Megann & Frank’s wedding day began with these two getting ready at different houses on the AOTG property. Megann got ready at the Ames House while Frank got ready in the house just next door. After getting ready, Megann & Frank decided to do a first look. Frank had the sweetest reaction to seeing his lovely bride. Following the first look we got some bride & groom portraits and wedding party portraits done before the ceremony. This ended up working out perfectly because it was one of the rare moments during the day when it wasn’t raining! The overlook also was looking fantastic with the fog going through the gorge. Next came the ceremony where a very quick ceremony came and before I knew it, these two were married and walking back up the aisle! We took some family formals following the ceremony and everyone got to enjoy cocktail hour! That’s what’s so great about first looks, you get the majority of portraits done before the ceremony so that you can relax and actually enjoy your wedding festivities! The reception began after the cocktail hour where the newlyweds entered and had their first dance. I snagged these guys before dinner to get some sunset photos which did not disappoint with Adventures on the Gorge’s great overlooks. Following dinner came the parents dances and the cake cutting. There was actually no dancing until later in the night where Megann & Frank threw a New Years Eve Party from 9pm until midnight. It was a great night for a New Years Eve Wedding.

Mackenzie and Austin’s wedding day began with Mackenzie and her bridesmaids getting ready in the bridal suite at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Austin and his groomsmen got ready at the Yamagata Lodge which is the onsite hotel for the Summit Bechtel Reserve. After getting ready, Mackenzie did a very sweet first look with her girls and they had the best reaction to seeing this beautiful bride all done up! Next was a first look with Austin. Mackenzie walked up to Austin who had his back turned to her. Mackenzie then tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around to see her for the first time in all her bridal beauty. They shared a very loving moment together and then we were off to take some wedding party portraits and bride & groom shots. We got some amazing photos with the trees at peak foliage and of course the stunning view provided by the Appalachian mountains and the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The ceremony came next where these two got to exchange their own vows and say “I do” in front of their family and friends. After the ceremony, the newlyweds popped a bottle of champagne with their wedding party and then headed back to the arbor for some family formal photos. Right before the reception, we snagged the couple away for some sunset photos, and boy, they did not disappoint. Next came the reception where Mackenzie & Austin got to celebrate all night long and even ended the night with a sparkler exit.

Claire and Mason’s wedding day began on a beautiful August day. These two got ready in different rooms at the Venetian Estate and after getting ready, we got some photos of them with their wedding parties. It was time for the ceremony and Claire was escorted down the aisle by her father and her sweet baby boy. Mason’s reaction to seeing Claire walking down the aisle was just perfect. He shed some tears but he was smiling the entire time. They had such a heartwarming ceremony and tied the knot! Afterwards we took some photos of the family, the full wedding party, and the newlyweds. There are lots of great places to take photos around the Venetian so photos here were a breeze! Next came the reception where first dances happened, a fun garter and bouquet toss, and even a wedding dress change from the bride! These two danced the night away celebrating all night long.

Courtney & Matthew’s Wedding day was just incredible! A perfect July day in Hico, West Virginia at the beautiful Confluence Resort and Event Center. This venue is nestled right near the gorge where you outdoor ceremony can overlook some stunning views. Courtney and Matthew got ready in different cabins at the Confluence and once they were ready, they did a super sweet first look. We got a good chunk of wedding party photos and bride and groom photos out of the way and before we knew it it, it was time for the ceremony! Courtney and Matthew had the sweetest ceremony where they exchanged loving vows. They said “I do!” and headed to celebrate at the reception! We stole them away for some stunning sunset photos and then they got to dance the night away with their family and friends.