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September 1, 2016

Chelsea + Quartez | Fredericksburg Wedding

Chelsea and Quartez had a beautiful Fredericksburg wedding on a gorgeous June day at the Spotsylvania American Legion building in the Fredericksburg area. The two said “I do,” in front of family and friends before dancing the night away under a sea of twinkling lights.

Chelsea and Quartez’s wedding was a long time coming for both them and their families. The two began dating in high school, introduced when Quartez’s cousin and Chelsea’s sister began dating and later married. Chelsea and Quartez continued their relationship through high school and college before adding two beautiful children to their family and building a house. Chelsea, an RN, and Quartez, employed with a government contractor, just get each other. She appreciates his love of fishing and sports and he adores her. As parents, the two shine even brighter raising their son and daughter, both of whom had a prominent role in their parents’ wedding day.

For her wedding, Chelsea chose sunflowers, her favorite, for the florals complimented by pops of mint in the bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmens’ accents. The mint was then complimented by grey suits for the gentlemen. The aisle featured sunflowers along the way and was bookended by two mint doors with sunflower accents and an arbor featuring a spray of sunflowers and greenery. Sunflowers were also featured in the table arrangements and in the favors–sunflower seed packets in celebration of Chelsea and Quartez. Guests dined on fried chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes and danced to both new and old songs throughout the night.

The reception was a highlight of the night as both young and old guests hit the dance floor to show off their moves. They wobbled, cupid shuffled, Footloosed and slow danced their way across the floor, with laughter and smiles all around. And, after cutting their cake and enjoying a champagne toast, the bride and groom headed off into the night, finally a married couple.

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Venue: Spotsylvania American Legion

Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom/Groomsmen Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse

Florals/Decorations/Favors: Kathy Hart

Arbor: Built by Bride’s family, decorated by Nikki and Kevin Seay

Doors: Built by Bride’s father

Catering: Shoney’s of Fredericksburg (Served by members of the groom’s family)

Cake: Shirley Wilson

DJ: DJ Flatlinelay (Reginald Lewis)

Bartender: John Burns

 

 

  1. Jamie says:

    This is so wonderful! I love the flow of your work! Very talented photographer here!

  2. Lindsay says:

    What a gorgeous Virginia wedding!! You did an amazing job as their photographer!

  3. michelle b says:

    Beautiful wedding photos, you did a great job capturing all the details. I love all the sunflowers they used as a theme!

  4. Stacie says:

    Are you located in Virginia? I’m looking for a wedding photographer there!

  5. Mandi Mitchell says:

    Love the sunflower detail shots. You did a good job! 🙂

  6. Catherine says:

    What a talented Virginia wedding photographer!! Emailing you asap!!

  7. Angelika says:

    What a pretty wedding! I love the minty blue accent color. My sister is getting married in Virginia next year, sending her your way, I know they are looking for a Virginia wedding photographer!

  8. Beth F says:

    Wow! Beautiful! I’ve been looking for a unique Virginia Wedding Photographer!

  9. Amy says:

    I love the details and the colors are beautiful! You’re a fantastic Virginia wedding photographer!

  10. Amanda says:

    These wedding photos are amazing! I will have my friend reach out to you for their Wedding Photography in Virginia!

  11. Nina Bashaw says:

    These are beautiful wedding photos, I love her dress! They were so lucky to have you as their Virginia wedding photographer!

  12. Jyn says:

    I love the sunflowers. I love weddings in Virginia. Such a pretty place. You’re a fantastic wedding photographer.

  13. Christie says:

    Gorgeous work! If I’m in the market for a Virginia Wedding Photographer I’ll definitely
    Give you a call!

  14. Kylee says:

    Beautiful pictures! Virginia is lucky to have such a talented wedding photographer!

  15. Christie says:

    Gorgeous shots! You’re a very talented Virginia wedding photographer!

  16. What a joyful wedding! I love the way you captured the events of the day as photographer. I’ll be sending Virginia couples your way.

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