Elizabeth Larson Photography

west virginia wedding photographer: leslie+matt 10.15.11

2012-02-06T08:41:00.002-05:00

leslie and matt are world travelers! they met at NC State in raleigh as students, eventually both moving to california. they both lived there for three years while continuing their educations, leslie studied at stanford and matt at berkeley. leslie then moved to france almost a year ago for her post doctorate work. matt is currently residing in the DC area, but his work takes him as far away as east africa. i'm impressed with how they have been able to manage a long distance relationship, busy careers, and so much travel in between. they are truly in love and it shows!

though leslie grew up in greensboro and her parents still reside there, she spent many vacations with her family in west virginia at flat top lake near ghent. when she and matt became engaged, they decided a fall wedding in the mountains would be a great place for all of their friends and family to come together for the celebration. they were right on! fall color was at its peak that weekend & the weather was warm and sunny, perfect for their outdoor ceremony they were planning. they chose a fabulous venue called foxwood, a bed and breakfast on the top of flat top mountain.

leslie purchased her gorgeous two layer lace wedding gown in france and a seamstress added the tulle straps. her fabulous shoes were also purchased in france. leslie looked amazing! her six bridesmaids selected their own gowns in shades of grey. leslie gave each of her gals vintage-looking scarves in multiple hues, which she also purchased in france.

leslie and matt decided to have a first look before the ceremony, so we set up a time and private spot overlooking the mountains behind the main house, foxwood, in the gardens. i loved witnessing this. it was such a sweet moment, a quiet time where they could be together. i think more couples should do this!

the ceremony was held on the front side of the foxwood house overlooking one of the beautiful ponds under a wooden arch. afterwards, the wedding party climbed into the back of leslie's father's pickup truck for a ride over to mulberry house where the reception was held. a tent was set up outdoors where the band played, guests danced, and where terry and i set up the photobooth. the guests had so much fun with the photobooth and all the silly props, it was a total hit!

a buffet style dinner was inside the house and the food was delish! instead of a wedding cake, leslie and matt chose several types of pies to serve. they did cut the groom's cake, a large map of the world {since they are world-travelers!}.

their wedding certainly was lovely and with so many personal touches. not to mention, leslie and matt were fabulous!

ceremony+reception venue: foxwood

celebrant: reverend janice tiedeck

ceremony music: jungmee kim, gabrielle maes, hannah graff

{all friends of the couple}

catering and pies: fruits of labor

groom's cake: delicious cakes

wildflowers+wooden arch: fruits of labor
wedding decor: candles in mason jars {brides father}
wooden mileage sign: built by bride's father &
painted by matt, leslie, and their friend, abby

reception music: half bad bluegrass band

photobooth: elizabeth larson photography

favors: local apple butter in mason jars

pre-wedding planning: sue mccain at the wedding galleria by bella

all images © elizabeth larson photography 2011

the homestead wedding photographer: kristen+richard 10.01.11

2012-01-31T09:15:00.002-05:00

terry joined me on the trip back up to virginia for kristen and richard's wedding at the homestead in the charming town of hot springs. originally built in 1766, the homestead is a beautiful historic resort and spa in the midst of the allegheny mountains. the weather turned brisk the weekend of their wedding and we heard rumors it snowed just west of the resort. the fall color was just starting to pop, due to cooler temps in higher elevations which was such a pleasant surprise!

kristen and richard reside in richmond, virginia and planned their destination wedding at the homestead, knowing that it would be a relaxing get-away and mini vacation for their guests who traveled from all over. the day of their wedding was the first time we'd met. after months of corresponding, their day was finally here. i loved working with them, they were such a warm and gracious couple. i adored kristen's wedding gown and the sash really brought her look together. such a pretty bride and handsome groom!

the ceremony and reception were both held in the crystal ballroom, an elegant grand room with natural light filling in from the courtyard. i loved the southern charm of this wedding. it was pretty chilly the day of their wedding and the rain was threatening on and off all day, so we were only able to take a few pictures outdoors prior. but never fear! no matter where you are at the homestead, inside or out, you can find a great location for photos.

after an evening of dancing, the homestead's "famous donuts" were served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream at the end of the reception. the younger guests were certainly happy about that, as was richard's father whom i caught carrying a tray of them away! that's one of my favorite pics of the evening! the guests signed post cards from the homestead with their well wishes and placed them in a basket for kristen and richard to read later. and as the guests departed, they were treated with gourmet candies and chocolates in burlap hand-tied bags.

i'm so thrilled terry joined me for another wedding weekend away. he's wonderful company and he also helped me as my photographer's assistant at the wedding. did i mention he was the best? after many hours on our feet the evening of the wedding, we took advantage the next morning to soak in the natural mineral springs at jefferson pools. after soaking, getting out of the 98 degree springs and into 43 degree unheated changing rooms was a bit of an eye opener . needless to say, it kept us awake for the long drive home! i think it was the first time i wasn't sore the day after a wedding.

ceremony+reception venue: the homestead

wedding planner/coordinator: lori hicks at the homestead

celebrant: reverend david cox

ceremony music: violin soloist, jaime letourneau

catering, wedding cake: the homestead

flowers: country garden florists
lilly on the piano: in memory of the bride's father

bride's wedding gown: monique lhuillier
wedding favors: cloth bags filled with gourmet candies+chocolates

all photos © elizabeth larson photography 2011

new products: sweet frames

2012-01-25T15:53:00.001-05:00

we are now offering sweet vintage inspired wooden frames in 5 sizes, 4 colors, and 2 shapes. Included are two hanging brackets for horizontal or vertical display.

five sizes:

5x7

8x10

8x12

11x14

16x20

four beautiful colors:

black licorice

creme brulee

salt water taffy {pale blue}

cotton candy {pale pink}

two fun shapes:

classic {left} or ornate {right}

perfect for showcasing your wedding photographs, engagement, or family session singly or in a group! please contact us for details, prices, and additional information.

5x7 and 8x10 in ornate creme brulee pictured below:

newport news wedding photographer: natalie+ fred 09.26.11

2012-01-25T15:53:00.000-05:00

natalie and fred are a such a sweet couple! i had the pleasure of meeting them in may 2011, several months before their september wedding. we got together for their engagement session at the gorgeous norfolk botanical gardens. we spent a couple hours getting to know one another and i took well over two hundred pics of them! i just knew they were going to be great the day of their wedding.

natalie and fred's wedding was held just a few miles away at yet another fabulous place, the mariners' museum. terry joined me on the weekend trip back up to tidewater virginia to keep me company and assist me the day of their wedding. he is turning out to be a fantastic assistant, not to mention a wonderful road trip companion!

unfortunately it was drizzling the morning of the wedding. so natalie and fred were unable to have the ceremony in the garden as originally planned. nice that the museum offers an indoor backup plan. we were grateful that it cleared up in time to capture a few shots of the newlyweds by the water and in the garden afterwards. the museum offered free tours to their guests while we photographed the wedding party... what a great idea! if you haven't been to this museum, you must go!

natalie is originally from brazil and while working in this country as an au pair she met fred on a skiing trip in the virginia mountains. many of her family and friends traveled all the way from brazil and many of fred's family from japan and other parts of the united states. natalie's sister was her maid-of-honor and fred's brother, best man. several of natalie's children she cares for were in the wedding party. the two flower girls were adorable! but then so were the ring bearers...such cuteness!

i thought the theme of this wedding which was "lovebirds" was so sweet and their colors were so complimentary to one another, pale blue, pale orange, and khaki. and i loved the feathers which were added to natalie's bouquet & in Fred's boutineer. the cake was so pretty and delicious with an adorable lovebird wooden cake topper. they also served brigadeiro brazilian chocolates with the cake {fred originally proposed to natalie by hiding her ring in brigadeiro!}.

a joyous day it certainly was! enjoy the photos as much as i enjoyed taking them!

wedding venue {ceremony+reception}: the mariners' museum

bride's wedding gown: david's bridal

groom's suit: tommy hilfiger

celebrant: pastor mark sigue

ceremony music: vance and preston gentry

soloists: mark and marifel sigue
reception music: dj, doug mintz

caterer: the catering company
cake: simply connie
flowers & design: DIY via a friend/colleague

all images © elizabeth larson photography 2011

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for photography!

2012-01-25T15:52:00.001-05:00

– January 25, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Elizabeth Larson Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Elizabeth Larson Photography was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Elizabeth Larson Photography is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Elizabeth Larson Photography for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Elizabeth Larson Photography is one of the very best Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

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gibsonville wedding photographer: burke manor inn

2012-01-25T15:52:00.000-05:00

regina and patrick's september wedding was so intimate and lovely, with just close family and friends attending. they were married outside on the veranda at the burke manor inn, with a dinner party reception held in a private dining room at the inn's french restaurant saint jacques afterwards. such a sweet couple!

venue: burke manor inn

celebrant: pastor ralph heller

catering: saint jacques restaurant at burke manor inn

cake: maxie b's

flowers: steve custer, plants and answers

background music: ipod
favors: italian wedding cookies, made by a friend

all images © elizabeth larson photography 2011

reidsville wedding photographer: nicole+cody 09.10.11

2012-01-18T13:45:00.001-05:00

what a fun wedding this was! my better half, terry, joined me for the wedding day festivities as we both know the bride's mother and stepfather, tammy and dwayne {they are camping, paddling, and festival-going friends}. i was so honored when tammy and dwayne asked me to come photograph their daughter nicole's wedding this past september. many of our friends were at this wedding, including the members of the band. so much fun! i was able to capture all of their memories with terry's help and really enjoy myself at the reception, while keeping my camera close-by just in case.

the location where they had the reception was fabulous! it was held out in the countryside on the family's farm in bethany, north carolina. they have a beautiful reconstructed log cabin on the premises, a pond, and of course a rustic old barn, which was the perfect setting for the wedding party photos. although the weather was fabulous the day of nicole and cody's wedding, as a precaution they set up a large tent on the property where tables & chairs, a dance floor, and the band were. the caterers set up a 2-sided buffet line, which was inside one of the outbuildings, such a excellent idea. i loved how one of the canoes was utilized as a "cooler" to keep wine, beer, and sodas chilled! it was nice in that i got to sit down with terry and friends, listen to some great music, and enjoy some amazing food. even danced a little! it's late coming, but congratulations to the happy couple, nicole "niki" and cody, and a happy new year to all!

ceremony: reidsville evangelical methodist church
celebrant: pastor aaron withrow

reception: private farm

flowers: cabin crafts fireflies

catering: the ritz gourmet {debbie's catering}

cake: delicious cakes

music: allison king band

all images © elizabeth larson photography 2011

valentine's day serenade!

2012-01-13T14:54:00.002-05:00

looking for the perfect unique valentine's day gift? give her or him a romantic serenade! serendipity is a husband-wife jazz duo {guitar and vocals} from the greensboro, NC area. alison and jeremy are great friends and a former wedding couple of mine. they would love to offer their talented services to make your loved one's valentine's day over-the-top romantic!

these two will serenade your significant other with a sultry, romantic tune at your home, work, or any one of greensboro's fine dining restaurants. they will also present your beloved with a perfect red rose and either fine chocolates or beautiful custom-made jewelry!

all of you guys out there who are thinking of asking their gal for her hand in marriage, this would be a fabulous time for a proposal. it must be the romantic in me!

please visit serendipity's website at www.serendipityjazz.com to get in touch with them or see their flyer below for more details and information. you won't be disappointed! alison serenaded jeremy at their own wedding and everyone loved it! so romantic. you can see their wedding here: alison+jeremy: 05.22.11

sally blue is one!

2011-12-20T20:48:00.000-05:00

sweet sally blue recently celebrated her first birthday! her mom and dad are dear friends of ours. she has two big sisters too. we spent some time with them this fall at shakori hills, where sally blue really hammed it up for the camera. be sure to check out her "onesie" she is wearing. not just any onesie, but a donna the buffalo onesie... LOVE it! sally blue has to be one of the youngest members of "the herd".

though this wasn't an "official" session, i was so delighted with how many of these photos turned out. but then again i had a fabulous subject! sally blue was featured on my blog a year ago as a newborn and her mom's maternity session last fall. i've been following sally blue around with my camera on several occasions J ... perhaps that's why she's so used to it!!

a very happy birthday and much love to sweet sally blue!

yorktown wedding photographer: april+dave 09.02.11

2011-12-12T14:00:00.002-05:00

after photographing april and dave's engagement session earlier this summer, i knew their wedding was going to be magical! april did much of the planning herself, as well as all of the decor at her reception and many of the details. she was going for a modern look with bright vibrant colors, yet classical. tiffany blue and buttercup yellow made up their wedding color palette. i love how these cheerful colors really complimented one another.

april and dave's late afternoon ceremony was held on the patio at the yorktown freight shed, a fully restored 1930's brick structure overlooking the waterfront of the york river. her two brothers walked her down the aisle and gave her away and i loved how her father officiated the ceremony. the reception was held in the same location making it very convenient for the guests. although the weather was mild, it was very windy that day so we were unable to walk down on the beach for the wedding party photos. however, the boardwalk and gardens surrounding the freight shed made for an equally fabulous area.

april is a textiles designer and is one of the most creative brides i've ever had the pleasure of working with. it was really fun to photograph everything she created! april also designs paper goods including wedding invitations, so please be sure to visit her etsy site, {paper} dolls designs. april and dave were both wonderful and i enjoyed their wedding day very much. in addition, it was fun to see my cousin, duncan, and his wife, jenn, at the wedding {thanks for the referral!}.

april and dave just returned from their honeymoon in st. thomas, usvi which they decided to take a couple months after their wedding. they chose a great time of year to go to the caribbean, as it has turned cold here in the south east! i'm welcoming the newlyweds home by finally posting their wedding to my blog!

ceremony+reception: yorktown freight shed
celebrant: bride's father, reverend david magruder
bride's wedding gown: private label by G
bridesmaid dresses: ann taylor
bridesmaid necklaces+flower shoe clips: DIY by the bride
groom+groomsmen attire: mens warehouse {calvin klein}
silk & natural floral arrangements: DIY by the bride
pomanders, table decor, wooden signs: DIY by the bride
family tree guest "book": bride's brother, christian
catering: linda's touch of class catering
wedding cake: simply connie
dj: direct entertainment
hotel accommodations: courtyard by marriott
invitations, maps, place cards, fan programs: DIY by the bride
visit her etsy site: {paper} dolls designs

all images © elizabeth larson photography 2011

mr. and mrs. foster toast to some foster's lager!

greensboro wedding photographer: wendy+kenny 08.27.11

2011-11-30T15:02:00.003-05:00

you may remember wendy and kenny from their engagement session this summer out at lake norman. they have been such a fun couple getting to know over the past year. how could it be that its been three months since their wedding?! by any event it was a lovely wedding still fresh in my mind.

my assistant stacia and i started the day out by joining wendy at the hotel while she was getting ready. when it was time for her to depart for the church, wendy joined her sweet grandfather in a gorgeous rolls royce, which was later wendy and kenny's getaway car as well.

many of wendy's relatives, including her parents and grandparents, traveled all the way from venezuela for their wedding. i loved how wendy & kenny included both american and venezuelan traditions at their reception. one was a dance where everyone wore face masks, oversized sunglasses, or festive hats, many with feathers. chris and brian, of triad dj, were on top of things and had the party really going!

we were so honored to be such a big part of wendy & kenny's wedding day. they truly were such a pleasure to work with, as were their families. the wishes are long overdo, but congratulations to the newlyweds!

ceremony: our lady of grace catholic church

flowers: oak ridge florist
bride's hair & makeup: zaj hair studio

reception: greensboro marriott downtown

catering & wedding cake: provided by greensboro marriott downtown

music/disc jockey: chris & brian of triad dj service

pre-wedding planning: wedding galleria by bella

happy holidays!

2011-11-30T14:54:00.008-05:00

to all my clients, colleagues, friends, family, and fans of elizabeth larson photography thank you so much for a wonderful year! by the time the new year arrives, this season i'll have 20 weddings documented {3 of them as a second shooter, which has been a fantastic experience}, numerous portrait sessions, as well as a couple of editorial assignments AND a band promo. i've also found some time to get out my camera at several music festivals and that has been an absolute blast! i even bought a waterproof point & shoot camera this season which has been great for taking out in our new kayaks on paddling trips this year.

in addition, i had the wonderful experience of teaching a photography workshop this fall at the john c campbell folk school located in the beautiful north carolina mountains in a small town called brasstown. the class was called "photo essays" and my father, chiles larson, was originally going to teach it and i would've been his assistant. sadly my father can't travel anymore due to major back surgery earlier this year, and it would've been a 9 hour drive for him. it was 5 hours for me! north carolina is spread out!

though i had a small class, we had tons of fun. i took my students on several field trips including to the nantahala gorge, joyce kilmer memorial forest, the quirky town of murphy, and of course around the folk school's campus. we were able to visit and photograph many of the classes in session including wood turning, pottery, enameling, tin smithing, blacksmithing, and many others. it was so much fun to get back from our daily assignments only to see what amazing photos they'd created... they were great!

terry, my partner joined me on my trip out there and so glad he did! we made some new friends while there, not to mention the kitchen staff fed us three fabulous meals a day served family style. i loved the entire experience! in the evenings they had all kinds of interesting things going on for students & staff to enjoy and one of them was contra dancing, which was so much fun!! if it weren't for terry, i would've never gone out on that dance floor. he has a way of persuading me at times!

as many will notice i will be jumping around a bit on my blog. over the past couple of weeks, i've posted more recent work from this fall and then i'll be moving back to august to post many weddings we've covered since then. next up will be wendy and kenny's wedding, so please stay tuned!

thanks again to all and wishing everyone a very happy holiday! from our home in the country to yours!

tobacco barn • north east guilford county, north carolina

greensboro portrait photographer: nora+david's engagement session

2011-11-28T07:25:00.000-05:00

we got together with nora and david recently at the university of north carolina greensboro's campus. the newly engaged couple met their freshmen year of college on move-in day at the coed dorms. they have been inseparable since and are super excited about their upcoming wedding next may.

my assistant, jenny, and i were both pleasantly surprised that the campus at uncg offered several excellent locations. neither of us had really visited the campus before, but i do know that i'll go back there again. we were also thrilled that the trees still had some fall color and that it wasn't bitter cold outside, although we had to fight the wind.

nora and david are such a delightful couple and were fun getting to know. they were so comfortable with one another and naturals around the camera. i'm so grateful to have the opportunity to have met them before their big day! it will be here before you know it....

chapel hill portrait photographer: gabrielle's senior session

2011-11-25T08:28:00.001-05:00

last fall i photographed gabrielle's older sister, juliana, for her senior session. i was honored when her mother lynne asked me to come photograph gabrielle a few weeks ago. we met early one morning in chapel hill's coker arboretum for her session, which turned out to be the perfect location although it was pretty brisk! the fall color was still very beautiful then. i'm particularly fond of the shots of gabrielle taken within the japenese maple trees. her peach jacket & scarf complimented the brightly colored leaves. the arboretum never fails, no matter what time of year!

gabrielle is now a senior in high school and shares my love of photography. it was fun to talk shop with her. she's yearbook staff photographer at her school. she enjoys photographing people and when she gets the opportunity, travel photography. gabrielle is planning to attend college next fall and is thinking about either penn state, james madison university, or possibly george mason. best of luck to gabrielle... i know she will do well! what a sweet and talented young lady she is.

mcleansville portrait photographer: ashley, dustin, + lilly

2011-11-25T08:28:00.000-05:00

what an enjoyable time i had with ashley and dustin the afternoon of their session at the hayloft. lilly, their dachshund, joined in for some photo opps too, as she didn't want to be left out! we had yet another beautiful and relatively warm fall day for their session, the light was gorgeous! dustin was such a trooper when ashley and i suggested we take a few pics of the two of them in front of the old ford truck, as dustin is a "chevy man". ashley, dustin, and sweet lilly were so much fun to photograph and get to know! and i know i'll be seeing them again....

stained glass canoe: band promo

2011-11-23T16:19:00.001-05:00

friends, chris and andrea templon, have a great band called stained glass canoe, and i was honored when they asked me to do their promo photos. chris plays guitar and andrea sings some amazing vocals. she can really sing the blues AND she also plays the tambourine. roger kohrs, who was once in the band unknown hinson, is their bass player {and sometimes plays the harmonica}. bruce mallatratt, is their drummer extraordinaire.

it was so enjoyable to drive out to chris and andrea's place in the country a few weeks ago on an unusually warm fall afternoon. i find working with musicians to be one of my favorites as a photographer. its really not "work" at all, so please don't tell anyone!

stained glass canoe has an 8 song album out, so be sure to contact them to see how you can get a copy. we went out to see them play live last weekend and what fun it was! roger came up to me when we first arrived and said "i really love the photos, they are really colorful!" and colorful they were, as in the band members! in a few of the shots roger wore a vintage lime green leisure suit jacket, while the others went all out with brightly colored tie-dye outfits. what a fun photo gig, without a doubt!

adaumont farm: new wedding+event venue {NC piedmont triad}

2011-10-31T16:58:00.001-04:00

a few weeks ago, the gals at perfect wedding guide asked me to come photograph the triangle/triad guild luncheon. these networking luncheons for wedding vendors are held monthly at a different venue each time. the october luncheon was held at a fabulous new venue, adaumont farm. its a working horse farm owned by kyle & patty petty and is located in trinity, north carolina. its within close proximity of greensboro, high point, charlotte, and surrounding areas making it convenient to those looking for a private venue in the countyside, yet still very convenient to the city.

when i drove through the gates the morning of the luncheon and came around to the top of the hill, i was blown away by the gorgeous scenery....views of the rolling countryside, a covered bridge, and a pavilion down by a serene lake, which was built with wedding ceremonies in mind.

the large horse barn was orginally used as a riding arena and has since been completely renovated into a rustic, yet elegant place for an event of any kind. in fact, the petty's daughter used it for her own wedding. the horse memorabelia, cozy furniture, cow print pillows, and cowboy boot lamps give it that country charm, making you feel as if you were in someone's living room. i was especially fond of the outdoor setting and the wrap-around porch that looks out over the horse pastures and fields as far as the eye can see.

the cuisine for our luncheon was provided by peppermoon catering and we got to taste everything from mini crab cakes, ham biscuits to an absolutely delicious orzo salad. they served lemonade and sweet tea in mason jars. the cheerful red and white centerpieces were provided by botanica flowers, complimenting the cow print tablecloths and red napkins. and i absolutely adored the desserts made by spring garden bakery, as everyone else did. they disappeared quickly!

these luncheons are a lot of fun and a great networking experience. i have met so many wonderful vendors by attending them. each month different vendors can participate by donating their time, service, and/or product to these luncheons. the next one in the triad will be this wednesday, november 2nd at the millenium center in downtown winston salem. you may register/rsvp online via here: perfect wedding guide guild luncheons.

venue: adaumont farm
catering: pepper moon catering
dessert/pastries: spring garden bakery
floral design/centerpieces: botanica flowers
linens: party rentals by lisa
stationery {table numbers}: bridal flavors
speaker: linda gunter {owner/innkeeper at the mill house at richland creek}

all images © elizabeth larson photography

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charlottesville wedding photographer: nichole+jason 08.14.11

2011-10-19T13:37:00.000-04:00

nichole and jason were so wonderful to work with! in the months leading up to their wedding, i was able to get back up to charlottesville to meet with them twice. first we met for a consultation & walk through at their venue and then a few months later for their engagement session with their furry children in their new home, which was so much fun.

the wedding celebration was held among close family and friends of nichole & jason's at one of my favorite charlottesville venues, the lovely historic clifton inn. the beautiful outdoor garden ceremony took place on the croquet lawn, champagne was served on the terrace afterwards, and immediately following a dinner party reception took place on the sun porch which offered amazing views of the sunset over the blue ridge mountains. i loved how intimate the setting was for their reception. long tables were arranged the entire length of the porch with simple, yet elegant floral arrangements placed on them. this allowed the guests to mingle with one another throughout the evening. what a sweet wedding!

ceremony+ reception: clifton inn

celebrant: brian vaughan

ceremony music: jennifer myer, the encore string quartet

floral design: amy webb, blue ridge floral design

catering+cake: clifton inn

favors: gearhearts fine chocolates

reception music: ipod