Intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with couple at altar surrounded by seated guests under green trees.

 

The Perfect Venue


Paul and Shannon tied the knot on a gorgeous June Saturday at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk. Their intimate outdoor ceremony was surrounded by the people who mean the most to them, with two beautiful trees framing the spot where they said “I do.” It was a simple and heartfelt ceremony.

 

Bride in elegant white gown walks with older gentleman through lush green garden on wedding day.
Groom in blue suit laughs joyfully during outdoor wedding ceremony under leafy green tree.
Bride in white lace gown and veil smiles while holding hands with groom during outdoor ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands during intimate outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride placing wedding ring on groom's finger during outdoor ceremony with officiant in background.

 

Family Portraits


After the ceremony, it was time for family portraits. We found the perfect shady spot under a big tree, where everyone could gather for timeless photos capturing the joy of the day.

 

Wedding party and family celebrating outdoors with raised hands among lush green trees.
Bride and groom posing with family members in formal attire on green lawn with trees.
Groom in blue suit embracing smiling woman in lavender dress at outdoor wedding celebration.
Parents kissing bride on cheeks as she smiles holding white bouquet in garden setting.
Black and white portrait of bride with elderly woman on wooden deck surrounded by foliage.

 

A Woodsy Walk


After the ceremony, I wandered through the wildlife sanctuary with Paul and Shannon, stopping along the way for bride and groom portraits. The trails led us through quiet, scenic spots, with the sun streaming softly through the leaves.

 

Bride and groom smiling under wooden pergola with lush greenery, holding white floral bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing romantic kiss near scenic pond surrounded by lush green landscape.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet standing under wooden pergola surrounded by green garden.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand down tree-lined path at outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees on their wedding day.
Wedding couple shares a tender kiss on a wooden deck overlooking a serene lake and green forest backdrop.
Smiling groom in blue suit embraces bride in white gown outdoors among trees on their wedding day.
Bride and groom pose together on a sunlit forest path, bride holding a white bouquet in elegant gown.
Bride and groom stand together facing a scenic wetland view from a wooden deck on their wedding day.

 

Celebrating with Loved Ones


Celebrating with loved ones was the perfect way to cap off the day, a sweet reception with cake, and toasts to the newlyweds. Afterward, the celebration continued at Trillium Brewery, where friends gathered, glasses clinked, and the newlyweds soaked in every joyful moment over good beer and even better company.

 

Bride and groom toast with champagne alongside two guests during a wedding reception in a bright venue.
Elegant white wedding cake topped with hiking couple silhouette, decorated with fresh berries on wooden stand.
Groom in blue suit feeds cake to smiling bride in white dress during fun wedding reception moment.
Bride and groom smile while toasting champagne glasses near wedding cake table in blue-walled reception venue.
Group of seven wedding guests pose together smiling at a lively evening wedding reception celebration.
Couple in wedding attire holding beer glasses in front of large wooden barrels at a brewery venue.
Guests laughing and socializing around a high-top table at an indoor wedding reception event.
Bride in short white dress posing with parents in front of wooden barrels at brewery wedding.
Four women in yellow and white dresses smiling together at a wedding reception celebration.