Julie & Ben

I first met Julie when we were both in undergrad at James Madison University. Crazily enough, we met for the first time at a photo shoot ! Some of the girls in the Vocal Major decided to get together and have a big shoot in the arboretum to celebrate their graduation. They all showed up in their STUNNING recital dresses ! I am talking floor length BALL GOWNS here ! After the shoot, Julie and I talked briefly about her upcoming wedding and how excited she was. A few months later, I got an email from Julie asking if I would shoot her wedding. I was so excited and honored to be a part of her special day !!!

With a total of 16 bridesmaids and groomsmen, I knew this wedding was going to be crazy fun ! I had such a blast spending the day with Julie & Ben. Their colors (purple, orange, and red) were so fall appropriate and made my photographer’s heart happy ! Also, I am not sure if you know this, but Julie and Ben are SO in love. My favorite parts of the day were just watching Julie and Ben look at each other. It made my heart so big !

I showed up to Castle Hill Cider in Virginia for some pre-ceremony photos. Can I just live here ? Please, it is SO beautiful !The bridesmaids were wearing these beautiful robes from Etsy, a gift from Julie to all the girls !So much love !Caught in the act ! Bride Selfies !Julie brought wedding photos from throughout her family history. This was such a creative and beautiful touch. I couldn’t even dream of better light !One of my favorite photos by  Jake, my right hand photographer for the day ! Just look at  that light ! Stunning !I can’t get over these bouquets ! Some detail shots ! My favorite. I LOVE THESE SHOES !Don’t forget that iPhone photo !Time for the girls to see Julie in her dress for the first time ! AW !We took a little bus to the chapel ! This was such a cool idea !Ben wrote Julie a note before the wedding. They chose not to see each other before the ceremony, so this was a lovely way for them to express their love on the day of their wedding. A gift from Julie to her Mother Time for the CEREMONY !Dad’s first look at Julie on her wedding day !The ring box was awesome ! I love the dark wood and flowers !Mr.  & Mrs. Nemeyer !The whole family gathered in the back of the church to celebrate right after the reception !MY HEART ! They are so beautiful. Back on the bus to head to the reception at Castle Hill cider !AWWWWWWWWWW Stealing a kiss !Look. At. This. Barn. LOOK AT IT ! This location is STUNNING !!!!!I am always all about the details !The flowers were SO beautifuL ! I love fall colors !Perfect. HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHA !!!Time for some more girl time before the reception !Patiently waiting for her turn to take a photo with Julie. Loved this chalk board sign ! The reception was so magical !The table settings were perfect ! I loved the fall influences !MMMMMMMM . . . Cake and whoopie pies !Announcing Mr. & Mrs. Nemeyer !!!!!Time for the first dance !“Your younger brother is getting married before you? . . . Are y’all gonna dance?And now. . .IT IS TIME TO PAR-TAY ! These two were killing it all night !The dancing at this wedding was unreal ! Everyone was having so much fun !Some of the ladies from Julie’s Music Sorority sang a special song for her. And then the dancing resumed !After everyone was all danced-out, it was time to say goodnight !A beautiful end to a beautiful day. 

This wedding was incredibly fun and such a joy to witness ! Thanks again to Jake for helping me out ! CONGRATULATIONS JULIE & BEN !!!!! I can’t wait to see you again !

-Sam