It was they type of fall morning where dampness hung in the air. Chrissy and her bridesmaids lounged in matching robes, nibbling on fruit and pastries and laughing over mimosas. Every once in awhile a letter from Jeff would magically appear and the excitement would be almost palpable. Meanwhile, down the road, Jeff and his friends snacked on warm pretzels, sampled Virginia wine, and chatted while the familiar tunes of James Taylor played in the background. Just a couple hours later, Chrissy and Jeff would meet under a beautiful ancient tree flanked by their friends, and surrounded by 100 guests holding umbrellas and become husband and wife.
Chrissy and Jeff are loved and it's easy to see why; Chrissy's welcoming warmth and Jeff's easy and enthusiastic smile put everyone at ease. Photographing the early parts of the day helps us tell the story of two people, their individual friendships and the excitement that builds early on in the wedding day. When it started to rain just minutes before the ceremony--nobody had bigger smiles on their faces than these two, come rain or shine they were getting married and that's all that mattered.
