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Virginia is home to two major mountain ranges, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. That means if you’re searching for a Virginia mountain wedding venue with sweeping views, dramatic backdrops, and unforgettable scenery, you have plenty of incredible options. This guide highlights the best mountain wedding venues in Virginia, all chosen for their […]
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A Sharp Top elopement is not for the faint of heart. To reach the summit in time for sunrise, couples must climb more than 1,200 feet over just 1.5 miles. The reward, however, is unforgettable: 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and plenty of rocky nooks to capture private, intimate moments away from the […]
If you’re dreaming of an intimate, meaningful wedding day without the stress of a big event, eloping in Virginia is the perfect choice. With stunning mountain overlooks, peaceful beaches, enchanted forests, and charming historic sites, Virginia offers an incredible variety of elopement locations. I’m Kara, a Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Mountains elopement photographer […]
Airbnb or VRBOs can be the perfect place to host an intimate wedding reception. But finding the right one takes a little work.
The beauty of a micro wedding is you can take the same budget you would use for a big wedding and go If you’re dreaming of a luxury micro wedding in Virginia, you’ve come to the right place. Quick side note: I’m Kara, a wedding and elopement photographer who has spent nearly a decade capturing […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
As a Shenandoah National Park elopement photographer, I’ve had a lot of experience building elopement day timelines for couples. Because here’s the thing — your elopement deserves so much more than “just a few photos of the ceremony.” When you work with me, we craft an experience. Think of it this way: a wedding budget […]
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 […]
Arielle and Mark were originally planning an intimate wedding at Lake Tahoe. But like many 2020 couples, COVID interfered with their plans. So they decided to elope in Shenandoah National Park instead. I don’t often work with a wedding planner for elopements, but for couples who really just want to show up and enjoy the […]
