If love and follow wedding magazines and blogs, then you are in for a treat. This wedding has actually been featured on Style Me Pretty! And it’s one of my proudest achievements to date to be a part of Caroline & Ryan’s special day and help it get recognized from some of the most fashionable, romantic publications in the business.

From the moment I arrived at Ryan and Caroline’s Estate at River Run wedding, I felt like I stepped into a watercolor dream. Not only does this Georgian revivalist style estate make a grand impression on its own, but R&C covered the entire estate in the dreamiest spring-paletted florals! Never have I seen such a beautiful array of flowers and color and texture at a wedding before.

Even though it was my first wedding of the 2023 season, I needed no warm-up time. Ryan and Caroline made our jobs so easy! Additionally, their incredible planning team worked flawlessly to turn over spaces for the most effortless, luxury wedding guest experience.

When Wedding Guests Know the Assignment

In addition to a meticulously detailed spring pastel wedding theme, R&C’s guests showed up in the most beautiful black tie attire. If you ever worry how black tie dress code looks at a spring wedding, then take a quick scroll to the cocktail hour section. These guests were so stylish!

Pro tip! If you don’t want guests wearing too many dark colors, add “Spring Pastels & Black Tie Requested” to your invitation. Don’t be afraid to get specific!

A Magical Golden Hour

Even the weather was playing in our favor. Despite threats of rain, it held off and gave us puffy clouds and glowy sun most of the day. We got a little spurt of rain during the couple’s welcome toast. But that rain produced the most magical moment of the day. When it cleared ten minutes later, we were greeted with the most stunning sunset and a vibrant DOUBLE rainbow! It was as if God decorated the sky to match R&C’s pastel wedding colors. (Just wait until you scroll down to those photos… my jaw was on the floor!)

All in all, this Estate at River Run wedding is sure to be a highlight of my career, and a GREAT way to kick off the 2023 season. I was so honored to second shoot this wedding with my friend Stacie of Marshall Arts Photography. You can see her blog post on this wedding HERE as well! I’ve said it before. Anytime I get to work under Stacie’s wing I expand my skills and find so much inspiration. Enjoy scrolling!

Bride Getting Ready & Bridal Details Photos at Estate at River Run Wedding | Virginia Photographers

Groom Getting Ready Photos | RVA Wedding Photography

Bride Shares Emotional First Look with Father of the Bride | Virginia Wedding Photographer

Bride and Groom First Look on Upper Terrace at the Estate at River Run | Richmond Photography

A Few Bridal Party/Groomsmen/Bridesmaid Photos at the Estate at River Run | Richmond Wedding Photography

Guests Arrive for Estate at River Run Wedding Ceremony | Pastel-Themed Wedding Inspo for Spring

Poolside Cocktail Hour Photos | Top Virginia Wedding Venues near Richmond, VA

Dreamy Spring, Pastel Themed Wedding Details | Estate at River Run Wedding in the Spring

A Few “Just Married” Portraits at Estate at River Run | Richmond Wedding Photographer

Guests Enter Reception for Cake Cutting and Toasts | Estate at River Run Wedding Reception Photos

Magical Sunset and Rainbows at Golden Hour Photos | Estate at River Run Wedding Photos

Classy Jazz Club Vibes in the Tuscan Ballroom | Estate at River Run Reception Dancing Photos

Hey!! You made it to the bottom! You must have really enjoyed this Style Me Pretty-worthy wedding. I’m so flattered you enjoyed my work. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer for your Richmond, Northern Virginia, or Washington, D.C. wedding, then contact me today before your date is booked!!

Alternatively, if you’re looking for more wedding inspo, then check out these weddings next:

• John & Theresa’s Art Deco-Inspired Branch Museum Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer
• Jordan & Lacey’s Soft Romance Dover Hall Wedding | RVA Wedding Photographer
• Calvin & Alexandra’s Glowy Sunset Engagement Session at Constitution Gardens | Washington, D.C. Wedding Photographer