“I kind of want pizza. Would it be ok if we got a pizza?” Emily asked me this mid-step as we walked down Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall toward her First Look with Cory. “Uhm, Absolutely!!” We left Emily’s bridesmaids behind to grab a few pizzas, as we continued up the pedestrian mall towards Tilman’s Cheese and Wine Bar. Although wine is certainly near and dear to Emily and Cory, that isn’t why they decided to have their First Look on their wedding day at a wine bar! Tilman’s was their “actual first look”; the first time they ever set eyes on each other on the evening of their first date was at Tilman’s! This location was perfect for them – having marked the start of their relationship, it was only fitting that it would mark the start of their wedding day too!

Following a pizza delivery from the bridesmaids, the wedding party and immediate family all congregated in Tilman’s for a toast to Emily and Cory! Every single toast or speech — then, as well as later on at their reception at the Market at Grelen — spoke of how important family and friends have always been to Emily and Cory. Even on their wedding day, their focus was on their family! Every time we looked, we found Emily or Cory celebrating together with different dear friends or family members!

Emily + Cory,

It was such an honor to walk alongside you both on your wedding day! It was truly our joy to watch you both grow in your excitement over the last year or so, and revel in the future you will continue to build together! We hope that these images will bless you guys and your family for decades to come. Oh, and Emily, you NEED to tell me where you got your reception dress ????

With love,
Sarah + Hunter

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A huge thank you to the incredible creative team!

Photographers: Hunter and Sarah Photography
Getting Ready Venue: AirBnB
First Look Location: Tilman’s
Venue: The Market at Grelen
Wedding Planning: Remembered Events
Bride’s Dress: Urban Set Bride
Bride’s Shoes: Sarah Flint
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Revelry
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Jos A Banks
Wedding/Engagement Rings: Finks
Floral Design: A Floral Event
Catering: L’etoile
Ceremony/Cocktail Hour Music: Duo Boheme
Reception Band: The Dickens Sam Hill Entertainment
Videography: Pretty Films
Hair & Makeup: Ave42 
Officiant: Liz Barton (Emily’s sister)

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If you’d like to learn all about the Hunter and Sarah wedding photography experience, or reach out to us about your own upcoming wedding, head over to our wedding website HERE!