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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May 15, 2014

Travis & Andrea | Piedmont Golf Club, Haymarket, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Well, as I said yesterday I feel like I keep repeating myself regarding the threat for rain … this past Saturday, we were definitely scheduled for a rainy wedding. I know every bride out there had to have been disappointed. But fortunately, the rain disappeared when it was time for the wedding! Whew! Talk about a relief! Let’s pray that every wedding this year will have no rain … well, I mean it can rain after the wedding … just not during. 😉

Funny little story that happened at Travis and Andrea’s wedding. It was finally time to throw the bouquet and randomly, I had one of the groomsmen run up to me asking where the wedding coordinator was. Since I was on the floor with the bride and the girls waiting for the bouquet, I had no idea! He then told me he suspects that Travis was passed out asleep in the bathroom locked in a stall. I knew that right after the bouquet toss, he will be called on the dance floor … and if he’s not around, that could create an awkward scene. Fortunately, they found the wedding coordinator and told them the situation. Well, after finding out that what they thought was the bathroom was REALLY the storage closet … LOL … they finally found him outside hanging out with a group socializing. Whew! I thought to myself, gosh I know that it can be exhausting being a bride and groom but wouldn’t think it would be THAT exhausting! 😉 He made it to the dance floor just in time!

Travis and Andrea, it was an honor to photograph these special moments of you two and your family/friends! Thanks for keeping up your positive spirits from start to finish … and what a way to finish off the night with an awesome celebration of your marriage!!! CONGRATS Travis & Andrea for a beautiful day!!!

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2-prepping_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-8_webGorgeous Andrea!
2-prepping_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-9_web2-prepping_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-14_webOhhhh these two … hahaha! Flower girl and the ring bearer kissing all day long! Hilarious!
2-prepping_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-16_webA sweet gift from the groom left the bride in tears … and ALL of us!
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3-ceremony_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-1_webLove these little moments!
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5-weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-9_web5-weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-11_webHaha! Love this!
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6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-3_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-8_webStunning!
6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-10_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-11_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-15_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-19_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-22_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-24_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-26_web6-portraits_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-27_webBeautiful … I love veil shots!
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8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-6_webThen the tears started flowing!
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8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-21_web8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-22_webOhhhhh yeah … about this moment. Lol! I don’t advise doing this!
8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-26_web8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-28_webLoved seeing Andrea’s grandfather get up and do the twist! Such a cute memory!
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8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-34_web8-reception_piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_-36_webCONGRATS Travis & Andrea!!!

VENDORS:
Venue: Piedmont Golf Club, Haymarket, Virginia
Coordinator: Katie, Piedmont Golf Club 
DJ: Rockin’ Roger’s D.J.
Caterer: Piedmont Golf Club
Florist: Natalie Kramer
Hair/Makeup: Kelly Budd
Baker: Susan Gage Catering

 

  1. Lauren Swann says:

    So cute!!! Love that reception photo with that funny little boy!!! Looks like a fun wedding!!

  2. Lindsay says:

    LOVE it Steph!! And oh my gosh that one of her crying… you captured this perfectly!

  3. Stephani Droguett says:

    Simply beautiful!! i love all the pix!!!

  4. Mallorie McDermott says:

    These look amazing. You really captured every moment of the night and showed how much fun we all had. I love them. I can’t wait to see them all, I hope you are able to photograph for me one day.

  5. Joann Bouchard says:

    Beautiful day for everyone! Best Wishes.