Aida & Isaac || The UVA Quaker Wedding, Charlottesville VA

The couple chose a Quaker ceremony which I learned it defines as a silent ceremony where there is no officiant, no giving away of the bride. A wedding certificate is signed and there is a period of silent worship . After a period of silence the couple stands and says their vows to each other and exchanges rings. Then everyone shakes hands and all guests have to also sign their marriage certificate. At a Quaker ceremony, no photos can be taken at all during the meeting. So I got to sit in the back with my second shooter and we both felt a little bit overwhelming.

To be honest, this was such a privilege of attending my first Quaker wedding ever. I had to say it was one of the most beautiful and family-oriented ceremonies I’d ever been to.

Thank you Aida & Isaac for sharing your day with me. It’s such an honor to be a witness on your special day. I wish you both love and happiness for all your days. Enjoy my favorite pictures from this beautifully simple wedding.

Ceremony Venue — University of Virginia Chapel 

Reception Venue — Charlottesville Friends Meeting

Cake — Albemarle Baking Company

Catering — DaH Catering 

Bridal Gown — Amanda’s Touch Bridal and Formal

Winter Wonderland Beauty Styled Shoot || Virginia Portrait Photographer

That day proved to be one of the coldest ones that week, but our small team of photographers and our models braved the frigid temperatures to give us this beautiful styled shoot. One of our styled shoots featuring Amanda, our model, in a gorgeous fur coat was my favorite one. I can’t lie, there is nothing more fabulous than a fur coat. The images from the shoot here was part of a series styled shoots we did all in one day. Enjoy some of my FAVORITES from this styled shoot

Gowns — Ava Laurenne Bride
Flowers — The Flower Cottage
Hair & Makeup — Allyson Wonderland Makeup

Hostess — Amanda Lynn Photography