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Womans Club of Portsmouth Outdoor Wedding | Heather + Barak

Womans Club of Portsmouth Outdoor Wedding | Heather + Barak

It often feels like the time between getting engaged and having the wedding lasts a lifetime, but for Barak and Heather, this was more true than anyone I’ve known! Their wedding was scheduled for spring 2020…and we all know approximately how the story went from there. Wanting to take all safety precautions, they live-streamed an outdoor elopement in April instead, planning on a large celebration in July.

It soon became heart-breakingly obvious that they would have to reschedule, again. After waiting and praying about making the right decision at the right time, they decided to pare down the guest list and plan on a safe, small, outdoor wedding a year after they originally planned to celebrate. When their wedding-turned-anniversary-celebration finally happened on Friday, their were too many tears of joy to count…

Top 10 Best Wedding Venues in Hampton Roads | Business

Top 10 Best Wedding Venues in Hampton Roads | Business

I’m thankful to have the privilege to travel up and down the East Coast for weddings, but I’m also proud to say that I photograph a lot of weddings right here in the Hampton Roads area. I moved here five years ago but I did not truly get to know my surroundings until I became a wedding and family photographer. Driving all over our little area for engagement sessions, family sessions, and weddings has made me fall in love with the 757.

It’s difficult to choose my few favorite wedding venues for a blog post, and I know there are so many places I get to shoot this year that I am sure this list will grow over time! That said, here are the ten best wedding venues in Hampton Roads that I have visited so far - with one honorable mention!

How to Plan a Summer Wedding in Hampton Roads | Business

How to Plan a Summer Wedding in Hampton Roads | Business

Today I'm excited to introduce my friend Ruth of Raise the Ruth Events. She is a talented wedding and anniversary planner in our area and is kindly bringing her expertise on planning a summer wedding in Hampton Roads to my blog. Read on to find out how to plan the perfect wedding for one of my favorite seasons!

The air is sticky, the sun is out much longer than usual, and a nightly barbecue is a way of life. Oh sweet summertime you are my favorite! It’s the season for peonies (my fave flower), bright colors are everywhere, and wedding invitations are flooding your mailbox at an all-time high. Summer allows so many options, and it’s the perfect time to get married in Virginia...