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Leigh Skaggs Photography

I am a wedding and portrait photographer in Hampton Roads Virginia.

May 29, 2015

Erin and Jake are Married! A Sunny Gwynn’s Island wedding!!

Erin and Jake were Married on a beautiful spring day, at a friends’ home on Gwynn’s Island Virginia.  If you have not been here, you should go!  It is a beautiful little island north of Gloucester!  They could not have asked for a nicer day for an outdoor wedding.  It wasn’t too warm, there was a nice breeze that kept the bugs at bay, and views were just so beautiful!  When we arrived, we took some photos of the guys hanging out (they were hysterical) then Erin and Jake enjoyed a first look!  I loved that the Bride and Bridesmaids wore their cowboy boots, with their Aqua knee-length dresses.  Erin’s Mom made bouquets for the girls and each one had a secret spot for a beer bottle!  Before the Ceremony, we all walked across the street to take some photos on the neighbor’s dock…then we headed back to the house for the Ceremony on the water.  The reception was under a huge tent and the band kept the guests dancing!  Except for the couple of minutes it took for the Groom and all his Groomsmen to jump from the town’s drawbridge.  Yea…you read that right!!!  We all had a blast and were so honored to be a part of Erin and Jake’s wedding day.  Congratulations you two!!  XOXO!

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A Sunny Gwynns Island wedding!! A special Thank you to Megan and Jay for all your hard work and awesome-ness!  I Love you two!!  And thank you to all the vendors who made this such a great day for Erin and Jake!

Venue:  Family Friend’s Home on Gwynn’s Island

Hair and Make up:  Rachael Davis Hair Studio

Florist:  Flowers from the Heart

Linens and Tent:  Big Top Entertainment

Caterer:  Mobile Pignic Catering

Cake & Cupcakes:  Andrea McClaskey

Bride’s Dress:  All the Rage Allure Bridal

Band:  The Strokin Band

 

Filed Under: Brides & Grooms, Weddings Tagged With: Gwynn's Island Wedding Photographer, VA Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer

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