i carry your heart with me(i carry it in

my heart)i am never without it(anywhere

i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done

by only me is your doing,my darling)
 i fear

no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want

no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)

and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows

(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows

higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart


i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)
- e.e. cummings 

Jessie got ready at the home she shares with Kevin. Their home is in the heart of Richmond. I loved every inch of their home. It is filled with art, plants, and their furry animals (cats + chickens!). Jessie had family and close friends gathered around her while she was getting ready. Kevin + Jessie's wedding ceremony is something I will never forget. As Jessie entered the ceremony friends, family, Kevin, and Jessie took turns saying lines from E.E. Cumming's famous poem. I felt chills and instant tears. It was such a beautiful moment in time. 
Their day was a blessing to be apart of. Everyone was so happy, it was infectious. 
Congrats again, Kevin & Jessie! 

Cheers to FOREVER!

We love it when a session and all of its elements click. This session was one of those magical times. We met up at Nick & Meredith's beach bungalow. Their cozy home was so inviting, just like Meredith & Nick. They made a french press, and eased into the session. We got glimpses of who they are when they are alone with one another. At one point Nick pointed out a freckle on Meredith and asked her, "is that a new freckle?" We all giggled, but he notices her, even every tiny detail. 
​That is love.

Being apart of Terrie & Dave's wedding was such a joy. Their wedding had a long guest list, but it felt so intimate. From their beautiful Catholic ceremony to their fiesta cock tail hour. We loved being back at The Inn at the Old Silk Mill. We love revisiting venues that we've shot at. We always find something new and feel a serge of creativity! 
​Congrats Terrie & Dave!

Terrie's Dad said a few words, then surprised Terrie with a video montage of images of her growing up. It was so sweet! 

Ceremony Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Reception Venue: The Inn at the Old Silk Mill
Dress: BHLDN
Event Designer: Longhand Edition Arts & Letters
Calligrapher: Longhand Edition Arts & Letters
Vidoegrapher: Solo Koo Films

Back in August we captured Mallaree & Aaron's wedding at the beautiful Couisac Manor in New Kent, VA. We had such a busy autumn schedule so we didn't get to share their full wedding gallery! Their portraits are some of my favorite. Nothing is better than sneaking away during the wedding reception and captu​ring a few sweet moments of the bride and groom.

Hello! It has been a little quiet over here on our blog. We had taken a bit of time off to get inspired, rejuvenated, and ready for this years wedding season. We kicked off this season with a double wedding weekend.
This was our first time shooting at the Historic Polegreen Church. The sun was out, the birds were chirping, and the scent of dogwood was all around. It was a blessed Palm Sunday as our dear friends Carter & Sarah committed to one another.  
They danced the night away nibbling on gluten free treats, and Indian food. 
It was hard to hold back the tears as we captured their wedding. It was a blessing to be apart, to witness, and to capture.
Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Mahnke!

PS we cannot wait to see Andrew's film scans that he shot form their day!

Venue- Historical Polegreen Church
Dress- David's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses- David's Bridal
Florist: Kate Fiore Floral Design
Couch Rental- Paisley & Jade
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You may recognize these two from our instagram or maybe you have seen their faces all over pintrest. We captured Darcie & Will's wedding  and we were lucky enough to get it published on Brides! It is so cool to not only be apart of our client's weddings, but to contineu to capture different seasons in their lives. It was a joy to capture this sweet celebration as they revealed that they are pregnant with a little boy! 

I really love this stage of life that we are in. Seeing friends grow in their careers or start new ones, getting married, and having babies. Nothing is sweeter than being apart of those sweet seasons in your friends lives. Andrew and I have been friends with Manny for over seven years now. When he first told me about Jess, I knew she was it. Seeing their wedding photos to celebrating their pregnancy news has been so sweet. We are thankful for their friendship and enjoyed our time with them in their new home, with their new baby, Norah. 
​- Chelsea & Andrew 

Congrats again, our dear friends!
Chelsea & Andrew Montgomery 

What an amazing year 2016 was for us. We traveled down south to the Dominican Republic to capture Octavio & Geraldine's day, drove up to northern VA many, many times. We met so many amazing people, choked back the tears during tender moments, and felt so inspired. We are so thankful for each and everyone of you that invested in Chelsea Diane Photography. You have no idea much it means to us.
Cheers to 2017 and what's to come!
- Chelsea Diane & Andrew Michael