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Erik + Jenny : Wedding

Erik and Jenny’s story started 12 years ago…12 years ago! that brought them to their wedding day. Jenny was Erik’s first love, his only love. And seeing the way Erik looked at Jenny on their wedding day, this was very evident. Erik and Jenny were surrounded by close friends and family on their wedding, ones that obviously think so much of them and their relationship, as we had several come up to us on their wedding day to share stories and their fondness of them.

Some of my favorite parts of their wedding day:

- There was some challenges with getting Jenny’s veil in her hair after several minutes of trying, she calmly and quietly said “It’s ok…everyone calm down.”

- During the ceremony Erik would just look over at Jenny and just smile. No words. Just smiles.

- They played the newlywed game at their reception but instead of using their shoes they used cutouts of their faces and…their English Bulldog!

 

Ceremony: St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

Reception: Patrick Henry Ballroom

Wedding Coordinator: Vicki with Simplicity Events

Florist: Crystal Orchid

DJ: RSP Entertainment

Hair: Les Cheveux (Samantha)

Make-up: Onyx (Jennifer Stallions)

Caterer: Blue Ridge Catering

Cake: Casey’s Cakes

Bride’s Dress: Watter’s (Jingles / Richmond VA)

Shoes: Ivanka Trump

 Looooved her shoes! Her twin sister, Katie, picked them out:

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Oh, Erik, the size of your wedding band beside Jenny’s still makes me giggle:

 

Reading a letter from Erik:

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Peoooooooonies = fluffy prettiness!

Jenny is loveeeely:

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See the way Erik looks at Jenny?!

 

Julie McElwee - 05.17.2012 - 6:32 AM

Jenny, loved the pictures. You look beautiful and so happy. Best of luck to you and Erik.

cheryl gilley - 05.16.2012 - 10:17 PM

erik and jen i am so happy for you both the wedding was beautiful and jenny you were extra beautiful and my erik was so hansome ,i know you two will have a long happy marriage and jenny the name jenny schaffner well that just sounds awesome welcome into the family and we love you both.mom

Hilda Burnette - 05.16.2012 - 10:01 PM

Jenny: You look beautiful. So happy for you. Congratulations.

Lazy Sunday and Candy Overload

We kicked off our 2012 wedding season this past Saturday and had a wonderful time spending such a special day with Erik and Jenny (images to come very soon).

 

Sunday we slept in and it was glorious but I did get up just in time to get motivated, refreshed and have my Jesus moment for the day.
I know, I know…Tiffany has really bad bed head in this image:

 

A trip to the grocery store resulted in waaaay too many of these. No, No, I don’t have a sugar addiction:

 

And of course, since Sunday was Mother’s Day we celebrated over dinner with our momma’s. May is quite a busy month, lots of friends and family have birthdays in May. So, we celebrated two birthdays as well, Chris’ mom and my aunt Lisa. There should be way more reasons to celebrate with DQ ice cream cake!

Next up, images from Erik and Jenny’s loooovely wedding day!

Tricia - 05.14.2012 - 11:49 PM

WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME AT DINNER AND I LOVED MY CAKE, CANDY, AND GIFT CARD. I WAS LUCKY CAUSE I GOT TO CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY AND MOTHER’S DAY TOGETHER. I LOVE YOU AND CHRIS SO MUCH AND AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE IN MY SON’S LIFE AND A PART OF OUR FAMILY….

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!

Maddie + Mom and Dad : Roanoke Family Photography

Meet Madelyn (Maddie). The beautiful baby girl that had yet to make an appearance here. Growing into 11 weeks old, Maddie already has mom and dad wrapped around her little fingers. Such a quiet and easy going little lady, she enjoyed her time at the park. At one point she decided she had something to say, I have no idea what it was, but she sure told us : )

Meet Maddie:

 

 

Can’t remember what happened that was funny but love laughing pictures:

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Doesn’t she just look so serene?

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Isn’t Amanda gorgeous?!

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This one makes me giggle with Maddie’s sly little grin:

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I see you!:

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Such a beautiful family:

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Noelle : Senior

Meet Noelle. Senior at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke. Future art student at George Mason. Loves to paint with oil. And judging from our session, Noelle laughs and smiles a lot. And what I love about her is that she is gorgeous and when told so, she shows a shy smile and looks away.

Noelle and her family lived in Switzerland for seven years. She missed it so much, just a few months ago she went back to visit. She showed me a pair of heels she bought in Switzerland and I must say, I love Switzerland too : )

Here are a few of my favorites of Noelle:

 


 

 

See the shoes? Switzerland!

 

 

I’m in love with her boots. They’re vintage and were worn by her mother.

 


 

She even makes a graffiti wall look amazing:

 

 

 

A fun one dedicated to her friend:

 

 

These next two are my favorite (and taken by my hubs, Chris):

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And we’ll end with one of Noelle and her boyfriend, Ryan:

 

Vicki Bernhardt - 05.08.2012 - 10:40 PM

Beautiful pictures! Noelle looks amazing! Love them!

Dustin + Jessica : Engaged

Winding the curvy roads through the country side, wind blowing through my open windows, I pulled into their gravel driveway spotting wild buttercups spread all over their property. Standing in their driveway, Dustin and Jessica reached up with a friendly wave. It wasn’t too long ago Dustin and Jessica moved to Roanoke from their home state of West Virginia. After living in the city for a while they soon realized being back in the country was where they wanted to be. Their farm in Botetourt County was the perfect location for their engagement session.

Dustin and Jessica are the kind of people that are full of southern hospitality and truly, down to earth. They have a love for animals, which you’ll meet below. Planning an August wedding at a local Equestrian location is a perfect location for these two.

 

Meet Newt, Dustin and Jessica’s new puppy:
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Dustin and Jessica rescued Chippy, the squirrel, about a year ago when his mom dropped him.

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Do you see all those wild buttercups?!

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Dustin is a Ford guy, Jessica is a Dodge girl. You can imagine the conversations they have : )

 

Aren’t they just the cutest!

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There’s a tree on the farm with an old heart carved out of it. It’s a bit hard to make out the initials now but since their house was built in the 1930s, who knows how old the carving is.