Katie & Ryan’s day began with these two getting ready with their girls and guys in separate rooms at the Gaines Estate. After Katie finished getting ready she did the sweetest first look with her dad which brought tears to everyones eyes. She also did a first look with her bridesmaids and their reactions were amazing. Next came the ceremony where Katie & Ryan exchanged loving vows and said, “I do.” After the ceremony we grabbed some family formal photos, wedding party photos, and lastly bride and groom portraits. The Gaines Estate’s lovely grounds make the perfect backdrop for elegant and timeless photos. At the reception, lots of dances took place, a golden pom-pom exit, and some poses with the getaway car. Overall this wedding was so much fun to capture and I wish Katie & Ryan all the joy in the world.

Shelby & Jacob’s wedding day was full of happy people and beautiful moments. The day began with these two getting ready in separate rooms at the Gaines Estate. After getting ready, Jacob popped a bottle of champagne to have a drink with the guys before the ceremony. Shelby did something similar, but instead shared drinks of moonshine with her girls right before the ceremony in true West Virginia fashion. As the ceremony began, Jacob’s reaction to seeing Shelby for the first time was truly moving. Tears were shed and smiles grew as family and friends watched the ceremony take place. These two wrote their own vows for their ceremony which left everyone’s hearts melted. After reading their vows, these two exchanged rings and became married! After the ceremony came family formals, wedding party photos, and some bride & groom portraits right as the sun was setting. Next came the reception where the newlyweds danced the night away with their wonderful family and friends.