Jason and I were so excited for the Kinder’s wedding! Rachel and Fred are so much fun to be around and to work with. Their jokes keep us all laughing and the sheer love between them is a sight that we are honored to photograph. We arrived at the jaw dropping Belle Grove Plantation and it was just spectacular looking at it nestled in the mountains and fields of Middletown, VA. It was a rainy, cloudy and a little cold day but we knew if the rain could just hold off it would only give some AMAZING photos that Fred and Rachel would be sure to love! Jason and I were shooting details of the dress, rings, and bouquet in a window seal of this little cottage that everyone was anxiously getting ready in and was the rain coming down! Sure enough, the rain had stopped just in time. Once leaving the cottage and heading to the ceremony site to check in, there was a gorgeous antique fire truck. After all, the bride and groom were fire fighters! So not only was it stunning with the red and rustic look, it was sentimental to both of them. I couldn’t wait to capture that special moment Fred would see his beautiful bride and her loving father on the truck at the end of the aisle. It’s always my absolute favorite part of the ceremony and it’s one of the reasons I love being a second shooter! The ceremony made you tear up, laugh, and smile - the perfect combination for any wedding! The reception was held at the Millwood Station Reception Hall and we have to say, the center pieces were all different for each table and we knew it took a lot of time and a whole lot of coordination! The party was hopping, which was no surprise considering their family and friends are just a pleasure, fun to be around and always kept you laughing. Everything from start to finish went off without a hitch and my goodness was it a fun time for everyone!
Congratulations Rachel & Fred!
We wish you a lifetime of love, laughs, and happiness.
