Since my husband works in hotels, I often get the question, “Kir, what are your favorite DC hotels?” I will also say, so many DC weddings are at a church or reception space so a getting ready area is needed! The better the room, the better your getting ready imagery and often times, First Look […]

Every year, I get the question: How much time do we need for our wedding? The answer varies with so many factors: Are you doing a first look? What time is sunset? Are your ceremony and reception venues in different locations? Based on all of these factors, I created some wedding timeline templates I think […]

Intro & General Advice Right now, a lot of my couples are unsure how to navigate their wedding plans. The aspect of these conversations that really breaks my heart is when couples are hesitant to celebrate with a small ceremony because they feel it might take away from their big wedding celebration in the future. […]

Hey there Florida couples! Are you engaged and starting the process of looking for your South Florida wedding venue? Look no further! As a gal who grew up in Delray Beach, I always wanted to get married in South Florida but I fell in love with a Virginia boy so I ended up tying the […]

Family formals are a time dedicated to formal portraits of immediate family. They are the boring part of wedding day but most often, these are the photos that get framed and hang on walls for generations to come. 

Time after time I receive questions about engagement spots with mountain overlooks. My more adventurous hiking couples want pictures that are true to their relationship, pictures of them seeking adventure. I decided to put together this little list to help anyone seeking stunning Virginia mountain views.