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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June 2, 2015

Dustin & Brooke

Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding Photographer

It seems like weekday weddings are becoming more and more popular as I grow in the industry. Dustin and Brooke had a lovely Wednesday celebration with their closest family and friends last week and I am incredibly honored to have documented these special memories for them. I was a little nervous when I was driving up to Historic Rosemont Manor on their wedding day driving through heavy rain. I prayed every mile of the way for at least just one hour of clear skies for their outdoor ceremony!!! In fact, I think every wedding I had this spring so far (with the exception of a few) has had a chance for rain/thunderstorms. The great thing is that everything has worked out for every one of those weddings … and I prayed HARD for each and every one of them. 🙂 God listened to all of our prayers, especially for Dustin and Brooke’s wedding day last week. Not only did they have no rain, but the sun came out for their ceremony! Talk about a blessing.

Dustin and Brooke’s enchanted garden wedding was truly enchanting! They had meaningful details and surprises throughout the day that really made this wedding personalized and totally them. Not to mention … THE KITTEN! Seriously Dustin?! 🙂 Brooke has always wanted a kitten and finally she has her own fluff ball that will melt your heart when you see a photo of him. <3 <3 <3 I want to meet the little one already! It’s obvious how happy these two are together and I have nothing but positive thoughts about their marriage! By the way, do you remember Dustin’s proposal to Brooke (check out their video HERE)?! These two were definitely meant to be and I am so thrilled to be sharing their wedding day with you all today!

Thank you Dustin and Brooke for an incredible time Wednesday!!! I know God has amazing plans for the two of you and cannot wait to see where your marriage takes you! Love you both! xoxo! CONGRATS!!!

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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerLove her floral crown!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerThe girls coming in to see her all dressed up. 🙂
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerA little father/daughter moment. SO sweet!!!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerBrooke, you are one sweet and beautiful bride!!!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerBrooke’s gift to Dustin … a handwritten journal Brooke has been writing to her future husband since she was in 6th/7th grade!!!
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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerBrooke’s sister had wrote a song to sing during communion. How sweet!!!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerYAY!!!!!
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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerGorgeous girls!
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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerThis little ring was a promise ring Dustin gave her a long time ago. 🙂 So sweet!
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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin and Brooke surprised Brooke’s parents with their own first dance since they never had one at their wedding. SO sweet! What’s even better? Dustin recorded a song he sang just for their dance. How special. :)))
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerWe snuck out for a few minutes of portraits. 🙂
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerLOVEE!!!!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerDustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerThe shoe game! SO much fun!
Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding PhotographerThey were gentle, I promise. 🙂
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Dustin & Brooke | Historic Rosemont Manor, Berryville Virginia Enchanting Garden Wedding Photographer

Thank you to all of the vendors involved!!!
Venue: Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, VA
Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Coordinator: Julia Libby
Hair: Valerie Hall
Makeup: Alisha Nycole Becker
Caterer: Celebrations Catering
Florist: Succulents and Saffron
Baker: Beckaboos Cakes
DJ: Scandia DJ’s
Videographer: Zach Synder
Dress Designer: BHLDN

 

 

  1. Granny Di says:

    What an absolutely magical God graced wedding!!!

  2. Natalie says:

    Such an elegant wedding! The bride’s dress is breathtaking!

  3. Ahhhh a kitten?! best wedding present EVER. they are so sweet and the happiness and sweetnss of the day radiate from these photos. <3

  4. Everything about this wedding is beautiful and so lovely!! I love the confetti as the first kiss!

  5. Renee says:

    These are absolutely incredible!!! Wow!

  6. What a joyful celebration!!! I love these, Stephanie!!

  7. Caitlin says:

    wow!! i LOVE how colorful this wedding is- it is so SO beautiful- amazing work!

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