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Sandbridge Beach Cottage Wedding Photos - VA Wedding Photographer

November 29, 2018 by Melissa Rich in Destination Wedding, Beach Weddings, weddings, Sandbridge Beach

Sandbridge Beach Cottage Wedding Photos - VA Wedding Photographer

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I am finally sharing some images from Bree & Keith’s beautiful Sandbridge Beach wedding today! This was a destination beach wedding, and all of their loved ones gathered from near and far to celebrate this lovely couple.

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Bree and Keith are hard working New Yorkers. He’s a firefighter and she is a news reporter. A beach wedding was the perfect getaway for them to relax and take advantage of some laid back summertime vibes.

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I arrived just before Bree put on her wedding gown, which was absolutely gorgeous, and we captured a few sweet quiet moments of her with her mom. She was such a stunning bride. I LOVE that dress!

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Afterwards, I spent a few minutes gathering some detail shots and candids of the guests before I headed down to the pier with the bride and groom for pre-wedding portraits.

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It was a blazing hot summer day, and the beach was very crowded with visitors over the Labor Day weekend. I did my best to keep it short and sweet so we could get out of the heat, while also making sure Bree & Keith could enjoy a few intimate moments together.

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After our wedding portrait session, it was back to the beach house for the seaside ceremony.

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Bree and Keith have a super adorable son, who made a brief cameo at the end of the ceremony.

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We took a few causal family portraits, and then took advantage of the sunset light for some more bride and groom photos.

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The reception was intimate and casual, and they only asked me to stay for a quick dance, the cake cutting, and then a few sparkler shots.

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I truly enjoyed getting to know this couple and their beautiful family. Congrats Bree & Keith! I wish you a lifetime of happy memories together. - XOXO, Melissa

Many thanks to the vendor team for all their hard work:

Venue: Oceanic Serenade, Sandbridge Realty

Event Coordinator: Vanessa Watts

Bride’s Hair: Stephanie Michelle

Bride’s Make Up: Melissa at Dhalia Edwards

Florist: Kate Flore

Catering: Mobile pig-nic

Entertainment: Astro DJs

Cake: Carolina Cupcakery

Wedding Photographer: Melissa Bliss Photography

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November 29, 2018 /Melissa Rich
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Melissa Bliss Photography: Professional family and wedding photographer serving coastal Virginia including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Sandbridge Beach, Williamsburg and all of the Hampton Roads, Virginia region. 

Wedding photography services and portrait sessions are available for engagements, maternity, families, children and newborns.  

www.melissablissphotography.com  757-646-7408  melissablissphotography@gmail.com

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