MARRIED: A Playful Summer Wedding at Kiln Creek

our ten(ish) favorite images from a belated wedding gathering at Kiln Creek

Bride smashes cake into groom’s face at a wedding reception at Kiln Creek in Newport News, Virginia.

Lexi and Ben’s wedding happened a couple months behind the original schedule, as concerns for COVID-19 brought them to reevaluate their original larger gathering in June. That didn’t stop them from having a fun, loving celebration with sweet details and all of the dancing. Today we’re sharing our top ten moments from their sunny August celebration.

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1. DAD’S FIRST LOOK

We love this sweet reaction moment as Lexi’s dad turns around to see her for the first time on the wedding day.

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2. NOT-SO-SUBTLE SNOOPS

As Lexi was on her way to meet Ben for their first look, her bridal party “slyly” tagged along from after. Their lack of subtlety paid off in their reactions.

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3. RING DETAILS

When we were told “the rings are in my pocket,” we definitely weren’t expecting this presentation! These ring boxes were too lovely not snag a shot.

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4. BEAUTY/GRACE

While taking a lovely spin, the wind had other plan’s for Lexi, but she rolled with it. Nailed it.

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5. SUNNY CEREMONY

The sunny August heat threatened to melt us all, but Lexi and Ben kept the formalities short and sweet. Casey got this wide shot of the wedding party applauding the first kiss, lattice shadows and all.

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6&7. LEXI

We have so many photos of Lexi that we love, but here are two that stick out as favorites. Look at the range in lighting between the two as well!

8. CAKE/FACE

Not much description need – we can’t help that we enjoy a good slice of cake to the face.

9. SHOTS

We’re certainly suckers for both a moody lighting moment and a cheers, so the afternoon light pouring into this little bar was an instant favorite.

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10. SPARKLER QUEEN

We got so many sparkler exit photos that we are probably going to give them their own shoutout, but this sweet smiling portrait of Lexi was the perfect way to close out the night.



A rustic and rainy horseback proposal in Powhatan, Virginia photographed by The Cole Sisters

Do you have a favorite from Lexi + Ben’s wedding? Let us know! If you’d like to talk to us about photographing your own intimate wedding, send us an email to inquire and book your own experience.

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