Emina + Aaron's wedding - West Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA

From my first meeting with Emina it was obvious how excited she was to marry Aaron. And on their wedding day, her smile just never quit. Except to shed a few tears during their first look and during their family toasts. It didn’t turn out to be a sunny day but a few raindrops didn’t linger to interfere with the outdoor ceremony at West Belmont Park, a conference center in Leesburg. And of course, we had to take advantage of the fall foliage for their portraits! The venue had an interesting mix of industrial looking concrete (I love the couple photos taken against a large cement wall) and a pretty line of trees just a short walk away. There were lots of special fall touches throughout the ceremony and reception—pumpkins of all sizes, candy apples and a nice contrast with a bright pop of green for the bridal party. The party continued into the night with a crowded dance floor and an impromptu Hora ending with a sparkler sendoff and one of my favorite photos of the night of the couple under the lit awning near the ballroom.