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 […]
If your dog is part of your family, then of course they should be part of your wedding day! Luckily, Virginia has plenty of dog-friendly wedding venues where your pup can join the celebration. In this guide, you’ll find some of the best pet-friendly venues in Virginia and helpful tips to make sure your furry […]
If you’ve been torn between the intimacy of an elopement and the celebration of a full wedding, a minimony might be the perfect solution. A minimony is a two-part wedding experience: a small, intimate ceremony followed by a separate reception. Sometimes the reception happens on the same day, while other times it’s held weeks or […]
One of the most common anxieties couples have about their wedding day is—what is the weather going to do? And honestly, in this region, there’s a 50/50 chance of rain or shine! But rain is not a bad thing. It just requires some pre-planning. In fact, some of my favorite photos ever were taken on […]
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself on your wedding day is time. Time to breathe, time to take it all in, time to experience every emotion as it unfolds. Too often, weddings turn into a nonstop photoshoot—staged moment after staged moment, with little space for true connection. But the best wedding photography […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you are looking for a romantic fairytale garden wedding venue, then you are in the right place. Here you’ll find a review of the best garden wedding venues in Virginia. We’ll cover the gamut from greenhouse wedding venues to botanical gardens to conservatories to private estates with epic lawns, and everything in between. Why […]
If having epic wedding detail photos is important to you, then you are going to want to save this wedding detail checklist. In it I include all of the things you want to make sure you have set aside for you photographer before they show up as well as some extra accessories that help us […]
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 […]