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Southern Elegance in Full Bloom: A Summer Wedding at Waverly Estate

A Classic Virginia Wedding Day for Lauren & Kanishka

Waverly Estate seamlessly blends historic charm, southern elegance, and modern amenities for the perfect classic Virginia wedding. Circa 1838, the estate home and historic chapel offers a rich backdrop ceremonies and celebrations. Designed with couples peace in mind, The Waverly Estate offers slow relaxed wedding days enriched in timeless elegance. And it was nothing but perfect for Lauren and Kanishka’s wedding day!

Lauren & Kanishka’s Wedding Day | Waverly Estate

Upon arrival, I was greeted with a beautiful greenery all around us. Tucked away in a private forest, weeping willow trees and beautiful forestry surrounded us from all sides in our own private estate. As the summer air moved, I could smell the fragrant flower bushes lining the property and hear calming buzz of summer bugs. I remember thinking how peaceful it felt compared to the city. I met Lauren and her bridal party as they were having fun with hair and makeup in the bridal suite. The rich history underneath us combined with the stunning glow in her eye as she stepped into her dress for the first time was simply breathtaking.

Meanwhile, located in the groomsuite two floors down, Kanishka and his crew enjoyed the morning watching football and a game of pool. Special gifts were exchanged to honor Kanishka’s military service before the big day began. Afterwards, Lauren & Kanishka shared a first look before we ventured off a private pathway for beautiful portraits before the ceremony. It was the perfect start to a beautiful day.

As the morning concluded, we made our way down to the beautiful glowing ceremony. Vibrant summer trees surrounded their closest friends and family as they exchanged vows before heading to the reception.

A warm pastel wedding day at Waverly Estate
Summer bridal portrait details in a bridal suite
Glowing summer bridal portraits in the all white chapel with warm pink and white flowers in front of a glowing green window at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography
A close up of a bride holding her wedding bouquet of warm pink and red flowers during her summer wedding day at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography
Warm pink and red summer wedding colors
A bride and warm pink and red flowers in the bridal suite on a warm summer wedding dat at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography
Black and white bridal portraits
A first look in the all white chapel at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography
A happy newly wed couple sharing beautiful wedding portraits in the bright green woods at Waverly Estate during their summer wedding by JoLynn Photography
A glowing bride and her husband in a blue suit walking a private pathway in the glowing woods at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography
Snuggles in the willow trees
A happy married couple walking in the woods during their summer wedding
A glowing green wedding ceremony at Waverly Estate surrounded by family and friends by JoLynn Photography
A beautiful warm pink, red, and gold wedding reception during a warm summer afternoon at Waverly Estate
Wedding reception details of a rich brick fireplace
The entrance to a wedding reception
Wedding reception details of pink, red, and gold
Beautiful wedding reception details of pink, red, and pops of gold at Waverly Estate by JoLynn Photography

Lauren & Kanishka’s Reception | Waverly Estate

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktail hour during family portraits. The massive all-white reception hall was glowing in pink, red, and pops of gold as the summer sun shifted. During knee sweet toasts, Kanishka was rolling in tears as his family gave honor to his heritage while Lauren shared a sweet moment with her father. Afterwards, as the late sun shifted, we took one final spin for sunset portraits. It was one for the books and I am beyond grateful to be a part of their wedding day.

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