Marli + Chris: Stevenson Ridge Wedding Photography

chris and marl were married on an absolutely perfect october afternoon! it seriously could not have been a more beautiful virginia day. the couple chose stevenson ridge as their wedding venue and spent the entire day there…from getting ready to ceremony to reception. this was my first time photographing a wedding at stevenson ridge (i have been itching to shoot a wedding here for a long time) and i fell totally in love with everything about it.stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink01 marli got ready at spy hill house on the property.stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink02 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink03 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink04 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink05 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink06 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink07 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink08 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink09 she did her own makeup…and it was gorgeous!stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink10 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink11 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink12 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink13 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink14 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink15 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink16 wow! seriously…marli took my breath away. to me she has that old hollywood style of beautiful.stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink17 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink18 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink19 chris got ready at the lodge on the property.stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink20 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink21 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink22 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink23 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink24 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink25 love all the purple accessoriesstevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink26 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink27chris and marli decided to see each other prior to the ceremony and had a “first look”. these two are so cute together!!
stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink28 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink29chris was trying to try marli’s happy tears…
stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink30 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink31 we had so much time for portraits and i took full advantage of it! i could have photographed these two for hours and hours.stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink32 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink33 i love how they look at each other…stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink34 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink35 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink36 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink37 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink38 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink39 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink40 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink41 stevenson_ridge_wedding_photography_virginia_fredericksburg_amber_reinink42ceremony time…in the little chapel. all of the fall decor and pops of purple were gorgeous.
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chris and marli…thank you so much for entrusting me to document your beautiful wedding day. i had a wonderful time getting to know you both and laughing a lot! you have a beautiful love for each other that shines through you both. marli you could not have been any more stunning! i hope you enjoyed your honeymoon and enjoy your wedding day photos.

many thanks to the awesome kyle martell for second shooting for me. i couldn’t have done it without you.

Vendors:

Venue: Stevenson Ridge

Caterer: Caroline Street Catering

Hair Artist: Angelina with Statements

Decorating: DIY (and sooooo beautiful!!)

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  1. I love the shot of Marli in her gown, in front of the window, the skirt is twirling out just so…{the one right before photos of the groom getting ready begin}. This photo makes me happy. Classic and beautiful.

    My other two favorites are the “first look” shot of groom with hand over mouth and THE KISS at the sweetheart table. Pure joy and love. Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

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