UPDATED!!  It’s been an amazing day and I have another wedding in 12 hours so I’m not going to chat tonight (this morning) but just post two immediate favorites as promised!

And here are the others promised!

Sheila from the event co is amazing!  You never have to worry with their team on the job.

Nancy’s “little” wedding day present from Heyward.

Nancy’s friend demonstrating the effectiveness of false eyelashes.  (and I have to tell you, they look AWESOME in pictures although they may not be the most comfortable thing ever)

The gals got ready at the lovely Magnolia Inn.

The Jimmys.

and the ring bling…

In the dress!

It was SUCH a gorgeous day!

The leading man of the event co, JF.

I cant decide which picture I like better of Nancy and her dad…what do you think?

I LOVE emotional weddings!  (my 2nd that day caught this one)

I get asked a lot (especially for my southern weddings) if I do bridal portraits.  Given time, we can do them on the wedding day.  or, I also offer a special package deal to my wedding clients.  I shoot them classically

and, not so classically. 🙂

I also try not to take too much time for the couple’s portraits but keep in mind, the number that you get is directly related to how much time we have to work on the wedding day.

The cocktail was held in and around the Alumni House.

and then they walked to Evans Hall for the reception.  The hall was amazing.. but why dont we just look at the pictures no?  First of all, the floral details…

and then an overview…

You will hear me say/write it again and again, NOTHING will have a greater impact on your photographs than getting a professional lighting designer.  (except of course getting an amazing photographer! 🙂 )

and check out some of the details!

The food was superb as well!

About midway through the traditional western reception, we had a change to a traditional Korean ritual!

Nancy getting dressed again!

It was QUITE funny to watch the “aunties” try to dress the six foot plus Heyward!

Catching of the dates and chestnuts…  (how many grandchildren will they give their parents?!)

The groom often gives a piggy back ride to his mother and then his bride, symbolizing his acceptance of his obligations to both his mother and wife.  In this case, Heyward’s mom graciously declined the ride…

late night treats – sliders and home fries – YUM!

and near the end of the night.

Congratulations you two!

Credits
ceremony: Washington and Lee Chapel
cocktail: Washing and Lee Alumni Affairs House
reception: Washing and Lee Evans Hall
coordinator: the event company (fabulous as always)
florist: Floral Images
cake: Cakes Unlimited
gown: Kenneth Poole
groom’s attire: Brooks Brothers and Vineyard Vines
caterer: W&L