David & Simone | Festive Spring Wedding at Floyd EcoVillage in Floyd, VA
David and Simone's wedding took place at Floyd EcoVillage in Floyd, VA and is one I won’t soon forget! I met Simone through a mutual friend at Virginia Tech, and after she told me about her wedding, I knew I would be crazy to not want to be apart of it. She and David are truly a perfect match, and even with all of the beautiful decor, music, and food, the one thing that stood out amongst it all was how crazy they are about each other. They defined fun-loving and adventurous, and they were everything I hope for when I photograph couples.
This ceremony was so special! There was so much laughter and joy (even as a rain shower made an appearance), and it was clear that both David and Simone have such big hearts for the people in their lives. Simone's family was visiting all the way from Australia, and her band played music throughout. The beginning of the ceremony even started out with Simone singing a song she dedicated to David. The cherry on top of the ceremony was their escort, an adorable dachsund named Opie. ANYBODY that knows me well enough would know this was most likely a huge highlight of the day for me.
The rain conveniently stopped just as the ceremony concluded, giving us this perfect soft light to take their first photos together as husband and wife. It was such a stunning venue, with a small bridge overlooking a pond that I just had to use as the central spot to grab some photos. Simone is a fellow photographer, and I'll be honest—it was a little intimidating to take on such an important task for a fellow photographer. What I didn't realize was how natural and seamless it would be to pose and set up photos! Having someone that understood and knew the process when it came to photographing a wedding truly made my job a breeze!
David and Simone's reception was one that was truly unique to them. It was FUN and exciting, filled with some amazing live music, great dancing, and absolutely delicious food. Speaking of which—can we talk about the cupcakes? These. Cupcakes. I can say, without a doubt, that these were the best cupcakes I have ever tasted.
David and Simone, I am so beyond happy that I got to be a part of your day! Thank you a million times over for being such a pleasure to work with. Your joy is contagious and I absolutely loved being surrounded by it on your wedding day. Cheers to many more years of love and happiness to you both!
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Floyd EcoVillage at Floyd Event Center | Floyd, VA
Wedding Coordinator: Maggie Hessinger
Florist: Stone Crop Farmers | Newport, VA
Catering: Classic Caterers (Chef Rich Perry) | Salem and Floyd, VA
Cake Artist: Confectious Shenanigans | Willis, VA
Music: Smartmouth and Old Man Kelly and the Streetsweepers
