I’m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether I’m by the mountains of Colorado or Virginia, my soul feels at home, surrounded by rural living and the raw beauty of nature. I genuinely love what I do, and feel so passionate to share the enthusiasm and joy of these celebrations with you!

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February 6, 2014

Best of 2013 | Reception Details

Reception details really capture the characteristics and personality of the couple. Whether they want a country-rustic theme or winery classic or city chic or black tie … whatever it is, I always appreciate the thoughtfulness and artistic value that went into the set up. I know my brides have slaved over details, so why not show off their work through this blog post before this series ends tomorrow?! Plus, you get to see some of my FAVORITE places to photograph! Thank you to all of the vendors who were apart of these weddings!!! You’re work was breathtaking! Enjoy some of my favorite reception detail shots of 2013! Thank you to all of the brides who created these magical spaces. Your work of art is appreciated. 🙂

Love the peaches inside the vase and how she carries the cheerful color theme throughout the decorations!
7 reception details > JoeBreanneWedding_briar_patch_middleburg_va_photographer-17_webSweet Briar Patch in Middleburg is a gorgeous space!
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Morais Vineyard is one of my favorite venues and this bride decorated the space extraordinarily! Love the woodsy rustic theme!
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First of all, I ALWAYS love seeing the engagement portraits to use as a guest book! 🙂 And secondly, LOVE this cake decorating by Unbridled Bakery!
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This cake decorating by Sweet Ladies Bakery is SUPERB! Love the cityscape! And love that their guest favors were a donation to the Breast Cancer!
7_receptiondetails > BradKaitlin_Wedding_hotelmonaco_dc_wedding-10_webGramercy Mansion is one of my other favorite venues! The space speaks for itself! Gorgeous!!!
7_receptiondetails > ChrisJenWedding_gramercymansion_wedding_photographer-4_webEarly Mountain Vineyard is a warm atmosphere and with the bold colors the bride chose couldn’t not be more fitting! Especially with this rock candy cake by Savory Fare!
7_receptiondetails > KennyTashaWedding_early_mountain_vineyard_photographer-11_webHow cannot NOT love this wedding at the Westwood Country Club?! The classic look paired with JMU coloring and of course the famous road Duke Dog … I was in LOVE!
7_receptiondetails > MattShannon_wedding_westwoodcountryclub_virginia_photographer-23_webPastel coloring spread across the room of King Family’s Vineyard was the perfect combination for the lovely couple. And I loved the unique and fun frames around the room for the table numbers!
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Mount Vernon Farm is a favorite barn venue! With the natural light pouring in and the rustic coloring, it’s GORGEOUS!
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Love this Carytown Cupcakes teal blue with gold cake!
8_receptiondetails > BrockCaroline_berkeley_hotel_richmond_wedding_photographer-4_webPink peonies … my FAVORITE! Tied in with old music sheets and floral ceramic cake cutting utensils. Rosemont Manor was the perfect venue for this romantic day!
8_receptiondetails > JeremyHope_wedding_07192013-43_webClassic John Marshall Hotel wedding with these beautiful touches of gold was the perfect combination for the couple!
8_receptiondetails > Paul_Megan_johnmarshallhotel_richmond_virginia_wedding_photographer-6_webThis very classy George Washington Hotel wedding was beautifully put together from the coloring to the Cupcake Heaven laced cake to the Twin Brook Floral flower arrangements! Overall, very impressive day!
8_receptiondetails_virginia_wedding_photographer-3_webShelley’s Floral put together a gorgeous arrangement for this rustic Rappahannock Cellars reception!
8receptiondetails_wedding-75_webLove the engraved wood for the cake stand and of course the lights and pom poms strung on the ceiling!
8receptiondetails_wedding-142_webLoved that this particular bride loves photos and displayed them in her rustic DIY themed reception!
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Another favorite venue of mine, The Mill at Fine Creek! The rustic characteristics makes any wedding atmosphere jaw dropping!
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A small farm/museum in Culpeper was the most fitting place for this country themed reception! The delicate and tasteful touches made for a perfect and fun night!
Reception_Culpeper_Nick_Jane-47_webBesides the cake, how awesome to have pies on the side with such a fitting location on the stovetop?!
Reception_Culpeper_Nick_Jane-253_webLoved the fun and bright spirited wedding decorations with the pops of yellow and teal! Murray Hill (another favorite rustic venue) was the perfect location to tie in the neutral tones for a classy rustic appeal.
reception_details > ScottEllie_Wedding_murray_hill_virginia_wedding_photographer-7_webSunset Crest Manor tied in their rustic romantic style of the delicate pinks and these delicious cupcakes!
sunset_crest_manor_wedding-3113_webTurks and Caicos speaks for itself with the tropical feel of the palms and the bright oranges and pinks through the tables capes. Love it!
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