Are you ready for the most perfect coastal wedding there ever was?! Evan and Olivia were married on Friday in a beautiful ceremony by the docks of the Water Table in Virginia Beach. This was my first time shooting at the Water Table and, I have to admit, I’m absolutely obsessed with it!! The lighting on the docks is dreamy, and all of the windows lining the reception room are absolutely stunning (you know I love my natural light!!). Not to mention the fact that the ceremony location is right on Rudee Inlet! Olivia’s taste in decor was impeccable, from the roses, greenery and sea stars overflowing from the candle lit tablescapes, to the aqua bridesmaids dresses and coral and blush bouquets that made a gorgeous contrast with the light background of yachts and sky. ​

This couple fills my heart with SO much joy. Really!! All day I was bubbling over with excitement!! I've known Meredith since middle school, and we've walked through quite a few seasons of life together. I consider her to be one of those "forever friends" - someone with whom nothing changes with no matter how much time has passed between visits. As I've said before, THIS is one of the best parts of my job as a wedding photographer - serving dear friends on one of the most memorable days of their life. 

You know the advice, “marry your best friend”? Zack and Kristy did just that - these two are best friends of 18 years!!!! These two grew up in the same town on Long Island, meeting each other in the 8th grade. It all started when Zack asked Kristy to be his date to the middle school Valentine’s Day dance and she said yes. They started dating shortly after, but as with most middle school relationships, it lasted only a week (haha!). They were best friends throughout high school, college and beyond, becoming a part of each other's families. Other relationships came and went and 5 years ago, they started dating (again!). No one was surprised - it was meant to be!! ​