Introducing Jacob + K’Ehleyr
We are featuring Jacob and K’Ehleyr’s wedding at the Virginia House in Richmond, Va. This venue was a new one for us and I must say that it compliments are photography style so well! From the lighting, romantic film-like aesthetic, and the luscious greens, this venue is our new favorite! Jacob and K’Ehleyr have made Richmond their home so it wasn’t a surprise that they chose a venue right in the heart of the city.
How The Day Unfolded
Jacob and K’Ehleyr started their day at Linden Row Inn. I loved this hotel for its large windows, and ample space. When it comes to your getting ready photos, you can never have too much space or natural light! Michael and I took advantage of the floor to ceiling windows and took some gorgeous getting ready shots of two of them. Linden Row is about 10 minutes away from the Virginia House.
For their ceremony, Jacob and K’Ehleyr opted to use the stone arches as their backdrop instead of the garden. I loved this idea becuase for one, they had a more intimate guest count, and two, the garden may tend to be overly bright depending on the time of day. The stone arches provide both and beatiful backdrop and soft lighting as it is nestled under a large magnolia tree.
For their first look and portraits, there were so many places to use! I love that Virginia House has so many backdrops to offer. We saved some locations for their sunset photos just to utilize more softer lighting. So, keep in mind, if you are having your wedding at Virginia House, some spots in the garden may look better if you wait until golden hour or some time later in the day!
The Venue
We really felt like we could use the Virginia House in many creative ways. The venue naturally gives romance and artistry, so creating romantic and beautiful pictures is somewhat easy! The inside of the venue is a bit dark and not flash photography is allowed. However, you can still you a darker setting to create some amazing pictures! I have included some in the highlight photos below.
FAQ
- How soon should you book the Virginia House?
- The Virginia House has a history of booking up quickly. I suggest planning a year and a half out for a weekend wedding.
- What time of year is best for this venue?
- Spring, summer, and fall are a definite yes! Because the venue also has maintain gardens, be sure to inquire with the staff if the grounds are maintain year around (do they switch out to fall and winter foliage).
- What wedding aesthetic best fits The Virginia House?
- This venue definitely has an Old English aesthetic. The European gardens also adds to the romantic and old world feel. However, a quick google search will prove that this venue compliments a wide range of color palettes and styles.
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