MARRIED: A Scenic Sunset Garden Ceremony at Lewis Ginter in Richmond, VA

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Mar 10

We joined Amy and Austin at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Their intimate garden event included a sunset ceremony with a conservatory backdrop, tons of thoughtful details, a handmade cake, and a playful bubble gun exit! Take a look at some of our favorite photos from their special day.

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Soft purple Boltonia fills the garden for Amy and Austin’s sunset conservatory wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photographed on Kodak Portra with a Hasselblad by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and her future step-daughter look lovingly at one another as Amy finishes getting ready for her sunset conservatory wedding to Austin at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Looking through a courtyard at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Amy and her bridesmaids can be seen getting a final group selfie before they process down the garden aisle to Amy and Austin’s sunset conservatory wedding ceremony. Photograph by the Cole

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Lily pads fill the pond surrounding the Conservatory which provides a stunning backdrop to Amy and Austin’s intimate sunset ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photographed on Kodak Portra with a Hasselblad by the Cole Si

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Amy and her bridal party, dressed in shades of pinks, blues, and purples, pose for a group photo before they head down the aisle to Amy and Austin’s sunset conservatory ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia.Photograph by the

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A guitarist plays the processional music for Amy and Austin’s intimate sunset conservatory wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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As the sun begins to set, Amy walks down a brick walkway, surrounded by flowering plants, towards Austin, who stands in front of the conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy’s father kisses her on the cheek as he prepares to walk her down the aisle to Austin for their sunset conservatory wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Austin looks on as Amy walks down the aisle to their conservatory wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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The sun sets over the gardens and conservatory during Amy and Austin’s intimate wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters, wedding photographers in central VA..

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Amy reads handwritten vows to Austin during their sunset wedding ceremony in front of a conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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A guest takes a cell phone photo of Amy and Austin exchanging vows during a sunset conservatory wedding ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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After being pronounced married, Amy and Austin share a kiss in front of the conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin, now married, process down the aisle in front of the conservatory as guests throw flower petals in the air at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin’s intimate group of wedding guests gather in the garden to celebrate and throw flower petals at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin lean in close by the pond in the fountain garden after their sunset conservatory ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin smile in front of the fountain garden as light trails surround them after their sunset ceremony at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Austin and his daughter make silly faces after Austin’s sunset wedding ceremony to Amy at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Lights play on the front of the conservatory in this long exposure while guests gather for Amy and Austin’s reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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The wedding party takes a break while Amy gets her lace dress bustled before she and Austin are introduced for their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Hands hold custom wedding cocktails for Amy and Austin’s wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin cut Amy’s homemade wedding cake at their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy and Austin share their first dance as husband and wife at their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Amy dances with her father while Austin dances with his daughter for a joint father-daughter dance during their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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The ringbearer shoots bubbles across a dinner table set for fall at Amy and Austin’s wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Light trails and bubbles fly as Amy and Austin make their exit from their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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Austin gives Amy a kiss on the cheek as light trails and bubbles fly during their exit from their wedding reception at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by the Cole Sisters.

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We are so thankful to Amy and Austin for having us along to document their intimate sunset celebration. What was your favorite detail? Let us know in the comments.