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Bruton Parish Williamsburg Wedding

Ceremony | Bruton Parish Church (Website)

Reception | Williamsburg Community Center

Wedding Photographer | Heather Hughes Photography

Dress | Truly Yours Bridal & Formal

Catering | Williamsburg Catering

Videographer | DreamClip Films

Makeup | Layla Abi-Falah

Cake | Cakes by Twanda

Band | Good Shot Judy

Florals | Williamsburg Floral & Gifts

Kelsey and Benming got married on February 22 in a beautiful ceremony at the 300-year-old Bruton Parish Church and had their reception at the Williamsburg Community Center in Williamsburg, VA.

Bruton Parish Williamsburg Wedding 

Benming, a Williamsburg City Councilman, met Kelsey at the William & Mary Law School. A super sweet and wonderful couple, I had the joy of photographing their Colonial Williamsburg engagement session as well and their photos were featured on the cover of the William & Mary Alumni magazine.

Kelsey and Benming’s Bruton Parish Wedding 

Unfortunately, their wedding was not without complications. They all began when Benny’s family in China had to cancel their plans at the last-minute due to air travel shutdowns due to the Coronavirus. Then the location for preparations for the entire bridal party had to be changed at the last minute the morning of the wedding and the church had a later time on their schedule for the ceremony! Knowing how stressful such situations can be for couples and their guests, I decided to step in and help wherever I could. I helped guide their videographer through the location & timeline changes, assisted the band in clearing the dance floor for their first dance, and helped coordinate with everyone. All of this while finding time to photograph beautiful portraits of them!

Winter Williamsburg Wedding

I truly wanted to ensure that the couple could continue smiling and enjoy their day. So I didn’t hesitate and pulled out my emergency sewing kit to help the groom get a (large) splinter out of his foot. And that was just the beginning! I had to sweet talk the church into allowing us to do the portraits earlier than they expected and find lighters for their sparkler exit. Funny thing is, the more I help the more I feel like part of the family so it doesn’t bother me a bit.

Out of all the gorgeous photographs I captured of Kelsey and Benming, I love the one in which they are coming down the aisle after the ceremony. You don’t see any of the stress or worry, just the joy & happiness on both of their faces. It just goes to show that no matter what happens, if you can maintain a good attitude, there will always be a happily ever after.

Big thanks to Kelsey and Benny for asking me be their wedding photographer! I had such an amazing time with the two of you, and I wish you both decades of love, laughter, happiness and joy!

 

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Virginia Living Magazine's "Top Wedding Vendor" | VA Small Newspaper Photographer of the Year Wedding Photojournalist Assoc. Blue Medallion Award