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Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Historic Tuckahoe Plantation Wedding in Richmond | Connor + Kristen

Connor and Kristen knew when they planned their wedding that they wanted to keep the main thing in front of them at all times, so an intimate celebration at the Historic Tuckahoe Plantation was the perfect choice for their wedding day. Surrounded by family and a few very close friends, the two said their “I do’s” under a gorgeous greenery arch as the sun peeked over the trees and bathed the surrounding flowers in light. The stress of a huge wedding day was lifted off their shoulders, but they were able to celebrate their love in a way that rang true to them.

Kristen looked radiant as a bride, from her beautifully styled hair (thanks to The Studio RVA) to her unique bouquet complete with tiny cat and dog charms. When Connor saw her walking down the aisle his eyes filled with tears, and as the two promised to be together forever, I saw their bond only strengthen and grow throughout the day.

Tuckahoe Plantation Lavender Elopement | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Alex + Tiffany

Tuckahoe Plantation Lavender Elopement | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Alex + Tiffany

If I could photograph elopements for the rest of my life I would be happy! There's something so amazing about a couple who wants to celebrate the intimacy of their marriage more than anything else on their special day. For Alex and Tiffany, after 4 years of life and a daughter together, it just made sense to say yes forever. But the love between these two was obvious from the first moment Alex broke out into a grin when he saw his bride to the very end of this beautiful day.

These two met by chance - they both attended different colleges and Alex happened to see his future wife one day on his campus. Although at first he told me she did not even pay a little bit of attention to him, it was only a matter of time until she recognized this gem of a man and began to fall in love. Fast forward to last Saturday as the two met at the historic Tuckahoe Plantation wedding to begin their married life together and bring their story full circle...