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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August 30, 2016

John & Elnora | A Summer Romance Bed & Breakfast Wedding in Virginia

John & Elnora | Bed and Breakfast Virginia Wedding Photographer

I remember sitting on my porch talking to Elnora on the phone. Her contagious laughter, excitement and enthusiasm were some of the qualities that I loved when talking with her! If you don’t remember their adorable love story, you must read it HERE! 🙂 When it comes to a solid foundation in a relationship, they are firm believers in Jesus, love and laughter. John and Elnora’s energy was so sweet and special to document from their engagement session to their wedding day. 🙂

On a hot, yet mild, August Sunday, family and friends gathered from all over to help celebrate John and Elnora’s special day at a beautiful Bed and Breakfast in Orange, Virginia. I arrived early in the afternoon where Elnora was BEAMING with excitement to get the party started! Like what the Best Man and Maid of Honor said during their toasts, Elnora is the center of the party! Haha! The details Jennifer from MayJune Events and Elnora put together really embodied how FUN John and Elnora are together. After Elnora got into her dress, I about lost it when I saw her mom hugging her with eyes full of tears. Speaking of raw emotion, some brides are scared to think about a first look because they are concerned the reaction won’t be the same walking down the aisle. John and Elnora chose to do a first look and even with that, John’s reaction to seeing his beautiful bride walking down the aisle was everything pure and emotional. It was so sweet!! Getting to that point where Elnora could walk down the aisle involved a torrential downpour. Fortunately, no one was outside when the rain said hello! John and Elnora were able to have their outdoor ceremony and it was everything they were hoping. <3

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John and Elnora came into their reception ready to party! After making rounds and socializing with their family and friends, they started busting moves on the dance floor. There was even a song dedicated to Elnora and John to really let them break it down. They are so cute! Haha! Notice when going through their photos … The cake topper was customized to look like them! Love that unique detail. 🙂 After dancing the night away, they happily walked through the sparklers as they made their exit. It was a beautiful day and I’m so blessed to have met such a sweet and darling couple through my business!

Thank you John and Elnora for having me a part of your wedding day! I had the best time getting to know you over the past year and cannot believe the months flew by so fast! I wish you both the absolute best and looking forward to seeing you again in the future! CONGRATS and enjoy looking through some of my favorites!!! XOXO!

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CONGRATS JOHN & ELNORA!!!!!

Thanks to the vendors involved!
Planner: MayJune Events
Photographer: Stephanie Messick Photography
Assistant Photographer: Rebecca Watkins Photography
Hair/Makeup Artist: Enlightened Styles
Caterer: Je Taime Catering
Florist: Everlasting Flowers
Baker: Unique Cakes
DJ: High Note DJ
Stationery: Mayla Studios
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero From Chantilly Lace

  1. Diane Pinion says:

    Elnora and John,

    Your story is a beautiful one with a long journey of fun and laughter together, and John being a smart man knew he needed a beautiful, happy, and joyful woman like Elnora to walk through the journey of life together. He’s the lucky one, ok, so is Elnora. 🙂

    One piece of advice from your old Aunt Diane is this:
    “Never give up on each other, fight it out whatever it is, and if you must settle it one way or the other and accept the other for who they are. Compromise, win or lose, those will be tiny in comparison as life brings you so far to where ever it is you are meant to go. Always begin and end your day with love and a kiss. It might not seem like a big thing but it’s very important.

    I am excited to see what life brings you, and how you handle it, it’s all about you two every day for one another. As long as you do that…. the love inside will grow more and more. If you can imagine that.

    Love to you both! I know your life with have your ups and downs and I think that’s one of the things John wanted was Elnora’s easy laughter and joy she see’s in things. Listen to each other every day about your day, as you will share each and every day together until kingdom come. That’s is Folks.

    Lots of love and hugs,

    Aunt Diane