Bay Island Virginia Beach Wedding: Rachel and Mark

Rachel and Mark married in her Grandfather’s back yard over looking the water and First Landing State Park. I fell in love with his vintage decor in the bedrooms, that went perfectly with Rachel’s all lace wedding dress and her sweet canvas flats. This decor also matched the rest of their wedding details as well. From the rustic alter to the seating area with vintage furniture, to Rachel’s locket that she wrapped around her wrist with photographs of loved ones inside. Their wedding day was a true reflection of Rachel’s sweet demeanor with delicate flowers hanging from the trees and Mark’s love of the water, with seafood being the main course and a boat filled with oysters and duck decoys! They wanted to spend the Sunday afternoon with their closest friends and family, sharing with them some of their favorite things! The rain was suppose to last all day but right after the ceremony, the rain stopped! By the end of their reception we had beautiful light out on the dock to end their wedding day with a moment for just Mark and Rachel! Congratulations Rachel and Mark, I wish you two all of the happiness in your marriage and thank you for letting me be apart of the beginning of it!

Wedding Venue: Grandfather’s Home – Private Residence

Wedding Planner: Sunkissed Events

Caterer: Shore Thing Foods

Wedding Cake: Patti Cakes

Florist: Kelly Gish Floral Designs

Wedding Dress: Designer- Christos at Carine’s Bridal Atelier

DJ: Atlantic Digital Entertainment

Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist: Behind the Veil; Elizabeth Alfier

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He roamed free through out the day and even ran down when he heard Rachel laughing because Mark suddenly picked her up and dipped her. 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Thank you to Elizabeth Friske Photography for second shooting with me and working a double header that weekend with me!