Real Weddings
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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Ceanna and Faiz in Maidens, VA

Ceanna and Faiz in Maidens, VA

October 14, 2023 Ceanna and Faiz have been friends since high school and by chance went to college together at James Madison University. It was during their senior year when they decided to make things official.  Ever since the two started dating, summertime...

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Cross and Rachel at The Gala 417

Cross and Rachel at The Gala 417

February 2, 2024 It all began when one of Rachel's high school friends begged her to tag along to a fall ball game one September evening. After some convincing, Rachel caved and happened to interact with a boy she had seen around but never actually talked to. They hit...

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Zohra and Jon at Bartizan

Zohra and Jon at Bartizan

September 9, 2023 Tinder was Zohra and Jon’s ultimate matchmaker. The two connected online before meeting in person in Carytown for their first official date. After two years of dating, Jon knew he had met the one. He planned the proposal to take place on his 45th...

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Hailey and Cameron at Mankin Mansion

Hailey and Cameron at Mankin Mansion

September 21, 2023 They were destined. Born on opposite coasts, simultaneously moving to the other's home state, Hailey & Cameron grew up 3,000 miles apart...until meeting at JMU. They bonded over East and West Coast “isms", favorite poems, and summer trips to the...

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Rebecca and Tanner at The Estate of Independence

Rebecca and Tanner at The Estate of Independence

November 11, 2023 Rebecca and Tanner had their first date on a hotel rooftop in Washington DC for what was supposed to be “just drinks". The conversation kept flowing, which made drinks turn into dinner, then dinner turned into a trip to a piano jazz bar until the bar...

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Keyanna and Markus at The Estate at River Run

Keyanna and Markus at The Estate at River Run

September 23, 2023 Keyanna and Markus first crossed paths in 2004, when Keyanna’s family members introduced them. They talked once or twice on the phone before meeting up at a high school basketball game. That was the night the pair locked eyes and fell in love. After...

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