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James River State Park named an International Dark Sky Park

By Jim MeisnerPosted March 20, 2019
James River State Park in Buckingham County will become the second state park in Virginia, the 44th park in the United States and only the 64th park in the world with the designation.
James River State Park being named an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).

Why ALMOST everyone needs to visit False Cape State Park

By Shellie LeetePosted January 16, 2019
A visit to one of the least visited Virginia State Parks may not be for everyone, read on to see why.
Dolphins feeding in the surf at False Cape State Park, Virginia

I'm in Love With You: Engagement Photo Session

By Shellie LeetePosted February 07, 2018
Consider a Virginia State Park for your engagement photo session, and everything's good.
Before they officially say I do before family and friends, they share their intent to marry in these engagement photos at Grayson Highlands State Park, Va - Photo courtesy of Rivkah | Fine Art Photographing rivkahfineart.com

Love has its Perfect Way at this Pocahontas State Park Wedding Venue

By Shellie LeetePosted January 16, 2018
Swift Creek Hall is decked out in splendor as family and friends celebrate the love between husband and wife at Pocahontas State Park. Check out the perfect setting for your wedding and reception in central Virginia.
Swift Creek Hall is decked out in splendor to celebrate the love between husband and wife at Pocahontas State Park, Va. Photo credit: Caiti Garter Photography

Tie The Knot Where Eagles Soar

By Shellie LeetePosted November 30, 2017
Set high above the Potomac River is this idyllic wedding setting and venue, Westmoreland State Park.
Tie the knot where eagles soar high above the Horse Head cliffs at Westmoreland State Park, Virginia Photos courtesy of Harmony Lynn Photography

A Waterfront Wedding in Central Virginia Makes Our Hearts Swoon

By Shellie LeetePosted November 16, 2017
You won't find many wedding destinations as affordable and romantic as Twin Lakes State Park. Be sure to watch the video then click the link to learn more.
Wonderful waterfront wedding at Twin Lakes State Park. Photo credit: Karyn Johnson Photography

Love Shines in This Special Place

By Shellie LeetePosted October 22, 2017
The mountains joyfully bear witness to the joining of these two hearts at Hungry Mother State Park.
Love shines here! Tie the knot at this rustic mountain setting - Hungry Mother State Park, Va

Falling in Love is Forever at this Wedding Venue

By Shellie LeetePosted September 06, 2017
As the mountains come alive with color, the grandeur of this picturesque setting is hard to beat for a romantic fall wedding.
You row row rowed your boat right into my heart - wedding at Douthat State Park, Virginia

A Whimsical Woodsy Wedding

By Shellie LeetePosted August 26, 2017
One couple share their love of the great outdoors in this fun filled whimsical wedding at one of our favorite Virginia State Park mountain venues.
A whimsical and inspiring wedding lakefront at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia - photos courtesy of Anna Hedges Photography

Eloping at a Virginia State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted August 16, 2017
Wedding Photographer Maria Grace shares some of the reasons couples love eloping at a Virginia State Park.
Say I do at First Landing State Park- Photo credit: Maria Grace Photo https://mariagracephoto.com/

A Story Book Wedding in the Formal Gardens

By Shellie LeetePosted August 09, 2017
The ideal setting to vow your love one to the other has never been simpler than at Chippokes State Park in Surry Virginia.
Your dreams can come true at Chippokes State Park - wedding photography courtesy of Lauren Simmons Phoography

FAQs: Can I Have My Wedding at a Virginia State Park?

By Shellie LeetePosted July 27, 2017
This series will focus on Frequently Asked Questions at our Virginia State Parks. Part 7 answers the question of hosting weddings at our state parks.
Bride preparing for the biggest day of her life at Chippokes State Park - Photo Credit Lauren Simmons Photography

A Fall Fairy Tale Wedding

By Shellie LeetePosted July 26, 2017
A rustic woodsy venue that overlooks a mountain lake is the perfect place to say I do on a beautiful fall day.
Wanting to incorporate purple into her wedding attire the bride added purple crinoline, purple shoes, and a gorgeous purple sash - Photo by Natalie Gibbs at Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia

Happily Ever After is Proclaimed at this Mountain Wedding Spot

By Shellie LeetePosted July 12, 2017
Love and marriage in the great outdoors is a natural occurrence at this amazing mountain spot in Southwest Virginia.
Dreams do come true - Wedding at Grayson Highlands State Park - All photos by Holly Cromer Photography

Photo Opportunities Abound at this Virginia Beach Wedding Venue

By Shellie LeetePosted June 27, 2017
We are privileged to have such an amazing place to host large and intimate weddings in Virginia called First Landing State Park.
The boardwalk leading to the beach makes a beautiful setting for photographing the newlyweds. First Landing State Park wedding photo courtesy of Caitlin Gerres Photography

An Authentic Mountain Wedding Venue

By Shellie LeetePosted June 14, 2017
Couples have been saying I DO at this historic mountain venue for decades, read this article to see why.
Couples have been saying I DO at Douthat State Park for decades. Wedding Photography at Douthat State Park by Craig Spiering Photography.

Stunning Wedding Venue along the Shores of the Rappahannock River

By Shellie LeetePosted June 02, 2017
One couple found the perfect wedding venue in a mansion along the shores of the Rappahannock River at Belle Isle State Park in Virginia, and one photographer found his favorite color shoot.
Fabulous wedding venue Bel Air area at Belle Isle State Park - Photo credit required Chip Litherland from Eleven Weddings Photography

Virginia's secret wedding venue hidden in plain sight

By Guest BloggerPosted May 07, 2017
A hidden gem in central Virginia made for the most memorable day in this travel writer's life.
Sarah and Tim making an entrance as husband and wife at Swift Creek Hall, Pocahontas State Park Virginia

A natural setting for weddings and other special celebrations

By Shellie LeetePosted March 12, 2017
From a historic plantation with formal gardens to lakefront gazebos, consider holding your special event at a Virginia State Park.
Dad walks his little girl to her espoused at this waterfront setting at Hungry Mother State Park

Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?

By Junie BPosted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
Adam and his German Shepard, Leia at Powhatan State Park! A different way to spend black Friday.


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