Old Pate Chapel & The Bottling Company Wedding in Lynchburg, Virginia || Brad & Kaitlyn

Brad & Kaitlyn's Old Pate Chapel & The Bottling Company wedding was seriously SO unique and fun! They truly did make their wedding so unique! At our final consult, Kaitlyn said they made sure to look at each and every tradition to decide if they wanted to do that at their wedding and if they wanted to incorporate it at their wedding as well! They truly pulled it off- down to the morning ceremony and brunch themed reception food!  In our very first chat, she wanted to make sure they had a sweet & simple wedding to celebrate with their friends and family in unique ways. 

Brad and Kaitlyn met at Liberty University here in Lynchburg, Virginia their freshman year of college! They instantly became friends and were constantly hanging out! After some time, they started dating in their Sophomore year, and they've now been dating for four years! They're both adorable- we did their engagement photos over the summer at Sweet Briar College in Central Virginia! 

Brad & Kaitlyn did a morning first look at the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg. I know it sounds strange to hear about photos in a cemetery, but this place is more like a historical park! It's gorgeous! Their first look moment was super sweet and really started the entire day on the sweetest note! Then, after their reception, they headed out to Sweet Briar College for some photos with the mountains in view. What a unique approach- but it was so perfect! 

I am SO excited to be sharing the photos from this gorgeous wedding!! A big thank you to my associate photographers Rhiannon & Leah for photographing Brad & Kaitlyn's big day! 

After their ceremony, reception, and fun bubble exit- they headed to Sweet Briar for some more Bride & Groom portraits! I LOVE this and hope more couples do this!! 

Thanks to everyone that made Brad & Kaitlyn's day SO perfect! 

First Look: Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia

Hair: Body Works Spa in Lynchburg, Virginia

Florals: Bloom by Doyle's in Lynchburg, Virginia

Ceremony Venue: Old Pate Chapel in Lynchburg, Virginia

Gown Alterations: The Gilded Thimble in Bedford, Virginia

Groom & Groomsmen: Miller's in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Reception Venue: The Bottling Company in Lynchburg, Virginia

Wedding Cake: Donuts from Mama Crockett's Donuts in Lynchburg, Virginia

After Reception photos: Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia

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Ashley Eiban is a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving the Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas. Available for travel world-wide.  Ashley is passionate about cultivating genuine relationships built on mutual understanding, trust and lasting friendship.  

Currently booking a limited number of wedding and portrait sessions for 2018 and 2019.  Contact Ashley today for additional information!

Summer Trivium Estate Wedding || Nathan & Mason's Lynchburg Wedding

This wedding makes me feel totally old! You see, I used to babysit Mason, and there are some super embarrassing photos floating around out there of us singing on stage together at church! Let's just hope those stay packed away and hidden! ha! I took Mason's senior photos, some family portraits for them, and their engagement session out at Sierra Vista and I have some gorgeous bridal portraits to share as well! But there was something so special about being a part of their wedding day! I absolutely loved every minute of it!! 

Nathan & Mason's wedding day was so beautiful! She made such a stunning bride- and was so calm and joyful the entire day! Their Trivium Estate wedding was timeless and beautiful! They had a gorgeous no peek moment where they shared sweet letters, we all shed tears, and then she had a first look with her Dad. Talk about moving! To top off the evening, we headed out for sunset photos overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains! 

Thank you to the vendors that made this day so perfect!! 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

Coordinator: Victoria Hunt with The Trivium

Bridal Hair: Amanda Mason with The Muse Salon in Chesapeake, Virginia

Bridesmaids Hair: Jessica CoMiskey Hair Design in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bridal Makeup: C.Hope Makeup in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Bridal Dress: Celebration Bridal in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie Online

Groom & Groomsmen: Xedo

Florist: Perfect Arrangement in Lynchburg, Virginia

Musicians: Mark Stevens, Hunter & Ashley Mason

DJ: Renee Ruth Music in Lynchburg, Virginia

Catering: Charley's Restaurant in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cake: Petitfour Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017 and 2018.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Garden Wedding at Trivium Estate || Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

Mike & Haley's wedding was seriously such a dream! The day really was so perfect- everything from the weather- her hair, floral crown & dress, their ceremony, and their celebration with friends and family! All week we were watching the weather so intently- it was calling for a chilly, rainy day, but oh my goodness- Saturday was GORGEOUS!! This couple buried the bourbon and I'm now 100% a believer that it works! Every single couple should do this for their wedding day! 

Haley has a little bit of a hippie heart & I was so excited to see her dreams come to life with her wedding! Her floral crown and natural waves meshed perfectly with her gorgeous dress- and her bare feet for her day! Their pergola wedding was beautiful and seemed so intimate and fitting for her garden wedding dream! 

We took some amazing portraits up at the Pergola, and then headed down to the pond around sunset- it was gorgeous- I am obsessed!! 

Congrats Mike & Haley!! I'm so excited for you guys as you start your life together!! 

Thank you to the amazing vendors that made this wedding such a gorgeous success! 

Venue: The Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia

Bridal Gown: Celebration Bridal in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Hair & Makeup: DIY by the bride

Florist: Bloom by Doyle's in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Groom & Groomsmen: Men's Warehouse 

Catering: Charley's Restaurant and Catering in Lynchburg, Virginia 

Cake: Angela Hudson Cakes in Lynchburg, Virginia

Bartender: Tabby Bennett  in Lynchburg, Virginia 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Stress-free Wedding Series || Getting Ready

I'm so excited to be continuing my 'stress-free wedding series' today! This is a topic I am super passionate about, and I truly spend extra time with each of my couples in the planning period of their big day to ensure they feel confident and at ease on their wedding day! When a bride is stressed out, it truly can affect her entire day, which always shows up in the photos. I never want a bride to look back at her wedding photos and just see how stressed out she was! This is supposed to be the happiest day of your life- don't you want to remember that joy and happiness forever?! 

Today, I want to talk about the getting ready portion of the day! This part can really make or break how a bride feels for the rest of the day, so in my opinion, this is the most important part of the day to truly get right! 

1- Do a trial run of your hair and make-up, and take special note of how long each took during your trial run! If you only budget for 30 minutes to do your make-up, but it your makeup artist really needs 45 minutes, you are going to be starting out the day feeling rushed and behind.  Allow for extra time during this time of day, so you can truly relax and enjoy the moments with your bridesmaids! 

2- Have your Mom and Bridesmaids come over and get you fully dressed into your wedding dress. Once again, I've seen brides allow for 5 minutes to step into their dress, but it ended up taking 15 minutes to get everything on and secured.  Along these same lines, make sure that your girls practice your dress bustle as well! These are little things that really can take up too much time if not planned accordingly.  

3- As your packing up the week before your wedding make sure to create a box/bag for your wedding day details that your wedding photographer is going to need. Things that are included in this are your invitations, jewelry, shoes, garter, all sets of rings, and anything else your photographer mentions or you think is special, like your Grandfathers Bible.  

4- Set expectations on who YOU want in the bridal room and what their duties are going to be.  When everyone feels like they can pop in and say hi, you will feel constantly interrupted and not really able to enjoy getting ready and the morning with your closest friends and family members.  If you have envisioned your Mom zipping you up in your dress, make sure that you communicate to her that you want her there so she doesn't disappear to check on something just before you're stepping into your dress! 

5- Remember, sometimes things don't happen exactly as we planned and you may be running a little late.  Your photographer and planner should help you with creating buffer times and being able to make necessary adjustments. Trust the vendors that you hand-picked to know what they are doing! You're going to be getting married in just a few hours- so enjoy this time! 

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographerbased in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information! 

Lynchburg, Virginia Engagement Session || Lance & Meaghan

Y'all! Do you remember that perfect spring proposal from last year?! If not, you can see it here! But, I am SO excited that Lance & Meaghan have decided on a wedding date, a wedding venue (yay Tresca on 8th!!) and now a wedding photographer! HOORAY!! I am seriously so excited for their big day this Fall! 

Lance & Meaghan, and their adorable pup, Mac met up with me for their engagement session at the Old City Cemetery in downtown Lynchburg! SO many people look at me like I am insane when I suggest a location with the word 'cemetery' in the title, but this Lynchburg cemetery is more like a garden, and is absolutely beautiful! Especially this time of year! Those Spring blooms are just so gorgeous! This couple is so much fun, and of course, anytime that I get to get puppy snuggles is always a bonus! ;) 

Location: Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia

Makeup Artist: In your Face Makeup Art

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Ashley Eiban is a wedding and portrait photographerbased in Central Virginia. Serving Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Farmville, Richmond, Roanoke, and surrounding areas. Currently booking a limited number of weddings and portrait sessions for 2017.  Available for travel world-wide.  

Ashley is passionate about capturing moments as they authentically happen to ensure a successful session that gives you time to enjoy each other and savor the wedding day moments.  Contact me today for additional information!