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Real Wedding Feature | Virginia Living Magazine | Historic Mankin Mansion

I was so excited to pick up a copy of this the other day only to find that our work was selected to be featured! On Page 49 was the wedding of Lisa & James at Historic Mankin Mansion! Thank you so much to Meghan Ely and the folks at OFD Consulting for helping get us published! I couldn’t help but purchase it to have a copy:-)

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-David-

David Abel - May 13, 2013 - 9:22 AM

Thank you so much Bettina, you are too kind!

Bettina - May 10, 2013 - 3:59 PM

That’s because you’re awesome and you deserved to be published – everywhere!! :D

Richmond VA Wedding Photographers | Tredegar Iron Works | Lauren & Matt Married!!!

It was a beautiful sunny day in Richmond VA when Lauren & Matt Decided to tie the knot at Tredgar Iron Works. Wanting something that wouldn’t be a lot of fuss they figured that Tredegar would be naturally aesthetic pleasing and not require a lot of fuss. The old brick, iron, and river background is spectacular all on its own, and made a perfect back drop for the ceremony. Lauren dressed in a beautiful lace dress with a white flower head piece that gave her look a 1920′s vibe and Matt in a tailored black suite they said their I do’s hand in hand while being serenaded by their old friends (like something out of the movie love actually). I’m so happy to have been a part of this day, here are a few of our favorites from the day.

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It’s impossible to say what I love most about her since there is so much to love. I adore her laugh and smile and I love the way she brings out my strong and confident side. However, I think I most love her caring nature towards others and her drive to make the world a better place for everyone, be it human or animal or other. Oh, and she’s a great cook, too!

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He is so compassionate and caring. While I would never ask him to, he would give up anything for me, and that feeling of love and devotion is overwhelming. He is silly and dorky and always trying to make me smile. He makes me believe I am strong and beautiful. He is willing to try new things (e.g., yoga). His sense of humor is basically as bad as mine. I can list so many things, but the bottom line for me is that I am his, he is mine, and we are us – and I had never been so happy and felt such a depth of love until those three things came into being.

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Vendors:
Venue: The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar
Band: The Voltage Brothers
Cake: Frostings
Hair: Red Salon Organics for Hair

The Nursery Reveal

About 9 months ago we found that we would no longer be a household of two and realizing that I could do little for the growth and care of our future daughter I decided that there was one thing that I could do for our growing family while Kristy was doing the hard work. And with the help of a couple past clients who have become good friends (Lindsey & Shanda) we set out to design build and surprise Kristy with a nursery. It took longer than we thought it would and towards the end Kristy was very fearful that we would not finish everything in time, but with determination and a bit of luck we were able to pull it all together with out Kristy ever having a clue, and thanks to Lindsey & Shanda we now have the perfect place for Madelynn to love and be loved.

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The cats were very confused:-)

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Here is the little video we took of the reveal!!!

Erin Rexroth - May 10, 2013 - 5:35 AM

It’s perfect! Congratulations and way to make the rest of our husbands look bad! :-) Can’t wait to see her!

Audrey Voda-Berry - May 7, 2013 - 7:43 PM

I was crying like a baby watching this! So thoughtful, so beautiful and so full of love. You guys did a wonderful job.

Aunt Bonnie Hoge - May 6, 2013 - 11:15 PM

Kristie you are so beautiful, and you are all the time anyway. David and your friends did such a great job. What a great room for Madelynn! Love and Kiss to you both and I am praying for your delivery.

Katie Pritchett - May 6, 2013 - 1:01 PM

The nursery is so beautiful! What a wonderful surprise for Kristy, and Madelynn is going to feel like a princess!! Krsity, you look amazing too :)

Katelyn James - May 6, 2013 - 12:09 PM

such a beautiful space!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Jennifer Klein - May 6, 2013 - 11:58 AM

So excited for both of you!! The nursery is fabulous! You did an amazing job!