking in each other and holding on to the last fleeting moments of engagement that were making room for their nuptials.

First look bride and groom | Lorin Marie Photography
First look barn wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Bride and groom first look | Lorin Marie Photography
First look wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Bride and groom portraits | Lorin Marie Photography

Underneath the barn was transformed into a twinkly lit refuge from the somewhat still dreary afternoon. Friends from childhood, college buddies, family members and guests from across the states gathered into the secluded barn alcove.

Wedding mantle | Lorin Marie Photography
Choose a seat not a side wedding sign  | Lorin Marie Photography
Twinkly lights | Lorin Marie Photography
Wedding ceremony mantle | Lorin Marie Photography
Barn wedding ceremony | Lorin Marie Photography
Father of the bride  | Lorin Marie Photography
Cute ringbearer | Lorin Marie Photography

The bride and groom asked twelve of their very best friends to stand beside them on their wedding day. So much love and support from these dozen was given throughout the day, just completely wonderful friends and siblings who truly were for the couple and wanted to celebrate their first steps of marriage with them.

Pink and grey bridal party  | Lorin Marie Photography
Mix matched bridesmaid dresses | Lorin Marie Photography
Fall bridal party | Lorin Marie Photography
Groom with pink tie | Lorin Marie Photography
Bridal party photo | Lorin Marie Photography

Such a chic and stylish group! I love how the mismatched bridesmaid dresses come together so well in the photos. The groomsmen's ties are just the right amount of pink to really add a warmth to the overall look.

Pink bridesmaid dresses | Lorin Marie Photography
Grey groomsmen suits | Lorin Marie Photography
Must have wedding photo | Lorin Marie Photography

Here's to lifelong friendship and new beginnings!

Bridal wedding bow | Lorin Marie Photography
Bride and flower girl | Lorin Marie Photography
Barn kissing photo | Lorin Marie Photography
Bridal portrait | Lorin Marie Photography
Winchester wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Bride and groom portraits | Lorin Marie Photography

To love, laughter and happily ever after.

Groom portrait | Lorin Marie Photography
Barn wedding Northern Virginia | Lorin Marie Photography
Cloverdale Barn Winchester wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Winchester Virginia wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Sunset portraits | Lorin Marie Photography

The wedding celebrating continued on in the main level of the barn, where dozens of twinkly lights hung in the warm air and wrapped around beams as guests drank, ate and danced the night away.

Cloverdale Barn wedding | Lorin Marie Photography
Mr. and Mrs. wedding sign | Lorin Marie Photography
Reception dancing | Lorin Marie Photography
Silver cake server | Lorin Marie Photography
Vintage cake topper | Lorin Marie Photography
Dancing in barn | Lorin Marie Photography

Vendors:

Venue: Cloverdale Barn
Wedding dress:
David's Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses: Varied
Groomsmen suits: Varied
Florist:
DIY

Hair and Makeup: Cindy of SAS Studio
Cake: Agape Cake
DJ: Danny's DJ Service
Catering: Top Flight BBQ
Favors: Handmade BBQ sauce

Boyd Family | Cloverdale Barn Photo Session | Winchester Photographer

Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits

After photographing this sweet family in April, we were invited to join them for Easter dinner. Talk about a kind, hospitable family!

We first met Claire when we visited their wonderful Cloverdale Barn in Winchester last year when were on the hunt for a venue for our wedding. The rolling Northern Virginia hills and the rustic barn backdrop were exactly what we had been looking for & where Dean & I exchanged our vows last November. You can see photos from our Cloverdale Barn wedding here & here!

The Boyds are such a wonderful family & we loved getting to know the whole family even better. P.S. Brace yourself for adorableness overload! These 3 little granddaughters are beyond precious :)

Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Family Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portrait Session
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
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Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Photographer
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Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits

The girls wanted to jump on Grandma & Grandpa's big backyard trampoline. Such pure joy as they bounced around!

Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits
Cloverdale Barn Winchester Portraits