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Hermitage Gardens Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Jon + Margaret

Hermitage Gardens Engagement Session | Norfolk Wedding Photographer | Jon + Margaret

We met on a sunny October afternoon at the gorgeous Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk - a place I've been dying to visit since I first saw that amazing ivy wall! Incredible architecture, vines, and sunny golden light behind giant trees is everywhere you look, and the minute they saw the area Jon and Margaret fell in love.

At the beginning of engagement sessions, I always do my best to put the couple at ease. It's not a natural thing for most people (myself included!) to be in front of a camera. For Jon and Margaret, they fell in stride as soon as they got to hold each other close. With major life events like buying a home behind them in their 7 years together and the future to look forward to, these sweethearts couldn't be more excited for their Roanoke wedding in May. And their excitement couldn't have been more obvious...

How to Plan a Fall Wedding in Hampton Roads | Heart's Content Events Feature | Business

How to Plan a Fall Wedding in Hampton Roads | Heart's Content Events Feature | Business

There’s an amazing feeling in the air…the weather has cooled down, the sweaters have come out, the leaves are beginning to change to gorgeous bold colors, suddenly almost EVERYTHING in stores, and especially coffee shops, have something labeled as “Pumpkin” or “Pumpkin Spice,” and the overall feeling of coziness and relief from the oh so hot and humid Virginia summers. You guessed it! It’s Fall, y’all! And it’s the perfect time for weddings, engagement sessions, and proposals! There’s a reason “Virginia is for Lovers” is the tourism and travel slogan for our great state--it’s nothing short of true! Virginia weather, history, venues, and even the nature around us lends itself to gorgeous weddings all year long, and especially in the Fall! It’s one of my favorite seasons (only second best to Spring), and I’m so excited to chat about my favorite Fall Wedding ideas and details!

There are some really stunning venues in Hampton Roads that really lend themselves well to Fall scenery! It’s always my goal on the designing side of my business to to use the venue and natural scenery provided as inspiration for any details and embellishments used in a wedding. These three venues are only a few of my favorites that are the perfect canvas for any Fall wedding...