When we first learned Chelsea & Matt would have their wedding at the beautiful and sprawling Christopher Newport University (their alma mater), we were absolutely giddy. That's because this campus is perhaps one of the most magnificent in the entire state of Virginia. The stately buildings stand tall against a beautiful stark blue contrasting sky (as you'll see below) and become part of the story in a very unique way. And up to this point, we'd not had the privilege to capture a wedding at CNU; we couldn't wait.

And the sky didn't disappoint. On the wedding day, Chelsea & Matt were met with huge blue skies and puffy white clouds. And the campus? It was meticulously groomed as if waiting just for them.

So when we got to capture their wedding portraits with these amazing buildings as backdrops, it was difficult to not get carried away with distraction; distraction of how beautiful this bride & groom were even without the surrounding environment. But as you'll see, when you combine them with these surroundings it's magical.

What an amazing wedding day. And there's no way it happens without an amazing line-up of vendors.

• Ceremony / Reception: Christopher Newport University
• Event Coordinator: Hannah Hildebrandt Events
• Flowers: Jeff's Flowers Of Course
• Dj: Astro Entertainment
• Dj: Danny Gray - Dj
• Caterer: Christopher Newport University
• Cake: Cakealicious Design Studio
• Hair / Makeup: Salon Vivace
• Officiant: Chuck Daniel
• Rentals: Waterford Event Rentals
• Bridal Gown: Maya Couture On Main
• Bridesmaid Dresses: Ava Clara Couture Bridal
• Bridal Gown: Jenny Yoo Collection
• Video: Emotion Pictures
• Harpist: Diana Dunnavant
• Photographers: Grant & Deb Photographers

• Ceremony / Reception: Christopher Newport University
• Event Coordinator: Hannah Hildebrandt Events
• Flowers: Jeff's Flowers Of Course
• Dj: Astro Entertainment
• Dj: Danny Gray - Dj
• Caterer: Christopher Newport University
• Cake: Cakealicious Design Studio
• Hair / Makeup: Salon Vivace
• Officiant: Chuck Daniel
• Rentals: Waterford Event Rentals
• Bridal Gown: Maya Couture On Main
• Bridesmaid Dresses: Ava Clara Couture Bridal
• Bridal Gown: Jenny Yoo Collection
• Video: Emotion Pictures
• Harpist: Diana Dunnavant
• Photographers: Grant & Deb Photographers