DANNI & JON | THE TIDES INN WEDDING | IRVINGTON, VA

Danni and Jon were surrounded by family and close friends at their sunny Tides Inn wedding on the Chesapeake Bay waterfront! The gals got ready in a spacious suite while I photographed Danni’s details in a connecting room – beautiful dress, shoes, and rings! The guys hung by the pool until it was time to get ready for the first look! Jon smiled ear to ear as Danni walked down the hill towards him on the dock during their first look. This was the first time I’ve ever done a first look where the groom watched the bride approach! It was so sweet! Both Danni and Jon looked SO happy as we took bride and groom photos and everyone cheered as we gathered the whole gang for family and bridal party shots in the side yard. Danni and Jon decided to have all family photos taken before the ceremony so they could enjoy the cocktail hour with all of their friends immediately following the ceremony.

The ceremony was short (and super bright!) but filled with happy guests and a tearful groom as Danni walked with her mom down the rose petal lined aisle. I love the moment when the bridal party gets to hug the bride and groom after they recess out of the ceremony space. Genuine smiles and hugs and so many pure emotions of excitement!

As the guests enjoyed cocktail hour, I photographed the reception. Before the bridal party entered, I “stole” the bride and groom for a few last minute sunset pictures before the sun slipped below the treetops! We walked onto the docks and caught the last little bit of daylight! Romantic!

Danni and Jon’s reception was one heck of a dance party! The kids AND adults danced ALL NIGHT LONG! Chase, from Black Tie Entertainment, lit up the dance floor with mixes and every hit in the book. Congratulations to Danni and Jon and the joining of their two families! Thank you for allowing me to capture your exciting celebration at The Tides Inn!!!

Swoon!Who doesn’t love a pretty pair of Badgley Mischka shoes??!!

Getting ready to walk down to her soon to be husband!

Love this picture!Absolutely stunning!

New family pic! Jon’s kids have grown up so much!

I think this is my favorite bride and groom portrait! The light, the colors, the happy couple!
Look at that happy groom!

This photo might be a little blurry but I love the excitement on Danni’s face!!!

You can’t have a wedding at The Tides Inn and not take photos by the water at sunset!

The Pittsburgh cookie table!

Huge thanks to all of Danni and Jon’s vendors! Also – thank you to Ashley of Who’s That Girl Photography for second shooting with me!

Venue: The Tides Inn

Event Coordinator: CCS Events – Colleen Cook

Caterer: The Tides Inn

Baker: Cakealicious

Florist: The Wild Bunch

Dress: Allure

Bridesmaids Dresses:Bill Levkoff

Music: Black Tie Entertainment – Chase Capo

Hair/Makeup: BrideFACE