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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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Planning a proposal is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences of your life. If you’re searching for the perfect location to pop the question in Charlottesville, you’re in luck—this charming city is filled with stunning backdrops that will make your proposal unforgettable. As a Charlottesville proposal photographer, I’ve had the honor of capturing […]
For Saima and Brady, their journey together has always been surrounded by lush gardens, making Meadowlark Botanical Gardens the perfect setting for their wedding day. What made this venue even more special? It was the place Brady originally intended to propose before a happy accident led him to another beloved garden. Their wedding was a […]
Backyard weddings offer an intimate, personal, and often cost-effective way to celebrate your big day while surrounded by nature and the comforts of home. If you’re dreaming of a backyard wedding but don’t have the perfect space, Virginia has plenty of stunning venues that offer the charm and feel of a backyard setting—without the hassle […]
A micro wedding (or intimate wedding) is a small celebration of about 15-50 people. Most of the ones I photograph have about 20-40.
Generally speaking, a micro wedding guest list includes immediate family (i.e., parents, grandparents and siblings) and sometimes a few close friends. But, for sure, you can and should invite whomever you want.
If you’re planning a micro wedding in Virginia, the first question for most people is “do I need a venue?” Most elopement couples can get away with doing their entire ceremony and post-ceremony celebration – with fewer than 15 participants – in public spaces like Shenandoah National Park. However, if you are hosting an intimate […]
The beauty of a micro wedding is you can take the same budget you would use for a big wedding and go all in for all the luxury wedding details you want. Elegant florals, couture gown, custom suit, private chef — a budget for 15 goes a LOT farther than a budget for 150. Quick […]
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 […]
