These two Wahoos used their love of The University of Virginia as the inspiration for their wedding day. Think your school colors won’t work? If Blue and Orange can look good together, anything is possible with the right help!

Pretty ceremony details of green and yellow!

Jason and Tammy Keefer get all the credit for these glorious wedding photos. They were the perfect match for Amanda’s wedding day. I can’t imagine her wedding without them! Amanda was such a beautiful bride – inside and out. She is one of my best friends and I am so incredibly happy for her and Cale. Here are some of my favorite details from the wedding day:

I love this florist! Mary Jane Tropea does some of the prettiest work out there.  I am privileged enough to get to work with them for at least 2 weddings this spring. I will be sure to post pictures of her bouquets and arrangements! For now, check out the website: Bella Fiore

Aaron Watson Photography captured this gorgeous wedding day back in October. The wedding and reception were both held at Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard. I love this couple and, lucky for me, get to live near them very soon! Here are some shots of the wedding party before the ceremony began:

These are some of my favorite details from Brett and Nathaniel’s January 9th wedding.

The wedding took place in Williamsburg, VA at Williamsburg United Methodist Church and Colonial Heritage

Brett and Nathaniel had such a personal and gorgeous ceremony. I wish I had sound bites from their vows. They each wrote their own and read them to each other for the first time during the ceremony. I’ll post more pictures when I get the professional ones back from the photographer!

Ruth and Barlow got married at Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick, VA and the reception was held at the Keswick Hunt Club. Though unbearably cold outside, the wedding was absolutely gorgeous! Here are some details from the day:

Check out photographer Matt Eich’s wedding website for some amazing images of the wedding day!

Patrick and Jenny got married on May 23, 2009. They had a gorgeous lakeside venue complimented by a warm, sunny day.

Location: Lake Ritchie in Bealeton, VA

Photographer: Kristen Gardner Photography

I just love them!

I had the pleasure of attending a lovely afternoon wedding this past Saturday. Below are some pictures I took because I knew I could make a note or two on them…

This is the gorgeous view we had from the club house reception site. The bride and groom are on the bridge getting their portraits done. Whenever you have the chance to take pictures near a bridge and a willow tree – do it! They won’t disappoint!

The centerpieces were two simple hydrangea steams in a small vase. Extremely low budget but the hydrangeas gave it a bit more depth. If you’re on a tight budget and have a liking for hydrangeas, they are a great way to get the most bang for your buck. Imagine how pretty they can be when a bunch of hydrangea bouquets are placed down the center of an 8 ft. table with tall candlesticks and a full table setting?

The cake was very simple on the outside. To be honest,  not my favorite wedding cake. I’m not very fond of cake toppers unless they are floral pieces. But inside, the cake was great. Each layer was a different flavor: Chocolate and raspberry, marble with chocolate pudding, pumpkin spice, and almond. Variety in flavors is a fun way to spruce up your wedding cake. Guests love having the option of cake flavors!

Ever really wondered what this old saying means? Old stands for a bride’s ties to her past. New is her hope for the future. Borrowed represents friendship and blue is for faithfulness. Usually a bride will try to represent all four of these by something she wears on her wedding day. “New” is the easiest one to cover – most every bride has something brand new to wear.  ”Old” may be her mother’s necklace, pearl earrings, veil or even a re-done wedding gown! “Borrowed” is similar to finding something old – maybe borrow a friend’s veil (a friend once borrowed mine, it saves a lot of money!), or a broach that you pin on your bouquet, or use a friend’s favorite make-up. “Blue”, well, you can get creative like a friend of mine did. She had each of her bridesmaids write a note on the soles of her wedding shoes in blue ink. The easiest way to incorporate blue is to have a sweet little piece of lingerie under your dress. Don’t stress if you don’t follow this wedding tradition. It’s only for fun and can be a great way to incorporate others into your wedding day beauty preparations!

Something Borrowed