Katie Stoops Wedding Photography

In early March, Dave & I took a trip over to Europe for the first time to England. We flew into London, took a train, then a car, and finally ended up on the gorgeous English coast for 3 days. Since the little town we were staying in is a huge tourist spot in the summertime, it was almost deserted when we were there…which was neat BUT that also means nothing is open and required some extra planning. After the coast we headed back into London where we stayed in the most amazing hotel, Town Hall Hotel & Apartments and ate some of the best food we’ve ever had (completely unexpected!). London, as we quickly learned, is a city that has a million things to do so we actually ended up wandering into different parts of the city rather than making distinct plans. I can’t wait until we get to go back some day.

Enjoy the photos!
xoxoKatie

Everything was shot with Fuji 400h (for those who care)

fuji 400h.

Today is a big day! This shoot is on Wedding Chicks today as a TWO part feature…couldn’t be happier about that. This shoot was inspired by the romantic idea of a girl (who we named Madeline) from the country who finds love in Paris while going to college. It was only fitting that her wedding combined the two places she loves…the rolling hills of Virginia tied with the chic elegance of Paris. We fell in love with the large number of wedding dresses in blush tones this year and pairing them with gold & velvet accents.

shot with fuji 400h and portra 800

Vendors:
Venue: The Goodstone Inn
Planners: Events in the City
Florals: Holly Heider Chapple
Makeup: Natalie Gordon of Avenue 42
Hair: Hair by Giselle
Monique Lhuillier dresses from Carine’s Bridal in DC
Dress stylist: Gabriella Lehimdijian from Carines Bridal in DC: info@carinesbridal.com
Rentals: DC Rentals
White couch & antique French chair were rented from Vintage Rust: Nick@Vintagerust.com
Invites & Menu Cards: Paperzest
Calligraphy: Meant To Be Calligraphy
Macaroons: OCakes
Shoes: Steve Madden

click here to see their wedding!

shot with Fuji 400h & Ilford 3200

ilford 3200.

Planners/Stylists: Ritzy Bee Events
Paper goods: Simplesong Design
Florals: Holly Chapple
Dress: Hitched
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Ceremony Location: Holy Rosary Church
Reception Venue: Clarendon Ballroom
DJ: DJ D-Mac (Amazing!)
Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

shot with fuji 400h, portra 800, and ilford 3200

ilford 3200

As featured today on Wedding Chicks!!!

Feel free to read all about Matt & Amanda here, but I hope you enjoy their farm wedding below. It took place on Matt’s family farm which dates back to the 1700’s and is absolutely stunning. It was incredibly important to them to be surrounded by their closest friends & family so they chose vendors who had touched their lives at some point and continued to be friends. I am so honored to have been included amongst some of the coolest people I’ve ever met.
Enjoy!
xoxoKatie

Their Save The Dates were screenprinted on thin wood panels!

Wedding dress: Amsale
Bridesmaid dresses: French Connection
Florals: DIY
Hair: Claibourne Reppert
Makeup: Becca Cook
Cake: Barb’s Bakery, Lexington, VA
Caterer: Patrick Critzer
DJ: Adam Smith from the band, Invisible Hand
Shoes: J Crew
Invites: Patrick Costello
Custom cake topper: Allyson Mellberg Taylor
Custom mason jars: Big Secret

shot with Fuji 400h & Ilford 3200