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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. 

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Thomas Birkby House Wedding

Jan 28, 2015

Alyssa & Billy were married in a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA this past September and I am still swooning over all of her beautiful details; everywhere I turned, something caught my eye that I needed to capture. From the wildflower bouquets filled with pops of pink, to the invitations accented with vintage stamps, and of course, the beautiful chair signs reading, “her one, his only” — all the details, big and small, tied their day together. I haven’t even mentioned the five, yes FIVE, different cakes!

After her makeup was perfected and her hair perfectly coiffed, she stepped into her dress with the help of her mom and bridesmaids. She then sat, quietly, waiting. And then I saw it — a small tear ran down her cheek. I asked her to step out into the hall for some bridal portraits, which was actually just a distraction from the emotions brewing underneath! Alyssa said she just couldn’t wait any longer to marry Billy. That THIS was the moment they had been waiting for all their lives. It was clear in that moment, especially, that these two shared a very special bond. Alyssa and Billy had always planned to do a first look, wanting to spend as much of their wedding day as possible with one another, but they needed that now more than ever. Just minutes later, we had these two sharing letters, laughter, hugs, and kisses in one of my all time favorite first looks! This was such a personal, intimate wedding and I am so lucky to have been part of their day!

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Photographer | Alicia Lacey Photography
Venue | Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg, VA
Florist | Creations in Bloom
Cake(s) | Sugardust Cookies & Cakes
Caterer | Savoir Fare
Dress |  Jeanette’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses | Bill Levkoff, Leesburg Bridal
Men’s Suits/Tuxes | Jim’s Formal Wear
Reception Music |DJ Stacks
Ceremony Music | Olivera Music Entertainment 
Makeup & Hair | Makeup by Ana B
Invitations | www.minted.com

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