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1 month ago | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Madeline Mayhood |Constance Costas |Vayda Parrish
A rainbow of blooms takes over Burnside Farms in Nokesville each spring, creating a breathtaking backdrop of yellow, pink, red, and orange blossoms. During their annual Festival of Spring, running mid-March to mid-April (check their Instagram, @BurnsideFarms, for exact dates), visitors can picnic, play, and pick their own bundles from over 150 tulip varieties and more than 30 types of daffodils.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Eric Wallace |Cathy Herbert |Vayda Parrish
By Clare Osdene Schapiro | Illustration by Anna GodeassiWhat advice do you have for me?” a young friend recently asked over tea. Finished with college and starting out in her first job, she’s very responsible, clever, and has always been sensible and conscientious. At her age, I wasn’t any of those things. Nonetheless, I realized I may have some advice to impart, albeit unexpected and contrary to what she may have been bred to believe.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish |Vayda Tarleton |Heather Bien |Elizabeth Cogar
Build a backyard refuge with Studio Shed.
Cabin fever? Consider the Studio Shed, a grown-up version of the backyard playhouse. These prefabricated units are right-sized for offices, exercise studios, guestrooms, or music rooms. Choose from ready-to-ship models or customize your mini-oasis with floor plans ranging from 96-1,000 square feet, with optional kitchenettes or baths.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright |Elizabeth Cogar |Vayda Parrish
Sept. 14: Author and Harrisonburg resident Evan Friss presents his new release The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore (Viking, 2024), described as “a love letter to bookstores,” at New Dominion Bookshop. It’s books on books on books—what more could a reader ask for? NDBookshop.comSept. 21–22: Two days of summery folk and breezy rock tunes hit Richmond as the sweltering heat fades into fall.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz |Madeline Mayhood |Laura Ingles |Vayda Parrish
Not all museum gift shops are made equal. These top spots offer one-of-a-kind merchandise that lets you take home a slice of the experience or share it with family and friends. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond—The Commonwealth’s premier destination for fine art also brings primo shopping opportunities. Here you’ll find fun, branded staples like bumper stickers and refrigerator magnets alongside a curated selection of goods inspired by current exhibitions.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish
Wedded bliss on the waterfront.
June 3, 2023 Lake Anna
Katelynn and Daniel are happiest on the water. They met on it—through mutual friends and fellow sailing enthusiasts in Hawaii—and got engaged under it, scuba diving in Germany. After enduring long distance while Daniel was stationed there, the lovebirds exchanged vows in a homey lakeside ceremony—on this side of the pond. “We wanted to get married by the water, but didn’t want to do a beach wedding,” says Katelynn.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish
Home is where the heart is.
July 23, 2023 Ravens Roost Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway
Kristina Maliarenko and Roman Nehliadiuk’s mountaintop nuptials were an altogether different kind of destination wedding. After fleeing their homes in Kherson, Ukraine, in the midst of war, the couple landed in Staunton, where they settled with family. Kristina and Roman would often take long drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway, acclimating to their new lives in an unfamiliar country.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish
A tale of small town sweethearts.
September 10, 2022 Ceremony: Perseverance Christian Church, Kenbridge. Reception: Parrish View Farms, Kenbridge
Hannah and Eli’s celebration of marriage was homegrown in every sense of the word. They were raised just a few miles apart in rural Lunenburg County and tied the knot at Perseverance Christian Church in Kenbridge—Eli’s family church—with the ceremony officiated by Hannah’s childhood preacher.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish
A rainbow of romance on the River. September 17, 2022 Tredegar Ironworks, RichmondRichmonders Blair and John wanted a big wedding to reflect their bold personalities. The James River glimmered in the distance as the pair were married in a colorful golden- hour ceremony with the Foundry at Tredegar’s massive exterior brick walls as a backdrop.
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Apr 13, 2024 | 
virginialiving.com | Vayda Parrish
The magic of an Appalachian autumn.
October 22, 2022 The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
Georgie’s vision of a colorful secret garden flecked with natural autumn foliage came together with the couple’s focus on family, conjuring a bewitching combination of style and sentimentality. “Our special day was made even more special by my grandmother [Mary], who raised me and suffered a massive stroke in 2020 but was able to join us in celebrating,” says Georgie.
