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

Guest Writer, 6 months ago 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) were super excited.

Engagement

Fall engagement photos around the city in Alexandria, Virginia

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 11 months ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 1 year ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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

Alaina Leary Lavoie, 2 years ago 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 day felt like a fairy tale, and this reclamation of history for them as an interracial lesbian couple only made it that much more powerful.

Family

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

Emily Rochotte, 3 years ago 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 supportive transgender bills into law and more.