REAL BRIDES: EMILY!

We had so many amazing brides this spring. Emily was absolutely adorable and we loved her day-of look. Check out Emily's wedding day journey below! 

Makeup by Natalie!

   Heather doing some beautiful hair.

  Rachel crafting and intricate up do!

 Natalie using natural light!

 Almost done!

 Checking out her beautiful 'do.

 Natalie + Emily

 Almost ready...

 Finishing touches...

 Hair and Makeup finished!

 Emily & her gorgeous gown.

 A letter from the groom...

 Placing the veil.

Emily + her girls! 

 Ready to be married!

 

The ceremony! 

 Finally married!

 Throwing the bouquet!

A dance with dad!

Hair and Makeup: Natalie Gordon, Rachel Shrader, Heather Marshburn

Location: Mankin Mansion

Dress: David's Bridal

Photography: Ashley from www.v-a-photography.com

Thank you for sharing your special day with us Emily! 

Congratulations to you and your new husband! 

XO,

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REAL WEDDINGS: VICTORIA + CHRIS

Victoria and Chris were married April 2, 2013 at the Manor House at Kings Charter in Hanover, VA.  A big congratulations goes out to this beautiful couple! 

Location: Manor House at Kings Charter; Hanover, VA

Makeup: Natalie Gordon

Photography: Laura Gordon 

Bridal Styling: Bridal Elegance

Flowers: Flowers by Zoie

For more details on this gorgeous spring wedding, check out photographer Laura Gordon's blog. 

Thank you Victoria and Chris for sharing your big day!

XO,

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REAL BRIDES: KENDALL!

BRIDE: KENDALL

HAIR: RACHEL SHRADER & WELSY MOURINO

MAKEUP: NATALIE GORDON & KRISTA PARKER

LOCATION: WILLOW OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

PHOTOGRAPHY: REBECCA KEELING

Check out Rebecca Keeling's website for more on the story of Kendall's amazing wedding! Thank you for sharing, and most of all, CONGRATULATIONS!

XO,

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REAL WEDDINGS: Caroline + Reid

Caroline + Natalie perfecting her makeup

Gorgeous bouquets + flower girl's crowns!

Time for the veil!

Finishing touches.

The first look!

Some excited groomsmen!

Almost married...

Finishing their ceremony!

Gorgeous tables + settings

Party people!

 One happy bride!

 Husband & Wife!

Happily ever after! 

Bride & Groom: Caroline & Reid

Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church & Williamsburg Winery

   

 Hair: Rachel Shrader

Makeup: Natalie Gordon

Wedding Planning: LK Events & Design 

Congratulations to this beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing your big day with us!

XO,

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