The Oaks at Salem Wedding | Claire + Matt

Weddings

October 16, 2014

Double header weekends can be crazy, but I think the key to doing them is making sure you really connect with the couple who’s getting married on the second day.  I do my best work and enjoy myself most with our couples we connect super well with, so when we booked a double wedding weekend for the weekend of Matt and Claire’s wedding, I knew it was going to be great! These two are not only wonderful and extremely likable (as evidenced by all of the guests who came to celebrate with them!), they’re so much fun to be around, and they literally were up for anything I asked picture wise. I loved working with them on portraits because I’d ask them things like “Hey, can we try shooting over here by this tree?” or “Do you guys mind actually turning around and letting me shoot from the other direction?” and they’d say “Sure! Of course! Totally!” to whatever I asked. I love it when people trust me and are so willing to do what it takes to get awesome images!

For the second weekend in a row, the rain started DURING the outdoor ceremony. Instead of putting a damper on things though (HA), it actually seemed fitting for these two laid back souls who are always up for a good time and a new adventure. Instead of being stressed out or upset about the rain, they laughed, fist pumped, and took shots of whiskey after the ceremony. I loved their positive outlook and I’m so glad the ceremony was still outside even with the rain, because the photos are so much more beautiful outdoors with that overcast lighting!

Here are a few of my favorites from Matt and Claire’s the Oaks at Salem wedding!! Huge thank you to the team there, who was EXCELLENT to work with!!

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Notice how much the weather changed in the 20 minutes or so between when the above photo was taken and the rest of the ceremony photos. Holy cow!

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One thing I’ve learned is, when two Virginia Tech alum get married, it’s a PARTY. For real. I don’t know if anyone tops their hype level. Ha!

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  1. Isabelle says:

    What a lovely wedding and it looks like so much fun! Gorgeous photography as always Katie!

  2. Renee says:

    I’m obsessing over her gown…so incredibly gorgeous! Beautiful images, it looks like you had a fun time photographing their day as well!

  3. Ashley says:

    What a gorgeous wedding! And I absolutely love her dress and hair! Stunning Bride!

  4. Caitlin says:

    SO many gorgeous details. this couple looks so happy!! amazing photos 🙂 🙂

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