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Welcome to my blog, where I share highlights of everything from my client's wedding days and portrait sessions, to recent features and our adventures around the world. 

Hi, I'm Alicia.

Elegant Thomas Birkby House Wedding

Sep 19, 2017

Kristine and Will were married in an elegant wedding affair at the Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA earlier this fall. You might remember this sweet couple from their Georgetown engagement session last spring because it’s certainly hard to forget their adorable French bulldog, Cleo, who came to the shoot as well! Well, to my delight, Cleo was actually able to make it to the wedding! Both of their faces lit up upon her arrival and you know I was in heaven having tons of time to snuggle this little pup in between takes. 

But I should take a small step back because that isn’t the first time I saw their faces light up that day. Will and Kristine opted to do a first look so they could enjoy lots of time with their friends and family after they said, “I do”. I could tell Will was a bit anxious as he waited for Kristine to come tap him on the shoulder and earlier in the day I heard Kristine proclaim that she just wished it was time for the first look already (my kind of girl!). So as the much anticipated moment arrived, it came as no surprise that Will had one of my all time favorite reactions — the biggest, beaming smile from ear to ear. These two quickly embraced and you could immediately tell that any lingering anxiety quickly disappeared. 

As much as I loved their first look and our time with Cleo, I mostly just enjoyed getting to know their friends and family. The entire group had the most positive disposition from beginning to end as they truly just wanted to soak up the joy these two emitted.  Bob gave a touching speech about raising his beautiful, strong-willed daughter and Kristine’s grandma, Lily, was the queen of the dance floor. It was an amazing day and I am so honored to have been a part of it along with the rest of their amazing team! 

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A huge thank you to these vendors for making Kristine & Will’s wedding amazing! And to Meghan Marie Photography for being an awesome second shooter!

Venue | Thomas Birkby House
Coordinator | Simply Royal Events
Florist | Holly Chapple
Invitation Suite | Minted
Vintage Furniture | Bella Villa Antiques
Hair | StyleMe Bar
Makeup | Jan, Makeup Artist
Dress Designer | Ines di Santo
Catering | Tuscarora Mill
Cake | Edibles Incredible
Band | Trademark

Weddings

  1. Holly Weatherwax says:

    These are amazing, Alicia! Thank you so much for capturing this special day!

  2. Jenny says:

    The black and white of Kristine and her dad… so touching! These are beautiful pictures of a gorgeous day!

  3. Bob Weatherwax says:

    The pictures are wonderful. Thank you so much for being part of the wedding.

  4. Courtney says:

    Best photographer… these are amazing!!

  5. N Izadi says:

    So so so beautiful! What a dreamy day. Cannot wait to see the rest. Your touch is light and your work is magic. YER A WIZARD, ALICIA.

    PS that first look w Bob got me all over again :’-)

  6. Ashley Kirby says:

    These photos look like they should be in a bridal magazine! Bob’s face hugging Krissey, tore me up inside! And Cleo is always a rockstar, but Krissey and Will are the perfect couple! So cute! LOVE!

  7. Sarah Deal Jenkins says:

    Krissey and Will, what a beautiful wedding! Love these photos! Thank you for such a wonderful day!!! Mom (Sarah Deal-Jenkins)

  8. Kaylie says:

    LOVE! The best day <3

  9. Tina says:

    These beautiful pictures brings joyful tears in my eyes. It almost feels like being there????

  10. Beth Winstanley says:

    Everything is so stunning! Beautiful bride and handsome groom. I like all of the decorations – very vintage and unique!!!

  11. Liz O. says:

    What a beautiful wedding that you captured perfectly!

  12. Karen Richardson says:

    Simply beautiful!

  13. Maria Pittarelli says:

    The pictures are phenomenal! Everyone of them. I think the perfectly capture the day. Love the picture of father daughter!

  14. Anne Ball says:

    Beautiful- looks like a fairy tale!

  15. Aicia Schmitt says:

    Such beautiful photographs and people!

  16. Chris Macina says:

    Absolutely beautiful photos of Kristine and Will. Your lighting and soft touch is wonderful! Fabulous wedding :)

  17. Gail Russell says:

    It was a beautiful, romantic setting and the pictures are stunning!

  18. Susie says:

    Beautiful day and beautiful photographs!

  19. Megan Thompson says:

    Amazing photos! What a beautiful celebration.

  20. Camille Roy says:

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful wedding!

  21. Caroline Kirby says:

    These are so beautiful. Perfectly captured the elegance but highly energetic feel of this wedding.

  22. Juan Palacios says:

    Beautiful pictures, incredible wedding.

  23. Mary Maniscalco-Theberge says:

    Beautiful pictures that captured beautiful moments, best wishes to Kristine and Will

  24. Trudi Pruett says:

    Beautiful pictures of an incredibly beautiful wedding. Love the details!

  25. Elizabeth Williams says:

    A picture perfect way to remember a fabulous day!

  26. Jodi says:

    Gorgeous photographs! Gorgeous couple! ????

  27. Jan Scott says:

    Simply gorgeous!!!!

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