Est. 2012 | Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charlottesville, Virginia wedding & family photographer

As I am writing this blog post, I cannot help but to sing numerous Beyonce songs. Not good while proof reading. 😉 Haha! I remember riding in the car with Sean and Zari after finishing up with their classy DC engagement session last year. In that short amount of time, I really got to know them. Sean enjoys rapping, Zari attended JMU (go Dukes!!) and LOVES Beyonce, but more importantly they love to have fun together! They are nothing but fun let me tell you after photographing their wedding! When it comes to hosting a party, they did not disappoint. Events were held throughout the reception time all the way until midnight. From the choreographed first dance to the Attan dance in honor of Zari to the henna ceremony to the Chick-Fil-A late night snack to everything in between, it was a night no one will forget.

Thank you Sean, Zari along with your family and friends for an incredible time at your wedding! Wishing you the absolute best during your adventures in Africa and looking forward to seeing where the future takes you both! xoxo! CONGRATS!

I want those shoes!!!
Sweet little moment between the bride and her mom. 🙂
Gosh, you are flawless!
First look! 🙂
Love love LOVE this bridal portrait of you!!!!
Sean looks so handsome!
Gorgeous girls!
Fun socks for the men! I had to laugh when I saw this photo my second shooter, Ali, caught of them all looking down.
Love the atmosphere!
They mixed sands from their travels. Great idea!
This is sweet! Caught this quick moment of Sean kissing her hand as they walked away from the ceremony. 🙂
Gorgeous!
This happened. 😉 Haha!
A funny random moment that happened during their portraits … we just finished taking photos around the manor after basically strangling a tree for pedals (lol) and as we were walking away, an alarm was set off. At least they were in wedding attire so we looked harmless. 😉 But I’m sure it alarmed the entire neighborhood surrounding the manor. Oops!
A little moment in the empty space before guests were allowed in.
Beautiful cake!
They had a designed heart-map poster for their guests to sign. So unique!
Oh yes! Epic! Cannot wait to see the video of this!
So sweet. 🙂
Went outside for a little moment together to enjoy the sunset. 🙂 Love it!
Attan Dance!
Henna ceremony. So cool! 🙂
Sean dancing with his mother-in-law. 🙂
Sean dancing to Afghan music with his brother. Haha! It was a hit!
Go Dukes!!!!
High school friends!
Everyone was jumping for joy over this surprise late night snack! Haha!
Zari really did enjoy it, I promise! Haha!
Oh yes … did someone say Dirty Dancing?
YAY!!!!

CONGRATS!!!! xoxo!

Thank you to all of the vendors involved!
Venue: Heritage Hunt Country Club, Gainesville, Virginia
Planner: Kari Scruggs
Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Second Shooter: Ali McLaughlin Photography
Videographer: Beyond Creativity
Hair: Kirsten Fury – Jewel Hair Design
Makeup: Marquia – Blend Events
Caterer: Bamian Restaurant
Florist: Growing Wild
Baker: Artistic Cake Creations
DJ: Hesson Productions
Stationery Designer: Anna Malie Designs
Dress Designer: Allure
Transportation: Sunny Limousines
Lighting: Hesson Productions
Late Night Snack: Chick-Fil-A