Oh what a happy day this was. I met Amy four years ago, way back when I was just starting grad school. She was practically the first person I met upon moving to Virginia Beach. I was her graduate and research assistant for a little over a year – and we formed both a wonderful professional relationship and friendship. She watched as my business really started to blossom and my work grow every step of the way. So when I got the call that she would LOVE for me to photograph her upcoming wedding, I was beyond excited and would have traveled to the ends of the earth to photograph her special day. I am still so grateful (honored) that I was able to be part of their day in such a beautiful way. I got the chance to hang out at their house a week before the wedding with the whole family, and I loved every second of it. The house was filled with so much going on – between kids getting sick, another wanting to be driven to the pool, and a typical teen boy losing his shirt the night before they travel for the wedding. But you know what? They wouldn’t have it ANY other way and really cherish the bond and relationship they all share with one another. This family is one of my favorites and the wedding day was filled with so much emotion – centered very much on the joining of these two families into one solid and loved unit. My alarm clock blared the morning of their wedding at 5:30am and by 6:15am we were at the hotel room – I found it really special that all the kids shared in this ENTIRE day together from start to finish. Thank you to Ms. Lara Coleman for being the best second shooter & hair person ever (love you girl!) The scattered showers didn’t stop Amy & David from having their ceremony on the beach front – in fact, the rain stopped as soon as their ceremony began. They said “I do” in front of their closest friends/family as they gathered around them for a small ceremony on the beach. The breakfast reception was the perfect time to eat wonderful food and catch up/laugh with friends and family who traveled from all around for the wedding. Oh and their exit from the reception? My favorite yet. Amy & David (and all the kids!) I love you guys more than words could ever say and I’m oh-so-happy you are now in my neck of the woods! xox! Enjoy! <3
Terri Perkins - Great pictures!