Unforgettable Army Wedding at Shadow Creek in Purcellville, Virginia with Nicki & Devon

Love stories are often filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes even a little bit of chaos. Such was the case for Nicki and Devon, a courageous couple whose love blossomed amidst their shared commitment to serving their country in the Army. Their wedding day at the enchanting Shadow Creek in Purcellville, Virginia, was an occasion to remember, with a surprising twist that brought the entire celebration to a standstill but not for long, even the power outage couldn't dampen the spirit of love and resilience.

Intimate Fall Adventure Wedding in Harpers Ferry with Melanie + Jacob

Melanie & Jacob decided to create a hybrid style wedding, an adventure elopement but with close family and friends and it was SO perfect! They brought along their family and friends on a short hike down to the Potomac River and had their beautiful ceremony on the river banks not far from their reception venue The Wedding Niche.

Jenna and JP's Golden Fall Wedding in Sharpsburg, Maryland

Jenna and JP had the sweetest ceremony under the golden fall trees on JP’s family’s land. JP got ready in his Grandparents home on one end of the property and Jenna got ready in JP’s childhood home on the other end.

Natalia & Anthony's Dreamy Gettysburg Wedding at Battlefield Bed + Breakfast

October 9th they married at the Battlefield Bed and Breakfast surrounded by all their favorite people. We had perfect sunny, hot weather. They had their sweet ceremony in the garden and reception in the historic barn complete with TWO epic Pittsburgh cookie tables filled with sweets. These two Army vets cut their cake with a saber and licked it too.

The Quarry, a Unique Wedding Venue in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Can you believe this quarry is in West Virginia?? It’s only about an hour away from Washington DC and it looks like a cenote in Mexico with its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. It’s rocky walls and lush trees compliment the super deep turquoise water and this quarry is spring fed so the water is always cool and fresh. The new owners have been adding onto this property for the past several years and are ready to open for private weddings and events.

L+M's Spring Wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia

L+M were married on May 7th on her family’s property in Charlottesville, Virginia. These two tied the knot on a surprisingly chilly rainy May day. It was calling for crazy rain all day but these two lucked out with only a few moments of drizzle.

Harpers Ferry Spring River Elopement with M+B

On the blog today is M + B’s May 1st wedding in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and Knoxville Maryland. These two tied the knot on a surprisingly chilly May day. It was calling for crazy rain all day. About an hour before their ceremony while Meaghan was getting ready it rained buckets and then, as if the sky knew these two were to be married the rain stopped and held off for the rest of the night!

Winter Adventure Elopement at Weverton Cliffs outside of Harpers Ferry

This Adventure Elopement was so epic with D & I outside of Harpers Ferry in Knoxville, Maryland. These two tied the knot on a very cold, very windy, beautiful sunny day. It was 25 degrees that day with 38-51mph winds, probably colder and higher winds up on that cliff! Love kept these two warm!

Winter Micro Wedding in Hillsboro, Virginia at Hidden View B&B with E + M

On the blog today is E +M’s intimate January wedding in Hillsboro, Virginia at The Hidden View Bed & Breakfast. These two tied the knot next to a cozy fireplace surrounded by their two boys, parents and siblings in a short but very sweet ceremony officiated by Ron Petrella. We didn’t have to go far for pictures, The Hidden View B&B has a gorgeous view of rural Loudoun County right in their front yard. We took the whole family outside for sunset photos in the barely snow covered ground where E braved the cold in her beautiful gown. They had a personal chef Meagan Morris of Palate Sensations prepare an amazing meal for them at a beautifully set table for a quiet dinner with their loved ones.

These two lovebirds met in high school and stayed really good friends for years before realizing their love for one another. Congrats again E + M for finally tying the knot! Cheers to your new adventures together as husband and wife!!

Winter Wedding Bliss in Harpers Ferry with M + J

Coming to you on the blog today is M + J’s January wedding in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and Knoxville Maryland. These two tied the knot on a very cold beautiful sunny day. It was calling for a high of 10 degrees that day! Love kept these two warm!

We met up with M + J at The Wedding Niche where they were finishing getting ready. We headed down to the river in separate cars and they had their first look on the bank of the Potomac River. We took some photos and then they had a private vow exchange. We then took them into Harpers Ferry to have their practice first dance on top of Jefferson Rock overlooking the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.

Top 5 Wedding Vineyards in Loudoun County Virginia

With endless wedding venue options to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down your choices and select a spot that aligns with your budget, location and style. If you’ve narrowed it down to vineyards/wineries in the DC area you’ll still have plenty to choose from and not all of them are equipped to handle weddings. We’ve done the research and legwork for you, here are the top 5 wedding vineyards and wineries in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Alicia & Adam's 15 Year Vow Renewal at Harpers Ferry Brewing

Alicia & Adam were married 15 years ago, today actually. They said their vows again on November 13th 2021 at Harpers Ferry Brewing with their family, friends and a reunion with their old bridal party. Ya know, their minister said it right, you really don’t know the weight of your vows or even what love really means until down the road…and a few kids later. They had the sweetest ceremony that had everyone crying and we had a blast with their bridal party. Harpers Ferry Brewing has amazing beer and pizza, stunning views and who doesn’t like hanging around a bon fire listening to live music? Super fun afternoon celebrating 15 years together! Happy 15th Anniversary Alicia & Adam!!

Victoria & Bradley's Wedding at Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club in Round Hill, Virginia

Tori & BJ tied the knot on October 16th, 2021 at Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club in Round Hill, Virginia.

These two had such an epic day, it rained all morning, we rushed to the ceremony in between rains and then out on the course with a derecho over head to shoot their bride and groom session.

Bella & Corey's Micro Wedding at Keep Tryst Manor in Maryland

Bella & Corey were married October 23rd at Keep Tryst Manor in Maryland. The wonderful Lisa was their officiant for their super sweet ceremony under the giant tree and beautiful modern arch. These two are high school sweethearts and they even had a secret handshake

Dani + Blair's October Wedding in Cambridge, Maryland

Dani & Blair tied the knot October 2, 2021 in Cambridge, Maryland. These two had an epic day with friends and family on the water. What a view! The weather was perfect and the whole vibe was impeccable. This pretty in pink wedding ended with a huge party and fireworks over the water. WOW, just wow! Wishing you both the very best, cheers to your new forever adventure together!

Kathryn & Casey get married at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Baltimore

This wedding was EPIC. If you couldn’t already tell from the pictures, their venue is GORGEOUS. We’ve been to a ton of weddings and we can tell you this one will stay in our top favorites forever.

Appalachian Trail Adventure Elopement in Harpers Ferry

We recently did a styled shoot with several local wedding vendors to create some magical images highlighting small businesses in the Harpers Ferry area. The Wedding Niche hosted and coordinated our styled shoot, providing the most gorgeous historical backdrop and connected all the vendors. Outdoor Eventures set up their glamping tent, TLC Bridal Boutique provided the dress, The Little Things designed and made the earrings, Sofia Marraffa Flower Designs provided the gorgeous bouquet and cake florals, Monica’s Sugar Studio baked the delicious cake and Brixton is the hat maker. Our couple got ready, ate and cut the cake in their glamping tent, we then took our couple on a hike up the Appalachian Trail, we walked the Potomac River banks and drove up to an overlook to watch the sunset over Harpers Ferry with champagne. What an awesome way to say I do all within an hour of DC.

Alex + Bridget's Stone Mountain Vineyard Fall Micro Wedding

Alex and Bridget were married on November 7, 2020 at Stone Mountain Vineyards outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. They sized their original wedding down to a micro sized wedding in true 2020 fashion. They got THE most gorgeous weather for November, literally, 75, breezy and sunny, not a cloud in the sky. We have to say these two had THE BEST FREAKING FIRST DANCE we have ever seen!

WeddingChristine JohnsonDecember 4, 2020wedding, vineyard, micro wedding, Stone Mountain Vineyard, Virginia Wedding