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October 12, 2017

KELLY & SANDERS | OATLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS WEDDING

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KELLY & SANDERS | OATLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS | LEESBURG, VA

It has been a dream of mine to photograph a wedding at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens so when I got Kelly’s phone call last year – I was (internally) screaming with excitement! She wanted a romantic setting with colors that went naturally with what Oatlands already offered! I loved her blush, gold, green theme! One of most interesting thing about Kelly’s bridal details was her DRESS! Kelly’s sister, Kendra McCullough, is a fashion designer in D.C. and handmade Kelly’s two-piece dress – incredible work! Like amazing. I can’t imagine all of the intense sewing that went into it! Kendra also made her own MOH dress – stunning. Okay – you’ll just have to keep scrolling to see all of that! Sanders and the guys hung out in their groom suite and relaxed while drinking beers and watching golf… normal groom stuff while looking so dapper in their tuxedos! Kelly and Sanders shared their first look at Landsdowne so they could grab some photos with their dog, Bowie! So sweet!

Once we arrived at Oatlands, we took photos on the beautiful tree covered driveway, in front of the mansion, and throughout the gardens! You really can’t run out of locations at Oatlands! My favorite part of their ceremony were their handwritten vows. Kelly told a story (which was so unique and special) where people laughed and teared up and Sanders said the sweetest words that left everyone crying… we definitely could have passed around a box of tissues!

After the ceremony, we took a few family portraits and then Kelly and Sanders headed into the garden with their friends and family to enjoy their cocktail hour – complete with a 80’s playlist. Kelly and Sanders are HUGE music lovers! Their dog’s name is Bowie, after all.

The rest of the evening went off without a hitch! Parents dances, speeches, and lots and lots of dancing! The guys took the the dance floor by storm! When I left, I got the biggest hugs by both Kelly and Sanders! Congratulations to this wonderful couple!

Keep scrolling for my favorites from their day!

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Okay everyone… Kelly’s sister MADE her two-piece dress! OMG! Keep scrolling to see more!!!historic oatlands leesburg wedding Time for the first look with Bowie!!!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding Can’t stop laughing at their new family portrait!!!
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One of my favorite shots! I love the Oatlands mansion in the background!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding DeNardi-Oatlands-22_WEBhistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding Quite possibly one of my favorite shots of the wedding!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding
historic oatlands leesburg wedding Okay, another fave!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-114_WEB historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding Okay, I lied… this is my favorite! Snagged these last few shots before they went away to hide from the guests before the start of the ceremony!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-125_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-128_WEB historic oatlands leesburg wedding I love this angle that Bethanne got before Kelly and her parents walked down the aisle!!!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddingTheir vows were so sweet. Kelly told a story that made people laugh (and cry!) and Sanders talked about the first day he fell in love with Kelly and there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd.historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-140_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-141_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-145_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-146_WEB historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-147_WEB I love, love, love the excitement in this shot of Kelly and Sanders walking down the aisle officially as husband and wife!!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddingDeNardi-Oatlands-27_WEB DeNardi-Oatlands-26_WEBOne of my favorite things to do is follow the bride and groom to their “hiding place” after they walk back down the aisle and get hugged and congratulated by all of their family and bridal party!!! historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg wedding Parents of the bride and groom!historic oatlands leesburg wedding DeNardi-Oatlands-15_WEBhistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding These music loves had the PERFECT koozies! Recognize that logo? 9:30 club in D.C. – one of my favorite intimate music venues! And perfect for their Sept 30th wedding day! Meant to be!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-163_WEB historic oatlands leesburg wedding Loved their romantic vibe! Kelly wanted a romantic vibe with colors that complimented Oatlands natural beauty! I think she had a great vision with her sage green, blush, and gold!historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg weddinghistoric oatlands leesburg wedding historic oatlands leesburg wedding The new Mr & Mrs DeNardi danced to “Heroes” by David Bowie historic oatlands leesburg wedding historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-188_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-190_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-194_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-192_WEBhistoric-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-197_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-200_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-195_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-202_WEB Sweet moment!historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-210_WEBThe guys at this wedding were REALLY into dancing!historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-207_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-211_WEB historic-oatlands-leesburg-wedding-213_WEBCongratulations Mr & Mrs DeNardi! Thank you SO MUCH for choosing me to capture your beautiful Oatlands wedding!!historic oatlands leesburg weddingShoutout to all of the vendors who made the day so flawless! Thank you to my right hand woman, Bethanne Arthur, for being an awesome second photog!

Venue: Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

Event Coordinator: Moriah Lemming (of Oatlands)

Caterer: Purple Onion

Florist: Growing Wild

Dress: Made by bride’s sister – Kendra McCullough

Music: Black Tie Entertainment

Makeup: Les Bourgeouis

Hair: Anna Fazio

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas