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Katie & Royal’s Richmond Wedding Reception at The Jefferson Hotel – Part 2

Friday, May 24, 2013

We are excited to share the second part of Katie and Royal’s wedding celebration! The Jefferson Hotel is an enchanting venue for a Richmond Wedding Reception, filled with a rich history, folklore and famous guests. The chandeliers, columns and grand staircase made for an evening that won’t soon be forgotten and it was the perfect place for Katie and Royal to dance the night away with dear friends and family! One of our favorite rumors is that the staircase inspired scenes in the famous movie rendition of Gone with the Wind. You’ll see Katie and Royal entering and exiting down this very staircase and I couldn’t help but think of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler when they descended into cocktail hour.

After their grand entrance, the couple headed into dinner and an evening of dancing lead by the upbeat band Hipshack. The dance floor never seemed to empty and guests even called for an encore at the end of the night! The entire evening was perfectly executed by LK Events & Design and amazing the team at The Jefferson Hotel. We were so thrilled to work alongside such amazing vendors and be a part of such a meaningful day for Katie and Royal! Enjoy this looking through this spectacular evening!

-Brittany

Dinner settings for Reception at the Jefferson

Special thanks to each of these vendors for contributing to this beautiful wedding:

Photographer: Aaron Watson Photography

Venue: The Jefferson Hotel

Ceremony Venue: Sts. Helen and Constantine Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Officiant: Father Bacalis

Florist: The Jefferson Hotel

Wedding Planner: Lindsay Averette of LK Events & Design

Caterer: The Jefferson Hotel

Wedding Cake: The Jefferson Hotel

Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist: Jackie Walker and Christy Treece

Invitations and Programs: The Dandelion Patch

DJ/Band: Hipshack of Sam hill Entertainment

Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm

Groom’s Wear: Brooks Brothers

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Katie & Royal’s Wedding at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA – Part 1

Thursday, May 23, 2013

It was a rainy morning when we made the drive to Katie & Royal’s wedding at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA but that wasn’t going to keep this couple from celebrating like the sun was shining! We began the day with Katie and her bridesmaid’s while they finished makeup, exchanged gifts and got dressed in the lavish Governor’s Suite. The room was full of laughter as everyone prepared for the upcoming ceremony, and of course the Father of the Bride seeing his daughter for the first time is always a special moment we love to capture. This time though it felt even more special as you could tell Katie and her dad were trying their hardest to hold back tears of happiness.

Katie and Royal were married at Sts. Helen and Constantine Greek Orthodox Cathedral during a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony. Being a part of a wedding rooted in such meaningful traditions made for a special celebration. You’ll see pictures below of when the couple is presented with two crowns that are attached by a white ribbon symbolizing unity between the couple. Following this, the couple is led around the altar three times as a ritual dance representing the couples first steps as a married couple. We were honored to capture the beginning of Katie and Royal’s life together. Enjoy looking through Katie and Royal’s special day and be sure to check back for part two featuring their reception tomorrow!

-Brittany

We were thrilled to be able to use the balcony attached to the suite for pictures, which resulted in stunning bridal portraits of Katie, capturing her simple elegance! One of my favorite details was her lace dress with a keyhole back and cap sleeve that encompassed a 1920′s glamour!

Special thanks to each of these vendors for contributing to this beautiful wedding:

Photographer: Aaron Watson Photography

Venue: The Jefferson Hotel

Ceremony Venue: Sts. Helen and Constantine Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Officiant: Father Bacalis

Florist: The Jefferson Hotel

Wedding Planner: Lindsay Averette of LK Events & Design

Caterer: The Jefferson Hotel

Wedding Cake: The Jefferson Hotel

Makeup Artist / Hair Stylist: Jackie Walker and Christy Treece

Invitations and Programs: The Dandelion Patch

DJ/Band: Hipshack of Sam hill Entertainment

Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm

Groom’s Wear: Brooks Brothers

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Watch Me Grow Family Portraits at the Organic Tulip Farm

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tulips have a way of making everything seem happier so we thought we would include them in our Monday blog post! The Organic Tulip Festival has been a wonderful place to photograph our recent family portrait sessions and we are excited to share some lovely pictures of the Hua Family! Aaron had a great time during their Watch me Grow Session and captured some great smiles from their little one. How adorable are her reactions to the tulips? There is nothing like spending the afternoon with a family that shares so much love between each other and we are so honored to be able to photograph these special moments. We can’t wait for tulip season next year!

-Brittany