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Burlington Weddings & Events Burlington Weddings & Events Burlington Weddings & Events, located in Charles City, Virginia just eleven miles west of Williamsburg, opened its doors in 2018. It proudly sits on several hundred acres and delivers an incredible view and a luxurious experience for couples who plan to have large or small romantic weddings […]
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A Williamsburg Inn Wedding Natasha and Justyn’s wedding at the Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, Virginia was the perfect Fall wedding. Fall in Virginia is beautiful, and comfortably warm for the most part in the daytime, with chilly evenings. Combined with the lovely backdrop at the Inn and the decadent dark colors- dark red, burgundy and […]
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Virginia Venue Feature:The Mill at Fine Creek The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia: a charming colonial-era estate nestled in the heart of Virginia’s historic countryside. This historic estate begs to be explored and invites guests into a luxurious experience as they enjoy the remnants of a long-ago era on their wedding day. To […]
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A James River Country Club Wedding Ashlyn and Grayson’s wedding was nothing short of magical—a celebration filled with love, laughter, and the kind of joy that leaves an imprint on your heart. Held at the stunning James River Country Club in Newport News, Virginia, their day unfolded like a beautiful love story under the warmth […]
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MEET JOY
I only have ten photos from my wedding day. Ten moments frozen in faded 4x6 Fuji-film time, bound together in folding-folio, leatherette fashion... as if everything our story stood for could be contained in the four corners of just ten frames. If I'm being honest, we skimped when it came to a photographer. A last minute budget cut. A practical decision. Only, we had no idea how much it would cost us...
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