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Vendor Spotlight | Monica with MJ Mendoza Photography

by Rachel Euresti | Nov 7, 2022 | Meet the Pros | 0 comments

Get excited, it’s time to meet the lovely Monica Mendoza, owner, and photographer of MJ Mendoza Photography! Continue reading to learn all about Monica in the wedding industry and a sneak peek into her side business, boudoir. What makes you or your business...

Vendor Spotlight | Monica with MJ Mendoza Photography

by Rachel Euresti | Nov 7, 2022 | Meet the Pros | 0 comments

Get excited, it’s time to meet the lovely Monica Mendoza, owner, and photographer of MJ Mendoza Photography! Continue reading to learn all about Monica in the wedding industry and a sneak peek into her side business, boudoir. What makes you or your business...
Real Richmond Wedding | Ashley and Ben at Oakdale, Ashland, VA

Real Richmond Wedding | Ashley and Ben at Oakdale, Ashland, VA

by Caitlin Sunderland | Jun 22, 2022 | Real Weddings | 0 comments

Ashley and Ben November 5, 2021 It was an instant connection when Ben and Ashley first met in August 2019. Their first date was at Chuy’s Mexican restaurant where they spent hours talking and getting to know each other. Ever since that day, Ashley and Ben have been...
Real Richmond Wedding | Julia and Jad at Fairview Farm

Real Richmond Wedding | Julia and Jad at Fairview Farm

by Amye Brunette | Apr 20, 2022 | Real Weddings | 0 comments

Julia + Jad October 30, 2021 Julia and Jad met at VCU in 2016 where she was a freshman and he a sophomore through mutual friends. On their first date, he presented a bouquet of sunflowers to Julia, her favorite flower! A few years later in October 2020, they spent the...
How Long Do We Really Need Our Wedding Photographer | MJ Mendoza Photography

How Long Do We Really Need Our Wedding Photographer | MJ Mendoza Photography

by Amye Brunette | Mar 11, 2022 | Advice & Etiquette | 0 comments

Want to know how many hours to book your wedding photographer? There are some considerations to make – learn them here! By Monica Mendoza with MJ Mendoza Photography When taking a step back and looking at the wedding day, it can feel a little overwhelming....
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