NOAH & ALLIE || Trivium Estate Wedding

The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

I have been SO excited for Noah & Allie’s wedding day- and it did not disappoint! We first met Allie years ago, when she worked at The Trivium and I was so honored when she asked me us to photograph her fall wedding!

All day long, we felt just like family. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and it was just such a gorgeous day! Allie had such a fun first look with her bridesmaids, one with her Dad & Brother, and then a first look with Noah that was just so sweet!

Their entire day was filled with joyful laughter and celebration! It was such a blast to be a part of!! Congratulations Noah & Allie! We are SO thrilled for you two!! Thanks for letting us be there to celebrate and laugh with you! <3

THANK YOU to the amazing vendors that made this day so great! We truly loved working with each and every one of you!

VENUE: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

COORDINATION: Victoria Hunt with The Trivium Estate

BRIDAL GOWN: Ashley Grace Bridal in Forest, Virginia

FLORALS: Bloom by Doyles in Lynchburg, Virginia

HAIR: Trimmers II in Forest, Virginia

MAKEUP: Makeup by Ashley Anchetta in Lynchburg, Virginia

CATERING: Blue Ridge BBQ and Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia

CAKE: Family Friend

DJ: 2 Fins Entertainment in Lynchburg, Virginia

VIDEO: Dream Shottz Media in Lynchburg, Virginia

PHOTO: Ashley Eiban Photography in Lynchburg, Virginia

Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Afton, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2021.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Dusty & Heidi: Trivium Estate Wedding in Forest, Virginia

TRIVIUM ESTATE WEDDING- FOREST, VA

Y’all! I am so excited to share Dusty & Heidi’s wedding!! Heidi owns The Trivium Estate, and has become a good friend over the years! When she reached out asking me to shoot their wedding, I was so honored!

Dusty & Heidi got married on the 4th of July, and carried the Patriotic red, white & blue theme throughout the day- in the most classy way! It was so fun to see her dusty blue dress and sparkly shoes, with the red bouquet! Just so stunning! And wait until you see the stunning cake!! Heidi made THE most stunning bride!

This was my first big wedding back after a pause from COVID, and I could not have had a better wedding welcoming me back into it! Their guests were all so happy for them, and had the best time at the reception! You could really tell how much these two are LOVED!

Thank you so much Dusty & Heidi for letting me and Mike be a part of your special day! We love you guys so much!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to the amazing vendors we worked with to make this day so beautiful! Seriously- everyone knocked it out of the park!!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Ashley Eiban Photo in Lynchburg, Virginia

VENUE: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

COORDINATOR: Victoria Hunt with The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

HAIR: Jessica CoMiskey Hair Design in Forest, Virginia

MAKEUP: Makeup by Ashley in Lynchburg, Virginia

DRESS: Celebration Bridal in Lynchburg, Virginia

ALTERATIONS: The Gilded Thimble in Bedford, Virginia

FLOWERS: Foraged & Cut in Lynchburg, Virginia

CATERING: Benjamin’s Restaurant in Forest, Virginia

BARTENDERS: Kelsey DeLong and Ariel Berry

VIDEO: Golden Hour Visuals in Lynchburg, Virginia

CAKE: La Bella Torta in Forest, Virginia

DJ: DJ Showtime in Lynchburg, Virginia

My Favorite Things || 5 things I cannot live without!

Taking a break from sharing photo sessions and sharing 5 things I cannot live without! I always love hearing about what other people are loving, and I have some things I seriously loved the heck out of in 2019, so why not share! I use these each at least every single day!

Disclaimer: A few of these have discounts with my links, and others are just things I legit love!

1- Rothy’s

Oh my gosh- I freaking am obsessed with my Rothy’s. What started out as a single pair of shoes to help my poor feet at weddings has now turned into multiple pairs, different styles, and colors, and I am still just as in love with them! They are a sustainable shoe made from recycled plastic water bottles. I know- it sounds bizarre and no way they can be comfortable… but they’re magic and super comfortable- plus- THEY ARE WASHABLE. No more stinky flats after a long, hot summer wedding!

A few tips… I size up half a size, make sure to NEVER dry them, and prepare to be obsessed! (I love the loafer style the very best!)!

For $20 off, you can use my link here: https://share.rothys.com/x/ck0mYr

2- Ice Roller

I know, I know, this is so ridiculous. But I love using my ice roller! Every morning, after I make my cup of coffee, I pull it out of the freezer and it feels sooooo good! Plus, I can use as much help as possible to try to depuff my face and look less tired! ;) I got mine on Amazon, and bought one for all the people I love this year for Christmas!

The link for the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/Teenitor-Muti-Purpose-Preventing-Migraine-Puffiness/dp/B07PFG7GNJ/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=ice+roller&qid=1578363952&sr=8-14

3- Chat Books

My family LOVES these little books so much! They print automatically from your camera roll, your instagram account, or you can manually upload and have them printed! They’re super affordable, have a replacement policy if your crazy kids accidentally destroy them, and are a great way to look through your memories and photos! I’m such a fan of printing your photos and love that the kids can look through them over and over again and I don’t have to worry about them!

To get started & get $10 off, you can use my link here: http://invite.chatbooks.com/ashleyeiban21k

4- Honeybook

I’ve talked about Honeybook before, but it’s worth bringing up again and again! It’s the program I use to keep track of my current clients and projects, invoices, payment reminders, contracts, calendar, and more! It’s helped streamline my booking and contract process SO MUCH! If you are dealing with client projects, this is a must have!!

Use my link here for 50% off! http://share.honeybook.com/gNBpM

5- Ninja Foodi

Guys. This is probably my most favorite purchase of 2019. I am not exaggerating when I say that this has completely changed our dinner game. The Foodi is an instant pot, air fryer, crock pot, steamer, and more in one! I have wanted an instant pot and an air fryer, but do not want all the machines. This is AMAZING! I cook in this at least once a day, even usually every meal! We love brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes, pork chops with green beans, soups and chilis. Literally. EVERY single meal!

We got ours at Target on Black Friday, because #redcard for an extra % off! https://www.target.com/p/ninja-foodi-tendercrisp-pressure-cooker-op301/-/A-53653982

The Wedding Day Timeline || Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer

There’s a lot of big decisions you’ll have to make for your wedding day- from caterers and bakers, to what dress you’re wearing, and who you want in your wedding party, etc. Yet, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is your wedding day timeline. You want to make sure you have enough time to ensure that you have the time set aside to get those wedding day photographs, to be able to capture the memories of your Dad seeing his little girl in her wedding dress, your Grandparents dancing together, or your groom seeing you for the first time!

Here are a few tips when prepping your wedding day time:

1- Remember, everything always takes longer than you expect. You may be expecting your ceremony to be 10-15 minutes, but also counting in the time it takes for everyone to say hi to each other, and walk over to the cocktail hour, it will most likely be closer to 30 minutes.

2- Check the time of sunset! Especially if you aren’t planning on doing a first look! I recommend scheduling the end time of your ceremony an hour before sunset so you have time for family portraits, photos with your wedding party, and of course time for pictures with your new hubby!

3- Make a list for family photos. Talk with your Mom, and your future mother-in-law so everyone is on the same page, and create a list of about 10 groupings for family photos. I recommend immediate family, grandparents, parents, siblings, etc! Then anything else can be captured at the reception!

4- Build in extra time. I usually recommend 30-45 minutes before the ceremony of “extra” time in case your hair or makeup is running late, a groomsmen forgets his tie and has to run back out to get it, etc!

5- Make sure you prioritize Bride and Groom portrait time! The day goes by in a blink and it’s easy to rush through these, but these are the photos that you’ll want to remember the day by!

Hope these tips helped you! I believe creating a great timeline is crucial to a successful wedding day that is stress free! Because of this, I include a custom timeline creation meeting with each and everyone of my couples!

2019 Fall Mini Sessions || Family Photos at The Trivium Estate in Forest, VA

Now that Christmas Cards have been sent, I finally feel safe to share these photos! I hate to be the one that shares THE Christmas Card photo before the family gets to share them! In October, I hosted a fall-themed mini session day at The Trivium Estate, and oh my gosh, I love the final images so much!

I really wanted a neutral fall theme (no surprise there from this neutral-loving girl!) with whites, creams, sage greens, and slight touches of an orange! It turned out exactly as I was envisioning, and even though it rained that morning, the sun ended up coming out and we had a GREAT time! I can’t wait to make this an annual family photos event!

BIG Thank you to The Trivium Estate for allowing us to shoot mini sessions at their gorgeous Forest, Virginia venue and to Foraged & Cut for supplying eucalyptus to help complete the look!