MEGAN & RYAN | GREAT MARSH WEDDING

This Great Marsh wedding was a DREAM to shoot. Not only was it special because it was my cousin’s wedding, it rained and it was still one of the most magical days I’ve ever seen. We watched the weather radar all morning and it came down to having to move the ceremony arch into the reception space. Alyssa and her team from The Posey Detail created an incredibly romantic setting and the best “plan B” indoor ceremony that I’ve ever seen. Seeing my “little cousin” Megan as a bride and her family dressed to the nines and being there to capture it all – such an honor.

Megan shared first looks with her bridesmaids, Dad, and Ryan – reactions galore. So many happy tears and emotions! We took their portraits on the porch and ventured (with our clear umbrella) into the lawn for some photos before the ceremony arch got moved indoors. Rain isn’t what people hope for – but I honestly think it added some special magic to Megan and Ryan’s wedding. The ceremony was heartfelt and cozy – my uncle married Megan and Ryan and afterwards we were able to step outside for more portraits on the tree lined drive and then ended our portrait hour with epic “Outlander” inspired photos by the rocks and tree area…. which Megan and I were both so excited for!! We texted about getting Outlander pics the months leading up to the wedding and I’m so glad we were able to make those epic portraits happen – who needs golden hour – ha!

The rest of the evening, guests enjoyed dinner from Serendipity Catering and cake and sweets from Signature Sweets by Amanda. First dances and speeches took place in the barn and dancing and hanging out happened outside on the porch… as it POURED outside. BUT just as we were about to cancel the sparkler exit – the rain stopped! Okay rain – thank you!

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Love this ring box! Bridesmaid reveal!! Time for the father daughter first look! So SWEET!!! First look with Ryan!!! After their first look, Ryan shared gifts and personal vows… ugh. so many feeellllssss. I love this idea – having a private moment to read personal vows just the two of you. Prob one of my favorite bride portraits – so elegant!! Lookin’ snazzy, Ry!!! Virginia or Europe?! Epic. Great Marsh in the rain? NBD. We took a few photos outside by the original ceremony location before Alyssa and her florist team transported the arch into the barn for the ceremony! The newest addition – Megan’s older sister, Rachel, had her baby a month before Megan’s wedding day! Meet sweet, Haven Grace! When you see it… thanks Bruce! hahaha The whole crew!!! LOVE!

okayyy, ROMANTIC!!!! The HADLEYS!!!! Megan included her grandma’s ruby cross into her bouquet. I love this photo in black and white – it just looks so timeless! Great Marsh or Scotland?! Epic location for our “Outlander” photos – the cloudy/rainy vibes were perfect for it! Had the ceremony been outside – there wouldn’t have been this arch inside! Look how incredible this turned out!! Romantic florals and lots of candles – ahhhh. I loved the accent glassware and the velvet tablecloths! Here’s a photo of my uncle and all the relatives that he has married! Ryan’s brother Blake presented Ryan with a McDonald’s gift card as a part of an inside joke when they were kids. Katie and Rachel performed a musical speech to several ABBA songs and it was epiccccc! After speeches, Megan iced Ryan! My aunts made Megan and Ryan a wedding quilt! Bros being bros. Ryan has felt like a part of our giant family for years but welcome OFFICIALLY to the fam, Ryan! Cheers to the Hadleys!

Thank you to the vendors that made Megan and Ryan’s Great Marsh Wedding day so special!

Venue: Great Marsh Estate

Florist: The Posey Detail

Videographer: Yeattes Productions

HMU: Kristen C Artistry

Dress: BHLDN

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie

Tux: Mens Warehouse

Catering: Serendipity Catering

Cake/Desserts: Signature Sweets by Amanda

DJ: DJ Mark Maskell