Lanee’ and John got married at Rust Manor House in Leesburg, Virginia, on November 19, 2022, and we made the trip down from New York to photograph it. White columns out front, a room wrapped in green botanical wallpaper and a lawn ringed with tall pines gave us a little of everything.
Burgundy, green and rust
The colors did half the work. John wore a burgundy velvet jacket, Lanee’ wore a full ballgown, and the wedding party came in deep green, burgundy and rust. Against the leafy wallpaper inside the manor, every portrait looked like it had been planned around it.
A ceremony among the pines
They said their vows on the lawn under a floral arch, with tall evergreens all around. The late afternoon sun came through the trees during the ceremony and stayed with us for portraits afterward, out on the lawn and on the front steps of the manor.
A portrait for every guest
Back inside, we set up in front of the wallpaper and photographed guests in pairs and small groups. It’s an easy way to give everyone a great photo of themselves, and it fills the gallery with the people who made the day.
Dancing under the tent
The reception was in a tent strung with lights, and once the first dance ended the floor never really emptied. We lit the dance floor ourselves, so the energy comes through in every frame.
Getting married outside NYC?
We’re based in NYC and New Jersey, but we travel for weddings like this one. If your venue is a drive or a flight away, reach out and we’ll put together coverage that works.
