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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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With increasing awareness of climate change and environmental concerns, more couples are opting for sustainable, eco-friendly weddings, including sourcing local flowers, using reusable decor, and choosing vegan catering options. If having a sustainable wedding is important to you then you are in the right place! I have all the tips and tricks for how to […]
If you are looking for a wedding venue near Roanoke, Virginia, then you are in the right place! Read on to discover my favorite wedding venues within an hour of Roanoke. I’ve grouped them by city or town and outlined general facts about each, like aesthetic and guest capacity. My best piece of advice to […]
When you’re planning your engagement session, one of the biggest things you have to figure out is what the heck do we wear? And look – I totally get it. I am by no means a fashionista. But I do photograph people for a living. And over the past six years I’ve gained some serious […]
First of all – after you get engaged and finish your happy dance, take a breath. Pause. And before you do ANYTHING ELSE, take your partner on a date. This is a key step. DON’T SKIP IT. You see, most people after they get engaged jump right into planning a beautiful, big wedding. And that’s […]
First of all – the fact that you are even asking this question is courageous. It means that you want to push past the status quo and craft a day that is authentically you. And that’s pretty badass. I’m HERE for it. You are amazing. If you don’t want to read the full article and […]
The No. 1 most important thing you need to do before you book your Virginia wedding photographer is get on the phone/zoom/skype with them. That’s because whomever you choose will be spending all day with you. ALL DAY. So you want to make sure that you not only love their work, but that your personalities […]
The Quirk Hotel is a boutique hotel chain with locations in Charlottesville and Richmond that’s perfect for a small, artsy wedding. The Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville can host anywhere from micro weddings like Robin and Vito had to 200 person weddings. However, they are really best suited for weddings with 120 guests or fewer. The […]
James Monroe’s Highland is a beautiful wedding venue close to downtown Charlottesville. The historic property was once the estate of President James Monroe. The estate features incredible gardens, rolling hills, tree-line roads and white picket fences. It’s good fit for couples who want a historic manor feel for their wedding without paying the price of […]
Eastwood Farm and Winery is a newer wedding venue in Charlottesville. Most ceremonies happen at what they call “the mountaintop” (that’s where Caitlin and John’s wedding took place). The mountaintop features meadows of wildflowers, woods and narrow mountain views. But ceremonies can also take place on the terrace beside the reception tent or on the […]
Castle Hill Cider is one of the prettiest wedding venues in the Charlottesville area. It’s located in Keswick, which is about 30 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. Castle Hill Cider features a magical, tree-lined driveway, beautiful manicured lawns and an elegant climate controlled pole barn. The outdoor terrace is visible through the back glass-lined wall. In […]
