Every couple has a unique story and those little details that makes it special. So I love when they incorporate it into their wedding day like Nicolle and Michael did! Their lives and their love story has taken them all over the globe- Canada, Brazil, Hawaii, Virginia, New York and beyond! So they decided to have a global travel themed wedding to celebrate that part of their story!

I’ve traveled far and wide to weddings over the years, but this wedding was a record breaker. That record being my shortest commute ever as Nicolle was getting ready at her house that she and Michael recently purchased together which is literally 3 blocks from my house! We even ran into each other while walking our dogs a few weeks ago! Now you know I love exploring new places, but starting at a location that I could literally walk to is pretty nice too!

Nicolle and Michael are another example of a great couple whose excitement and joy surrounding getting married can’t be lessened by rain. There was a pretty steady drizzle throughout their entire wedding day, but you’ll see in these photos how the happiness and joy was still flowing all day! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many happy tears from a bride AND groom during a ceremony. I’m not a crier (I swear I have a heart!), but they got me pretty close! Nicolle and Michael, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day! Wishing you both the best on this new journey together! Hopefully we’ll have more run-ins around the neighborhood!











I think it’s safe to say that she really loved the locket that Michael gave her! 

Nicolle surprised Michael with a first edition copy of E.E. Cummings poems AND had his ring engraved with one of the poems from the book. He was speechless!




Michael’s reaction to seeing his bride brought the whole room to tears!

Venue | Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts

Planner | Simply Perfect Events

Dress | Matthew Christopher from The Find Bridal

Hair | Behind the Veil

Florals | Isha Foss Design

Earrings | Draper James

Invitations | Jen Simpson Design

DJ | Astro DJs

Videography | Devin Spencer Videography

Catering | East Beach Catering

Rentals | Distinctive Event Rentals

Groomsmen Attire | The Black Tux