I have lived in Ewing, Virginia my entire life

Being such a small town, our state park Wilderness Road State Park has always been a constant when it comes to local activities and interests.

Wilderness Road has been a place where I've spent many birthdays, family reunions, and special events. The Karlan Mansion has been a favorite of mine since I was little and would go help decorate their tree at Christmas time...so when my fiancee proposed I knew where my dream wedding would take place.

Every second of our big day was a fairytale...I felt like a princess getting ready in that mansion. I couldn't imagine a more beautiful place to get married to your best friend.

The next year on our one year wedding anniversary we headed back to the park to the mansion to have pictures taken and have a picnic. It is truly such a special place to us.

Karlan Mansion at Wilderness Road State Park was where we went for our one year anniversary picnic

We love to celebrate special occasions at Karlan Mansion and Wilderness Road State Park

We have now been married 3 years and visit Wilderness Road State Park often with our daughter Madelyn...and when her 1st birthday came around (all too quickly) we knew we had to arrange for a party there.

and baby makes three!

Wilderness Road State Park has been such a huge part of some of the biggest events in my life and some of my most favorite memories and we look forward to making many more.

Brandy Wires

From our contest entries from: "Love is in the Air -- A Contest for February"

Thank you Brandy for sharing your love story

Learn more about Wilderness Road State Park and Karlan Mansion in the furthest Southwest Corner of Virginia here