Category Archives: Historical Wedding Venues

Oatlands Plantation Engagement | Manassas Photographer

I had a wonderful engagement session with Illiana and Thomas yesterday afternoon! The weather was iffy – but I told my assistant on the way to The Oatlands Plantation– that it was NOT allowed to rain until 4:59- the rain held off until 5:01. I love the grounds of this plantation- really makes for a…

Mimslyn Inn Wedding|Luray Virginia

Allie and Matt were married in an evening ceremony at the beautiful Mimslyn Inn in Luray. It was a warm day for January, beautiful skies! Both Allie and Matt love history, so this was the perfect place!! They didn’t see each other before the ceremony, so our portraits were nighttime portraits. The windows are iconic…

Belle Grove Plantation Wedding | Christmas Wedding

Alex and Jack got married on Christmas Eve! It was beautiful…Belle Grove Plantation was the backdrop and Alex augmented the already amazing Christmas decor at the plantation with decor of her own and with the artwork of Mason Florist. One of my favorite touches was the movie poster of “It’s A Wonderful Life” above the cake table….

Milton Ridge Wedding | Clarksburg Maryland

Rosie and Charles got married! And it was such an honor to be part of their day!! Milton Ridge was originally constructed in 1875 and restored in 2002. It was beautifully quaint location and so fitting for this wonderful couple and their family! Charles and Rosie were both from Uganda, so they had family coming…

Wedding at the Willard Hotel| Wedding Photography in DC

Alexis and Kevan got married at The Willard! The Willard Hotel was formally founded by Henry Willard when he leased the six buildings in 1847, combined them into a single structure, and enlarged it into a four-story hotel he renamed the Willard Hotel. The Willard is as rich in architecture as it is in history….