Melissa and Scott’s lovely wedding at the UVA chapel and reception at Keswick -I’m SOOO glad the forecasted storms held off until later in the evening!

The groom and his dad
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detail of the gorgeous Alvina Valenta dress purchased from Kleinfeld’s NY

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the flower girl prepares (beautiful florals by A New Leaf Florist. Allegra's Studio wedding

Here comes the bride!

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I love watching the groom’s face when the bride walks down the aisle! Scott was especially stoic! (image by my assistant Corbin)

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and the departure! The UVA Chapel gets some amazing light in the afternoon!
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Its always fun with smaller groups to try to get a shot with everybody! A neat custom from Europe.
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and a classic going away shot.

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Keswick provides AMAZING food!

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and beautiful scenery.

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The band, Horizon, was quite good!

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Loving that first dance!

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and of course the cake! It had the BEST buttercream icing I’ve had in a while – and look how pretty it is! Don’t need fondant to have a pretty cake. 😉

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I just liked this image.

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end of the night – I think I would be ready to take these shoes off too. High heels and my feet just don’t get along very well, even though I LOVE them! Made by Grazia.

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The bride’s children were still going strong!

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Wasn’t this a sweet touch from Keswick? This and some other surprises awaited the couple in their room that night!

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All my best for many happy years together!