Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs on a brick patio surrounded by lush green trees.

The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University is a beautiful sanctuary in nature on any given day. On this sunny spring day it set the stage for Lillian and Logan's intimate wedding. The couple shared a first look at a friend's backyard garden, and the ceremony was held at the Ernst Tree Terrace inside the arboretum.


Groom in military uniform shares a first look moment with bride in white gown in a lush garden setting.
Military groom in dress uniform smiles at bride in off-shoulder wedding gown during outdoor first look ceremony.
A bride and groom share a tender embrace in a lush garden, with the bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit.
Bride in white dress holding a colorful wildflower bouquet with orange, purple, and blue blooms at a wedding.
Guests seated in white chairs at an outdoor wedding ceremony on a sunny day.
Young man in US Air Force dress uniform with cap and glasses stands outdoors at a formal military ceremony.
Bride walks down outdoor aisle holding colorful bouquet, escorted by man in blue tie at sunny garden wedding ceremony.
Air Force officer in dress uniform speaks with woman in white off-shoulder dress at outdoor ceremony.
Emotional wedding guests watching outdoor ceremony, man in white shirt wiping tears, surrounded by family and friends.

The arboretum boasts trails, wooded areas, and an abundance of flowers in the spring. The arched bridge over the pond is a favorite spot for photos, as well as the weeping willow which the couple was excited to use as a canopy for some of their portraits.

Bride and groom in military uniform walking hand in hand on a sunny park path surrounded by lush green trees.
Military groom and bride in white dress sitting on a rock surrounded by lush green trees in an outdoor garden setting.
Couple's hands resting on wooden railing, wearing wedding rings and a wristwatch, symbolizing love and commitment.
Military groom in blue uniform embraces bride in off-shoulder wedding dress outdoors among lush green trees.
Military groom in Air Force dress uniform poses with bride in white off-shoulder wedding gown on wooden bridge.
Military groom in Air Force uniform kissing bride in white off-shoulder gown outdoors among lush green trees.

A simple yet classic reception was held in the social hall at the Luray Fire Department building. Guests enjoyed a buffet-style meal catered by El Amigo Food Truck, and an intricate cake and cupcakes made by a friend of the couple.

A bride and Air Force groom share their first dance at their wedding reception, gazing lovingly at each other.
Military groom in uniform dipping bride in white wedding dress during first dance at reception.
Three-tier white wedding cake with pastel floral decorations, surrounded by matching floral cupcakes on a white table.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake decorated with colorful flowers surrounded by cupcakes in floral wrappers on a white table.
Vanilla frosted cupcakes in rustic paper liners displayed on a table beside floral napkins at a wedding reception.
A two-tier naked wedding cake topped with pastel buttercream flowers including roses, lavender, and daffodils.
Close-up of a vanilla frosted cupcake in a decorative floral paper wrapper on a white surface.
Wooden sign with cursive text reading No Longer Two But One with Bible verse Mark 10:8, surrounded by greenery.
A young couple in formal attire sits at a decorated sweetheart table with floral garland and wine glasses.
Guests serving themselves from a taco bar buffet with assorted toppings and chips at a catered event.
Guests serving themselves at a wedding buffet with taco and assorted dishes on white square plates.
Woman serving herself food at a buffet line with various dishes including salad and fried items on white plates.
Bride and groom cutting a white wedding cake decorated with pastel flowers at their reception.
Military airman in uniform shares wedding cake with bride in white dress at reception with framed portraits on wall.
Military groom in Air Force uniform feeds wedding cake to bride in white dress at reception.