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micro weddings: the new power move
For years, wedding size was treated like a scoreboard. More guests, more drama, more proof that the celebration - and the love - was worthy of attention. Bigger wasn’t just better. It was expected. When weddings came back, couples didn’t rush to pick up where they left off. They edited. Hard. And in that process, micro weddings stopped being a workaround and started being a statement.
Mar 25
Love, Actually. From So Tender Is Humanity
Weddings are beautiful. They’re also wild — messy, unpredictable, even downright chaotic. As photographers and cofounders of So Tender is Humanity, a wedding photography studio, Alex and Anastasiia have witnessed it all: rain falling on outdoor vows, family tensions bubbling over, vendors who never arrive. Yet through every hiccup, they return to one simple truth — couples aren’t chasing perfection. They just want to feel joy.
May 5
5 Northern Virginia Wineries That Deserve a Spot in Your Fall Plans
It’s Virginia Wine Month, and honestly, you don’t need a better excuse to grab your people, hit the road, and sip your way through Northern Virginia. Between the views, the vino, and the vibes, these wineries prove you don’t have to head west to feel like you’ve escaped.
Oct 28, 2025
Stone Walls & Sweet Whispers: A Modern Americana-Styled Shoot
At The Manor 1858, Loudoun County’s newest stone-and-glass venue, planner Chandon Jones and photographer Anna Wright created something timeless with a twist: Classic Americana, but softened with romance. Picture Ralph Lauren’s heritage style kissed with warmth and whimsy.
Sep 9, 2025
Love, Actually. From The Ampersand Magazine
A New Chapter in Northern Virginia's Wedding and Lifestyle Scene.
Jul 16, 2025
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