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 26, 2015

Tyler & Kimberly

Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Tyler and Kimberly are truly best friends. In fact, they have known each other since they were kids! Basically dating their entire lives and FINALLLYYYYYY they got married last Thursday! I loved seeing their fun spirits during their day, from the prepping time to the reception. Sometimes plans don’t always work out but they really made the most of their day. I’m just thankful the weather held up so we were able to take portraits outside. God definitely answered my prayers … every mile of the way to the venue! 🙂

What caught me by surprise is how energized this crowd was for being a Thursday wedding!!! I have done Friday weddings before, but never on a weekday like Thursday. They partied until 11:30 p.m. celebrating this beautiful occasion! 🙂 Weekday weddings are becoming more and more popular. In fact, I have another weekday wedding tomorrow (Wednesday!). Cool to see some traditions thrown out the window and become uniquely them. Tyler and Kimberly have a sweet, young love and their wedding day was full of laughter! Their sense of humor is so effortless and fun from the vows they read during the ceremony to the cake cutting to the mother/son dance … I just loved seeing their fun spirits light up the room. Now they have a bright future ahead and I look forward to seeing where God takes their marriage!

Thank you Tyler and Kimberly for giving me the privilege of documenting this very much anticipated day!! Enjoy some of my personal favorites and have the best time in Jamaica! xoxo!
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Oh! Don’t you love Tyler’s cuff link customized with their wedding date?!
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Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerTheir socks were priceless … bacon?
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Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerLove this one!
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Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerTyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerTyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerI’m sure you can guess the song on the right?!
Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerTyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding PhotographerYAY! CONGRATS!!!!
Tyler & Kimberly | Potomac Point Winery, Virginia Wedding Photographer

Thank you to all of the vendors involved!!!
Venue: Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard
Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Hair: Cece Robins
Caterer: Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard
Florist: Amy Jordan
DJ: Chris Campbell
Pastor: Barry Phipps, The Sound Church

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