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Leigh Skaggs Photography

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

June 10, 2018

Tara & Kyle | Lydia Mountain Lodge Wedding Standardsville Virginia Wedding Photographer

Tara & Kyle were married at Lydia Mountain Lodge in Standardsville, Virginia, on top of a beautiful vista.  The rain held off for the first part of the day, but right before the ceremony it settled in and poured on everyone.  But you know, Tara and Kyle were not even phased for one minute.  They even did their portraits in the rain.  And while Devin and Kiki and I looked like drowned rats, Kyle and Tara didn’t even look wet.  It was like they repelled rain!

I loved spending time with these two and getting to know them.  They are very fun and adventurous.  Their friends are super creative and hilarious.  And their wedding was an amazing time.  Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of it…we loved every minute…and we almost hit a BEAR on the way home that night!!!  Which made it even COOLER!!

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Also thanks to the vendors who worked so hard to make this wedding AWESOME!!

Venue:  Lydia Mountain Lodge

Hair & Makeup: Amby Services

Florist:  Diane O’Hare

Catering:  Anderson’s Catering

Donuts:  Carpe Donut

Bride’s Attire:  BHLDN

Bridemaid’s Attire:  Lulus

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: J Crew

Photo Booth:  Kyle Grim

DJ:  Brandon Pettit from Five Star Entertainment

Rings:  Wachler Jewelers

Tie Clips:  Dame Creations

 

 

 

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: Destination Wedding Photographer, mountain wedding, rain wedding, spring wedding, standardsville wedding photographer, virginia wedding photographer

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