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August 24, 2017

RACHEL & ADAM | JOHN MARSHALL BALLROOMS WEDDING

john marshall ballrooms richmond weddingRACHEL & ADAM | JOHN MARSHALL BALLROOMS WEDDING | RICHMOND, VA

So much to say about Rachel and Adam’s wedding at John Marshall Ballrooms! To start, it’s crazy because JMB is where MY parents had their wedding reception 34 years ago! So wild! The funny things was, I didn’t know that until Rachel and Adam booked me for their wedding! The other neat thing about this wedding was that I actually knew Rachel from years ago when we used to hangout with our families! Her mom and my dad actually went to high school together! So, crazy, crazy. Anyways – it was awesome to walk into JMB and be greeted by Adam standing in the lobby and a second later, greeted by hugs from Rachel’s family! I hadn’t seen any of them in probably 13 or 14 years! After all of the hellos – it was like I was part of the family and I galleried all the jewelry, shoes, and invite and started taking detail shots.

Next up – first look! I rode down the elevator with Rachel – “this is it!!!” and gave her the cue to walk down the steps towards Adam! When he turned around – there were smiles all round (including some cheers from the bridesmaids watching from the balcony). We took bride and groom shots indoors and then wandered outside on the city streets for some bridal party shots!

Some of my of my favorite “ceremony/detail” elements from the was Adam’s ring that belonged to his late father who passed away from cancer. As I was taking detail shots I noticed that there were initials engraved in the inside. His mother and fathers’s initials and then Rachel’s and his and the date of their wedding. LOVE! Another moment that melted my heart was when Adam and Rachel were exiting the ceremony and Adam glanced over at the memorial table where his father’s photo was – just scroll down – your heart will melt too.

Rachel and Adam did all of their photos before the ceremony so they could hit up their cocktail hour! The catering staff wandered around with moscow mules and yummy appetizers. I can speak highly of those mini ham biscuits – yum! I let them enjoy while Melissa and I entered the ballroom to capture reception details before the rest of the festivities began! Some key reception highlights: a Hamilton style rap from Rachel’s sisters, a funny picture from Rachel’s Dad, JMU vs VT face-off, and some really “sick” dance moves! ha! One last thing — Adam’s last name is Tracz (pronounced Trots) so their hashtag was #HotToTracz – s0 cute!

Keep scrolling for sweet first look photos, a surprising pair of flower girls, my favorite moment captured as Adam and Rachel left the ceremony, and Rachel’s reaction to her sister’s rap at the reception and a surprise gift (but funny gift) from her Dad!

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john marshall ballrooms richmond weddingjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-67_WEBRachel and her sisters!john-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-71_WEBThe gorgeous bride!!john-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-75_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-79_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-90_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-94_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-92_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-97_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-96_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-101_WEBRachel’s uncles played for the ceremony!john-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-104_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-99_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-98_WEB

john-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-109_WEBjohn-marshall-ballrooms-wedding-111_WEBThe Flower Girls! Adam’s grandma (on the left) said “well this is fun!” as she danced down the aisle!
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Thank you to Melissa Desjardins for all her help in second shooting with me! Also a huge thanks to all of the wedding vendors below who made the day so great at John Marshall Ballrooms!

Venue: John Marshall Ballrooms

Coordinator: Glint Events – Emily

Caterer: Homemades by Suzanne 

Cake: Frostings Bake Shop

Florist: Petals and Twigs 

Officiant: Father Jim Balija 

Dress: Global Bridal Gallery 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Richmond 

Men’s Suits Alton Lane 

DJ: Smooth Moves 

Ceremony Music: Bride’s Uncles (Joe Aukofer and Matt Aukofer) 

Makeup/Hair: Lou Stevens Glam Squad 

Uplighting: The Lighting Professors 

Invitations: Minted