
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 […]

If you’re searching for the best Winston-Salem wedding venues, you’re in the right place. Winston-Salem offers a wide variety of beautiful wedding locations. Think historic estates, elegant gardens, modern industrial spaces, and scenic countryside venues. Whether you’re planning a large celebration or an intimate wedding, this guide highlights some of the best wedding venues in […]

If you’ve always dreamed of saying your vows in a quiet, secluded forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees and birdsong in the background, a forest wedding venue in Virginia might be perfect for you. Across the state, you’ll find woodland wedding venues tucked beneath towering canopies. These spaces provide an enchanting, fairytale-like backdrop for […]

Imagine your wedding not as a single-day whirlwind, but as an entire weekend filled with bonfires, paddleboards on the lake, morning coffee in the cool mountain air, and late-night storytelling under the stars. Camp wedding venues in the Southeast make that possible—giving you an immersive, joy-filled experience where you get to relax, explore, and actually […]

If you’re searching for the best Roanoke wedding venues, you’re in the right place! This guide highlights my favorite wedding venues within an hour of Roanoke, Virginia, organized by city or town. For each venue, I share key details like guest capacity, overall aesthetic, and what makes it unique. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate […]

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.

Backyard weddings are a beautiful way to celebrate your big day. They give you intimacy, personality, and charm, all while surrounded by nature and the comforts of home. If you love the idea of a backyard-style wedding but don’t have the perfect space, Virginia offers an abundance of stunning backyard wedding venues from private estates […]

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.

Planning an intimate wedding reception gives you the freedom to design a celebration that truly reflects your personality. Unlike traditional large weddings—where receptions often center around a DJ, dance floor, and a packed timeline of formalities—smaller celebrations open the door to something more personal. You’re not bound by expectations; instead, you can craft an experience […]

If you’re dreaming of a small wedding in Western NC, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re planning a micro wedding (a celebration with fewer than 50 guests) or an elopement (typically fewer than 12 guests), choosing the right venue is key to creating a stress-free and memorable experience. For couples keeping their guest list […]

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. But […]