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Virginia is home to two mountain ranges – the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. Which means that if you are looking for a Virginia wedding venue with mountain views, you are in luck. There are a lot! But these are what I would consider the 14 best mountain wedding venues in Virginia. They […]
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If wearing a traditional wedding dress is **not** you, but you still want to rock a beautiful gown, then you are in the right place! For some, white is not their color and they are looking for a colored wedding dress. For others, they want a wedding outfit that speaks to their unique or quirky […]
Clyde Willow Creek Farm is the perfect spot for a northern Virginia micro wedding. The food there is excellent and the lawn behind the restaurant provides a beautiful willow tree backdrop for ceremonies. There are three main reception spaces for big weddings: an outdoor terrace, which can accommodate up to 130 guests, what they call […]
If you also are interested in a lesbian elopement in Shenandoah National Park, then this is definitely the inspiration post for you! Emily and Lyndsey planned a late summer elopement in Shenandoah National Park. We decided to split their day into sunrise and sunset portions, have a picnic, cut the cake, and plan time for […]
If you want mountain views, but don’t want to hike, then Skyline Drive overlooks in Shenandoah National Park are perfect for engagement photos! Skyline Drive is 105 miles long and runs through the center of Shenandoah National Park. Peppered throughout, are overlooks that give vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some are simply parking areas […]
Shenandoah National Park is one of the most beautiful places for a hiking engagement session on the east coast. But Shenandoah National Park contains more than 500 miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. They connect and sprawl, leading to almost endless possibilities for exploration. So which hike are the best […]
Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park is one of the best places in the state for beautiful meadow engagement photos with mountains in the background. In fact, I think the only place remotely comparable (other than private property) is Sky Meadows State Park. Big Meadows is located right in the center of the Central District […]
The New River Gorge is the newest national park in the United States and the perfect spot for an east coast elopement! While the New River Gorge doesn’t have summit likes like Shenandoah National Park or Great Smokey Mountains National Park, the big feature is the stunning gorge that cuts through the mountains. Nina and […]
Raven’s Roost Overlook is one of the prettiest overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway for engagement photos near Charlottesville. It’s also probably hands down, bar none, the most popular overlook in the area for photo sessions of any and all kinds. As a result, I rarely shoot there. I always find it slightly awkward when […]
If you want to get married in Shenandoah National Park, but have too many guests for an overlook elopement, then Skyland Resort is the perfect spot for your wedding! Skyland Resort can host up to 100 for a wedding and is pet-friendly for outdoor wedding ceremonies. Getting married in Shenandoah has a lot of perks: […]
Maymont is one of the most beautiful places for Richmond engagement photos. The 100-acre estate and park is full of gardens, incredible greenery and wide paths. Additionally, unlike places like the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, you don’t need a permit for engagement photos here, which is incredible. For Saima and Brady’s Maymont engagement session, we […]
