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A true love story for the ages, where every detail whispers of sentiments of a classic romantic wedding. The Love Story A Romance for the ages Caroline, a financial adviser and Jason, a software engineer, met in high school but really became friends during their freshman year at college. Their love story officially begins when […]

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February 20, 2024

A Classic Romantic Wedding in Midlothian, VA

bride and groom walk hand in hand on the golf course at the Estate at Independence

Sydney & Josh met in May of 2018 right after graduating from their Masters program. They quickly became close friends and have been together officially since February 2019! Josh proposed to Sydney at Georgetown waterfront which is where they had their first date. He surprised her by saying they were going out for drinks, but […]

Weddings

March 13, 2022

Sydney & Josh | Maymont & VMFA Wedding

Brooke and William’s Winter wedding at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards included a beautiful ceremony overlooking the blue ridge mountains. The theme of the day was understated elegance, emphasizing the natural beauty of the venue.

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March 13, 2022

Brooke & William | Pippin Hill Wedding

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Delfosse Vineyards Engagement | Kelsey & Will

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January 14, 2021

Brooke & William | Delfosse Vineyards Engagement

Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration | Historic Tuckahoe

Weddings

December 15, 2020

Secret Garden Spring Wedding Editorial

Georgia + Phil | The Barns of Kanak

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August 25, 2020

Georgia & Philip | Barns of Kanak Wedding

Abi + Taylor | Engaged

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November 12, 2019

Abi & Taylor | Maymont Engagement

Genny + Luke | Engaged

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August 20, 2019

Genny & Luke | Belle Isle Engagement

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