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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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Hanging Rock Overlook Trail is a little-known trail almost exactly equidistant from Roanoke, Virginia, and Lewisburg, West Virginia. The overlook is only about a half mile from the parking area and it’s a very easy half mile. There is almost no elevation change. But as of midsummer 2022, the trail could use a little maintenance […]
The beauty of eloping is that it’s really easy to customize your day. With fewer (or no) guests, you can be much more flexible with what the day looks like. You don’t have to follow a traditional timeline. And you may have more resources available to invest in custom elements like decor or a private […]
Roanoke and its surrounding areas are one the best places in southwestern Virginia for engagement photos. You can find everything – gardens to industrial/urban backdrops to mountain views to waterfalls – all within an hour of the city. Below I’ve listed ten places that would be stunning backdrops for engagement photos near Roanoke. Some will […]
Bearfence Mountain is one of the best places in Shenandoah National Park for your engagement photos. The hike is only about half a mile each way. The summit provides 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s absolutely stunning for either sunrise or sunset. Unfortunately it’s also one of the most popular hikes in […]
Gillian and Julia originally planned their industrial winter wedding for December of 2020. But like so many people getting married in 2020, they opted to elope on their original wedding day with just immediate family and postpone their big wedding for a year. These two absolutely love Christmas. So they leaned into the Christmas decor, […]
Blackrock Summit is one of the best spots for engagement photography sessions in Shenandoah National Park. It’s only about half a mile from the parking area and is beautiful at either sunrise or sunset. The rocky summit features 360 degree views from the very top of the rocky overpass or you can walk down the […]
Allison and Michael met while in medical school in Blacksburg. Both of them love the outdoors and they spent the first few years of their relationship getting outside and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. In her initial inquiry, Allison said “we press our reset button by hiking and soaking up nature, so eloping in the […]
When you’re planning your Virginia elopement, figuring out where to elope is probably the No. 1 question. Fortunately, Virginia is an incredible state. You can find everything from mountain views to beaches to wild horses to mystical forests. Virginia has several distinct regions so I’m going to organize this guide that way. To hop from […]
Whether you are visiting Charlottesville for the day, a long weekend, your honeymoon or looking to relocate, there is so much to do here. Charlottesville is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about two and a half hours south of Washington, D.C. It’s home to the University of Virginia and is the […]
The Wool Factory is an incredible urban-industrial wedding venue in Charlottesville. They have spaces for everything from 15 person micro weddings to 300 person traditional weddings. Venue Website: https://thewoolfactory.com/ Venue Reviews: Wedding Wire Venue Address: 1837 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Venue Price: $$$$ Ciera + Harrison’s Intimate Wedding at The Wool Factory One of […]
