Fleetwood Farm Winery Leesburg Wedding | Tayler & Casey

As I’ve mentioned before, 2018 was a big year for me. It was full to the brim with travel, amazing work and a relocation to Texas! As I’ve been settling into my new life and job as a San Antonio wedding photographer, I’ve spent the last few weeks looking back on some exceptional experiences from the past season. I’m so happy to wrap this chapter up with an entry about Tayler and Casey’s gorgeous (and remarkable!) December wedding in Virginia.
I first met these two in person for their downtown Alexandria engagement session last October. But right before we got together, Tayler and Casey received some tremendous news: they’re expecting! Following the rush of joy, I know Tayler experienced a big ‘oh my gosh’ moment. They had already begun planning their wedding for November of 2019 – over a year in the future! Several deep breaths and an admirable re-organization effort later, Tayler and Casey had moved their wedding up to December of 2018. That’s just a month and a half of re-planning! And it came off so beautifully!! Real proof that with Love, all things are possible!
The intimate ceremony took place at the bride’s parent’s stunning residence. The warm fireplace and nearby Christmas tree lent a special glow to the vows as Tayler and Casey’s nearest and dearest looked on. It was a very emotional ceremony – a joyous and deeply meaningful moment for these two hearts and their families. The larger reception took place at Fleetwood Farm Winery, where Casey proposed. At the end of the celebration, sparklers lit up the crisp night as the new husband and wife shared a kiss before their exit. A magical moment indeed!

I’ll never forget my time with Tayler and Casey, their wedding was good for my soul. As I watched Tayler in her parent’s living room, I remember thinking what a kind, strong, adaptable woman stood before me – exactly the kind of person who inspires me most. What a wonderful way to close the wedding season of 2018! I hope you enjoy the photos.

So many sweet moments throughout the day! In the middle of happy tears Tayler’s dad stopped reading the card she wrote to him and said: “Wow, this is harder than CrossFit on a bad day!” We all cracked up, of course!

Thanks Daniel Guinn for shooting their wedding with me!

Planning and Catering: Christina Kozich of Bluewater Kitchen / Venue: Fleetwood Farm Winery / Videographer: Solidity Films / Florist: Sweet Root Village / Stationary: Minted / Cake Artist: Scout’s Bakeshop / Ceremony music: Boate and Aljuni Duo / Reception music: The Significant Others (Sam Hill Entertainment) / Hair and Make-up: Hair and Makeup Artistry by Claudine / Wedding Dress: Limor Rosen via Lovely Bride DC / Veil: Lovely Bride DC/ Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Bridesmaids dress: Bridesmaids choice (various stores/designers) / Groom and Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux / Rentals: Party Rental Ltd. / Tent/Lighting – Capital Party Rentals