Wedding Photography at the Succop Conservancy
Wedding photography at the Succop Conservancy is always a pleasure. It was the perfect place for friends and family from all over the world to gather to celebrate Casey and Stéphane’s wedding.
I grew up less than 10 miles from the place, so it’s definitely home turf for me. It’s one of those places that invites people to relax and be happy in one another’s company. I think it appealed to Casey and Steph because the elegant Civil War-era Marcraig House kind of looks like a French country villa. Which makes sense because Steph is from France.
Here are some details.
Getting Ready
My favorite hair and makeup artist Justine Lynn made sure that Casey looked fantastic. Having a hair and makeup person come to you is one of the smartest things a bride can do to keep her wedding day stress level low.
Meanwhile just across the hall, Steph fixes his hair (Lisa’s photo)
Sometimes getting into the dress isn’t as easy as it ought to be. Even with the help of bridesmaids.
Steph and his best man, Arthur share a laugh as they get dressed (Lisa’s photo).
Casey made a stunning bride. So elegant and lovely.
The ring bearer, Alek, closes the door so that the guys don’t see what’s going on over on the other side of the upstairs hall.
Casey and flower girl Ava.
Ceremony on the Front Drive
Casey’s dad Tom walks her down the aisle in front of the house (Lisa’s photo).
Exchanging rings.
A wedding always seems to remind those who have been married a long time how it was on their wedding day.
Casey and Steph planted a tree in a pot that they’d later transplant at their new home.
Portraits on the Grounds of the Succop Conservancy
While the guests enjoyed cocktails, the couple and I wandered the grounds together.
Casey and her grandfather Don after the ceremony.
Good friends.
The Reception
Some more details. Mostly Lisa’s photos because she’s really good at them.
First dance. Lisa’s photo, because she’s really good at that sort of thing, too 😀
Many tears flowed as Casey’s maid of honor Anna toasted the couple. She’s very sweet.
A kiss after the cake cutting.
Bridesmaids Sara and Kate with a little guy on the dance floor.
No dimly-lit dance floor for these folks. They packed the floor even though it was bright out.
