Mandy + Greg are high school sweethearts and recently tied the knot with a gorgeous lavender + sage wedding at Fairview Farm. I remember chatting during their engagement session nearly a year ago, they were so excited that they would finally be all living together under one roof. Greg was one grade above Mandy, so when they both attended UVA, he graduated a year before her and moved to Oklahoma for grad school. As her father stated in his speech during the reception, they always survived all the trials and tribulations of a long distance relationship and were always stronger because of it. Now they are both living happily in OK together with their dog Teddy (and they just added new pup to the family!) but came back to VA for their wedding, the state where they first fell in love.

They really are such a sweet couple and once I got to meet all their friends and family on their big day, there was no surprise why.  I had a great time documenting the celebration, on a day that called for rain, but turned out to be a perfectly overcast. I couldn’t have asked for a more smooth, laid back day, filled with lots of love. Mandy and Greg, you two are so adorable, getting to know you both and be with you on your big day was truly such a delight!

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How gorgeous is Mandy’s ring?!
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I just love a dress with pockets!Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0010Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0011Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0006

So dapper Greg … Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0007Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0013Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0014

And the the award for best flower girl and cutuest ring baerer goes to … Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0015

Love capturing the handoff from Dad …
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These two have the BEST smiles!!Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0020Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0022Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0023Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0024Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0026Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0025Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0027Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0028Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0029Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0030Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0032Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0033Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0043Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0039

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This lay down shot was Mandy’s idea and the ground was so wet and muddy, but she didn’t care!
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Such a cute idea!Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0045Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0046Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0047

These handmade cookies were a hit! How adorable are they?!Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0048Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0049Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0050Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0052Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0053Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0054Fairview_Farm_Wedding_Photos_0055

© Melissa Desjardins Photography 2016 | Wedding Photographer | Central VA and Destinations Worldwide | Contact Melissa HERE

Vendor Information

Photographer: Melissa Desjardins Photography

Second Photographer: Lauren Roberts

Ceremony + Reception: Fairview Farm

Wedding planning: Kim Moody Design

Catering: IK Catering

Cake: Roxanna Stinson

Dress: Oleg Cassini/Purchased at David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Florist: Flowers Make Scents

Hair + Makeup: Kelsea Dayberry

DJ: Lewis Wright, Choice Entertainment

Cookies: Lavender Cottage Confectionery

Men’s attire: Men’s Warehouse

Invitations: Ashleigh Designs

June 20, 2016

Lavender Fairview Farm Wedding | Richmond VA Wedding Photographer

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