Norfolk will always hold a place in my heart. After living there for 4 years and getting my degree from ODU… I had a hard time leaving the area.  Not everyone loves it but, I did.  2 of my very close friends still live in the 757 so whenever a bride asks if I travel to Hampton Roads to shoot, I get very excited and always say yes! Ashley and Matt booked me way over a year ago and a long while had passed since I had shot their engagement session.  So, when the wedding day rolled around, it felt like FOREVER since I had seen them. But, just as I remembered from their DC engagement shoot, they were as sweet as ever! Not just with me but, with each other! A ‘first look’, plenty of time, gorgeous summer weather and light, zero complaints and up for anything (heat and all)…  Ashley and Matt had the perfect day. They chose the Half Moone Cruise as their wedding venue. The gorgeous glass room was the perfect backdrop for the their nautical wedding. After saying ‘I do’ their friends and family enjoyed cocktail hour on the balcony overlooking the water while the wedding party and I took some more photos. We braved floating docks and raced a little storm that was brewing in the distance… but, like I said, Ashley, Matt and their best friends were as sweet as ever and made the day so easy. Enjoy some of my many, many favorites below! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs.!

Loved Ashley’s shoes!

Ashley wore a family heirloom for her ‘something old’

Since Ashley and Matt opted for a ‘First Look’ – we had TONS of time for portraits and cool down breaks from the heat!

Loved Matt’s reaction to seeing his bride for the first time!

Oh, Ashley – you were a stunning bride!

Ashley gifted her bridesmaids gorgeous statement necklaces.

Ashley and her 4 sisters!

Matt with his adorable niece!

The Half Moone Cruise was an AMAZING backdrop!

Married!

We snuck back out after the ceremony to get a few more shots!

Guys… Floating docks are a little scary haha

Loved these bouquets!

In true Norfolk fashion, a storm was rolling in. It made for some amazing light!

Love!

Party time!

First dance!

Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances!

Virginia Tech couples always draw a HUGE crowd!

Congratulations, Ashley and Matt!