GrantDeb Wedding Photographers.

Hampton Roads Engagement Photographers | Amanda + Arturo

deb@grantdeb.com (deb) — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Normally, we don't pack much into engagement sessions, a location or two is typically all we need to capture the love between a couple and to get to know them a bit more before wedding day. But when you have a fun, energetic couple, like Amanda + Art, that blow in from TEXAS, you run around finding the most amazing inspiration! We started the afternoon off at Warner Hall, then moved to a lovely little apple orchard nearby on Amanda's Grandmother's farm, where we photographed the exact spot where Art had actually proposed! Then we zoomed to Yorktown Beach for a little romping in the water and called it a day, Whew!

Richmond Wedding Photographers | TeriBlair + Justin are Married!

deb@grantdeb.com (deb) — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Made for one another... there isn't another phrase more perfect for TeriBlair and Justin; two high school sweethearts that captured our hearts from the first time we met. And there are times when my words are just not enough. When the photos need to let you wonder and imagine and tell a love story all on their own.

And can we say just how much we loved capturing your Sacred Heart Cathedral Wedding? It was amazing.

Bridal Suite: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Richmond, VA
Ceremony: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Catholic Diocese, Richmond VA
Reception: Country Club of Petersburg
Floral Design: The Gardener's Gate
Bridal Gown: Paloma Blanca - Bella Rosa Bridal
Hair + Makeup: 1213 Hair Studio
Lighting + Linens: Ampa Events
Cake: Baker's Kitchen
DJ: Arch Entertainment / Luke Barton
Photo Booth: Red Eye Photo Booths

Bolling Haxall House Wedding Photography | TeriBlair's Bridal Session

grant@grantdeb.com (grant) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It's always so hard on us when we shoot a bridal session; and not because we don't love seeing our bride in all of her beauty and in her amazing dress all pretty because trust me, we love that part. It's tough because we can't show off that beautiful bride in her amazing dress all pretty until after the wedding day.

Well, today is one of those days we get to finally reveal TeriBlair's amazing bridal photos we captured at The Bolling Haxall House in Richmond last month because yesterday was her wedding (and you wait until you see THOSE pics - wow).

TeriBlair is stunning, and her dress - regal. And when people saw her bridal pic on the easel as they entered the reception venue there was a bottle neck because they agree; she is beautiful in her gown.

So - here are a few from her bridal session we wanted to share with you guys. Leave us a comment at the end of the post to let us know if you agree.

And btw? Stay tuned for TeriBlair and Justin's Sacred Heart Cathedral, Richmond wedding. It'll be worth the come-back.

Seaford Wedding Photographers | Laurie + Michael Married

grant@grantdeb.com (grant) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When we recently introduced you to Laurie & Michael after their Engagement Session (see it here), we told you how they met. They're both teachers; Laurie teaches 4th grade and Michael 5th (at the same school too - it's how they met - and many of their students were present for the ceremony - see below).

So right off the bat, we're kinda partial to their commitment to our community but what we can't possibly portray to you in pics is their amazing and real love for each other; it's beyond obvious. But what's even MORE obvious than their love for their calling, their students and obvious love for each other is their love for their Creator.

We have a first for any wedding we've ever covered; a worship service that commenced just after Laurie's dad gave her away to Michael. A worship service with a full worship band complete with Bride & Groom holding each other's hands while raising the other to their Heavenly Father as they tearfully worshiped together as soon-to-be husband and wife. Did I say they had tears? Um - so did everyone, including us.

We cannot tell you how thankful we are to have been part of your day Laurie & Michael. Thank you for your trust.

Here are a few of our favs from your amazing day. Enjoy.

Virginia Beach Engagement Photographers | Kelly & Chris Engaged

grant@grantdeb.com (grant) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ever had one of those stories that would take like a thousand words to describe? This is one of those stories; but I won't use all 1,000 in this post - trust me.

Kelly and Chris are getting married in their home town of Michigan but wanted uber great engagement pics taken here in Hampton Roads; that's how they found us. Kelly searched Google and that's how we got together. But what unfolded next is kinda, well - you decided.

When we met, Deb & I fell in love with these two. And yes, they are even MORE sweet then they are cute. And as we listened to them share their story we discovered Kelly was an Occupational Therapist and guess where she worked? At the VERY SAME facility where my dad is located! And she knew him too (how amazing?). We were blown away and just thought how amazing that was - but over the next few weeks as we planned for their ESession, weather and cold and life just seemed to not work for our scheduled time together. So we moved the session until "the Spring."

Well guess what happened in "the Spring?" My mom had her emergency hip surgery. And guess where Mom went on her fourth day after surgery (are you reading ahead)? Mom went to the VERY SAME facility as guess who? Kelly! And can you believe who, in all of that HUGE facility was (I'm not kidding) slated as her Occupational Therapist? KELLY!

My mom is in love with Kelly, and it's not hard to see why! Kelly has been a God send for her (and my dad); she's worked tirelessly and lovingly with Mom and we are so blessed.

So when we started Kelly & Chris' session a couple days ago, it was after an amazing ride of impossible coincidences and God appointments.

Kelly & Chris, we had a blast with you both and want you to know we're so grateful for you two and appreciate, more than you know, your involvement in our lives.

Here are just a few of our favs from our session. Have fun.

Half Moone Wedding Photographers | Cathy + Chips are Married!

deb@grantdeb.com (deb) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It was a drizzly, wet wedding day as we ducked under the tent for a quick break and loaded our plate with her amazing mac-n-cheese when we first heard it; Cathy was getting married! And when she told us, her eyes smiled as we sat and captively listened to her excitedly talk about the day and her man, “Chips.”

We didn’t get to meet Chips until later, but from the endearing descriptions, we knew he was her “man.” And when we did meet, it felt like we already knew him. He was, in fact, the perfect gentleman she described months before in that outdoor tented kitchen. The only thing she didn’t say was how eerily he resembled Sen. John McCain.

And the other thing she didn’t tell us was just how off-the-chain her wedding reception was going to be. But anyone who knows Cathy, knows that's how she rolls; it’s always amazing when she’s involved – in anything.

It’s one thing to choose the Half Moone as your venue, it’s quite another to rock the Half Moone in the way dozens of other fellow wedding professionals did this past weekend. From rock-star planning, to table settings with crystal beaded accents and large elegant candelabras, to beautiful lighting, to sushi and caviar, to top-shelf liquor served from two 4’ x 12’ solid ice bars, to a live band, to… it-just-didn’t-stop. It, in fact, was beyond just amazing – it was Cathy.

And as we watched her and Chips together throughout the evening, it was obvious – he is her man. And as her friends, it was the best part of our evening to watch him, the perfect gentlemen, in love with our friend... because it was obvious, Cathy is his lady.

Stay tuned for a list of the many many amazing vendors - after the pics.

The Awesome Team of Vendors for the Half Moone Reception:

Cocktail Hour - Jodi Newland - Sweetwater Cuisine
Dinner Reception - Bonnie O'Rear & Staff - East Beach Catering
Event Design & Execution - Lindsey Hocker & Staff - Simply Perfect Events
Event Design & Execution - Jennifer La Londe & Staff, Jennifer La Londe Events
Lighting Design - Jeremy Kilgore & Staff, Blue Steel Lighting Design
Bridal Gown - Maya Warburton & Staff - Maya Couture
Wedding Reception Floral Design - Char Wallace, Char's Floral Design
Ceremony & Pre-Reception Photography - Keith Cephus Photography
Reception Photography - Grant & Deb Photographers
Ice Bars - Andrea & Steve Latham - Ice Art
Wedding Stationary & Paper Goods - Jill Brown, Sunkissed Events & Design
Bridal Makeup - Kim Wadsworth, Bridesmade
Wedding Cake - Kirsten Cook
Baked Goods & Yummies - Carrie Midgette, Carrie's Cakes
Hair Design - Michelle Collins, Hair to Die For
Cocktail Hour Music & Emcee - Roger Cruz, Astro Entertainment
Wedding Favors - Malissa Murphy, Something New & CMT Event Planning
Valet - Steve Fleeger, Express Valet
Transportation - Julius Hawkins, Southside Ground Transportation
Photo Booth - David Schwartz, The Traveling Photo Booth
Reception Entertainment - Hot Cakes
Event Rentals - Bill Cabell & Norma Freesmeier, Distinctive Event Rentals