Logan Jarrard Photographer

Virginia Beach Wedding: Ellyse & Daylan

I drove up to Virginia Beach a couple of Fridays ago to photograph Ellyse & Daylan's awesome wedding.
The beautiful ceremony took place at St. Marks Catholic Church. It was followed by a killer reception
at the Half Moone in Norfolk. The reception took place in a five story, 180 degree glass rotunda that
provided a breataking sunset view overlooking the Elizabeth River. It's days like this that remind me
why I love my job so much.

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Rings! Props to my brother, David for this shot.

If you notice a little grimace on Ellyse's face that's because they are opening up a second earing hole that closed years ago.  Yikes! Another great shot from my brother.

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Beautiful stained glass in the church. My brother with the fisheye.

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The emotion of the ceremony comes over Ellyse. A great shot from my brother through Daylan's grandparents.

Did I mention the sunset!

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Ellyse's twin sister with a very moving speech.

Ellyse's grandmother knows how to party.

When the costumes came out the party went to another level. A crazy level!

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Rock on!

Greensboro Wedding: Melissa & Mark

What a great day. First, my brother came into town to help me photograph the wedding.
Second, everything about the day was just so perfect. Third, I had a blast at one of the
wildest receptions ever! Melissa & Mark were married at Greensboro College. The ceremony
was followed by an amazing reception at Starmount Country Club. There was a firefighter
theme throughout the day and rightfully so. Mark is a fireman. His twin brother is a fireman.
Marks dad is a fireman.  Melissa's dad is a fireman.

Here are a few of my favorite moments from the day ...

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Debbie Efird with Bloemendinder provided amazing flower arrangements.
If you are looking for something beautiful and unique definitely check her out.

The rings.

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Melissa and her dad share a special moment before the ceremony.

Melissa's mom looks on as her little girl walks the aisle.

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Yes!

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An innocent first dance ...

turned into a dance that would rival Dancing with the Stars.

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I knew the party was going to be good ...

but not this good!

Melissa's brother tore up the dance floor all night. Every time I looked over he was showing a new girl a great time.

Charles Dickens once wrote, "It was the best of times, t was the worst of times..."
For this girl, catching the bouquet was the best of times ...

For her boyfriend, who didn't even have a choice about catching the garter because it was handed to him, it was the worst of times. booooom! : )

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Goodnight.

High Point Engagement Session: Karla & Brandunn

Karla & Brandunn are getting married in November so we met at High Point University for an
engagement session. Brandunn graduated from HPU, and it was a perfect location for the shoot.
I was blown away with the campus. Fountains everywhere! Bronze statues everywhere! Hammocks
everywhere! I had a great time with them. I'm really looking forward to the wedding.

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With a rock like this, I had to get a shot of it. Way to go Brandunn!

Brandunn played baseball at HPU and his number, 28, has significant meaning for them.

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A little texture.

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High Point Wedding: Courtney & Robert

Courtney & Robert got married last Saturday at their local church in High Point. The ceremony was
followed by a high style reception at the High Point Country Club. The country club is such a hidden
gem. The ballroom is the nicest I've seen in Triad or the Triangle. I've really enjoyed getting to
know Courtney & Robert and their families. It made the day really special. Here are a few of my
favorites.

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Courtney's mom and bridesmaid look on at the first dance.

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Courtney & Robert's first date was at a "Kings of Swing" concert, so it was fitting that the band played their wedding.

The last dance of the night ended like this.