Erika & Aaron
May 16, 2009
Veramar Vineyard
Berryville, Va
Second Shooter – Andy Harnick
Erika and Aaron got married on May 16 at Veramar Vineyard in Berryville, one of my favorite outdoor wedding venues in Northern Virginia.
As has been typical in the Washington area this spring, the weather teased us all week with periods of beautiful sunny skies sandwiched between torrential downpours.
I woke up on the 16th to overcast skies and light showers, bummed at the prospect that it might rain on this gorgeous vineyard wedding I had SO been looking forward to. Sometimes things just seem work themselves out and you get an occasional break right when you really need it.
Shortly before noon the rain stopped and the sun tried valiantly to peek through the overcast sky. While the clouds  occasionally looked ominous, Erika and Aaron were able to have their wedding outside surrounded by the lush bright green backdrop of the grape vines and a moody, dramatic sky.
With precision timing mother nature finally lost her patience and let loose with heavy rain as were finishing our outdoor  portrait session. The patter of the rain on the roof created a cozy and intimate reception inside the winery. Here are a few favorites:
Aaron getting ready at the hotel in Winchester.
Winery details.
Erika's dress had a lot of detail highlighted in the window where it was hung.
Erika and her dad share a quiet moment before walking down the aisle.
Erika and her dad walked down the aisle under ominous but still beautiful skies.
Second shooter Andy Harnick did a great job complementing what I was doing by taking very different angles above and below.
Andy made this really nice image of Erika's family looking on during first dance.
by greg
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