Tyler & Sarah: A Fall Mead Lake Lodge Wedding

Mead Lake Lodge in Rustburg, Virginia

I love being able to find little glimmers of fall color around for these early fall weddings, and oh man were we able to find fall at Tyler & Sarah’s Wedding! Mead Lake Lodge is a gorgeous, intimate feeling venue in the heart of Central Virginia! It was a perfect location for their sweet wedding day!

Tyler & Sarah had such a sweet first look, and then we explored around the venue with their wedding party, family, and friends for their portraits! They had a beautiful ceremony and such a fun reception!

Congratulations Tyler & Sarah! I hope you guys loved every minute of your special day and are loooooving married life! <3

Thank you to the amazing vendors that worked so hard! It was amazing to work with each of you!

Venue: Mead Lake Lodge in Rustburg, Virginia

Coordinator: Gracefully Created Weddings in Lynchburg, Virginia

Catering: Moe’s Southwest Grill in Lynchburg, Virginia

Photographer: Ashley Eiban Photography in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cody & Caitlin's Sundara Wedding

Sundara Wedding Venue in Boones Mill, Virginia

I think I can officially say that fall is here! After Cody & Caitlin’s wedding this weekend, the leaves are turning in Central Virginia and I’m excited for the beauty that comes with it! (Got to find the positive to the impending cold weather!!) Cody & Caitlin got married at the GORGEOUS Sundara wedding venue in Boones mill, Virginia and WOW WOW WOW you guys- this place is STUNNING! Everywhere you look, every corner in the house, on the grounds, is beyond picture worthy! I could have taken photos of these two all day!

When I tell you that Cody & Caitlin’s wedding day was perfect, I mean it was PERFECT. The best weather, sweetest wedding party and family, everything ran on time, the caterers even had a plate of dairy free food for me!! (Can you tell I’m excited?! I was STOKED to have a warm, yummy meal that was allergy friendly over my PB&J from home haha!)

Their ceremony was just so beautiful! Under a gorgeous oak tree, overlooking open fields and mountains and then their reception was in the event tent and was just so beautiful! I am beyond excited to share photos from their day, so enough babbling!!

Thank you to the amazing vendors that truly made this day so perfect!

Venue: Sundara in Boones Mill, Virginia

Hair: Adorn Salon & Spa in Roanoke, Virginia

Makeup: Polished in Roanoke, Virginia

Bridal Gown: Studio I do Bridals in Roanoke, Virginia

Bridal Shoes: KaileeP on Etsy

Bridesmaids: Azazie online

Grooms Suits: Generation Tux

Florals: Flowers by Gloriosa in Roanoke, Virginia

Officiant: Josh Whaley

Catering: Blue Ridge Catering in Roanoke, Virginia

Cake: Eddie’s Cakes in Roanoke, Virginia

DJ: Abe One Wedding DJ’s in Roanoke, Virginia

Photography: Ashley Eiban Photography in Central Virginia

Dayton & Cara: A classic, backyard Cullen, Virginia Wedding

GUYS! I am so excited to share Dayton & Cara’s backyard wedding in Cullen, Virginia! Their day was SO perfect! I’m not even exaggerating when I say that! Usually there are some bumps along the way on the wedding day that we help guide and navigate through, but not yesterday! It was AMAZING!

I knew it was going to be an amazing day when we walked into the cutest getting ready Farm House, that was built by Dayton’s Great Grandparents, AND was recently perfectly renovated by his amazing parents— and was greeted with hugs, excitement, and all of the bridesmaids singing to each and every song that played! Cara had a pretty big wedding party- but oh my goodness- they all seemed like the best of friends and just so much fun!

Their ceremony overlooked the gorgeous pond between his parents and grandparents house. It was STUNNING. Every little detail was thought of! Their reception was set up in a tent in the hay field and guys- this group loved to dance! It was seriously such a FUN wedding day!

Congratulations Dayton & Cara! We had THE BEST TIME ever and I am not even joking when I’m forcing myself into your friends and having your Momma adopt me! <3

A BIG BIG BIG thanks to the amazing vendors that made this day so great!

Venue: Dunnavant Family Farm in Charlotte Court House, Virginia

Hair & Makeup: Bobbypins Bridals in Central Virginia

Wedding Coordinator: Family Friend, Cathy Paschal

Flowers: Sams Club Online

Officiant: Reverend Tony Reeves

Brides Dress: Simply Blush Bridal in Zebulon, North Carolina

Bridesmaids: Azazie Online

Groom & Groomsmen: Mens’s Warehouse Online

Tent: Overstreet Hardware in Lynchburg, Virginia

Catering: Cooper’s Landing in Clarksville, VA

Cake: Vicki Bailey

Facilities: Royal Restrooms in Lynchburg, Virginia

Photographer: Ashley Eiban Photography in Lynchburg, Virginia

Videographer: Farmer Visuals in Raleigh, North Carolina

DJ: Glory Days Events in Wendell, North Carolina

Wedding Day Details: What to Include

This is a talk that I always have with my couples.  And include in my wedding guide that all my couples receive.  And I send a reminder email to my brides before the big day.  So, you know it's a super important topic! ;)  Wedding day details! 

I start my day off photographing the details.  I come in and say hi to the bride, give a big & excited hug, and then dive right into the details.  It's one of my very favorite parts of the wedding day, helps me warm up my creative side and get a feel for the entire day.  It really sets the stage for the look of the whole wedding.  I always love having the time to stylize and photograph everything from the dress, to the jewelry to grandma's special purse! 

One tip I give all of my brides is to collect all of your items before the wedding day and have them in one place! Assign the job to your Maid of Honor, or one of the bridesmaids to keep track of your box of details, so when I arrive, it's all put together and ready! 

What to gather: 

* Dress & pretty hanger 

*Veil and/or hair piexes

*Full set of invitations (envelopes, RSVP card, maps, etc.) 

*Shoes

*Jewelry

*Perfume

*Bouquets (Brides and Bridesmaids) 

*Your something borrowed and something blue 

*ALL THREE rings 

*Anything else that's special and meaningful to you. Including a Bible, gifts to each other, cufflinks, etc. 

 

The most common thing that is missing when I arrive are the rings.  Make sure you communicate with your wedding party, Mom, officiant and/or wedding planner, as they will always tell you to hand over your wedding bands to the best man before your day begins.  It's actually better to hand it over during the wedding party portraits so that I can shoot some ring shots! The less time I have to spend tracking down someone and something, the better! 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  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 

Fall Family Photos || Lynchburg family and portrait photographe

Catching up on some amazing sessions from this Fall! It's such a blessing to be busy and have so many sessions, but that means that I end up getting behind on everything else, including blogging! 

I love the change of pace that fall brings, where I photograph more families than usual! Changing things up is always a good thing in my book, especially when it means I get to snuggle up with some sweet babies and meet new people! Just a warning, I will snuggle your baby and do the goofiest things to get them to look at me and smile! ;) The Long family was no exception! I loved spending the afternoon with them and snuggling their little guy! 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  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!