Melissa and David’s September wedding at The Club at Glenmore was warm, timeless, and refined while still feeling relaxed and intimate. They wanted to incorporate rich hues without leaning too heavily into traditional fall colors, so we found a beautiful balance between Melissa’s love of purple and David’s love of blue. From their family-centered ceremony […]

When couples ask me for a Northern Virginia wedding venue that feels like an escape without being hours away from Northern Virginia or Washington, DC, Hilltop Farm is always one that comes to mind. Tucked away on 30 acres of scenic farmland in Fairfax, Virginia, Hilltop Farm offers the beauty of a Virginia countryside wedding […]

Every couple wants a stress free wedding day. And while I wish I could promise nothing unexpected will happen, that’s just not realistic. Weddings involve a lot of people, moving parts, and timelines, so little hiccups are almost inevitable. But I have good news! They rarely become problems when you plan ahead. As a wedding […]

Some weddings are beautiful because of the venue. Others are beautiful because of the story behind them. Sarah and Doug’s backyard wedding in Virginia was both! Held at their family homes in Middlebrook, Virginia, this wedding was deeply personal, nostalgic, and full of meaning that simply couldn’t be replicated at a traditional venue. From saying […]

If you ask me the best time for a Charlottesville wedding, my answer is almost always going to be October. And honestly, there are a few very real and practical reasons couples (and I) gravitate toward it. Charlottesville in October just hits differently. The mountain views, the crisp air, the vineyards changing colors, the cozy […]

One of the first conversations I have with couples after they inquire is figuring out what level of support actually makes sense for them. Because the truth is, there’s no “right” answer when it comes to full wedding planning vs partial planning. It really comes down to your personalities, your schedules, your priorities, and frankly, […]

There are some venues you walk into and immediately start thinking about all the possibilities. Solara Ridge is one of those places. We had the opportunity to design and plan a styled shoot followed by an intimate dinner at this luxury Virginia wedding venue, hosted by Emily and James Hancock as they celebrated 10 years […]

If you’re dreaming of a Virginia mountain wedding venue that feels private, romantic, and effortlessly elevated, let me introduce you to Pharsalia. Tucked away in Tyro, Virginia — just outside of Charlottesville and Lynchburg — Pharsalia is a family-owned flower farm and private estate originally built in 1814. Constructed by Major Thomas Massie as a […]

If you were sitting across from me at a coffee shop in Charlottesville asking, “How do we even begin to choose a Charlottesville wedding venue?” this is exactly what I would say. Choosing your venue is not just another box to check. It is the foundation of your entire planning experience. Once that decision is […]

If you’re dreaming of a celebration filled with mountain views and deeply personal moments, Kelly & Spencer’s Keswick Vineyards wedding in Charlottesville is the perfect inspiration. As a Charlottesville wedding planner, this day was especially meaningful. Not only because of the stunning venue, but because these two are now my neighbors! They moved into their […]