Bridal Portraits: Essential Tips for your Wedding Journey

Bridal Portraits: Essential Tips for your Wedding Journey

When it comes to planning your dream wedding, there are countless decisions to make, from choosing the perfect venue to selecting the flowers that will adorn your ceremony. Amidst all the excitement and anticipation, one aspect that should not be overlooked is the timeless tradition of bridal portraits.

Elegant Wedding at a Private Residence in Roanoke, Va - Madison & Will

Elegant Wedding at a Private Residence in Roanoke, Va - Madison & Will

This Charleston-inspired wedding in Roanoke, Virginia, will forever remain etched in my heart as a timeless celebration of love and elegance.

The fusion of Charleston charm with the natural beauty of their private estate created an environment that was nothing short of magical. A vision started by the bride and her mother and put together in an exquisite way by Caroline La Rocca.

From the moment one set foot on the picturesque private estate, it was clear that this wedding was something truly special, creating an environment that felt like a page out of a fairy tale.

Wedding at Hotel Roanoke Wedding Venue in Roanoke Virginia - Quinn & Stephen

Wedding at Hotel Roanoke Wedding Venue in Roanoke Virginia - Quinn & Stephen

I just got back from Italy and I feel restored and full of ideas! I haven’t blogged in who knows how long and the best day to post is the day you decide to post! It’s not written anywhere but I’ll stick with it! Haha

I met up with Quinn at a local coffee shop after she had contacted me about her wedding photography and immediately we knew that we were a match! It doesn’t always happen, to have that connection and to know that yes, this is the person I want to photograph our wedding.

Intimate Wedding at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va - Natalie & Like

Intimate Wedding at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va - Natalie & Like

Natalie & Michael are another couple that because of Covid, they had to rearrange their plans and reduce the size of their wedding because of Covid.

They opted out with a small intimate wedding, with just family and close friends at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.

Where was your first date? : It was at Mill Mountain Coffee downtown. We sat and talked for three hours about anything and everything. I think that was the moment we both knew.