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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July 6, 2016

Joe & Lauren | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Garden Wedding Photographer

Joe & Lauren | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Garden Wedding Photographer

Joe and Lauren stood at the altar holding their thoughtfully written vows. The sun was shining and the temperature was just right for this summer garden wedding. They spoke pure words of love to one another as if no one else was around. I would not expect anything less for their beautiful words they exchanged since they both have a passion for literature/reading/writing. Tears were not only dripping from their eyes but from their parents as Joe and Lauren took the moment to thank them for being the best example of love. I could not help but to smile as I ran around the ceremony site documenting these precious little moments. It was obvious how well connected they were to family and that is definitely something to cherish.

Joe and Lauren’s details were “so them”. Their seating assignment/favors were mixed CDs they thoughtfully put together. Music was what initially brought them together after all! Once the party started … it STARTED! I had to laugh to myself as I photographed the crowd busting moves on the dance floor. Everyone impressed me, including Joe! JMU style!!! 😉 By cake time, I got to know this crowd pretty well to the point where it didn’t surprise me to turn around and see the bridesmaids eating bites of the cake straight from the five tiered cake. LOL! Although, I have to admit that I have never seen this scenario before but it made my night! After the cake was served (a different cake just for those who were concerned, haha!), they had a cookie bar available for their guests to package for their trip home or eat while burning calories on the dance floor. The cookie box drawing was created by Joe’s talented father and the cookies were made by family friends! As I was photographing the cookie set up, one of the family friends told me that this has become a tradition for every wedding. Then he jokingly said they have 14 more weddings to go! Mind you, I heard there were at LEAST 500 cookies. Crazy but sooooooooooooooo good!!!! I hope I have the privilege of documenting those 14 weddings just for those cookies. 😉 LOL! Joking … but kind of not. 😉 CONGRATS Joe and Lauren for a wedding no one will ever forget!

Thank you Joe, Lauren, family and friends for having me there and document your fun and sweet moments!!! What a joyful, fun day! GO DUKES!!!!

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I love photographing sweet moments like this!

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CONGRATS Joe and Lauren!!!!! XOXO! Had the best time documenting your special day!!

Joe & Lauren | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Garden Wedding Photographer

Thank you to all of the vendors involved!!!
Venue: Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia
Wedding Coordinator: White Pumpkin Wed
Photography: Stephanie Messick Photography
Makeup and Hair: Makeup by Ana B
Caterer: Airlie
Florist: Flower Gallery of Manassas
Officiant: Rev. Cherie of Ceremony Officiants
Baker: Eloise’s Pastries
DJ: Black Tie Entertainment
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Dress Designer: Blush by Hayley Paige
Rentals: Sammy’s Rentals

  1. Barbara Comeau says:

    You are very talented! I so enjoyed viewing these beautiful wedding shots you took!