Mike & Emilee's Snow Day Elopement: Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer

I don't even know where to begin with this post! Mike & Emilee's wedding weekend was crazy stressful with ups and downs and a snow storm that hit the entire east coast and shut down the entire city of Lynchburg, VA.  Their Saturday wedding wasn't going to happen when their venue couldn't keep their roads cleared and couldn't have the liability of having all of their employees brave the snow.  This couple was calm and collected throughout the weekend, and even was featured on the local news! (View their story here!) 

When they realized they couldn't make their wedding happen on Saturday like planned, they decided to drive to their pastor's house (who was stuck in his driveway) and eloped in his yard.  It was such a beautiful ceremony & I loved being there to capture the images from those moments!!  

Then, Mike & Emilee had their full wedding celebration on Sunday morning with their friends and family that could make it! It was so beautiful and I can't wait to share images from their wedding day!  Stay tuned!! yay! 

Ashley Eiban Photography is a Wedding & Portrait photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- serving Central Virginia and surrounding areas.  We LOVE to travel- including Sunset Beach, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia- but available for travel worldwide!

Contact us for additional information today! 

Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer: Ches & Meagan's Wedding at Old Pate Chapel

Ohhh yay! So excited to share our first wedding of 2016! With the year starting out this way, we just know it's going to be an amazing year!!! Ches & Meagan got married at the Old Pate Chapel in Lynchburg, Virginia (701 Thomas Road) and then had their reception at the Bottling Company! It was a dreary, chilly & misty day- but that didn't damper the fun, love and joy from their celebration! They had adorable details- like her bright blue running shoes, 'Mastiff' themed socks, college team rivals, and their AMAZING dog, Mia, even came for a visit!! 

Ches & Meagan decided to not do a first look & Ches' reaction was by far the sweetest! Him & Meagan were both in tears as she was walking down the aisle with her Dad! 

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Seriously such a gorgeous, loving & JOYFUL wedding! It was awesome to be a part of and to get to know you guys over the past few months! I loved being there to celebrate with you, not just as a wedding vendor, but now as a friend!! So excited for you guys as you start your new life together! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of it!! 

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Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- serving Central Virginia, surrounding areas & available for travel world-wide.  Ashley Eiban Photography has limited 2016 wedding dates available, so contact us today for additional information! 

Lynchburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer: Sierra Vista Styled Shoot

Busy season is SO much fun... but also so exhausting- and all the extra 'fun' shoots and things get pushed aside to crank out the Fall Wedding Season Photos (and the awesome family sessions too!)  I just delivered my last wedding of 2015, and excited to catch up on some projects and finally get around to editing some of those other sessions! 

At the beginning of November, I had the amazing opportunity to go to a workshop hosted by Megan Vaughan at the beautiful Sierra Vista! It's always so much fun to get together with some other photographers and be able to shoot beautiful people in a more relaxed environment! I got some stunning images and am so excited to share a blog post (ahem, or two! there's a lot of photos!!) 

More from this awesome shoot coming soon- and yes of course some of those amazing mountain views that we all love about Sierra Vista too!! <3 

Photography: Ashley Eiban Photography | www.ashleyeiban.com   | @ashleyeibanphotography                                    Hosted by: Megan Vaughan | Megan Vaughan Photography | @meganvaughan
Dress: Watters | Watters | @watterswoo
Venue: Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista VA | @sierravistava
Florals: Petal Flower Company | Petal Flower Company | @petalflowerco
Cake: Angela Hudson | Angela Hudson Cakes | @angelahudsoncakes
Decor & Styling: I Do Events | I Do Events
Hair: Emily Garbee | Body Works Day Spa & Salon
Make-up: Laci Fore | Laci Fore Makeup Artistry | @laciforemakeupartistry
Bride & Groom: Sarah & Justin Fredrich 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- serving Central Virginia and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Contract us today for additional information! 

Winchester, VA Wedding Photographer: Tim & Mia's Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Wedding

Small, intimate weddings have a special place in my heart! I LOVE walking away from a wedding day feeling like part of the family, and these small weddings make me feel like I've totally grown my extended family! 

Tim & Mia had such a beautiful wedding day at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia! This place is BEAUTIFUL and there was an amazing place for photos at every single corner!! It was a photographers heaven! I totally want to go back there for more shoots!! 

This couple is SO sweet and I just loved every moment with them! Mia was so calm and collected throughout the wedding day, probably my most calm bride yet! Tim was super laid back, and was so excited to see his bride walk down the aisle! Ahh! It was the sweetest!! 

They had their first dance as Bride & Groom together right after their ceremony- they talked and laughed through the entire thing- it was so sweet! 

Mia!!! The most beautiful and stunning bride!!!! <3

We then headed down to the Downtown Mall and met up with their adorable little puppy! Oh my goodness- the joy from this sweet little thing! <3 SOOOOOOOO  CUTE!!! 

Mia & Tim then had a nice & quiet dinner reception at a local restaurant downtown, where they cut their cake, enjoyed time with their family, and had a delicious dinner! 

Mia & Tim: Thank you guys SO SO SO much for including me in your special day! I had such a great time getting to know you guys, your family, and celebrate your big special day together! I loved being part of your day and it really was so sweet and special! You two are adorable! Hope you are LOVING married life so far! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central VA, but available for travel throughout Virginia (including Winchester and Northern VA) as well as world-wide! Contact us today for additional information! 

Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer: Jim & Jenn's Trivium Estates Wedding

I am so in love with this beautiful Trivium Estates Wedding! Jim & Jennifer are so adorable- and we had the best time at their relaxed and laid-back Friday wedding! These two were so calm, I think we started annoying them by asking them if they needed anything! ;) That's what a good wedding planner (ahem, Heidi at the Trivium) and an organized couple will get you!! 

Everything about their wedding was gorgeous- from Jenn's dress- her unique bouquet (complete with decorative kale!!), her ahhhh-mazing shoes (no, seriously- wait till you see them!), their beer loving hand-made bar, to their awesome friends & family surrounding them to celebrate their big day! 

(what did I tell you about those SHOESSSSS!!?!?! Jenn- I'm stealing these!!!) 

Jim & Jenn opted for a First Look- and it was so adorable! I love seeing these guys and their amazing reactions to seeing their brides for the first time!!! 

Jim & Jennifer choose to have their ceremony out at the Arbor at The Trivium- with the GORGEOUS views overlooking the mountains!! 

The Trivium has this AMAZING car- so we of course had to get photos with it! It's absolutely GORGEOUS! 

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Vendors: 

Venue & Wedding Planning: The Trivium Estates in Forest, Virginia 

Florist: Perfect Arrangement Flowers in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Caterer:  Avenue Foods in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bartender: Tabby's Bartendering Service in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Band: Whiskey Rebellion

Jenn's Hair: About Face in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Jim & Jenn-

Thank you both SO much for choosing me to capture your big day! It was SUCH an honor to be there with you guys and to celebrate with you!!

We had such a great time and are so excited for the two of you as you begin this new adventure together!! 

Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Lynchburg, Virginia- but available for travel worldwide! Contact us today for more information!