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February 5, 2014

Best of 2013 | Reception Photos

Receptions are all so different and unique. I cannot help but to laugh behind the camera from the crazy and fun dancing happening on the dance floor … I love my job! Seriously, I get to enjoy and capture the PARTY and celebration of the couple! How fun! And sometimes I may jump onto the dance floor to help celebrate. 😉 OR be dragged on the dance floor by my bride and groom or their family members for a group dance. Lol! Enjoy some of my favorite reception shots of 2013!

A sweet mother and son dance from Brad and Kaitlin’s wedding. Check out the story of his mother on their blog post here!
8_reception > BradKaitlin_Wedding_hotelmonaco_dc_wedding-6_webOh yes and the time that Andrew surprised Ashley with a dance!
8_reception-AndrewAshley_Wedding_culpeper_virginia_photographer-32_web_webDereck and Jess had a gorgeous sparkler exit but what there was a surprise…
9reception_wedding-175_webThey left on a TRACTOR! Lol! Love it!
9reception_wedding-177_webA beautiful father and daughter dance turned into a football match in the middle of the dance floor! LOVED IT!
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I noticed something with these two earlier in the wedding day and then I found them in a corner kissing! LOL! PRICELESS!
9_reception > BrockCaroline_berkeley_hotel_richmond_wedding_photographer-11_web_web

This little kid out danced EVERYONE on the dance floor to where he was the only one dancing by himself! He was a show and didn’t even know it!
8_reception_king_family_vineyards_charolettesville_virginia_photographer-6_webOh you know, this is normal. 😉
sunset_crest_manor_wedding-5788_webOne of my favorite moments that got everyone crying in Turks and Caicos!
turks_caicos_beach_wedding_photography-2381_webA beautiful moment between father and daughter that got everyone crying…
8_reception > JohnCatWedding_innmountvernon_wedding_photographer-15_webAnd the point where I turned around to see this. LOL!
9_reception_virginia_wedding_photographer-13_webTime to take off the veil and get down!
6_reception_virginia_wedding_photographer-25_webThese kids requested the Harlem Dance and danced to it better than I would!
8 reception_williamsburg_winery_photographer-18_webStreamer exit JMU style!
8_reception > MattShannon_wedding_westwoodcountryclub_virginia_photographer-53_webSince the garder and bouquet toss didn’t go as planned … the father of the groom got on the dance floor in replacement of the bouquet toss winner for a HUGE laugh!
marknatalie-quantico_wedding-8512_webAnother sentimental father daughter dance. 🙂
reception > ScottEllie_Wedding_murray_hill_virginia_wedding_photographer-3_webAnd there is this kind of dancing! Lol! Love it!
9_reception > JeremyHope_wedding_07192013-162_webBride and flower girl knows how to roll!
8_reception > KennyTashaWedding_early_mountain_vineyard_photographer-30_webI could not help but to laugh at this because these two guys were SO in sync to each other’s dancing! It was crazy! They may as well have been twins!
10_reception > JeremyKaye_wedding_virginiabeach_photographer-22_webTunneling with a cute hug at the end to his wife! 🙂
dawson_fauquier_springs_wedding-8408_webFlash mob around the groom!
sunset_crest_manor_wedding-5385_webBride and the DJ getting down!
8_reception > DaveAshtonWedding_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-38_webThis grandma can dance better than anyone I know!
8_reception > MattShannon_wedding_westwoodcountryclub_virginia_photographer-15_webCelebration of garder toss!
8_reception > DylanJordan_countryfarm_virginia_wedding_photographer-44_webWHAT DID THE FOX SAY?!
8_reception > JohnCatWedding_innmountvernon_wedding_photographer-30_webBride and groom surprised the bride’s father with a rubber chicken for dinner as a prank! Loved the surprise!
8_reception > EricKariWedding_millatfinecreek_virginia_photographer-6_webAnd the moment when the groomsmen were chasing the bride and groom out of the reception.
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Flash mob around the bride for a song and chant!
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POLKA DANCING! After watching this father and daughter dance, I seriously want to learn it!
8reception > BrianKatie_wedding_favorite-5_webTime to get down!
reception > ScottEllie_Wedding_murray_hill_virginia_wedding_photographer-29_webAnd of course, finishing off with a JMU photo with the ROAD DOG! Was STOKED when I saw they had the road dog so of course a photo is needed! I love my JMU weddings and it looks like I have more of them in my future! 🙂 Cannot WAIT!
8_reception > MattShannon_wedding_westwoodcountryclub_virginia_photographer-29_web

Thank you ALL for the fun times over last year! I will forever remember these laughs and smiles! 🙂

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