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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December 17, 2013

Brock & Caroline | A Classy Berkeley Hotel, Richmond VA Wedding Photographer

So funny to think how fast time really does fly … I remember emailing back and forth with this couple planning out their timeline and figuring out logistics for the day and then … POOF! It was here! I have to say that all of Brock and Caroline’s planning was so worth it because the day gave us ample time to ensure photos were taken. 🙂 I love clients who value photography! Even through the 40 degrees and the rain, everyone still managed to get through it!

Brock and Caroline are super adorable together! Well, first let me start off by saying that as soon as Caroline stepped into her dress, I gasped! With the hair, makeup and the whole look pulled together, I knew that Brock was going to have a hard time NOT smiling when seeing her for the first time! They have a relationship completing one another and I LOVE that they totally themselves in front of the camera and in front of the reception! They love having fun, goofing off and taking chances (more so in the rain!)! It was such a pleasure to document their beautifully put together day!

THANK YOU Brock and Caroline for an awesome day! What an absolute blast it was from start to finish and I appreciate you and your wedding party bearing through the RAIN and the COLD! Enjoy the preview of your wedding day! xoxo

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Love these gold flats!

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Gorgeous and delicate garters!

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While Caroline was getting ready… the boys were opening up their gifts!

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Jamming time!

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Beautiful girls! Thanks for everyone helping move that huge table out of the way! Worth it! 🙂

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Opening up their gifts! I seriously want one of these fur stoles!!! Super classy!

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Then it was time to get ready!

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Caroline, my gosh … gorgeous!

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It’s on!

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THIS. PHOTO. Wow.

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So funny story… I had no clue that Brock and Caroline would be on the limo going to the first look and obviously we didn’t want them to see each other. So fortunately in my bag, I had a blindfold from a wedding that was suppose to do a blindfold first look but never got to it … so HOW convenient was this!

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They were in close proximity!

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Got him all set up and it was time for them to see each other for the first time. 🙂

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Super cute!

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Admiring each other

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LOVE.

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Of course it was time to dance! Haha! They are super cute!

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One of my faves!

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Gorgeous!

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Another fave!

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What a gentleman!

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Love!!!

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And the rain was coming!

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Gorgeous!

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Love love love love!

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Beautiful girls!

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Cute!

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Nice!

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Yes, the Cathedral was huge!

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time to get hitched!

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HUSBAND AND WIFE!

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Love this!

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Love this dainty set up!

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Time to dance!

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Ohhhhhh yes… I caught these two little ones kissing in the corner! Lolol! They are going to look back at this photo and remember it forever!

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CONGRATS!

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Vendors:
Prepping Space: Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
First Look Space: Maymont Park, Richmond, VA
Ceremony: The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, VA
Reception: The Berkeley Hotel, Richmond, VA
Hair/Makeup: Kelly Hopkins from 1213 Hair Studios
Caterer: The Berkeley Hotel
Florist: Vogue Flowers
Baker: Carytown Cupcakes
DJ: All About the Music

 

 

 

  1. […] around. We go around at our own pace and really focus on this time together. 🙂 You may remember Brock and Caroline’s wedding from December. Remember their wedding with the cute fur stoles? Now that it is MUCH warmer and not […]