Alright, my September brides seriously lucked out with the weather this year. Second wedding in a row with an unbelievably beautiful day! Well, I mean it wasn’t just the weather that made it wonderful of course. Kayla and Jordan could make a hurricane look bright and sunny. Seriously, the two of them light up the room wherever they go! It’s contagious almost. The love they showed for not only their friends and guests but even the vendor team they trusted with their special day made you feel right at home and part of the family.
Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no small feet and Kayla dove head first into the challenge. In every conversation I had with her up until the big day she was totally cool and composed with an “I’ve got this” vibe and boy did she deliver! Each detail was carefully planned out and thought through. Details were intimate including a bracelet worn by her grandmother and a charm on her bouquet to honor her late father’s memory.
The day began with a ceremony held at their home church, Spirit of Life, in Roanoke. Friends and family from all walks of life gathered to watch their union and celebrate the journey that brought them there. The ceremony was followed by a brief reception at the church for those that couldn’t join at Taubman due to capacity. Kayla and Jordan made sure to take the time to visit with each guest and express their gratitude for them being there for them.
The formal reception to follow was held at the Taubman Museum of Art. It was my first time shooting there and I loved it! Such a cool space with artistic interest and a modern vibe. Dinner, toasts, cake and dancing filled the rest of the evening and everyone had a blast!
Thank you so much for trusting me with your memories Kayla and Jordan! You definitely hold a place in mine <3
Venue: Taubman Museum of Art
Catering: Blue Ridge Catering
Cake: Total Elegance
Coordinating: Terrisa Vaughn & Dawn Claytor
Photography: Rhiannon Kathleen Studios
