wedding editorial photographer: a southern soiree' {triad weddings magazine} part 1 of 2

 the fall/winter 2011 issue of triadweddings magazine is hot off the press and it looks fabulous from cover to cover!  its packed full of great wedding tips, ideas, advise, real weddings, resources, not to mention gorgeous photographs.

 be sure to check out the article 'a southern soiree' by leigh pearce {of leigh perrce weddings} and featuring our photographs on pages 24-27 {as shown below}.  we will soon share some of our favorite photos from this editorial assignment on our blog, so stay tuned for part 2. if you'd like a free copy of the magazine, we have plenty! please contact us for details.

this was one of the most enjoyable editorial assignments i've had the opportunity to shoot for a wedding publication. and i can't say enough wonderful things about leigh!  she has a sharp eye for detail, design, and style. couples looking for a planner, day of coordinator, and/or an event designer who is vintage inspired and eco-friendly, she's your gal!  

the amazing team of talented vendors that made it all come together were:

the venue: willow oaks plantation

designer: leigh pearce weddings

flowers: just priceless

paper goods + favors: grayhall designs

tablescapes, linens, and cake stands: dolce dimora

tables, chairs, flatware: partymakers 

cakes: maxie b's and edible artistry

chalkboards and wooden 'b & g' letters {on backs of chairs} DIY

photography: elizabeth larson photography

publication: © triadweddings magazine

be sure to come back to visit us again in the near future for part 2!

wedding: brooke+craige 07.11.09

although it has been several months since brooke and craige's wedding weekend up in charlottesville, virginia, its never to late to share these images! brooke and craige have been wonderful to work with from their e-session at craige's family farm in eden, north carolina to brooke's bridal session in my dad's williamsburg, virginia garden. brooke was truly one of the sweetest and most laid back brides i have ever had the pleasure of working with. brooke, craige, and their families were super! i look forward to continue working with them in the upcoming months and designing an album for them soon! congrats brooke and craige!!

REHEARSAL DINNER PARTY
venue: the colonnade club at the university of virginia
catering: eric stamer catering
floral arrangements: patterson's floral shop
band/musicians: E3

WEDDING CEREMONY+RECEPTION
bride's gown: brooke choose to wear her mother's wedding gown and veil
flowers/floral arrangements: patterson's floral shop
ceremony: university of virginia chapel
reception: farmington country club
catering and wedding cake: farmington country club
band/musicians: the wallers
video: jillian's video productions

engagement session: brooke+craige

yesterday afternoon i joined brooke and craige for their engagement session in eden, nc on craige's family farm. their property runs all the way down to the dan river so naturally we took advantage of the beautiful scenery. what a fabulous place and such a fun couple! we're looking forward to brooke and craige's wedding next summer in charlotteville!