This Willow Brook wedding from 2023 was wildly successful thanks to the awesome couple and team that made it possible.
I met Allyson and Hermes at a Maryland wedding back in 2022. Allyson was a bridesmaid at the wedding (which I was photographing). After breaking the ice with the wedding party, she mentioned to me how she was starting to plan a wedding in Leesburg the following year. After meeting Hermes about an hour later, I could tell they were a fun-loving couple who wanted to have a memorable wedding experience without feeling like the center of attention.
During our initial call, they mentioned again that they didn’t want many formal photos. Instead, they wanted candid coverage of their wedding day. This was music to my ears because I love working with couples and helping them design the wedding day of their dreams. I’m thrilled that my photography style resonated with them, as photography plays a significant role on the wedding day. Since we had already met, the entire planning process proceeded smoothly and seamlessly.
This was an ultra fun wedding day and I was genuinely happy for Allyson and Hermes, especially having learned about all the groundwork they laid to make this day special for not only them but also their loved ones. They even set up the reception space all by themselves! It was a very unique and fun wedding day.
Enjoy these Willow Brook wedding photos!
![wedding venue photo of the barn at willow brook in leesburg virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-10-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride getting her make up put on for her willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-50-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom adjusting his tie before his wedding day begins](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-55-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride getting ready before her willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-87-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom waiting for his willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia to start](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-89-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom standing still waiting to see his bride for the first time on their wedding day](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-95-1500x1000.jpg)
![best friend of the groom sneaking up on him to surprise him](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-100-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom and his best friend laughing together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-108-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride walking up to groom so they can exchange private vows together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-126-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom standing back-to-back and exchanging private vows on their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-134-1500x1000.jpg)
![detail photo of the bride holding her vow book](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-145-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom seeing bride for the first time on their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-173-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom looking outside together on their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-291-1000x1500.jpg)
![bride and groom looking at camera for a creative portrait at their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-293-1500x1000.jpg)
![outdoor wedding ceremony at willow brook in leesburg virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-229-1500x1000.jpg)
![guests smiling in anticipation of the wedding ceremony](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-306-1500x1000.jpg)
![couple laughing while waiting for wedding ceremony to start](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-299-1500x1000.jpg)
![wedding guest eagerly waiting for wedding ceremony to commence](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-307-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom walking down the aisle with his mother](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-327-1000x1500.jpg)
![brother of the groom and nephew of the groom walking down the aisle together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-334-1000x1500.jpg)
![bride walking down the aisle with her father and mother during her willow brook wedding day](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-350-1500x1000.jpg)
![groom smiling while watching bride walk down the aisle](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-342-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom at the altar together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-366-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom share a first kiss at their wedding ceremony](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-412-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom leave their wedding ceremony together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-434-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom walking together during their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-595-1000x1500.jpg)
![bride and groom holding hands during their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-600-1000x1500.jpg)
![the barn at willow brook wedding reception space](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-253-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom entering their reception space together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-499-1500x1000.jpg)
![mother of the bride laughing with the bride and groom before their first dance](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-504-1500x1000.jpg)
![uncle of the groom hugging the bride and groom before their first dance](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-506-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom sharing their first dance as a married couple](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-517-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom kissing after their first dance finished](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-524-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom dancing with their guests](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-643-1500x1000.jpg)
![group photo of the bride and groom with their friends](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-683-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom having fun on the dance floor together](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-693-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom kissing in front of their wedding cake](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-727-1500x1000.jpg)
![uncle of the groom make the groom eat cake](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-756-1500x1000.jpg)
![uncle of the groom and the groom out cake on each others faces](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-758-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom walking out of the wedding venue with a sparkler exit](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-785-1500x1000.jpg)
![bride and groom taking night portrait on their willow brook wedding day in leesburg, virginia](https://jasonmontoyaphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-barn-at-willow-brook-wedding-photography-818-1500x1000.jpg)
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