CONNOR & BRANDON

Norfolk, Virginia

THEIR STORY

A spring wedding at Norfolk Botanical Garden, with quiet affection, close family connections, and a joyful glimpse of Connor and Brandon’s playful side.

a quiet kind of love with room for joy

Connor and Brandon had a calm, unassuming way with each other. Their affection was often understated, and there was something especially sweet about photographing that closeness. The love they shared with their family gave the day a warmth that felt personal and familiar.

Spring colors and the garden surroundings brought a softness to the celebration. As the day unfolded, their quieter energy opened into moments of real excitement and fun. It was lovely to see both sides of them come through, with the same kindness at the center of it all.

WEDDING DETAILS

VENUE: Norfolk Botanical Gardens
LOCATION: Norfolk, Virginia

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Close-up of a bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers outdoors with green foliage and a brick pathway in the background.
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A bride and groom hold hands and walk along a paved garden path with blooming flowers and green trees in the background.
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A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride, groom, and officiant. The bride wears a white dress with a veil, and the groom and officiant wear beige suits. They stand in front of floral arrangements with white and light blue flowers, near a fountain and
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