Real Weddings
Morgan and Layton at Mankin Mansion

Morgan and Layton at Mankin Mansion

November 18, 2023 In the midst of a pandemic, both Layton and Morgan sought the help of dating apps to find love. In July of 2020, they both swiped right. Morgan wasn’t looking for anything serious, but after a week of talking, agreed to go on a date with Layton. They...

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Sean and Dakota at The Renaissance

Sean and Dakota at The Renaissance

November 4, 2023 On January 4th, 2017, Sean and Dakota went on their first date after meeting online. The pair instantly hit it off, talking for almost four hours over dinner and getting to know one another. On the way home, they decided to make a quick Starbucks trip...

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Victoria and Chris at Bolling Haxall House

Victoria and Chris at Bolling Haxall House

November 4, 2023 Victoria and Chris met through a mutual friend group in 2010. The two bonded over “a love of sushi, watching Downton Abbey, and the fact that we always found ourselves dancing together when our friend group went out.” They finally made things official...

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Jonika and Mason at Avonlea Farms

Jonika and Mason at Avonlea Farms

October 27, 2023 Jonika and Mason met on a night out at a restaurant in Richmond. Jonika was a regular at the establishment and Mason, a new employee, was working the front door. A bartender friend of Jonika’s encouraged Mason to strike up a conversation with her....

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Tiara and Nicolas at The Mill at Fine Creek

Tiara and Nicolas at The Mill at Fine Creek

November 3, 2023 How They MetTiara and Nicolas have a long history, and by that we mean they’ve known each other since elementary school in Virginia Beach! The two kept in touch from afar until Tiara transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University. Fate worked its...

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Kelsey and Connor at The Boathouse at Sunday Park

Kelsey and Connor at The Boathouse at Sunday Park

September 30, 2023 How They Met Kelsey and Connor initially met on the fourth grade soccer team, so needless to say they go way back. Fast forward to sophomore year of high school when mutual friends reconnected the two! Eventually the friendship turned into a first...

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Stephanie and John at Upper Shirley Vineyards

Stephanie and John at Upper Shirley Vineyards

May 27, 2023 How They MetStephanie and John's journey began in Richmond, Virginia. The two met at work before diving into the demanding world of medical school. It wasn't until after they had both completed school and were deep into residency training that they...

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Shelisa and Maurice at The Dominion Club

Shelisa and Maurice at The Dominion Club

October 22, 2023 How They MetMaurice and Shelisa (aka Sheli) met in 2001 at All Saints Catholic School. Maurice was beginning his 8th grade year. Sheli, new to the school, was beginning her 7th grade year. According to Maurice, he noticed Sheli the first day of school...

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Natalie and Zack at The Barns of Kanak

Natalie and Zack at The Barns of Kanak

April 6, 2024 How They Met Natalie and Zack first met after being set up by a mutual friend. After first meeting at youth group on Wednesday, they went on their first official date that Friday where Zack took Nat to a soccer field to try and teach her how to play...

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Lindsey and Daniel at Upper Shirley Vineyards

Lindsey and Daniel at Upper Shirley Vineyards

November 12, 2022 Fate was working hard for Daniel and Lindsey. Daniel was living life in New York before a job opportunity called him to Virginia. Lindsey found herself calling Richmond home after her studies in college. After a few friendly connections and work...

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