It has been a whirlwind of a weekend, but I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap it up than at the Clifton Inn with Skylar & Ben. Since this was a brunch wedding (yum!) it involved getting up at the crack of dawn to make the trip down to beautiful Charlottesville. I absolutely love this area & it was nice to have a change of scenery. The last time I drove this route was for Skylar & Ben’s engagement session at Mary Baldwin University, & I still can’t believe their wedding day has already come. I just adored this sweet couple from the moment I met them, & I was so excited when they decided to work with me for their wedding at the Clifton Inn.

There were so many elements about this Clifton Inn wedding that I loved. Not only were Skylar & Ben practically models, lol, but they had a classy style that this photographer dreams of capturing. Skylar was simply radiant in her Justin Alexander wedding gown, while Ben sported a customized tailored suite complete with his name & wedding date stitched inside his jacket. There were so many little personal touches that made this Clifton Inn wedding one of a kind.

Putting the beauty of this wedding aside, Skylar & Ben’s special day was full of so much emotion. During their ceremony Ben immediately got choked up as he saw his beautiful bride walking down the aisle. There were moments where I, myself had to fight back tears as their vows were exchanged amongst their family & friends. I’m not sure how many tissues Ben went through that day, lol, but this couple had such a genuine love for one another which was evident in how they glanced at each other.

Can I just say how much I loved the energy of this wedding? Skylar & Ben had a wedding party that kept me on my toes & had me laughing behind the camera numerous times. There were also times that caught me by surprise. While capturing portraits I looked over & saw that two of the groomsmen stripped down & jumped in the pool during cocktail hour, lol. That would be Ben’s brothers, & what made it more comical is the fact that no one seemed to be surprised by this. Carry on, everyone! lol.

Skylar & Ben had a beautifully decorated poolside reception under the large tent. Thanks to Blue Ridge Event Production for their lantern & chandelier rentals, it really made a statement when you entered the enormous tent. Once Skylar & Ben were introduced into the tent, they shared a romantic first dance followed with the most amazing brunch! I am now convinced that every wedding should do brunch- seriously, so delicious. After dancing & toasts were shared, Skylar & Ben had a grand bubble exit as they left to….go get Covid tested! LoL, no really. It turned out that Skylar & Ben had just learned that they needed to have a Covid test done before leaving on an airplane to Turks & Caicos for their honeymoon. How romantic, right? What we do for love! However if anyone can roll with the punches, it’s most certainly these two.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. St. Ours! This Clifton Inn wedding will always be a memorable one for me. Thank you so much for having me, & it was truly an honor to capture your special day.

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Want to see more of Skylar & Ben? Check out their engagement session, here!

The Allen-St. Ours Wedding Vendor Team:

Venue: The Clifton Inn

Catering: The Clifton Inn

Wedding Coordinator: Jan Flora

Florist: Blue Heron Farms

HMUA: I Do Artistry

DJ: Greg Tutwiler with 20 South Productions

Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander from Ava Laurenne Bride

Decor Rental: Blue Ridge Event Production

Invitations: Truly Engaging by Magnet Street

2nd Photographer: Sarah Goodwin Photography

Lead Photographer: Brooke Danielle Photography