We met Brittany & Alan several months ago and were so excited they booked their day with us! It wasn’t long before we did their gorgeous engagement session which not only showcased the car Alan and his family work on, but the beautiful soon to be bride and groom! To this day, it’s a shoot clients still talk to us about and even ask to borrow the car 😂
As the months dwindled down, it was getting close to the day they have been planning for quite sometime! They had decided on their venue and it was the beautiful Cacapon State Park. We knew it was a beautiful wooded area and would make for some gorgeous photos!
We started off by meeting Brittany in their bridal cabin and taking a few detail shots of her stunning dress. On the hanger it was beautiful, on her... it was just amazing! We also went to the reception to take some shots of the details and everything that made their day special. The groomsmen were sipping on whiskey and getting ready and that surely made for some fun and laid back photos! There was a nice corner area in this reception hall that gave off just enough light that we could get a super styled shot of the groom and his whiskey. It didn’t disappoint!
We hustled back to the cabin where Brittany and her bridesmaids were dressing and getting ready. Brittany wanted to do a first look with her dad and of course, that brought on some sweet photos that I know they will both surely treasure.
Brittany and Alan are all about keeping their guests happy and wanted a short cocktail hour, so they had decided on a first look and doing family photos before the ceremony. After her first look with her Dad, we headed straight to pick up her groom and went to this nice nestled spot in the woods with a blanket of yellow leaves on the ground and got him in position. He was nervous and anxious, but in the best way possible! We did the big reveal and his reaction has to be my favorite of any first look we’ve done. He was in awe, complete awe.
I was always on the fence about first looks, but over the years I’ve became such a huge fan of them! In my opinion, they make the bride and groom feel more connected since their nerves aren’t nearly as high in front of one another as there would be with all of their guests. It gives an opportunity to really focus on one another. Either way, sweetest reaction ever! He twirled his bride around with his jaw wide open and they were both so happy. The best part wasn’t even that, it was when he got back in our car and he looked at me and said “I can’t get over how beautiful she is...” 🥰 We went ahead and did their photos and had a nice variety! There was the woods, a bridge and a dock in walking distance of one another. It was a dream!
We were keeping on track with our time and we began the family photos. It was an overcast day and there was a perfect little area for family portraits. They went perfectly! That’s always the toughest part of the day, I think any photographer would agree with me 😂
The ceremony was beautiful and intimate, filled with their own vows that made you laugh and cry, a dip kiss and the perfect way to exit as husband and wife... a flower send off! It made for one of my favorite photos of the day!
After a few more last minute family pictures, it was time to get the wedding party together and head to the lake. The lake was a favorite for all of us and we are so happy the weather and sun cooperated so we could use it! We had to of course bring the mustang out for one of the final images of the night and we loved it!
Jason and I are so happy for Brittany and Alan! They are so in love and everyone knows it. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two! We wish you both a lifetime of love, laugh, and happiness ❤️
Vendors
Venue | Cacapon State Park
Hair | Amanda Buchanan Guthridge
Dress | Potomac Bridals
Tuxedo | Dana’s Tuxedo
Cake | Snix Snax Shax
Flowers | Flowers Unlimited Designs & Boutique
