Virginia Archives

These two brides had an elegant black-and-white wedding with neon signs, a sparkler send-off and a sweet idea for celebrating their first anniversary

Marley Madding 0 5 min read

The brides wanted their fall wedding to be elegant, modern and festive. Clarissa and Victoria designed their wedding celebration around a black-and-white color palette with...

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Lawryn and Deja’s Richmond, Virginia, wedding at The Renaissance

Kirsten Palladino 0 2 min read

Lawryn and Deja’s Richmond, Virginia, wedding at The Renaissance was the grand event they always wanted.

Inspiration

Quirky and magical Harry Potter-themed wedding ideas

Molly Sprayregen 0 1 min read

The shoot utilized earthy tones and included odes to quidditch, the Weasley's flying car, Hogwarts, wands, and more.

Engagement

Carolina + Eli: family photo session cover for surprise marriage proposal

Guest Writer 0 1 min read

As Eli started to walk away, Carolina dropped down to one knee. Eli was so surprised, and the kids (who were in on the plan)...

Engagement

Fall engagement photos around the city in Alexandria, Virginia

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 7 min read

Rachelle and Samantha explored Alexandra, Virginia, during their fall engagement photos, including the riverfront and alleyways in the city.

Inspiration

Rustic, moody farm wedding inspiration in Purcellville, Virginia

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

This rustic and moody farm wedding inspiration features two real LGBTQ+ couples for a fun and beautiful shoot in rural Virginia.

Inspiration

Moody, intimate farm winter elopement in Purcellville, Virginia

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

This moody and intimate winter elopement inspiration features candelight, rustic decor, southern vibes and plenty of love.

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

This moody fall ranch wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a dream

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Lochlyn and Melanie had a moody fall wedding in October at the Rivers Bend Ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Shenandoah, Virginia.

Planning

Vintage, romantic vineyard wedding

Fin Leary Lavoie 1 4 min read

Adria and Amanda’s vineyard wedding had a lovely romantic vintage feel that mixed in personal touches of their cultures. Adria describes it as a jumble...

Planning

Autumn surprise proposal at Government Island

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

During an autumn photo shoot on Government Island in Stafford, Virginia, Michael surprised Javier with a heartwarming proposal.

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Flower farm wedding with s’mores bar

Fin Leary Lavoie 1 2 min read

Alex and Paul's wedding at Wollam Garden flower farm was one giant outdoor party complete with food trucks, yard games and a s'mores bar.

Real LGBTQ+ Weddings

Victorian lesbian wedding at historic church in Alexandria, Virginia

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Lauren and Amanda were the first lesbian couple to get married at the national historic landmark Christ Episcopal Church in Old Town Alexandria! Their wedding...

Family

Best states to start an LGBTQ+ family and more news this week

Emily Rochotte 0 5 min read

This week in family news: the best states to start an LGBTQ+ family, Delaware may start outing transgender students to their parents, New Jersey signs...