Robert Holley Photography

Corena and Destin were married at George Washington‘s River Farm Estate in Alexandria, Virginia. The historic site is a beautiful location for a wedding. As it turns out the River Farm Estate is the headquarters for the National Horticultural Society and it was more than apparent from the spectacular gardens that surrounded the house. The detail and thought that was put into this event became immediately apparent upon arrival. I am often in search of the perfect hanger when photographing the bridal dress but in this case the bride’s mother had hand painted a hanger for her daughter as well as each of the bridesmaids and flower girl. It was a beautiful touch and something greatly appreciated from a photographic standpoint; it is often the smallest detail that makes the shot. The late afternoon light and rustic brick backdrop of the garden wall created some incredible opportunities for the bridal portraits; I was very pleased with the results. Corena and Destin were married under the arched entry of the formal gardens; it was a beautiful setting. I can’t imagine anything but the best for this couple; they were wonderful to work with and have a fantastic dynamic.