Have I mentioned before on here how The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is my FAVORITE venue in Hampton Roads??? Well, it is. I love the views and the gardens, the small hidden pathways and the sunsets over there river, there’s just something about a Hermitage Museum wedding. So needless to say anytime I am there for a WEDDING (aka another thing I add to my FAVORITE list!) it’s easy to fall in love with the venue in new ways. Jaime and Joe chose the Hermitage for their June wedding and it was the PERFECT day! In Hampton Roads, a Saturday in June with relatively NO humidity and low heat is incredible and such a blessing!!

Jaime chose to get ready at her river view apartment one mile away with her three closest girlfriends. Sometimes when brides say they’re getting ready at home I’m nervous because the space or light can not be desirable but that was NOT the case with her spot. An 11th floor home with tons of windows and natural light just pouring in made it the most perfect place to hang out, have some fun beverages and just relax before the festivities! There is no awkward silence with Jaime, when I first met her she was instantly so welcoming and made me feel like we knew each other for years! So shooting her wedding felt like shooting a long time friend’s day. Kenny and Joe are both Norfolk firefighters and fish together, but this was the first time I had met Jaime.

They were married under the beautiful big oak tree by Jaime’s friend who filled everyone in on her and Joe’s first date. After being told by her girlfriend for a LONG time that she had the perfect guy for Jaime, she finally relented and agreed to go on a date with Joe. Jaime being herself and wanting to see what this guy was about, showed up to the date in her workout clothes!! I think that’s when Joe knew she was the one, a girl who was comfortable being herself. After the vows where she agreed he could always fish and hunt whenever he wanted, their family and friends enjoyed BBQ and drinks and the most GORGEOUS sunsets!!

Jaime & Joe thank you so much for letting me be a part of your day!! Can’t wait for boat days and to see your trip to Spain!!!