Charlie + Laura | Bull Run Golf Club Wedding | Haymarket Wedding Photographer

"I'm excited to marry you!" Laura said, playfully grabbing Charlie's arm. "I'm most excited about getting to start & end the day with Charlie there."

Cue the awwwwws :) These two are one of the sweetest couples! Dean & I have had the privilege of knowing Charlie & Laura for several years through MBC Arlington & we could not be more thrilled to see them navigate from friends to dating to now married yay!

Charlie said this about his beautiful bride-to-be, several weeks before their wedding: "Laura is so graceful, not in the secular sense of the way, but when don't go right or something else happens," he said. "The things I'm worst at, she is so amazing. When I get to see that, it's a spiritual punch. Laura loves the Lord & obedient in the call to serve."

That is Mr. & Mrs Thomas for you! They were wed at Bull Run Golf Club with a gorgeous mountain backdrop behind them as they exchanged vows & rings. After the ceremony, guests were escorted to the most gorgeous cocktail hour up by the clubhouse, complete with chic cafe lights strung overhead, followed by a wonderful reception full of heartfelt toasts, dancing, dinner & more dancing.

Charlie & Laura, we are so blessed to call y'all friends! Thank you for letting us capture these special moments from your wedding day :)

Vendors:

Wedding dress: Alfred Angelo
Wedding shoes: Nine West
Wedding earrings: Ralph Lauren
Groom's suit: Men’s Warehouse
Groom’s tie: Calvin Klein
Florist: Love Is Floral
Ceremony venue: Bull Run Golf Club
Reception venue: Bull Run Golf Club
Hair: Tranquility Day Spa
Makeup: Cassie Williams
DJ: DJ Lauren Bobby
Bridesmaid dresses: Target
Groomsmen attire: Men’s Warehouse
Wedding day-of coordinator: Ana Varela
Cake: Holley Slabaugh
Catering: R & R Catering
Invitations: Vistaprint
Honeymoon: Excellence Resorts

Sneak peek: Charlie + Laura | Bull Run Golf Club Wedding | Haymarket Wedding Photographer

From the moment Charlie saw his beautiful bride Laura during their first look on a tucked-away wooden bridge to their heart-warming exchange of vows & taking of communion together under the trees near the water's edge of Bull Run Golf Club, this wedding was sweet, meaningful & all-around gorgeous in every way. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas, y'all are such an elegant couple!

Sneak peek: David + Jesica | Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Wedding | Vienna Wedding Photographer

Ever so gracefully, Jesica walked out across the courtyard patio of the Atrium & down the aisle to the love of her life, David, waiting in front of an exquisite floral-draped cross that represented there mutual hope in the Lord & commitment to the vows they were about to make before God, their family & friends. More of their beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens wedding coming soon!!

Bekah + Steve: Luray Barn Wedding

This couple. Bekah + Steve, such amazing people (or peeps, as Bekah would say) that God has already used in tremendous ways together as a couple. I had the awesome privilege to work with B before we both switched jobs. We had many morning coffee chats, date discussions (she waited up to hear the results of my very first date with Mr. D!!) & Jesus talks.

Getting to know Steve through times he popped into the office & a lunchtime photo shoot, it was so fun to see their l-o-v-e continue to grow through daily interactions, even ordinary, quiet times spent together. They were wed at the beautiful Stonewall Crossing, the cutest vacation rental home nestled in Luray. 

Their sweet, intimate ceremony was almost, *almost* moved inside because of the rain. Instead, the Lord held off the thunderstorm until we had just about wrapped up the ceremony & all the portraits!!! While we scurried off to the most beautiful, rustic barn before the storm came, guests enjoyed appetizers on the main house front porch and lawn games in the front lawn.

Bekah's father gave a beautiful toast for the newlyweds & blessing for the meal, & then it was time for a delicious buffet - yummy Southern delicacies like deviled eggs, homemade pies and more! Beautiful touches of blue & pops of yellow sunflowers looked stunning throughout the ceremony & reception. Bekah's sister worked hard to sew together the most adorable burlap utensil holders! After dinner, Bekah & Steve had their first dance to Honey Bee, which included line dancing, of course! The rest of the night was full of laughter, sweet tea & dancing. The bride's parents even surprised the special duo with his & hers fishing poles. TOO cute! Which then led to ring shots on one of the fishing hooks. The couple used little bells as their send-off, dashing away in the rain to their getaway car :)

Bekah & Steve,

Mr. D & I were so touched to have been able to capture these special moments from your wedding day :) :)  You two rock! Keep loving the Lord first, each other second as you grow in your love for one another in the days ahead. We love y'all!

Vendors:

Ceremony: Stonewall Crossing

Reception: Stonewall Crossing

Bride's dress: David's Bridal

Groom's suit: Men's Warehouse

Florist: Sheri of Lavender Fields Florist

Catering: West Main Market

Invitations: Michael's 

Bekah + Steve: sneak peek

One of the greatest joys & privileges is to shoot the wedding of a very close friend. Bekah, or B as I call her, & I worked together for just under 2 years & y'all, we had some wonderful memories together!

Like the time when we were working a weekend BBQ event & a storm came through. Let's just say the tent we were under started to blow away, trying to take us with it!

Or the time we spent our lunchbreak hunting for an illusive rope swing through the woods of Northern Virginia. And yes, we did find it!

This girl - she is a spunky linedancing queen who will sporadically break out into beautiful acapella singing & has a huge heart for the Lord. Her now hubby Steve is an amazing man who truly loves her & is constantly looking for ways to shine Christ's light by serving others.

Dean & I were beyond blessed to capture their gorgeous fall barn wedding in Luray in late September. SO much more of their family-filled DIY day to come!

Read all about their exciting engagement story here & check out their snowy day photo session here & here.