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Best of Weddings 2017 | Business

Best of Weddings 2017 | Business

Where did 2017 go?! It felt like just yesterday that I was staring a new year in the face, and all of a sudden here I am, doing the exact same thing, marveling at how time flies and how incredible one year can truly be.

I will probably say this each year, but 2017 may have been the best year so far. With every wedding season my confidence increases, my skills have grown, and my couples are still as amazing as ever. This year I spent about half my time in Hampton Roads, in venues like the Williamsburg Winery, Two Rivers Country Club, Saude Creek Vineyards, and more. I also ended up doing a lot of traveling, from the Plantation on Sunnybrook in Roanoke to the Kimpton Lorien Hotel in Alexandria, the beautiful area of Asheville, and even all the way up to Reading Country Club in Pennsylvania.

June was by far the craziest month of the year with 4 weddings in 3 weeks, and a double header weekend that had me shooting a wedding in Williamsburg on Friday and one near Philadelphia the very next day. To top it all off, just when I thought I would get some rest, we welcomed home our little baby girl. I know that isn't a wedding highlight per se, but it absolutely rocked my world...

My (Newest) Favorite Wedding Venues in Hampton Roads | Business

My (Newest) Favorite Wedding Venues in Hampton Roads | Business

One thing I love about this area is that there are so many gorgeous wedding venues to try! Hampton Roads and the surrounding area are filled with locations for weddings big and small, in all seasons and for all budgets and styles. While I have not visited every single one yet, I have been able to visit a few new venues this year, and these locations have quickly become some of my favorites ever! So, in no particular order, here are my newest favorite wedding venues in Hampton Roads and beyond.

1) The Chrysler Museum...

Saude Creek Vineyards Elopement | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer | Nick + Amber

Saude Creek Vineyards Elopement | Williamsburg Wedding Photographer | Nick + Amber

Nick and Amber have two big things in common: they are self-professed wine snobs and they love each other deeply! When it came time to plan their wedding day, both agreed that all they wanted was an intimate, low-key ceremony at Saude Creek Vinyards, where the wine is incredible and the views are absolutely stunning.

It's no secret that elopements are some of my favorites to photograph - it is easy to for the bride and groom to relax when the pressure surrounding one 'big day' is at its lowest. At the same time, Amber chose so many elements to make their day both beautiful and memorable. Her rose gold wedding dress was drop dead gorgeous, and her peony and rose-filled bouquet paired perfectly with such an elegant choice...