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Smith Mountain Lake, VA Elopement Photo Award

Megan Rei, Documentary Style Wedding Photographer
Megan Rei
Virginia, United States

Are you searching for inexpensive Virginia elopement photography that will allow you to have your mountain wedding covered in a way that is both thorough and unique? Documentary elopement photographer Megan Rei would love to hear from you if you are planning to arrange a simple event that might be a small, destination, lakeside, mountain, or another type of non-traditional marriage celebration. The following small wedding took place at Smith Mountain Lake in the Roanoke Region, but Megan is available for intimate weddings in or around all of Virginia. For more info about having this professional candid photographer easily document your small wedding, contact Megan Rei as soon as possible.

Intimate Lakefront Elopement Ceremony Surrounded by Close Family Friends

A couple exchanges vows on a deck overlooking a serene mountain lake, surrounded by loved ones.

The intimate elopement ceremony unfolds on a deck overlooking Smith Mountain Lake, nestled in the scenic Roanoke Region of Virginia, surrounded by close friends and family.

Matt and Emily had a gorgeous summer wedding on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. They currently live in Colombia, but wanted to celebrate their big day back in the States with their families.

Emily grew up spending summers at Smith Mountain Lake, and the wedding took place at the home right next door to her grandparents' lake house! With multiple docks to accommodate the ceremony and the reception, it was the perfect spot. Their ceremony was filled with lots of laughter, and it was followed by some bubble blowing and very sweet toasts.

Bride Walks Lakeside Deck Smith Mountain Lake VA Elopement Scene

Bride and father walk gracefully down ramp to lakeside deck at Smith Mountain Lake.

The bride, escorted by her father, gracefully walks down the ramp leading to the lakeside deck at Smith Mountain Lake.

Bride Groom Vows Phone Joyful Moment Smith Mountain Lake VA

Bride and groom share joyful moment as groom reads vows from phone at Smith Mountain Lake.

Bride and groom share a joyful moment as the groom reads his vows from a phone.

Joyful Candle Lighting Ceremony at Smith Mountain Lake Elopement

Bride and groom laugh together during candle-lighting ceremony at Smith Mountain Lake.

Bride and groom share a laugh during the candle-lighting ceremony.

Playful Moment with Officiant’s Sign at Smith Mountain Lake Elopement

Officiant reveals cheeky "Go Jump in the Lake" sign, adding humor to the elopement ceremony.

In a playful twist, one of the officiants unveils a cheeky “Go Jump in the Lake” sign, adding humor to the elopement ceremony.

Newlyweds Celebrate Elopement Blowing Bubbles Smith Mountain Lake Vows

Newlyweds joyfully blow bubbles after exchanging vows at Smith Mountain Lake elopement.

Newlyweds celebrate their elopement by joyfully blowing bubbles right after exchanging vows.

Emotional Toasts at Intimate Elopement Smith Mountain Lake VA

Groom's mother becomes emotional during toasts at intimate Smith Mountain Lake elopement ceremony.

The groom's mother becomes emotional during the toasts at the intimate elopement ceremony.

Bridal Portrait Amid Daisies Captures Intimate Elopement at Smith Mountain Lake

Bridal portrait surrounded by daisies captures the essence of an intimate Smith Mountain Lake elopement.

A captivating bridal portrait amid a bed of daisies captures the essence of an intimate elopement.

Joyful Couple Enters Smith Mountain Lake Reception After Deck Ceremony

Wedding couple joyfully enters reception under deck where ceremony occurred, on multi-level structure.

The joyful wedding couple enters the reception under the very deck where their ceremony happened, perched on a multi-level structure.

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