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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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When Whitney first inquired she said she envisioned “standing on a rocky knoll at sunset with the misty clouds rolling over the mountains in the background.” And boy did the mist show up for their “sunrise” elopement at Hawksbill Summit. After that initial inquiry they ended up opting for a full-day elopement so we could […]
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.
Airbnb or VRBOs can be the perfect place to host an intimate wedding reception. But finding the right one takes a little work.
Evan and Mary were originally planning a medium-sized wedding at Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park. But due to COVID, they decided to shift plans and downsize to a family-only wedding at a local Airbnb. They ended up getting this incredibly lovely, stress-free, intimate day. Evan and Mary booked an Airbnb on the South River […]
If you’re looking for a wedding venue with epic mountain views, Moss Vineyards is one you’ll want to consider. Moss is located about 35 minutes northwest of Charlottesville. It’s one of the newer vineyard venues in the area (and one of the smaller ones) but boasts unobstructed west-facing mountain views (which means the sun will […]
Grace Estate Winery in Crozet is one of the prettiest Charlottesville-area wedding venues. It features sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a beautiful estate backdrop and a tented reception space. It’s located just 30 minutes from downtown Charlottesville and 40 minutes from downtown Staunton. Couples can get ready in the bottom floor of the […]
Experience has given me this little secret when it comes to picking a micro wedding venue. The best venues are often not venues! At least, that’s not their primary role. That’s because dedicated event venues tend to be designed to accommodate large groups of people and can feel overwhelming for a smaller group.
