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Seriously Breathtaking War Memorial Chapel Wedding

Seriously Breathtaking War Memorial Chapel Wedding in Blacksburg, Virginia

When Kirsten & Kevin reached out about their War Memorial Chapel wedding on the Virginia Tech campus, I was absolutely thrilled to capture their special day! My husband has been a long time Hokies fan and loves any excuse to visit Blacksburg, Virginia.

We started out their War Memorial Chapel wedding day at the Hotel Roanoke where the ladies all got ready before the ceremony. Kirsten had a large suite, which was perfect for fun getting ready shots of all of the bridesmaids! We made sure to do lots of jumping on the bed and popping champagne before she tied the knot to the love of her life.

The best part about the getting ready portion of the day was that Kirsten had allotted so much time for wedding detail shots! It’s so important to set aside 30-45 minutes of time at minimum for your photographer if you’re looking for those stylized images of the dress, rings, shoes, veil, etc.

In true wedding day fashion, the weather decided to throw a curveball and rain most of the morning but luckily it stopped in time for the bridesmaids photos at the War Memorial Chapel! We were able to explore some of the Virginia Tech campus for the group photos of the ladies and let me tell you–it did not disappoint! Everything about the War Memorial Chapel and Virginia Tech is covered in Hokie Stone, which is extremely photogenic and lovely!

War Memorial Chapel weddings are a great idea for Virginia Tech students and alumni. Firstly, it’s great to tie the knot at a venue that means something to you and has sentimental value. Secondly, it’s a fantastic deal. You can reserve the chapel and surrounding areas at a very reasonable rate and it’s extremely beautiful for photos!

After we had taken an ample amount of photos of the ladies, we moved on to Kevin and the groomsmen. It was so sweet that their three boys got to be a part of the special day! Kevin was so excited to tie the knot and it was precious watching him expel some of his nervous energy through goofiness before the War Memorial Chapel wedding.

The wedding ceremony was on top of the War Memorial Chapel and we had panoramic views of Virginia Tech during the wedding. Kevin & Kirsten said their vows to each other in front of their closest friends and family and the rain held off for the entire rest of the evening!

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If you’re on the hunt for a Blacksburg wedding photographer for your wedding day–get in touch! I would love to be considered to capture your special event. My calendar gets booked up rather quickly, so send me a message to talk wedding photography details.

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