On the first of September, Stephanie and Cameron were married at the Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia. They wanted to celebrate their wedding with an intimate affair with their closest family and friends. It was a soft and romantic day with lots of greenery and candles. While getting ready, both Stephanie and Cameron were […]

When your whole relationship revolves around your college, it makes perfect sense to get married there! Justin and Monica met while at University of Virginia, he proposed to her in one of the gardens, and they were married there on August 25. They have quite the amazing story behind their wedding date, so I highly […]

Between Culpeper and Charlottesville, there is an adorable bed and breakfast called Walden Hall. Not only is the house beyond gorgeous and charming, but the property has amazing views! And their breakfast…oh my is it delicious! It was the perfect location for Melinda and Chris to get married surrounded by their family. While we were […]

Besides for Culpeper, where we live, Charlottesville is my all time favorite place! I lived there a couple of years during and after college, and quickly fell in love with everything that Charlottesville has to offer. All the restaurants, coffee houses, wineries, and the beautiful views. And speaking of wineries and beautiful views, one of […]

When it came time for Chrissie and Carter to choose their location for their engagement session, they had the perfect spots in mind. They wanted to re-create the day they got engaged in Charlottesville, Virginia! You will have to read all about their proposal further down to see which locations they chose, but they are […]

When my couples starting preparing for an engagement session, I like to share some favorite locations and help them brainstorm for the perfect spot! Oatlands Historic House and Gardens was the perfect location for Melinda and Chris, because they really wanted a garden with lots of greenery. This is one of my top recommendations, so […]

Old Town Alexandria has quickly become a favorite for engagement sessions. It is not hard to see why, with the cobblestone streets, charming houses, and the water. It is always a buzz with excitement and draws you into the city and all the fun things that go on. One of these days when I make […]

It is no secret that we have a special love for the venue, Rixey Manor, located in Rixeyville, Virginia. The manor house makes for a classic backdrop for any wedding, as well as the view of the mountains. It is no wonder that Claire and Jazz fell in love with this venue and chose to […]

On a beautiful day in April, Leanna, JK, Olaf, and Koda met me at Rust Manor in Leesburg, Virginia for their engagement session. Even though the wind was blowing strong, the sun was shinning and we finally had beautiful spring weather! The property had so many great spots for this adorable couple and their furbabies! […]

Almost everyday I pass the stunning Early Mountain Vineyards and Winery on the way to work. I love the stone exterior and the vast openness of the surrounds fields! Off the back patio, there is a grand view of the Virginia mountains. While I have visited the winery multiple times for weddings, it wasn’t until […]