A Few Photos from Michael & Ebony's Wedding

These are a few photos from a wedding I second-shot for my friend and fellow photographer, Jenny James.  She's one of my favorite photographers and puts out some beautiful work - check out her site here. :)

Here's a few of my favorite shots from getting ready, the ceremony and the reception!  

Check this out!  Nobody says a preacher can't rock the D&G! :)  

Near the end of the ceremony, the preacher laid hands on the couple and prayed over their lives together, over the influences on their marriages, over the children they would have, over their relationships with God...

And the whole congregation and bridal party prayed their own prayers for them aloud with the preacher. It was pretty awesome.  I think this should definitely be a more common practice at weddings.  

James & Jessica - Wedding Photos

Meet James & Jessica Friley.  

They got married on April 24, 2010 at a cute little bed & breakfast in Middleburg, VA.  Jessica was one of Mandy's bridesmaids, and Mandy was the maid of honor in Jess' wedding.  

Hope you enjoy the photos!  

Check out this gorgeous dress!  Loved it.  

Time for the portraits!  

On to the reception!  

Loved these shots that my second shooter, Israel Groveman, got of the bride's parents dancing.  The bride's father had just given a speech saying how every good quality their children possessed came from her doing, and that their children wouldn't be the people they are today without her.  I couldn't get this guy to even crack a slight smile for the formal shots, so it was really sweet to see the real emotion come through when the time was right. :)