LEAH & NATHANAEL

Lynchburg, Virginia

THEIR STORY

A winter wedding in Lynchburg that felt warm from the inside out, with Leah and Nathanael’s joyful personalities at the heart of it.

warm hearts on a winter day

Leah and Nathanael were such a joy to photograph. They brought a sweet, playful energy to their wedding, and the love around them felt every bit as generous as the love between them. Their friends and family made the celebration feel close and welcoming, with emotion that came naturally.

The classic winter styling gave the day an elegant feel, while their personalities kept it light and full of life. They were so clearly delighted to be together. That happiness, and the way the people around them shared in it, is what I remember most.

WEDDING DETAILS

VENUE Liberty University Chapel
LOCATION: Lynchburg, Virginia

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A woman wearing a white dress is smiling and getting ready, surrounded by friends in a dressing room, with one helping her with her dress and another adjusting her hair.
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A smiling bride with red hair and a groom with curly black hair standing together on the steps of a church, holding a large bouquet of white roses.
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Bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony outdoors.
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A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white roses walks down the aisle, escorted by a man in a black suit and white shirt during a wedding ceremony inside a church, with guests watching and smiling.
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A bride and groom laughing and embracing outdoors near a brick wall, with snowy trees in the background.
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A bride and groom holding hands and smiling during their wedding reception, with guests clapping and celebrating in the background.
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A three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with piped buttercream designs, sitting on an ornate gold cake stand.
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A bride and groom are dancing and smiling at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests who are also dancing and celebrating.
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A bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a small airplane at night.

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