Geoff & Genna: Afton Mountain Engagement at Blue Toad Cidery

Blue Toad Cidery in Roseland, Virginia

Oh man did I have so much fun with Geoff & Genna at their engagement session! I think we spent most of our time together just laughing like the oldest friends! I cannot wait for their wedding this fall- it’s going to be so much fun!

We started their session including their sweet fur babies at her Mom’s house in Roseland, Virginia and then headed over to the Blue Toad Cidery- with the most beautiful stream and champagne toast! I am not lying when I said we had the best time! We chased the light and I shot her ring details after sunset! We had so much fun!

Cannot wait for y’alls Bold Rock Cider Wedding this Fall! If your engagement session was that much fun, I know your wedding is going to be a blast!!

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

Rustic Backyard Wedding in Eagle Rock, VA || Shawn & Kelsey's Clifton Forge Wedding

Let’s talk about the perfect Fall wedding day that Shawn & Kelsey had! Oh my goodness! After what felt like weeeeeeks of rain, their wedding day was sunny and beyond beautiful! There was the beginning of Fall chill in the air, and it really was just the perfect day!

Their day began at the most beautiful Hill Crest Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Clifton Forge, Virginia, where Kelsey got pampered with a mimosa bar, hair, makeup, and celebrations with her bridesmaids! Oh the bridal portraits we got on the porch there are to.die.for! The Southern Charm, I am just obsessed!

Their ceremony and reception was held on Shawn & Kelsey’s Farm and property- and guys, let me tell you! It was BEAUTIFUL! Tucked away in the middle of Eagle Rock, Virginia- there are mountain views every way you turn! Their friends and family gathered together to celebrate with them and they had a party! SO.MUCH.FUN.

Congratulations Shawn & Kelsey! What an honor it was to be there celebrating with you and your families!

Thank you to the amazing Vendors:

Getting Ready Location: Hill Crest Bed & Breakfast in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Bridal Gown: Reflections Bridal in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Flowers: The Flower Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Hair & Makeup Elaine Mitchells in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Ceremony Location: Their Farm in Eagle Rock, Virginia

Officiant: Dennis Nicely, The Grooms Grandfather

Coordinator: Shannon Woodson in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Catering: Court Street Restaurant in Clifton Forge, Virginia

The Club Car Shop & Deli in Covington, Virginia

Cake: Cakes Your Way in Covington, Virginia

DJ: Gavin Haynes in Clifton Forge, Virginia

Band: Chad Nickell and the Loose Change in Covington, Virginia

Favors: Old Dog Coffees in Covington, Virginia

Videographer: Bess Video Productions in Covington, Virginia

Photobooth: Sanders Family Photobooth in Lynchburg, Virginia

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Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Afton, Danville, Roanoke, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2019. Interested in learning more? Inquire here! 

Ross & Shelley: A Trivium Estate Wedding in Goode, Virginia

Shelley is one of those brides that I wish I could clone! She's so sweet & laid back, absolutely gorgeous and cannot take a bad picture! Walking into the bridal suite that morning, her and her friends were getting ready together, laughing and so joyful for their friends! There wasn't any tension or nervousness in the room, at all! Even as she stepped into her elegant gown and the clouds started rolling in, she took it in stride and made the call to move the ceremony to the backup plan. One of the great things about The Trivium Estate is that their ballroom is so beautiful, even with having to move to an indoor ceremony, you're getting a gorgeous setting! 

After the ceremony, we grabbed some clear umbrellas and headed outside. Luckily, the rain ended up stopping and we laughed and enjoyed our portrait time together. After dinner, we ducked quickly outside for a few minutes and were greeted with a gorgeous sunset overlooking the Peaks of Otter Mountains. 

The AMAZING Vendors from Ross & Shelley's Wedding! 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Goode, Virginia

Coordinator: Victoria with The Trivium Estate in Central Virginia 

Hair: Tracie Palmer with Made You Look Hair Studio 

Makeup: Asya at Studio Style & Spa in Forest, Virginia 

Florals: Love Blooms by Doyle's in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bridal Gown & Accessories: Tiffany's Bridal in Richmond, Virginia

Groom & Groomsmen: Jos. A. Bank

Catering: Avenue Foods Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cake: Angela Hudson Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia

DJ: Josh with RSP Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia 

Favors: American Meadows Online

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2019. Interested in learning more? Inquire here! 

Sam & Larissa's Summer Wintergreen Resort Wedding

We all kept looking at each other all day and saying, "This is July, right?!" The sky was gray and getting darker as we drove up the mountain to Wintergreen Resort in Central Virginia for Sam & Larissa's wedding. These two specifically chose this location because they wanted an outdoor wedding on the mountain overlook, which is just the most unreal view. Somehow, the clouds seemed to clear up just in time for their ceremony! It was beautiful and their guests- who came in from all over the place, were able to enjoy the view and the temps in the low 70's! My kind of July wedding! 

As soon as the ceremony ended, we were able to get through the family portraits, the wedding party, and 4-5 Bride & Groom photos when it started POURING. We ran inside and shortened cocktail hour so Sam & Larissa could visit with their guests and get to dinner! The rain finally stopped, and when we went back out for our sunset photos, we were greeted with a thick, moody fog.  I typically am not a moody photographer, but oh my goodness- these moments between the two of them alone, were beautiful and so romantic! 

Larissa was SO laid back and happy all day- seriously my IDEAL bride! I love brides that are joyful and laid back! They're able to fully enjoy their day and not be stressed out by the little details! They hired an amazing team of vendors & were able to fully trust and be present in all the moments of their big day! 

Thank you to the AMAZING team of vendors that helped make this big day so great! 

Venue: Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County, Virginia

Coordinator: Rhiannon Ham with Wintergreen Resort

Hair & Makeup: Wintergreen Resort Salon & Spa 

Florals: Soul Sisters Designs

Bridal Gown & Accessories: David's Bridal 

Catering & Bartending: Wintergreen Resort 

DJ: Cruz Productions with East Coast Entertainment 

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Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2019. Interested in learning more? Inquire here!