Sara and Dan…… “theWedding”
I will never forget the first time working with Sara and Dan at their Engagement Shoot. Sara tells us, I don’t think I can do the Snapp-Shot “Sexy-Serious” face.
I turned to her and said, I have no doubts in my mind that you can do this and that you will nail every shot.
It took her one shot to get warmed up to our cameras and from that shot on Sara and Dan both Rocked the Camera…typically nailing each on the first shot!
You might remember “theEngagement”
Sara and Dan are SO much fun to be around! Always laughing, always making cute little Sara-Noises, and so thoughtful towards us.
I’d also like to talk about their family and friends.
From the moment we met their family they made us feel like “part of the family”
So welcoming, so down to earth, so willing to make things easier on us, and always full of smiles.
Driving around the farm with Jim/Sara’s Dad, Dan and Corey is a memory I will never forget as we picked out every perfect photo location.
Now to Sara and Dan’s friends…one word – fabulous!
Everyone was so nice, so fun, and ready to rock the pose up until the wee hours that night!
We really hated to say good-bye to any of them.
Let me share a bit about “theWedding”
The location couldn’t have been any more beautiful.
Rolling Mountains, Carpety Green Grasses, Beautifully Landscaped Grounds, and their Family Home was also Picture-Perfect for Sara to get ready in.
Taking place at Sara’s Parents Turkey Farm Edinburg, VA
Sara even adorned a turkey feather in her hair as a tribute to this beautiful place.
Following the ceremony of course was Photo-Time with US!
We already had a pre-game plan since we had marked out the grounds of the family property with Sara’s Dad and Dan
So OFF we went! WE MUST beat the Rain we all said to one another as Dan frantically drove us 4wheel style throughout the humpity-bumpy non-road grounds! haha
We started with one of the beautiful rolling hills…what you can’t see or hear are all of our worries of ticks, snakes, and yes as Sara would say CowPies.
Despite all of the little worries, romance won out on these shots…as you can see.
We of course would not be happy until we got a fun shot of Dan being Dan and Singing his Heart out to Sara!
This is also a really special shot because the guitar being played in the image was Sara’s Brother’s Jasons…who sadly we all said good bye to December of 2010.
Next, the place Sara and Dan call the Snake House. An old House Hidden deep within the property…perfect for the edgy style we love.
Wrapping up the shoot with of course the fun style that would follow up to the engagement outhouse shot…”you are home” shot.
We found the cutest little red cabin, also hidden deep within their property..perfect for the “you are home” shot, as you can see their nailed the expressions we requested 
And it’s a Wrap….as soon as we hopped back in the vehicle, the rains began to fall.
The Ceremony was full of reflections of Sara and Dan
From their dog Hank “theTank” serving as one of their ring bearers as he ever so non-gently pulled Maid of Honor Tara Marcus down the isle, to their love of music that played throughout by artists Matt and Kara Davis and readings throughout.
Ending this perfect day with the Reception.
One word…FUN!
The reception was under an awesome tent full of chandelier lighting, even having a special chandelier Sara grew up Dreaming of Hanging above her bed.
Now that it has made it’s presence at her wedding, it will indeed hang above her bed.
The Night was full of awesome Music by the Band Souled Out and Mr. Dan Anderson himself as he serenaded Sara with a special song.
This day of May 7th, 2011 Sara and Dan “theWedding” was truly perfect in our eyes and it was an honor to have been a part of it.
Jason Long was missed very much on this day, but he was there throughout the day in all of our hearts as Ms. Alesia represented him so very well.
A Few Of WHO made this DAY Possible:
Venue: Long’s Farm in Edinburg - http://longsfarmandnursery.com
Band: Souled Out – http://www.souledout.com
Food: Shaffer’s Catering – http://www.shafferscatering.com
Tent: Capitol Party Rentals – http://www.capitalpartyrentals.com
Flowers: Valley Flower shop in Woodstock – http://www.valleyflowershop.org
Dress: Maggie Sottero (designer) purchased at Leesburg Bridal – http://www.leesburg-bridal.com
Coordinator: friend Paje Cross
The Photo-Screening of course was also perfect!Sara’s parents, grandmother, and sister/friend Alesia joined us as we all gathered to re-live their perfect day.To watch the joy and excitement on their faces as their viewed our art that represented their day was truly the best feeling in the world.We can’t thank these wonderful people enough for asking us to be a part of their dayWe love you all and look forward to our friendship continuing throughout.
