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I have been excited for Allen and Felicia’s Morais Vineyards wedding since the moment we first spoke on the phone. We captured their engagement session last Fall at the National Arboretum and after meeting them in person, I knew that their wedding day was going to be a fun day! Their wedding brought together all […]

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Kayla and Cam’s micro-wedding at the Linden Row Inn in Richmond, VA was the perfect intimate summer wedding! Kayla & Cam got married in 2019 and this special ceremony was the perfect way to declare and celebrate their love in front of their family. The ceremony took place in Linden Row’s beautiful courtyard. I love […]

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Words can’t accurately describe how excited I am about sharing this styled shoot on the blog today. I love styled shoots because they allow creatives to collaborate and create beautiful work that will inspire future couples as they plan their dream wedding. The shoot highlights all things special to Virginia and embodies that “Virginia is […]

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2020 has been an interesting year for couples who are wedding planning. The pandemic put the wedding industry in new territory which has led to the rise of microweddings. What is a microwedding? Essentially, it’s a smaller wedding – either with a smaller guest count or shorter wedding day events. This allows couples to keep […]

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Kateri & Peter’s Arbor Haven wedding in Fredericksburg, Virginia was the perfect Fall celebration! The amount of joy that surrounded these two on their wedding day was incredibly heartwarming. These two are the SWEETEST couple. Seriously, their love for one another and love for their families will put a smile on anyone’s face! Their day […]

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Indian wedding couple walk down staircase

You are going to love today’s blog post! Sonchari and Kartik’s elegant and colorful wedding celebration was a ton of fun and I’m incredibly thankful that they trusted me to be a part of it. We started the wedding weekend with a traditional Indian wedding ceremony at Kentlands Mansion in Maryland and concluded with an […]

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Wedding couple walking in front of mountains

Over the next few weeks, I want to share some wedding inspiration on the blog. I’m lucky to have such stylish couples and I hope that their weddings can help inspire other couples who are currently planning the wedding of their dreams. Today’s wedding inspiration: Chris and Amy’s Old Metropolitan Hall Wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia! Old […]

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Today, I’m sharing 10 beautiful venues in Virginia that will hopefully help you spark your interest and help you figure out the key things you’re looking for in a venue. The list below ranges from charming farm weddings to elegant ballrooms. There’s something for everyone!

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I have had the opportunity to shoot a few proposals and they are always so fun! I made my way out to Early Mountain Vineyards, a gorgeous winery right outside of Charlottesville, to capture this special moment for Luray & Eathan! Luray and her family have been my neighbors for over a decade. When Luray’s […]

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Wedding bridal party standing outside wearing navy and blush

Today’s blog post is a throwback to summer weddings! Destiny & Gemal’s Richmond, Virginia wedding was the perfect start to my summer wedding season! Destiny & Gemal’s chic Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing wedding was actually a celebration of one year being married. They officially got married before Gemal deployed in 2018; their wedding day was […]

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