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Howard & Stacy | Burlap & Blue Wedding

7/20/12

I’m so happy to bring you Howard & Stacy’s gorgeous wedding, today. You may remember them from their beautiful, woodsy engagement session, and their wedding day was every bit as awesome as I expected it to  be. It was a true joy to witness these two commit their love to each other. They had such a trust in God as He crafted their love story, and they communicated that so beautifully throughout their special day.

The whole day took place on the beautiful grounds of Wheatland Farm in Purcellville, VA – and I definitely fell in love. Such a gorgeous venue!

Many thanks to Karen who shot with me for the day! She captured both of the next two lovely images!

It was such a pretty day, and isn’t Stacy just gorgeous??

These bridesmaids had great style. Aren’t their jewelry choices fabulous?!

The ceremony was held right in front of the lake – such a beautiful spot!

This was the cutest thing ever – they had Stacy’s nephew announce her entrance!

The bridal party knew how to woooork it!

As usual, these two rocked the portrait time. They’re so natural in front of the camera, and it was so easy to see their love come through the lens. I love it! :)

Gah, I just love all of these. Weeping willows are the best!

Annnd, of course, the reception decor was fabulous. All of the amazing florals from the day and much of the decor were done by Kelley at Event Studio, and a lot of the details were actually made by Howard, himself!

I loved how their place cards/photo display, guest table area, and the sign post all helped tell their story. So cool and personalized!

And there was delicious food, of course! Catered by Savoir Fare.

I LOVE that they had a strawberry shortcake!

It was such a seriously beautiful day, and I’m so glad I had the privilege of sharing in Howard & Stacy’s story! :)

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  1. Katie says:

    I love the fresh colors of the wedding and all of the gorgeous backdrops you had to work with! Everything looked great!

  2. oooooohhhhh, Tori. SO GORGEOUS.

  3. Roy says:

    Tori, the pictures look amazing! You really did a great job.

  4. Maghan says:

    You captured the day perfectly! The pictures are beautiful!

  5. Jim says:

    What a beautiful setting and your pictures are absolutely amazing!

  6. Dad & Mom D says:

    The most beautiful setting and ceremony. Stacy and Howard you did an amazing job preparing for this special day. We’re sorry we didn’t live closer so we could help more because it would have been fun!

    These photo’s are amazing. She’s so very talented.

    Dad & Mom D

  7. Allen and Marilyn Fadenrecht says:

    What a gorgeous setting for your special wedding day!! A lot of detail was put into it, and captured in this beautiful photography.
    Thanks for sharing!!

  8. Bob & Sherry says:

    Howard & Stacey – Thanks for sharing your day with us through these beautiful pictures…..

  9. Kandi O'Brien says:

    I now feel like I was there!

    just a perfect day for pictures and family, you can feel the emotions just by seeing their photos.

    looks like a fairytale wedding day for sure. congratulations and well done.

    love Kandi

  10. Adley Shepherd says:

    I’ve never seen a more beautiful wedding party. Howard and Stacy looked perfect and really complimented each other. I was extremely impressed with the attention to detail that went into the wedding. Howard and Stacy thought of everything and were truly blessed with an impeccable wedding. The photographer did an exceptional job, but I’m certain with the cast of beautiful people and natural scenary she had to work with she couldn’t consider this work, more like fun! The bridal party was simply stunning and each uniquely beautiful, especially that tall brunet:)I’m sure if everyone came to an agreement, you could easily sell these photos to a few different magazines and get paid…

  11. Lovely people, beautiful world.

  12. Dad & Katrina says:

    What a glorious day for a picture perfect wedding! We are so blessed to have shared it with Howard & Stacy. Tori did an amazing job capturing the setting and emotions of the special gathering.

  13. Dean says:

    Awesome pictures! Great wedding, it was so much fun!

  14. Donna says:

    Tori, thanks for capturing this special day for Howard and Stacy in such a unique and romantic way.

  15. Vic says:

    Loved your pics, I didn’t know HOward could smile that much. You’ve got great memories just wish we could have been there.

  16. Peggy Saville says:

    Beautiful wedding. Enjoyed the pictures.

  17. Renee says:

    Gorgeous photos. Looks like a beautiful day full of fun and great moments. Thanks for sharing.

  18. Peggy says:

    Beautiful wedding. Fabulous pictures. Especially the ones taken by the Willow Tree. Thanks for sharing.

  19. Joyce Howe says:

    What a beautiful wedding!!! And the photography is wonderful! Much happiness to the bride and groom!!!

  20. Mom says:

    My darling daughter Stacy & new son-in-law Howard,(that sounds nice) What a success! You both were very well organized, and your attention to detail was superb. Especially finding the right photographer. The afternoon was delightful and everyone had a wonderful time. I heard several compliments throughout the day on how beautiful everything was. Tori’s pictures captured it all. Tori, thank you so much. You did an absolutely wonderful job. Beautiful, beautiful pictures. I can’t say this enough. WOW! You are soooo talented. PS: I enjoyed reading Adley’s comments. Maybe Stacy & Howard should go on the road and model wedding attire as husband and wife. Of course, Tori would have to go too. Hee Hee

  21. Kaila says:

    What a wonderful job! You can really feel the emotions of the event! Beautiful!!!

  22. Mike says:

    A beautiful wedding, and the images and memories are beautifully captured! Congratulations!

  23. June Jaeger says:

    Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures. Happiness always.
    Jim, June, Carly & Garrett.

  24. Kim says:

    What a beautiful Wedding! And beautiful couple! Many congratulations and Best Wishes to your marriage!

  25. Annette says:

    What beautiful memories captured through marvelous photography. For some reason, the photograph of Howard and Stacy with the “thank you” banner really touched me. Congratulations and wishing you many more happy memories!

  26. Greetings from a distant branch of the Dammarell tree!
    What a beautiful event…and the photos are spectacular. :-)

    Much love and joy to you and yours,

    Bob Fitzpatrick
    San Anselmo, CA
    Anne Dammarell’s nephew

  27. Donna says:

    A very beautiful wedding which was captured in the outstanding photo gallery. One can easily see much thought and detail was given for this special day. The wedding photos definitely show the love and respect Stacy and Howard have for one another. Best Wishes to both of you-

  28. Sherri Fritts says:

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful. It was such a gorgeous day! Congrats guys.

  29. Marilyn Darby says:

    Beautiful pictures! Their venue was magnificent and I love the blue and burlap.

  30. Jamie Prather says:

    What a Beautiful Day the Lord Had Made For Stacy and Howard to Rejoyce In..Absolutely The Most Beautiful Bride of The Century. May the Lord Bless Them and Keep Them Under His Watchful Care.

  31. M. Dammarell says:

    Beautiful photos. She really captured the day.

  32. David says:

    Very nice wedding! Congratulations to the new couple. Excellent pictures and a very pretty setting.

  33. Christina Childs says:

    Gorgeous daaaarling, just gorgeous! A great day for a wonderful couple.

  34. Robin Viands says:

    I cannot remember when I saw such a beautiful bride and groom. The photography surely captured the love between them, and no details were left out.
    So much planning and effort went into this wedding, and what a blessing it was for Stacy and Howard to have had such an amazing photographer who created such fabulous photographic memories.

  35. Cindy says:

    Beautiful setting for your wedding, and your pictures are Gorgeous..

  36. Grandparents from Orlando,Fl. says:

    What a nice collection of memories of your special day for you both to have forever. Congratulations! With much love: Grandmother & Grandfather

  37. Dian says:

    Harold and Stacy first of all I would have to say that your wedding was breathtaking everything was captured so beautifully Tori did an amazing job but she had two people that was so photogenic I guess the saying a picture is worth a thousand words is so true you have great pictures that you can look back on and enjoy. Best wishes to you both, I hope you have a long and happy life together God bless you and keep you safe as you start your life together.

  38. Elizabeth says:

    This is an exquisite wedding. So beautiful

  39. jayne says:

    It was amazing seeing just what can be created with such a few simple items such as burlap,wooden barrels, mason jars and wildflowers! Tori, your photographer captured every moment with such flare and clean lines, she made such wonderful decisions on your backgrounds, where your wedding took place was a beautiful property! I love your country theme! These pictures of one of the most wonderful days in your lifetime has been captured in such a beautiful way that every moment has been captured to hold in your hearts forever! Simply put..a beautiful couple, a beautiful day, a beautiful property and such very beautiful photography to catch it all!

  40. Jose says:

    The pictures are awesome!

  41. Stacy Dammarell says:

    Thank you everyone for all your sweet, thoughful comments! Howard and I had such a wonderful wedding day, and Tori did a fabulous job capturing every moment (and making me feel like a model). It would not have been possible without the help of all our wonderful friends and family who helped with the preparations and setup. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

  42. JD Fritts says:

    What can I say the pictures are beautiful, maybe it has something to do with the couple being photographed, lol! I was very honored to have been a part of your wedding. Stacy seeing all the pictures from when we were kids brought back SO many great memories we had growing up on the farm! It was such an amazing day for a wedding and you guys couldn’t have picked a better place to have it. Also, I just wanted to let you know Howard that I couldn’t have asked for a better brother in law than you! I Love You both and can’t wait to bring Sherri and the kids down to see the house!

  43. Steph says:

    Gorgeous pictures! I just relived your beautiful day. May God bless and use your marriage for His glory.

  44. Wow! Real life is that beautiful! Tori, you captured every detail of the day. Lovely, lovely!

  45. Jaimee says:

    So amazing! Stac, you looked so beautiful!!

  46. Ginny Filer says:

    absolutely beautiful photos!

  47. Christie says:

    W-O-W. What beautiful subjects…what beautiful love! The perfect day, the perfect wedding. I loved all the creative details and even caught a few I missed in these gorgeous pictures. xoxo

  48. Jackie says:

    Absolutely wonderful!! A beautiful day for a beautiful couple. The pictures really captured the magnificence of the day!

  49. Jill says:

    These are absolutely gorgeous pictures!!! Love the ones under the weeping willow… and of the bridal party… and the coat-hanger w/ your new last name :) SOOO happy for you guys, and blessed to be a part of your story <3 Looking forward to reading the next chapter!

  50. Carrie says:

    Gorgeous pictures that capture a truly beautiful couple and day!! Congrats!

  51. Jeannette Fadenrecht says:

    Howard, you have a beautiful bride and I wish you both a wonderful life together. Thanks for sharing your photos – what a perfect and gorgeous wedding! Congratulations!!

  52. Michelle says:

    Beautiful pictures!!

  53. Mary Bonacorda says:

    Beautiful wedding, gorgeous setting, terrific pictures. Congrats! on your special day

  54. Allison Vellios says:

    Beautiful pictures to remember a beautiful day! I can’t wait to see more!

  55. […] A couple of months I had the opportunity to 2nd shoot with my beautiful friend Tori, of Marvelous Things Photography. We met up early, grabbed some much needed Starbucks on our way out of town, and drove the couple of hours to Wheatland Farm in Purcellville for the amazing wedding of Howard & Stacy! You definitely do not want to miss Tori’s pictures of the day, which you can see here! […]

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