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Did you know you can self-officiate your own wedding? Neither did I until 2020! Krista and Chris eloped at the historic Inn at Little Washington, just the two of them. Chris officiated the ceremony as they read hand written vows to one another. After a few portraits, they checked into their room and popped some […]
December 3, 2020
2020 sucked y’all. So many lives completely rocked and hard times fell on nearly every living person all over the world. There’s no denying that the events industry was completely decimated during the pandemic. Limited gathering numbers had brides postponing to next year, downsizing to micro-weddings or cancelling all together. I saw hurt and pain […]
December 1, 2020
Jen and Matt were one of a handful of couples who kept their original wedding date in 2020! I absolutely loved the team they chose for their wedding and was so happy we were able to make this day magical for them! They not only tied the knot during a pandemic, but moved across the […]
November 30, 2020
Catherine and Max are a darling pair that just moved to the DMV area for work. These dog parents met in undergrad at Furman University in Greenville, SC. Like many couples this year, they had to postpone their wedding until next year due to COVID. Fall will be quite the season in 2021! They are […]
October 29, 2020
Anna and Daniel had never been to Oatlands park before… SAY WHAT!? They certainly picked the most perfect fall day for engagement photos! This property is massive and really gives so many spaces for photos: historic mansion, secret garden and rolling mountain views. Since Anna’s last name is Oak, there is even a giant oak […]
October 19, 2020
Fall is here folks! Rebekka and Devon are soaking up all the leaves and warm tones because next year they’ll be tying the knot in October in sunny Florida… but hey, I love a good beach in fall! They met as most 2020 couples do: online. After 2 years together, they knew that they were […]
October 19, 2020
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. 💍 Firstly, I understand […]
October 15, 2020
Some couples are meant to come into your life. That’s how I feel about Becca and Malcolm. We met March of 2019 at Becca’s brother’s wedding and I absolutely fell in love with the Moore family. Once Becca and Malcolm got engaged, I was over the moon that the gang would be celebrating another epic […]
October 14, 2020
Sarah and Colin are MARRIED ya’ll! These cuties had to move their date not once, not twice but THREE times. It was for sure a wild ride! These doctors have crazy schedules and know that they don’t want to wait be to newlyweds any longer. They downsized the guest list and spent all day outside […]
October 8, 2020
Megan and Daniel planned a darling intimate wedding in the Florida Keys but since COVID had other plans, these two changed from the Keys to Old Town Alexandria with just as much whimsy and love! knowing their original plan, I was able to prioritize more tropical settings in VA: flowering trees, pink buildings and water […]
October 2, 2020
