Summer Wedding at Langley AFB

The New Year is upon us – an end to another decade. This wedding at Langley AFB is the perfect way to end the year! I have some very distinct memories of this day for so many reasons. First is just how freakin’ adorable Cora and Andrew are together. After meeting them for their engagement session, I just knew they were going to make their wedding day so sweet and special. Then there is the awesome sword arch – a first for me! And when they lip-synced the last song of the night to each other I was just swooning!

There was also, of course, the fact that it was SOOOOOOOO hot that day (I even ended up with heat exhaustion after portraits and was so thankful to be in the A/C for the reception at Bayview Commonwealth Center!).

Note to future clients (and myself!): Summer weddings can be so much fun, but they can also be crazy hot! Prepare adequately!

I absolutely loved witnessing Cora and Andrew’s wedding at Langley AFB. I love so many of their images, so be prepared – there are a lot here!

 

bride having makeup done for wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
bride reflection in mirror having makeup done for wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
wedding jewelry and shoes - Cathy Smith Photography
purple and white Wedding bouquet and boutonniere's - Cathy Smith Photography
Wedding dress hanging on arch at Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
close up of buttoning wedding dress - Cathy Smith Photography
bride putting on earrings and necklace - Cathy Smith Photography
bride admiring veil and close up of necklace - Cathy Smith Photography
Bride and father entering Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
wedding ceremony and first kiss at Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
bride and groom exiting Langley AFB chapel with sword arch - Cathy Smith Photography
Wedding party in front of Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
Wedding party having fun in front of Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
Bride and Groom traditional portrait in front of Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
Bride and Groom kissing in front of Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
Bride and Groom with flowing veil at Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography

 

Bride and Groom at Langley AFB chapel - Cathy Smith Photography
Couples first dance at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
Wedding Couple during first dance at Langley AFB
Father-Daughter Dance at Langley AFB Wedding
Mother-Son Dance at Langley AFB Wedding
Wedding Speeches with laughing bride and groom at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
black and white of couple sharing a laughing moment at Langley AFB Wedding
These two just CANNOT get any cuter than this purely candid moment – I mean, just wow!
Maid of Honor Speech and couple laughing at Langley AFB Wedding

 

Cutting the cake at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
Couple sharing cake at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography

 

Guests dancing at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
Guests dancing at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
bridal bouquet toss at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
garter retrieval at Wedding at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
garter toss Wedding at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
groomsmen having fun with garter game at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
What a trip! Lots of DJs do this switch-a-roo for an after garter toss game, but this was the first time they followed through and even had a funny dance after! What good sports!

couple portrait in front of water at wedding at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
Later in the evening we set out to get some beautiful golden hour images – this view is so beautiful behind the reception hall! If you have a wedding at Langley AFB you should definitely check out this spot!

wedding couple portrait in front of water at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography

bride and groom portraits in front of water at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
bride and groom portrait in front of water at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography

 

wedding group chanting - Cathy Smith Photography

Andrew’s VMI buddies all doing a school chant – I couldn’t hear them all clearly enough to know exactly what they were chanting, but it was really cool to watch!

 

Guests dancing at reception at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
Friends and family were so fun at this wedding at Langley AFB – and there are so many more images just like these!
Bride and sister sharing an emotional song and dance at Langley AFB Wedding - Cathy Smith Photography
Bride and Groom lip syncing together at wedding at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography
These two definitely win my award for best lip-syncing couple!
Bride and Groom kissing among guests at Langley AFB Wedding Reception - Cathy Smith Photography
couple kissing in bubble exit for wedding at Langley AFB - Cathy Smith Photography

 

I am still booking up to 5 more weddings for 2020 – contact me today if you’re getting married in Hampton Roads and love my work! 

 

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This gorgeous wedding was supported by the following vendors:

 

CEREMONY VENUE: Langley Air Force Base Chapel

RECEPTION VENUE: Bayview Commonwealth Center (Langley AFB)

FLOWERS: Gina (Yorktown Flower Shoppe) @yorktownflowershoppe

HAIR/MAKEUP: Katya Dahdah (Cayenne Beauty Bar) (@cayennebeautybarllc)

ENTERTAINMENT (DJ): AC Walker (Colonial DJs) @colonial_djs @djacwalker

BRIDES DRESS: Fabulous Gowns @fabulousgownsbourne

BRIDES SHOES: Etsy via Uniqueweddingshoes

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Azazie.com @iheartazazie

TUXES: theblacktux.com @theblacktux

 

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