The John Marshall Hotel, the newest old wedding venue in town :: RVA

The best thing about Richmond is the history no doubt. Old buildings are a weakness of mine, so I enjoy all the TLC we give our 1920s home. Someone with a similar soft spot brought the John Marshall Hotel back in style. The building houses luxury apartments, and an amazing ballroom where they are now hosting weddings again. Shanita and Cliff were among the first, and really threw an amazing bash. (When the wait staff say so, you know it's a good one!) They hired one of the best planners in town to boot - Elizabeth Palmer runs a tight ship, everything looked stunning, and the band could have played all night. A fantastic night all around. Congrats to you both!

 

Wedding at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens :: Richmond, VA

I have a thing for fall weddings, and it's all about the light. I think couples are starting to catch on too. Curious to see if October will soon become a more popular wedding month than June. I find my fall brides have a certain style too. It's hard to describe in words, but there's always a fun twist. Bridget and Steve had plenty. And they are that perfect combination of stylish and sweet. For a photographer, their wedding was a dream because every detail was stunning. I love Lewis Ginter. I've spent so many afternoons there with my kids watching them play in the fountains and enjoy the gardens. So it was especially nice to return and celebrate with Bridget and Steve. And their family and friends were so fun. Everyone couldn't help but smile all day, which I can't get enough of.

 

Engagement Pictures on Belle Isle:: Richmond, VA

I have a knack for always having a shoot on the hottest day of the year. Although, I don't know what's more crazy - shooting in temps that are over 100 degrees, or sitting here editing pictures in the middle of the hurricane, wondering if we're about to lose power! If you want to know how a mom photographer lives on the edge, there you go. Wild times here.

But I'm a trooper, and so were Shanita and Cliff. We decided to do a morning shoot to save ourselves a few degrees and hiked around Belle Isle to do their engagement session. Fun times. Their wedding is going to be fantastic. Their wedding planner Elizabeth is amazing, and I know she's going to do great things. It's going to be at the old John Marshall Hotel which is now being renovated. Very cool!