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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September 10, 2014

Keith & Alicia | Murray Hill, Virginia Classy Wedding

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I arrived at the beautiful MurrayHill early seeing all of the details ready for Alicia & Keith’s arrival. I could not believe the day was here! After all, Saturday was anticipated for a long time for these two! It only felt like yesterday when we did their engagement session earlier this year … I’ll admit, it was pretty hot for a September day since I felt like we were spoiled this summer with mild weather. Fortunately, the day didn’t stay hot for long after a couple rain storms came through, just what we were hoping for! I don’t know how these two got so lucky because we were all stalking the weather app when we saw a huge line of storms approaching when the outdoor ceremony was going to start. Somehow it shifted at the last second and went around us until it was half way through the cocktail hour. By that time, guests were able to come into the barn. So really, it could not have been a more perfect time for the rain to come! Definitely a blessed and beautiful day!

Keith and Alicia are so incredibly sweet … not to mention, good looking! 😉 As Alicia’s sister said during her toast, no doubt they are going to have cute and TALL kids in the near future! Haha! When I first met these two, we found that we have in common our love for traveling! I love hearing their adventures around the world together and I have no doubt they will continue their fun in their marriage! 🙂 Cannot wait to see where the future brings these two!

Thank you Keith and Alicia for honoring me with documenting your love story! I had a blast getting to know you both over our journey together!!! xoxo

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I’m OBSESSED with this David Tutera gown!!
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Gorgeous, Alicia!
2-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-9_webFirst look! Keith was in shock! 🙂
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3-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-6_webI believe these two could go into modeling!
3-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-8_web3-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-10_webLove!
3-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-12_webGorgeous girls!!
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4-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_web4-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_webNice, men!!! Haha!
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4-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-6_web5-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_webRight before walking down the aisle. 🙂
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Lovely details!
8-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-5_web8-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-7_webLove this spot for guests to hang out!
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9-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-10_webThis band … AMAZING!!!
9-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-16_web9-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_webCONGRATS!!!

9-keith_alicia_murrayhill_virginia_wedding_photographer-24_webThank you to all of the vendors involved!
Venue: Murray Hill, Leesburg, Virginia
Planner: Courtney Swierczek, A Sweet Soiree Events
Hair: Jessica Bolling
Makeup: Ashleigh Bolling
Caterer:  Savoir Fare Ltd.
Florist: Growing Wild
Baker: Edibles Incredibles
Live Band: Bachelor Boys Band
Dress Designer: David Tutera

 

 

 

 

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  1. Margaret Kendron says:
    September 10, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    Those photos were gorgeous and you are right they could be models. You are also a great photographer. Alicia’s Aunt Marg (:-)

  2. Crystal Cain says:
    September 11, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Wonderful pictures

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