Erika & Ben's Rustic Nordic/Viking Wedding at Crimora Mine Retreat in Virginia

 

I'm still obsessing over these photos from Erika & Ben's wedding last October. It was perfectly stylized and the colors were so magical. It's always nice to have a reason to visit Virginia since my family is from there, especially during the fall. When Erika emailed me and mentioned that the vibe of the wedding would include lots of fire, foliage, crystals and furs I was super excited. Erika's hairstyle was definitely one of my favorites ever too and she's also just drop dead gorgeous! Watching Erika & Ben interact made me smile every time and it was obvious that they truly care for each other. I think my favorite part of their wedding was watching Ben and his friends sing and dance to metal songs at the end of the night.

My husband, Chris, of In Debut Music, was the DJ for their wedding. I'm so lucky to be able to work alongside him in my full time job. We offer a special discounted package if you book us together and we are willing to fly anywhere and everywhere for a wedding! 

 

Elizabeth & Michael's Dreamy & Intimate Wedding at Opal 28 in POrtland

 

Elizabeth & Michael's Wedding at Opal 28 was elegant, simple and beautifully classic. They are both adorably sweet and couldn't seem to stop smiling the entire day. Opal 28 has the most gorgeous natural light and is close to Laurelhurst Park (one of my favorite parks in Portland), where we went for photos with their bridal party after the ceremony. They had family fly in from all over the world and it felt truly special to be a part of their day. I still can't get over how stunning Elizabeth was, such a beauty. Congrats Elizabeth & Michael!

 

Allison & Mark's Dreamy Country Wedding in Big Island, Va | VA & PDX Wedding Photography

 

Allison and I have known each other our entire lives. She's my first cousin, but might as well be my sister. We spent every snowy winter sliding down massive hills, we took dance classes together until college, we started our own lemonade stand, we devised secret plans to torture our siblings and we would meet at the "rock pile" in-between our houses whenever we got a chance so that we could hang out. Now that I live on the West Coast we don't get to see each other very often, but when we do spend time together I'm reminded of how important she is to me and how similar we are. We both grew up in Sedalia, right below the Blue Ridge Mountains on Mountain Run Farm. When she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was so excited. Being able to capture the beauty of the farm we lived on growing up seemed like such a magical experience. And it totally was. The wedding was absolutely perfect. The weather was perfect. Allison & Mark are perfect, and these photos are some of my favorites from last year's wedding season. <3

Congratulations Allison & Mark! Love you two so much! 

Venue - Mountain Run Farm
Photographer - Myles Katherine Photography
 Event Designer/Coordinator - Melissa Coleman
Makeup - The Bride and Sarah Angelini
Hair - Kassy Newman
Cake/Dessert - potluck dessert by friends and family
Caterer - Millstone Tea Room
Florist - Irvington springs farm, island creek farm and Nature at Mountain Run Farm
Officiant - Trevor Newman
Ceremony music - Adam DeGraff
 DJ/Band - Chris Baker - In Debut Music - The Cole Men - Jeff Gorman, Aaron Pettine and friends
Wedding Dress - Reformation
Jewelry - great grandmothers ring and brides earrings
Shoes - Frye
 Groom's suit - Filson vest, carhartt pants
 Groom's shoes - Russell moccasin 
Stationery - all invitations designed by bride and groom
Rentals: Skyline tents, Something vintage furniture rentalsClassic party rentals dishware