Happy Independence Day 2012 to everyone out there. \u00a0Hopefully you’re enjoying vacations, barbecues, parties, family outings, and copious amounts of shade and\/or air-conditioning. \u00a0If you just so happen to have your smartphone, tablet, or computer handy then how about a few wedding images from a town and a place that we haven’t visited since the beginning of our careers in weddings. \u00a0While my family has a long history with the town of Fredericksburg, and we drive through it many times a year for events in the District, we’ve never had the pleasure of a wedding there.<\/p>\n
Flashback to fall of last year when Holly and John approached us about being their photographers and they presented a unique story. \u00a0The wedding ceremony was to be held at a historic manor in the countryside that would have been destroyed (or let fall to ruin) if it hadn’t been for John’s specific intervention and convincing his construction company to restore it and preserve it. \u00a0Hayfield Manor dates from the mid-18th century, a charming and well appointed restoration, and a wonderful place to hold a ceremony. \u00a0From the rustic landscaping, to the wide, high-ceiling rooms so prevalent in southern colonial construction, Lindsay and I found so many things charming about photographing here. \u00a0An interesting fact about the home, in addition to it’s early history, is about the family that last lived in Hayfield. \u00a0The Reinhold family, who’s son Judge you might recognize as a rather well-known and loved actor, left the home in 1974 to move to California. \u00a0When Judge found out that Aggregate, John’s company, was taking on the restoration he became not only interested but a frequent advisor and fervent advocate of the project. \u00a0We had the pleasure of working with him and his lovely wife Amy during the day.<\/p>\n
John and Holly, our heartfelt gratitude for letting us be a part of your wedding day and our best to your families and guests.<\/p>\n
Special thanks as well to the following vendors: \u00a0Jan Williams Floral<\/a>,\u00a0Buzz Bakery of Alexandria<\/a>, Bialek’s Entertainment\/DJ Jeff Hubert<\/a>, and\u00a0Lisa G Salon<\/a><\/p>\n
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