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August 13, 2014

Jared & Brittany | Morais Vineyards, Virginia Wedding Photographer

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Gosh, where to begin! Amazing day! You may remember Jared & Brittany from their engagement session recently on the blog and finally, it was their big day! I loved that they incorporated JMU colors into their wedding theme … don’t think that was purposefully done, but that just shows how much JMU spirit they have without even knowing it! 😉 Both Jared and Brittany attended JMU, in fact freshmen orientation is where they met and locked eyes! So awesome! Once I arrived at Morais Vineyard to start photographing details, I was told that most of the vendors are JMU Alumni! Go Dukes! Loved hearing this. 🙂 Another fun JMU feature in this wedding that Jared & Brittany incorporated was the streamers! In fact, she gathered all of the JMU Alumni in the middle of the dance floor to demonstrate how to properly throw a streamer. Fun fact about this … I actually really didn’t know how to throw a streamer! Lol! Since I was apart of the marching band, we never had the chance to properly throw a streamer because we were the ones playing the fight song! Fortunately, I took notes from the fabulous Jennifer from MayJune Events and I think we got it right. 😉 It looks like everyone paid attention because it turned out great for the photos at the end!

Jared and Brittany, thank you SO much for an incredible Sunday!!! Your purple and gold details, the beautiful moments, the yummy brunch food … everything was amazing! I wish you both the best in your marriage!!! Enjoy some of my favorites! xoxo

8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-19_web1-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_webBrides grandfathers tie clip. Love the detail!
1-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-3_web1-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-11_webLove their dainty floral theme!
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2-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-20_webAH! Brittany! You are stunning!!!
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3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-5_webSweet moment seeing his bride for the first time. 🙂
3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-6_web3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-11_webLove the uniqueness of the girls dresses!
3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-12_web🙂
3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-15_web3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-16_web3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-18_webMazel Tov!!!!
3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-19_web3-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-20_web5-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_webGorgeous girls!
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5-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-26_webHaha! Love this!
6-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_web6-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_webGoodness gracious, Brittany!!! You are stunning!!!
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6-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-16_web6-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-17_web6-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_web7-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_web
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8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-7_web8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-11_web8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-14_web8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-15_web8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-16_web8-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2-17_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_webThis. was. AWESOME.
9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-8_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-9_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-10_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-11_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-13_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-16_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-17_webSo sweet!
9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-19_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-25_webJared asked for Brittany’s great grandmother for a dance … had everyone in tears, including me! Brittany’s great grandmother danced this song with her recently passed away husband for their first dance.
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9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-32_web9-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-33_webAfter driving away, they drove back so we can finish with some amazing photos with sunset lighting! 🙂
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10-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-18_webMY FAVORITE. Thank you Courtney for being a professional veil thrower!
10-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-21_web10-jared_brittany_morais_vineyard_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_webPretty!!!
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Thank you to all of the vendors!!!
Venue: Morais Vineyards, Bealeton, Virginia
Wedding Planner: MayJune Events
Main Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Assistant Photographer: Krysta Norman
Officiant: Scott Sadler
Caterer: Caroline Street Catering
Florist: Jane Guerin Flowers
Specialty Rentals: Paisley & Jade
Videography: Wedit
Photo Booth: Smith Landing Photo Booth
Cocktail Music: Cedar Creek Duo
Reception Music: DJ Dove
Transportation: Alabaster Limo
Baker: Gateau
Hair: Eclips of Ashburn
Makeup: GoGo Gorgeous
Veil: Maria Petronio

  1. Cindy Barnes says:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful job capturing the day. I’m laughing and crying all over again, enjoying the pictures.

  2. Courtney McCartney says:

    Morais should use the veil flying picture as an advertisement! Great pictures 🙂

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