Over a year ago we met Tessa and Mark in Baltimore for coffee. We instantly felt comfortable with them, like they were old friends. We have loved getting to know them the past year! Their wedding was so beautiful. It was our first time at the Cylburn and we hope it wasn't our last! The venue felt like a step back into time. The gorgeous old home where Tessa got ready in was filled with gorgeous light and beautiful french windows. The gardens were lush and a perfect backdrop for their ceremony. The pastor mentioned that their love was like a light, and it was a beautiful moment to witness because as he said that, the light literally shined over them. Keep on scrolling down to see more from their day! Vendor mentions on the bottom.

​xo Chelsea & Andrew 

Makeup: Izzy B Makeup 
Florist: Floral Studio
Caterer: Copper Kitchen
Event Planning and Coordination: Lemon & Lime Event Design
Videography: Shutter & Sound
Band: Groove Spot Band
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Ellie and Josiah planned a beautiful wedding, every detail thought out with a dreamy pallet of colors. We were blown away by their team of vendors. The Mill At Fine Creek is a romantic venue, covered in vines, ferns, and you can hear the sounds of the creek near by. This is a venue that is timeless in any season. We have been lucky to shoot their in the winter, spring, and this coming fall. Scroll down to see more from this timeless wedding. Congrats again you two! 
xo Chelsea & Andrew

Vendor love:

Venue: The Mill At Fine Creek
Planning & Coordinating: For Love of Love Wedding Planning Service
Calligraphy: Indigo Blue Design Co
Florals: Photosynthesis Floral Design 

​Film Development: Richard Photo Lab

Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to capture Ellie and Josiah's day at the beautiful Mill At Fine Creek! Ellie had asked Andrew to take some film images of their day. As we wait for those images to process, I wanted to share a few sneak peaks. 

Catherine and Dylan chose to have their wedding at Catherine's high school chapel. We met up with Catherine, Dylan, and Dylan's Mom this past spring to see both the ceremony and reception locations. When we were walking around the property of where the ceremony would be, I could see Catherine being flooded with memories. We could really tell that having their wedding at her alma mater meant a great deal to the soon to be bride. I really connected with Catherine and her soon to be Mother in law on the fact that they were planning this wedding together. Catherine's Mom lives out of town, so Dylan's Mom stepped in and helped Catherine plan their day. When we met them I could really tell that this has bonded them. They were both so excited and also, they both love planning. Andrew's Mom and I both had a similar experience with our wedding. With my parents living in Texas, Debbie helped me choose my wedding dress, help collect all of the decor, and even made the food. That time together made us close, and coming together as a family from our union was an easy transition. 

The past few weddings we have shot have felt like a big family reunion. Catherine and Dylan's wedding held both Catherine's Christian beliefs and Dylan's Jewish beliefs. I was really caught off guard on how emotional the Horah was for me. Seeing the families come together made me tear up. They were so happy for the couple, and it was truly a beautiful thing to see! 

We feel so lucky to have been apart of Catherine and Dylan's day. They are an amazing pair. We cannot wait to see where life takes them together!

xo Chelsea & Andrew

For years I was not a huge fan of taking photos on the beach. Anytime I have thought of beach photos, I have thought of the classic matching white t-shirts & kaki shorts photos I have seen all of my life. The past few years we have been asked to do photos at the beach. And honestly, at first I just didn't want to do it. I couldn't help but think the photos might come off cheesy or dorky. But, once we got there, the sky purple & pink, the tall beach grass looking all romantic, and the waves crashing in the background, I couldn't help but fall in love a little. Virginia Beach is a special place. You have the ocean and nature all around. You could walk into the woods and feel like you are in Savannah, GA. Trees that have the perfect limbs for you to sit down on and read a book, and moss that gives you all the southern feels. 
When we met Alyssa & Eric this spring, they spoke about how much they loved nature. They wanted their engagement session to be surrounded by trees, tall grass, and beautiful greenery.  This couple is pure gold. They are so sweet and have the type of personalities where you want to pull up a seat and chat with them all day. We are so lucky to be their wedding photographers and cannot wait to capture their wedding next Spring! 

xo Chelsea & Andrew 

We love this family so much. We have been apart of so many moments of their lives. From their wedding, to gender reveal, and now their son's first birthday. Thankful for this amazing family and their friendship!  We loved this sweet beach session! 

This past year we have had the opportunity to get to know this amazing couple. We met them last year in Williamsburg at one of the newer breweries in town. I knew we would get a long just fine when Ryan brought up that he was allergic to dogs but they still brought one into their family. Misty and Ryan are so kind. They both have big infectious smiles. They were up for any photo idea we had. They are very trusting and that is our favorite kind of client. We had such an amazing time at their wedding. They didn't let anything get in their way to ruin their day. Including the insane storm cloud that came over us as we started their portraits. They wanted as many photos of their family and friends at their wedding. I loved that. I really felt like that showed their character. They are just loving people.

Thank you Misty & Ryan for having us be apart of your journey the past year. Thank you also for trusting me to do some lettering for your wedding as well!

Scroll down and enjoy their photos.. and if you have some cowboy boots, throw those on!

xo Chelsea & Andrew 

Venue: The Retreat At Eastwood
Florist: Kate Fiore Floral Design
Videography: PKV Videography 
​Planner/Coordinator: Perfectly Planned

 Esther and Robby chose to get married at the place that means so much to them. Robby is from West Virginia. He and Esther spend a lot of their weekends driving up to spend time with his family and go watch football games. When they were deciding on a wedding venue, they were torn between their current city, Virginia Beach, or their future home of West Virginia. I am so glad they chose his uncle's backyard as the venue. 
 Two days before Esther and Robby's wedding, I got a phone call no one wants to get, that my Dad was having a heart attack. Not only did he have one heart attack, he had three. I had shared on social media that my Dad was being rushed to the hospital, Robby reached out to me and told me that he and his Dad had stopped to pray for my Dad. Not only did Robby and his Dad pray for my Dad, but they had shared with their families what was going on. Arriving to the wedding, his family had asked me about my Dad as soon as I got out of my car. They'll never know what that meant to Andrew and I. To us it showed us their character. During the busiest time of their lives, they took the time out to care about my family, people they have never met. I tear up every time when I think of that kindness. 
 Their wedding felt like one big family reunion. Everyone was so kind, and so excited about the wedding. Everyone was chipping in, helping with last minute details, all with a smile on their faces. I'll never forget looking at Robby as he saw Esther for the first time, and then his own parents. It was a beautiful picture of love. His parents crying with joy filled tears as they welcomed their new daughter into their family.
 I was really nervous about shooting two weddings the weekend after my Dad's heart attacks. I was pretty on edge, waiting to get to Texas to see my Dad in the flesh, and to know he was okay. Waiting for Esther to walk down the aisle, a deer came out twice to pay us all a visit. She just stood around, ate some grass, and spent some time in the patch of grass near the ceremony. For me, the first time the deer came out, it was a sign from God that He was there with us celebrating this union. Once the deer left, I kept on hoping it would return. I thanked God for that beautiful moment. But, moments later, the deer returned. I felt like it was God bringing me a symbol of peace and reminding me that He takes care of all of His beautifully designed creatures. 

Scroll down, enjoy the beautiful tones of maroon and green. The beautiful woven piece that Esther made her self. And feel the love that we all experienced on this beautiful day.

 "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God." Psalm 42:1 ESV

​Chelsea & Andrew 

These two have been together since their high school days. We have captured a handful of weddings where the bride and groom had only dated each other. What a gift! These two were so excited for their wedding. They planned their day while Elizabeth was in the midst of one of the hardest semesters of her interior design degree and Ben was transitioning to life in Richmond. Their wedding was sweet like honey. Ben and Elizabeth wrote their own vows to each other and instead of saying those intimate words in front of their guests, they wanted to read them during their first look. We found a gorgeous area covered in azaleas & lined with trees, and they proclaimed their hearts to each other. It was such a beautiful moment to witness. Scroll down to see more from their gorgeous day! 

Rain is good luck right? Bailey and Cody will have so much good luck for their marriage. Their day was perfect. The sun was peaking out during the first look, and a few rain drops fell around them. The Inn at Willow Grove is an incredible venue, but what we loved most about this venue was their rain options. For Love of Love events & The Inn at Willow Grove team made their day run smoothly with all the changes due to weather. Bailey and Cody were just so amazing as well. They were so happy to be getting married, they didn't allow the storm to ruin their day! Scroll down to see their gorgeous wedding! Congrats you two! 

THE TEAM:

Planner & Florist: For Love of Love 
Venue: The Inn at Willow Grove
Videography: Harley Eubanks Cinema 
Music:: Guyton Mobil DJ
Hair & Makeup: Ashley Sanchez Hair & Nicol Laughlin Makeup
Dessert: Sugar Shack Donuts + Bijou's Sweet Treats 
Rentals: Paisley & Jade