These faces probably look familiar from their Downtown Lynchburg engagement session in February! I first met Caroline when she was just in eighth grade, so seeing her step into her delicate wedding gown was oh-so surreal.

I'm a serial Weather Channel stalker the week leading up to any wedding. My heart continued to sink as the 80% chance of thunderstorms never waivered- even the night before the wedding. BUT we woke up to sunshine and a forecast calling for beautiful weather until the exact hour of Richard + Caroline's grand exit!

The bridal party and family spent a quiet, calm morning preparing for the day ahead and it was clear the bride and groom were so loved by everyone around them as they helped pull the final details together! Caroline + Richard were married in Virginia's oldest church. I had been looking forward to seeing this beautiful venue and it did NOT disappoint! The dark wood and beautiful stained glass windows set the stage beautifully for the sacred covenant that would be taking place beneath its cathedral ceiling.

After Richard + Caroline were pronounced husband and wife, guests enjoyed barbecue while celebrating the new couple! I loved the unique details that were included in the reception to make it their own... breaking a cookie instead of cutting the cake and waving ribbons on their way out the door! Portraits were scheduled for after send off, so I met back up with Richard and Caroline after they drove away. The moment that we stepped out of our cars, the skies just opened up on us! They handled it like absolutely champions and we made the most of our time together before parting ways.

This was truly such a special day filled with this sweet couple's closest friends, family members, and influential people that had poured into and prayed for them over the years. <3