Sierra Vista Mountain View Wedding || Central Virginia Wedding Photographer

Ben & Brooke's wedding day was so beautiful & perfect. They started out the day with mimosa's in Sierra Vista's brand new bridal suite- which is SO gorgeous! Everything about this new room is perfect! Brooke had such a gorgeous dress picked out- the layers of tulle and the amazing back on this thing!! 

These two were so cute- they had the sweetest no peek moment, where they shared letters, gifts, tears, and some hugs. They were so excited, but didn't even want to say goodbye to go back in hiding until the ceremony. All day long Ben would sneak a kiss from Brooke, without knowing anyone was looking. For portrait time, I didn't even have to direct them- they would just snuggle up and were seriously so cute! 

All week, they were calling for rain and thunderstorms on Saturday and somehow their day was PERFECT. The sun was shining, there was a little bit of a breeze, and a beautiful blue/purple sky for when we went out for sunset portraits! I am so excited to share Ben & Brooke's wedding day with you today!! 

I cannot say enough about the vendors that stepped up and made this day so perfect for this sweet couple! 

Venue: Sierra Vista in Bedford, Virginia

Coordination: A Little Party Events in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Officiant: Pastor Kevin Cummings

Flowers: Creative Occasions in Vinton, Virginia 

Photobooth & Rentals: Happily Ever After in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Catering: Innovative Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Cake: Fresh Baked Bakery in Roanoke, Virginia

Reception Dessert: Bayou Snowball in Roanoke, Virginia 

DJ: Official Entertainment in Lynchburg, Virginia 

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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! 

Monday Minute: Lynchburg Wedding & Portrait Photographer

How is it Monday already? I'm not going to lie, but I could seriously use another day or two here! Maybe that means it's time for vacation?!? 

I'm so excited to share more from Heather's maternity session! I've documented her growing family for almost 6 years now- I love seeing how things change year to year with her sweet family! 

This weekend was exhausting, but filled with fun, as always! Saturday was Josh & Anjulea's wedding and what a day it was! You could see how much work and planning Anjulea put into her big day and seeing all of her friends and family there to celebrate with her and Josh was just so special.  Their rustic spin on their sentimental lawn wedding at the church they attended as kids was just an extra personal touch! I LOVED that we got photos with the thunderstorm rolling in on her Grandfather's gorgeous property! 

Sunday, we thoroughly enjoyed taking things a bit slower and the cooler weather. We ate breakfast sandwiches outside on the deck and drank lots and lots of coffee to help recover from the heat of Saturday's wedding day. I met up with the sweetest Cassie, who just graduated from Liberty University last weekend for some graduation portraits. 

The weekend ended with catching up on some work, editing, and enjoying more family time over dinner. Tell me all about your weekend! 

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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! 

Garden Wedding at Trivium Estate || Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

Mike & Haley's wedding was seriously such a dream! The day really was so perfect- everything from the weather- her hair, floral crown & dress, their ceremony, and their celebration with friends and family! All week we were watching the weather so intently- it was calling for a chilly, rainy day, but oh my goodness- Saturday was GORGEOUS!! This couple buried the bourbon and I'm now 100% a believer that it works! Every single couple should do this for their wedding day! 

Haley has a little bit of a hippie heart & I was so excited to see her dreams come to life with her wedding! Her floral crown and natural waves meshed perfectly with her gorgeous dress- and her bare feet for her day! Their pergola wedding was beautiful and seemed so intimate and fitting for her garden wedding dream! 

We took some amazing portraits up at the Pergola, and then headed down to the pond around sunset- it was gorgeous- I am obsessed!! 

Congrats Mike & Haley!! I'm so excited for you guys as you start your life together!! 

Thank you to the amazing vendors that made this wedding such a gorgeous success! 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

Bridal Gown: Celebration Bridal in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Hair & Makeup: DIY by the bride

Florist: Bloom by Doyle's in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Groom & Groomsmen: Men's Warehouse 

Catering: Charley's Restaurant and Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Cake: Angela Hudson Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bartender: Tabby Bennett  in Lynchburg, Virginia 

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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! 

Monday Minute: Dreamy weddings and Mother's Day

It's a happy Monday & the sun is finally back out!! It's officially wedding season and we're squeezing in engagement sessions, bridal portraits, and fun wedding days! This past week, I headed out to Bedford for Ryan & Andrea's engagement session, and then to Roanoke for Josh and Jennifer's engagement session, and a fun bridal portrait session that I can't share yet! ;) 

We had such a great weekend! Saturday's wedding was like a fairy tale- Mike & Haley's big day was so gorgeous! All week it was calling for cooler weather and rain, but some how the weather totally changed and we had THE best weather ever! 

Sunday we celebrated Mother's Day. We had a slow morning, where Emmie & Mike made me breakfast in bed, stopped by the new house, and headed out to Afton Mountain for a wine tasting, picnic, and down time. We've been so busy lately with getting the house on the market, wedding season, and now packing up to get ready to move, that it was SO refreshing! 

And we even let Emmie pick up the camera and snap a few of us... hahaha! 

BUT! At least one kinda sorta turned out! ;) 

So much goodness to come this week- I cannot wait to share more!! 

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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! 

Spring Trivium Estate Wedding || Chris & Katie's Forest, Virginia Wedding

Ohhhhhh the beginning of my spring wedding season started out so perfectly with Chris & Katie's wedding at The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia.  Their day was so filled with love from all of their friends and family- and Chris truly had us laughing the entire day with his excitement and nerves of the day! 

These two started off the day surrounded by their friends and close family members while they were getting ready. Seeing Katie step into her beautiful dress and the smiles and tears on her bridesmaids faces totally melted my heart! But the true emotional moment was their first look! They decided to exchange letters right before and both of them started tearing up reading them, which means I totally did as well, luckily I have a camera to hide behind! ;) 

Their pond ceremony was beautiful and the rain held off! They buried the bourbon before their big day, and it totally worked- somehow the rain clouds shaded everyone the perfect amount, but there was no rain! We headed out for sunset portraits and oh my goodness they are beautiful!! So excited to share their big day today!! 

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The AMAZING vendors from the day: 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

Bridal Gown: AmRheins in Roanoke, Virginia 

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Hair: Jerry Colman with Uptown Hair in Roanoke, Virginia

Makeup: Taylor Miller with Pure Spa in Roanoke, Virginia 

Florist: Kroger Floral Department in Roanoke, Virginia 

Groom & Groomsmen: Men's Warehouse in Roanoke, Virginia 

Catering: Pumpernickel Pickle Catering in Salem, Virginia

Cake: Angela Hudson Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia 

DJ: Music, Music & More Music in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Beer & Wine: Wine Gourmet in Roanoke, Virginia 

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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!