Get Sarah to the Greek – Chris and Sarah’s Newport News, Virginia Wedding

This is one of those blog posts where I struggle with the right words to say. This wedding has a special meaning to me. The groom, Chris, was instrumental in the beginning of my love affair with photography. I started off taking photos of local bands performing, and his band was not only my favorite, the members of that band became some of my closest friends during my awkward 15th and 16th year of life, far before the ugly duckling turned into whatever version of a swan I am today. Being at this wedding, seeing so many people from that time in my life, seeing the fun spirited, adventurous, and kind adults they’ve become was really meaningful. My world is growing up around me, and me along with it. It’s exciting, and scary, and fascinating. People who I once knew as just awkward kids, like myself, are now lawyers, and teachers, and graduate students, and wedding photographers. We’re all becoming the adults we were meant to be, and it’s exciting to watch.

Sarah, I’m so glad Chris found someone like you to be an adult with.

The bride's wedding dress hangs on a custom hanger at the City Center Marriot in Newport News.But first, let me take a selfie.The bride takes a quick snap chat break before getting dressed by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.The bride gets dressed before her wedding at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, PFAC, by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.A groom's toolkit.The groom gets dress surrounded by his groomsmen by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.The groom ties his bow tie before his Greek Orthodox ceremony by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.The Greek flag flies at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia.The outer facade at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia.The bride shares one last moment with her parents before before her Greek Orthodox ceremony at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather 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Wedding in Newport News Virginia.Celebratory wedding cigars are smoked by the best man and father of the groom.The sister of the bride toasts at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Bride and groom share a laugh at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Champagne toasts at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Best man toast at PFAC.A best man toast is a good time for a selfie at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.The bride and groom laugh at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Guests laugh at a wedding reception at PFAC, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center 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bill at a PFAC wedding reception by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Greek line dancing at a PFAC wedding reception by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Greek line dancing at a PFAC wedding reception by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.Greek line dancing at a PFAC wedding reception by Virginia Wedding Photographer, Heather Jowett.

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  • This wedding is gorgeous, Heather! I love how thoughtful each frame is. It’s been awesome seeing your style come through over the years… Also, I love the whole feel of this wedding. So joyful, and so much love!!

  • Super fun! I love the whole thing. It just feels like a great day!

  • Love that beautiful church and your ceremony coverage is fab!

  • Lovely work as always Heather. You got some really interesting shots- it’s nice to see a few break out of the typical shot box.

  • Always a big fan of your work Heather! Love this! X

  • so many beautiful photos heather! i SERIOUSLY am digging this one: http://heatherjowett.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sarah.chris_.blog027.jpg

  • All of these are so awesome, but there is something about that last black and white dancing photo!! So great!

  • That’s such a cool connection with the couple, and it shows in the photos. Amazing job, I’m sure none of the Lawyers and Teachers are owning their craft like this. 🙂

    Oh…also, this frame: http://heatherjowett.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sarah.chris_.blog027.jpg

  • Great work, Heather. 🙂

  • Stunning coverage. Love the first black and white of the couple portraits.

  • amazing day and you did a such great work Heather! 😉

  • Stunning work Heather. So great that you got to photograph the wedding of someone who means so much to you.

  • What a beautiful day! I especially love the bridal party photos out in the woods – swoon!

  • Gorgeous shot of the bride and her parents heading down the aisle! You really told the story of the ceremony with your photos!

  • Joe

    Great shots of the bridal party! They look super fun, they did a selfie..how could they not be!

  • very classy and very beautifully photographed

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