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Anna Filly Photography

Anna Filly Photography

Roanoke, Virginia Wedding Photographer specializing in timeless wedding, engagement and lifestyle photos.

A Riverside Wedding In Matthews County, VA | Sarah + Jeremiah

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Sarah moved to Raleigh, North Carolina not knowing a single soul.  But, that didn’t scare her- no.  Sarah viewed the move as an opportunity for adventure.  Knowing no one excited her, and she decided the best way to get to know the city and it’s people would be to try a dating website.  Not having much luck, Sarah almost gave up on the idea….. until a young, handsome army man messaged her.  

Conversation with Jeremiah always flowed and was never forced.  Though he lived an hour and a half away from her and was stationed at Fort Bragg, he was ever willing to take her out, and adventure with her.  Sarah loved that.  With Jeremiah, her heart didn’t just flutter— it explored.  He challenged her in ways no other man had and loving him quickly became her greatest adventure.  

These two were married at a river house by the water.  Their ceremony was quiet and quaint- just like them.  Sarah did the most perfect job piecing together the most beautiful details that brought her Wedding Day to life in the most personable way.  Not only was this wedding lovely, but the best part was that Sarah’s mom + my mom are best friends!  Our parents raised us side by side and because of that, my sweet parents got to attend the wedding and my dad officiated the ceremony! It was a family affair 🙂

 Needless to say, the sweet blonde haired and blue eyed little girl that I grew up with became a gorgeous bride, and it was an HONOR to tell her love story through these priceless images.  Jeremiah, you’re a lucky man!!

theclifts_0001 theclifts_0005theclifts_0002Isn’t Jeremiah handsome?  theclifts_0006theclifts_0007theclifts_0004theclifts_0003These wedding bands were so unique!!theclifts_0014theclifts_0012Sarah and her sweet ladies!!  These girls loved her so well 🙂theclifts_0017theclifts_0009Sarah’s dress was so stunning….theclifts_0013theclifts_0011theclifts_0008 Sarah is just an angel…. look at her!theclifts_0030theclifts_0153theclifts_0015theclifts_0034theclifts_0032theclifts_0031So beautiful…theclifts_0026theclifts_0027  I just can’t get over the back of this dress… Sarah wore it so elegantly!theclifts_0036Sarah + Jeremiah wrote each other letters that they locked in a box during their Ceremony to open on their five year wedding Anniversary!  Not only did Sarah make the final details in her letter on her Wedding day morning, but she also hand crafted the beautiful box that they letters were tucked into…. theclifts_0035 theclifts_0149Isn’t this box stunning?! theclifts_0151theclifts_0150theclifts_0142theclifts_0045These girls looked so wonderful 🙂  And those FLORALS!  Ah!  I just loved them!theclifts_0042theclifts_0044theclifts_0043 A few Bridal Portraits with the gorgeous girl of the day!theclifts_0051theclifts_0049theclifts_0047theclifts_0141theclifts_0046ahhhh!  Sarah!! theclifts_0048 theclifts_0060theclifts_0059theclifts_0050Daddy + Daughter first looks always make my eyes misty….theclifts_0037 theclifts_0038 theclifts_0039 theclifts_0040 theclifts_0041theclifts_0054The men arrived by boat to the Ceremony!!  How fun is that?!theclifts_0052theclifts_0055This group was a whooolllleeeee lotta fun!theclifts_0053theclifts_0058theclifts_0056theclifts_0072theclifts_0057theclifts_0020Time for the Ceremony! theclifts_0144theclifts_0016 theclifts_0024Fun fact: Sarah + Jeremiah BUILT THIS!  Right?! theclifts_0143Here come the men!  (That’s my dad!!!) theclifts_0062This live blue grass band, Gallatin Canyon was so awesome!  theclifts_0063theclifts_0065theclifts_0155That smile 🙂theclifts_0066theclifts_0067theclifts_0068 theclifts_0069 The Letter exchange!!  theclifts_0075theclifts_0077theclifts_0079  theclifts_0078 theclifts_0076theclifts_0154The exchanging of the rings….theclifts_0080 theclifts_0070theclifts_0081Husband and WIFE! theclifts_0082 theclifts_0083 theclifts_0084The beautiful bridal party!theclifts_0086 theclifts_0087 theclifts_0088My sweet family + The Clifts!!theclifts_0085theclifts_0145The beautiful reception!theclifts_0140 Succulents as Wedding favors??  YES!theclifts_0090 How gorgeous is this cake?!  Sarah’s step momma, Debbie, made it from scratch!!theclifts_0089theclifts_0091theclifts_0146 theclifts_0028 theclifts_0023theclifts_0092The first dance as man and wife!!theclifts_0093 theclifts_0095theclifts_0094  These two!!theclifts_0096theclifts_0098theclifts_0097  Matt’s face as he holds his little girl… theclifts_0099 theclifts_0100theclifts_0103theclifts_0101So sweet… theclifts_0102theclifts_0104theclifts_0106So much dancing!!theclifts_0109Love this precious family… SO much!  How cute is baby Brock?? theclifts_0111 theclifts_0108theclifts_0110 theclifts_0107 Time to cut the CAKE!theclifts_0135theclifts_0136 theclifts_0137theclifts_0138My most FAVORITE part of the evening: Bride + Groom Portraits!!!theclifts_0139theclifts_0113theclifts_0133Be still my heart….theclifts_0021theclifts_0126 theclifts_0112 theclifts_0115These two…. they’re perfect!theclifts_0128 theclifts_0116theclifts_0118theclifts_0122I just love how these two bring each other alive…theclifts_0131theclifts_0117theclifts_0127 theclifts_0120theclifts_0123theclifts_0119theclifts_0124 theclifts_0139theclifts_0129theclifts_0147Love love love…theclifts_0121

Happy 1st week of MARRIAGE to the Clifts!

xoxo

AnnaFilly

 

I had to add this sweet image!!  Can you guess who’s who?!

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VENDORS

Dress : Mila’s Bridal

Florist : Joy’s Floral and Gift

Invitation Suites + Paperie : The Knot

Photography : Anna Filly Photography

Ceremony Venue : Bennett Bay House, Matthews County, Virginia

Reception Venue : Bennett Bay House, Matthews County, Virginia

Music : Gallatin Canyon

Cake : Debbie Bennett

Catering : Q’s BBQ

Bridesmaid Dresses : David’s Bridal

Groomsmen Attire : Burlington

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Photography | Anna Filly Photography
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