Amber & Dennis | A Romantic Winter Wedding at Common House Charlottesville

"Amber and Dennis’s December wedding at Common House Charlottesville felt like stepping into a modern Charles Dickens scene—glowing LED candles, festive Christmas greenery, and the cozy hum of friends and family gathered close. Their day was emotional, intimate, and full of the kind of small, powerful moments that remind you what weddings are truly about."

Amber is gentle, thoughtful, and witty—someone who feels deeply but also knows how to laugh her way through the nerves. Dennis is the extrovert: confident, caring, and playful, always making sure the people around him are at ease. Together, they balance one another beautifully. Throughout the day, he was her rock—holding her during the first look when tears came, keeping her smiling and grounded as the night unfolded.

Rain moved their ceremony from the rooftop to Vinegar Hall, but the flicker of LED candles and Christmas greenery only deepened the atmosphere. Dennis’s mom gazed tenderly at them as they exchanged vows, the air thick with love. When Amber and Dennis shared their first kiss as husband and wife, the whole room seemed to exhale.

Some of the most unforgettable moments happened in between. A portrait through a snow-stained window, a cinematic shot of the two of them leaning against a pool table, and an epic group portrait in front of the glowing fireplace. At one point, I found myself ankle-deep in a puddle, just to capture the couple framed beneath a canopy of string lights—the result was worth every drop of water.

Amber and Dennis’s reception carried upstairs into the library and bar, where laughter echoed off the walls. Amber slipped out of her gown into a chic reception dress, more relaxed now, making her rounds and laughing with friends. During the first dance, Dennis held her close, steady and present, as Amber’s smile and laughter filled the room. Later, Amber invited her sister to share the father-daughter dance—a gesture as thoughtful and generous as she is.

The night unfolded with warmth, joy, and just the right amount of wild energy, closing out with the couple laughing together after their exit.

"What stood out most to me about Amber and Dennis wasn’t just the beauty of their wedding—it was the way they care for each other. Dennis never let go of Amber when she needed him most, and Amber’s quiet generosity shone through in the way she made space for others. Photographing their wedding at Common House Charlottesville wasn’t about capturing poses, it was about capturing a love that holds steady through every season."

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