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Susie and Dane – A Quaint Wedding at Haines Chapel

a couple gets married in historic Haines chapel lit by oil lamps

Stick around long enough in this trade and a quiet guy can start to get tired of all the clutter and the timelines and the noise. This wedding was the antithesis of all that. Put simply, Susie and Dane’s wedding at Haines Chapel was down to earth. And I mean that in all the best ways.

Haines Chapel is situated along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Raphine, Virginia. It was built in 1914 and is mostly original. They have yet to tie it into the electric grid.

“But lights? How will it have lights?” one might ask. Well, that’s easy. Oil lamps. Actual real genuine certified flames that give off light. And smoke. Which explains the slight haze you might notice in these images.

We were there for two hours, tops, thanks to my new-ish hourly rate options…hint – having a short and sweet micro-wedding like this? Inquire about my hourly rate via the contact form. (but definitely look through this fun wedding first!)

Hope you enjoy.

black and white photograph of Haines chapel on rainy day - Ilford HP5+
road off of blue ridge parkway leading to Haines chapel
blue ridge mountains and fog on rainy day
wedding program with rose petals at Haines chapel, Virginia
wedding portrait of bride and groom on rainy day with natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
black and white photo of bride and groom in Haines chapel
wedding portrait of bride on rainy day with natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
bride and groom hugging with eyes closed on rainy day - natural edit - natural skintones - fuji400h
black and white photograph closeup of bride hugging groom with eyes closed - Ilford HP5+
black and white photograph closeup of grooms hands hugging bride on rainy day
couple stands on steps at Haines Chapel, Virginia after wedding ceremony
black and white photograph of dog at wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
closeup of shoes standing near rose petals at Haines chapel, Virginia
black and white photograph of wedding guests entering church Haines chapel on a rainy day with umbrellas - Ilford HP5+ - documentary style photography
umbrellas and a wedding sign outside Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+ - authentic documentary style photography
musicians playing at wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
woman holding wedding program at Haines chapel, Virginia
bride peeking through doorway, about to enter ceremony at Haines chapel, Virginia
black and white photograph of women watching wedding ceremony at Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+ - authentic documentary style photography
wedding ceremony at Haines chapel, lit by oil lamps - natural edit - fuji 160C
wedding musician at Haines chapel
oil lamp at Haines chapel
bride and groom smiling at crowd at Haines chapel
wedding rings being passed around the crowd for blessing at Haines chapel, Virginia
groom smiling at bride during wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
black and white photograph - looking out of window at Haines chapel on a rainy day - Ilford HP5+
guests watching wedding at Haines chapel, Virginia
bride putting ring on grooms finger at Haines chapel, Virginia
guests praying at Haines chapel, Virginia - Ilford HP5+
guests applauding at a wedding at Haines chapel - authentic documentary style photography
dog watching wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
officiant pronouncing bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Haines chapel
bride laughing after bring married at Haines chapel, Virginia
closeup of bride and groom holding hands exiting Haines chapel
wedding reception in picnic shelter at Haines chapel, Virginia
wedding decor flowers in vase
wedding decor and apple cider
bride and groom entering reception with umbrellas
wide angle photograph of wedding reception in picnic shelter - authentic documentary style photography
guests get food at outdoor wedding reception
guests sitting under blanket at chilly outdoor wedding reception - authentic documentary style photography
black and white photograph of bride and groom portrait with eyes closed - Ilford HP5+
bride posing in homemade wedding dress on overcast day - natural edit
closeup of bride and groom holding hands on overcast day - natural edit - panorama
bride and groom walking along the woods  - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom entering Haines chapel on overcast day - documentary style photography - Ilford HP5+
bride and groom environmental portraits inside Haines chapel  - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom inside Haines chapel - environmental portrait
bride and groom walking dog on road to Haines chapel on rainy day wedding - natural edit
black and white photograph of bride and groom driving away from wedding at Haines chapel - bride sticking bouquet out of window