A Capitol Affair: Therese & Devin

She promised to laugh at his jokes, help him reach his goals, and to bake him oatmeal cookies when ever he needs them. He promised to share their life experiences, to be faithful, and of course to never shave off his beard. Therese and Devin, your love and sense of humor make the perfect match, and we couldn't be happier for the two of you!

Therese and Devin had exchanged their vows at the Virginia Capitol on a gorgeous September afternoon. They opted for a photo session before the ceremony, giving us plenty of time for gorgeous photo ops!

When it came time for the ceremony, Therese & Devin's loved ones assembled on the Capitol steps. As it turns out, exchanging vows in that particular location is frowned upon by the law....so with a nod to the m̶e̶a̶n̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶s̶c̶a̶r̶y̶ very, very nice security guards, the wedding party and reconvened on the bell tower steps.

How many couples get to have two ceremonies in one day? This gives new meaning to the term double wedding....

Therese and Devin were generous with their time for photos, so we had even more time (!!!) after the ceremony to work with this gorgeous couple and their wedding party.

You two look so good in love!Special thanks to the staff at the Virginia Capitol and Capital Ale House; a special spotlight the reception vendors coming soon! We were honored to share their special day. Therese & Devin, here's to many years of oatmeal cookies and unshaven beards!

Vendor Spotlight: Kelley Farlow, Hair & Makeup!

One of the loveliest parts of our job is getting to network with people

outside our specific profession. Every weekend, we get to meet talented vendors who bring their unique touch to the wedding industry. Here at Capture, we want to start sharing that expertise with you, our Brides and clients. These experts are too brilliant to be kept a secret! We hope that we can help you get to know them and love them as much as we do!

This week, we're talking to Kelley Farlow, a hair stylist, makeup artist, and green beauty blogger! She brings an amazing energy to the wedding day, and did we mention she has fabulous taste in accessories? Kelley does hair and makeup for commercial shoots, and has worked for agencies in Miami and New York as well.

We started by asking her, what sets you apart as an artist? Kelley explains, "My love for editorial fashion and enhancing natural beauty. Doing makeup for agencies requires the skill and knowledge of applying makeup, without it looking like the model is actually wearing makeup…this really helped me build and strengthen my skills as an artist. Every individual I

have worked with has their own unique features that can be enhanced in their own way.

I have so many clients who are amazed at how even thesimplest makeup application can completely change how they feel!"

We love being a part of the Brides day, and we know other vendors feel the same, so we asked Kelley, what is your favorite part of the wedding experience? "I love being able to be a part of such a special time is someone’s life. I also really enjoy the style of wedding makeup; it’s so clean and fresh, and when you see everything come together (hair, makeup and the dress) it is an absolutely amazing feeling!"

Of course we couldn't resist asking for an inside beauty tip to share with our clients, and Kelley suggest this: "Take extra good care of your skin; especially the month before your wedding! Drink lots of water to help keep it clear, and never sleep with your makeup on!"

Be sure to check out her website at www.kelleyfarlow.com! We know you'll love her as much as we do! And check out the stunning finished product, the gorgeous Jennifer & her hubby Cameron captured at a recent wedding we shot with Rutsen Eagle, of Eagle Eye Photography LLC.