Virginia Wedding

Melony & Mike’s Old Hickory Golf Club Wedding in Woodbridge, VA

October 12, 2021

DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0622
I’m Manali
Coach, editor & brand photographer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. When I'm not behind a camera or teaching about systems, you'll find me at a vineyard or cuddled with my cat Keegan on our cozy couch!
Top categories
Tried & true business tips  and systems to save time
Behind the scenes of not just business, but LIFE as well.
My best tips for getting them ,most out of your brand session!
Watch This Free Class to Grow Your Photo Business! 
I Want To Tune In!

This past weekend I had the honor of traveling back home to photograph Melony & Mike’s wedding out at the Old Hickory Club in Woodbridge, VA!

We started out the day with Melony’s gorgeous heirloom details including a set of pearls that her grandma had worn to her very own wedding as well as her sister-in-law’s veils. There were so many cherished family ties throughout the entire day including homemade wine for not just Melony & Mike, but for each of their guest tables!

The beautiful day was pulled together by their fall-inspired color palette with terracotta oranges & eucalyptus greens accenting the fall colors with their guests playing the part by dressing up in the color palette as well! For a couple that slides between the two poles of dressed down and playing video games with takeout to dressed-up for a night out on the town trying out a Michelin, this was definitely on the more formal end of the spectrum and a day they’ll never forget! Their fall bride & groom portraits are some of my all-time favorites and you’ll have to scroll down to see THE most perfect fall leaf toss (shout out to Caroline and Rob – their MOH & BM for making it happen)!

I loved the speeches that Melony’s sister, their best man and Melony’s dad gave and was laughing along the entire night! We even snuck them out with their family for a “faux exit” right before their photography coverage ended for a sparkler send-off before they went back in to party away the night!

After so many years together, Melony & Mike were most excited to tie the knot and celebrate their love and remind themselves of how much they love each other among their family & friends! I hope the photos do their beautiful day justice!! It’s very rare that I’m actually IN a photo at a wedding!! To all my AOE girls, thank you for all of your friendship throughout college and beyond, so grateful to have a photo with you all!

Venue: Old Hickory Golf Club

Bridal Shop: Carine’s Bridal

Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop

Rings: Quinn’s Goldsmith

Bridesmaids: Revelry

DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0580 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0581 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0582DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0584 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0585DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0583 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0586 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0587 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0588 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0589DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0598DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0599DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0600DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0601DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0611 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0590DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0592 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0591 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0593 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0594 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0595 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0596 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0597 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0603 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0604 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0606 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0607 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0608DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0605 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0612DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0613DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0610 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0609DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0616 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0615 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0617 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0619 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0620 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0621 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0622 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0623 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0624 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0625 DCWeddingPhotographer-NationalArboretumWedding-ManaliPhotography-_0626

 

If you enjoyed this post, binge through these as well:

Wedding Experience | Couples Experience | Grad Portrait Experience

Follow Along On:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

TOP RESOURCES

Start drafting a photography-friendly timeline & get to know the couple better so you can best personalize their experience with you from the start!

TOP RESOURCES

Photographers, tune in to this masterclass to learn how to quickly build your photography business and consisntely raise your prices.

TOP RESOURCES

Thinking of investing in a branding photography session? Read about branding sessions & how to get the most out of yours!

Browse By Category

Business

Branding

Mindset

Podcasts

Personal

Search by Keyword

WORK WITH ME

How I Can Help

I help creative small business owners feel calm & confident in front of the camera or behind your business with brand photography, educational resources & online business management.

WORK WITH ME

Want more support?

1:1 Coaching for Creatives

Helping creative small business owners overcome the perception of perfection & ditch comparison to generate momentum towards their goals - one week at a time!

LEARN MORE

Enneagram 4w3, cognitive & computer science major turned biz strategy nerd!

I went from charging $600 per wedding to over $5k & went full-time within 1 year of starting my biz! Now I help creative small business owners show up confidently behind the scenes with elevated brand photography, business strategy to build their dream biz & life and help managing all the logistics and details along the way! 

WORK WITH ME!

YOU'VE GOT (E)MAIL

Weekly emails sprinkled in with business tips & psychology-backed sales lessons. The catch? The MP Email Fam gets first dibs on new offerings & sweet savings sprinkled in along the way!

Leggings, messy buns, and 3rd cups of coffee (or wine!) are *all* welcome around here

Swipe My Booked Wedding Questionnaire & Join the MP Email Fam

business tips dropped weekly

    Insta famous
    FRIENDS

    Latest business tips, BTS, travel & cozy life with Keegs 🐱 over on the 'gram! Have a question? Just wanna say hi? Don't be a stranger - shoot me a DM! 

    @MANALISONTAKKE

    Do a happy dance & then personalize your wedding clients' experience with this questionnaire when they book! This has helped me build a client experience that has booked me $5k+ weddings!

    DOWNLOAD THIS FREE GUIDE