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Real Wedding Wednesday: John and Lauren

View More: http://shannonmoffit.pass.us/smithweddingIf I, Tilley, am being honest…as your wedding connoisseur, I have failed you. I am realizing today that I have yet to feature a completely indoor wedding! Please accept my apology and get excited for today’s nuptials that began inside Saint Bede Catholic Church and ended inside the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg!

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The day began with our bride, Lauren, getting ready with her mother and bridesmaids.

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Her pink and green bouquet, jeweled ballet flats and luxurious lace veil feel so classic, yet playful. I love it.

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Before she married the love of her life, Lauren had to see the first man she ever loved: her father.

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I seriously have a lump in my throat looking at this photo. Can’t. Even. Handle. It.

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She was truly a vision in her scallop edged lace gown.

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I give her HUGE props on that hair piece. It contrasts perfectly with her gorgeous blonde locks.

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The bridesmaids went with a classic look of dark navy, knee length dresses and pearls. And how sweet is that little flower girl?! You can tell she is pumped to have a part in the big day.

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John, the groom, looks like the happiest man on earth, as one of his groomsmen straightens his bow tie. Gotta love a man in uniform…*sigh*View More: http://shannonmoffit.pass.us/smithweddingHis groomsmen wore dark grey suits with navy bow ties to mimic the bridesmaids’ dresses.

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After adding a final touch (these awesome cufflinks), John was ready to pledge forever.

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The wedding march began, all stood, and Lauren walked down the aisle of the beautiful church.

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I can’t get over this shot. It is such a flawless moment.

Side note: If you are considering an indoor wedding, choose a location with as much natural light as possible. Your photos will look stunning and you won’t have to stress about rain (praise hands emoji).

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And just like that, they were man and wife!

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They look pretty happy about it too. 😉

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This photo looks worthy of a Nicholas Sparks cover! Such romance!

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The navy color scheme carried into the reception and was accented by these pretty silver chiavari chairs.

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Each place setting was topped with a cookie. Lauren and John are my kind of people. Nom.

 

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They ate, drank and were merry, and Captain and his lady (had to say it) lived happily ever after.

Photos by Shannon Moffit Photography

The author: Tilley Hanson

Tilley is the life and style blogger behind TilleysThreads.com. Recently married, she found a love for all things wedding related! The little details from a big day are her favorite and she loves to share advice to help every bride in her journey of becoming a “Mrs.”! Tilley’s life motto is the same as her blood type: B+. Follow along to see more of her fun and sassy posts on things that make us swoon!