Where do I begin when there are so many awesome things to share about this wedding! How about a little back story. Nicole and Jeremy met during their WVU undergrad days while working at Ledo’s Pizza, often trading shifts with co-workers so they could be scheduled together.  Fast forward six years to July 2016 when this wonderful couple married at the Governor Calvert House. They did an incredible job personalizing their wedding details which told a story about their common bonds and history as a couple. More about their wedding following the photos.

Creating a unique hashtag has become a wedding day staple. So what better one than #wedinwhitecoats for this Pathologists’ Assistant and Osteopathic Medical student couple. Nicole and Jeremy are united in many complementary ways including their faith, friends, and most impressive their shared knowledge of every Harry Potter character in all seven books. Their absolute compatibility was made manifest during their ceremony. Jeremy and Nicole’s vows sounded like cherished love letters. They were deeply thoughtful and harmonious with the other’s hopes, dreams, and promises.

Although I don’t know all the details about every couple going into their wedding, I do try to pick up on their story and how they fit together during our time together at their engagement session. Nicole and Jeremy told me about their common love for Harry Potter and added a personal touch to the session by including two wands. I had a feeling going into the wedding many more Potter references would be made and it was time for me to get schooled on the subject. I didn’t have time to read all seven books before their wedding, but with the help of some friends, we did have a Harry Potter movie marathon. This by far was my favorite thing I’ve ever done to prep for a client’s wedding! Come their wedding day, I was geeking over all the details that referenced this incredible series of fantasy novels. Their tables were named after spells; the guest book was a marauders map; the wedding party was supplied with wands; their cake topper included Harry Potter’s owl Hedwig; ceremony music included songs from the Harry Potter movies, and I’m sure there are other details I’m forgetting, but I think you get the picture : )

After a super fun night of dancing, Nicole and Jeremy finished a truly magical day with a series of enchanting night photos. I want to give a special thank you to Anna Arpasi for assisting with fireworks and lighting. Congratulations and thank you Nicole and Jeremy for allowing me to capture your wedding day story!!

second photographer- Anna Arpasi