“I want a ballroom where I can entertain 300 of my closest friends” joked Dennis Pryor when he met with Architect Mark Spangler. The Pryors wanted a house that they could entertain in. They requested a two floor library like the one at the Biltmore House in North Carolina. The gothic architecture was inspired by…
Photographer Jennifer Milota and I went on a venue your to Fairview Farms in Powhatan Virginia. This venue is so turn-key that it can save a couple a boatload if rustic chic is what they are looking for. When you book with Fairview Farm you have complete access to the full estate. Fairview Farm can…
If you are looking for southern hospitality and a rustic venue, then you should check out Bandit’s Ridge. The farm is located on 25 acres out in Louisa Virginia. It is located right between Richmond and Charlottesville. They have hay fields, a barn, a main house with a pool, and horses. At Bandit’s Ridge you…
I have to start out and say that this is not an actual wedding venue. You won’t be able to host a party or a wedding here. However, they do accommodate non-profit organizations. I toured this venue because people are always asking where they can get their engagement pictures done, their bridal portraits, where they…
I have been waiting to put this venue tour up on the blog for a little while. I toured The Bolling Haxall House a few months ago, but I was waiting to see how an actual wedding happened here. The Woman’s Club has a very distinct style to it, and very busy decor. I was…
I had no idea when I walked into the VMFA for my tour that they had so many options available. There are several spaces available, and several different styles. They are also reasonably priced. I was truly surprised. The first venue is the one I’m sure most people think of when they think of the…
We took a trip down to Historic Petersburg to check out The Ward Center for Contemporary Art. This venue is such a versatile space for a large or small event. It is the perfect clean and modern backdrop. With it’s wide open spaces you can party and dance the night away. They also have rolling walls…
This hotel is super fun. I mean seriously who doesn’t love an art focused, pink hotel, that was built in a converted luxury department store? There are several fun art pieces on each floor, the rooms are modern, and the beds are made from refurbished wood. Quirk even has it’s own custom blend coffee, you…
This 10-acre site has everything you need to make your day perfect. The grounds have gorgeous gardens, trees, pathways, and a babbling granite creek. The old mill ruins offer a truly unique and historic site for your ceremony. The large gray stone of the old mill is covered with greenery and makes for a gorgeous…
Elegant, Grand, Classic. “The Finest Hotel in the South.” These are all words used to describe The John Marshall Ballrooms. Your guests will be awestruck by the lobby space with it’s classic black and tan decor and it’s inviting lounge furniture. As your guests arrive, this is a great space for some pre-ceremony cocktails and…