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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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The New River Gorge is the newest national park in the United States and the perfect spot for an east coast elopement! While the New River Gorge doesn’t have summit likes like Shenandoah National Park or Great Smokey Mountains National Park, the big feature is the stunning gorge that cuts through the mountains. Nina and […]
If you are wondering: how do I plan a surprise proposal in Shenandoah National Park? You are in the right place. As a Shenandoah National Park engagement photographer, I’ve photographed my fair share of surprise proposals and I have the tea on how to make it epic. Step 1: Connect with a great photographer (hello, […]
A Sharp Top elopement isn’t for the faint of heart. To get there in time for sunrise you have to climb more than 1,200 feet over the course of a mile a half. But the payoff is absolutely worth it: 360 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an abundance of rocks you can […]
Bald Knob is a short hike near Blacksburg with incredible panoramic views. It’s perfect for an adventure elopement or engagement session.
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 […]
Allison and Michael met while in medical school in Blacksburg. Both of them love the outdoors and they spent the first few years of their relationship getting outside and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. In her initial inquiry, Allison said “we press our reset button by hiking and soaking up nature, so eloping in the […]
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 […]
The Wool Factory is an incredible urban-industrial wedding venue in Charlottesville. They have spaces for everything from 15 person micro weddings to 300 person traditional weddings. Venue Website: https://thewoolfactory.com/ Venue Reviews: Wedding Wire Venue Address: 1837 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Venue Price: $$$$ Ciera + Harrison’s Intimate Wedding at The Wool Factory One of […]
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 […]
