I chose to begin this wedding story on film — because The Jefferson Hotel feels like a place that deserves it. Its walls are already full of stories, and capturing this day on film felt like adding another chapter to its history.
The Jefferson first opened its doors in 1895, built by Lewis Ginter as a palace of elegance in the heart of Richmond. Over the years it has hosted presidents, celebrities, and countless celebrations. Its grand staircase, marble columns, and gilded ballrooms have seen love stories unfold for more than a century.
It hasn’t always been easy — a devastating fire in 1901 nearly destroyed it, but like every great love story, it rose again, rebuilt with even more beauty. The Palm Court once even had real alligators lounging in marble pools — a reminder that even the grandest places can hold playful secrets.
On this wedding day, the hotel once again became the stage for something timeless. The couple walked beneath chandeliers that have lit a thousand dances, laughed in hallways where history still whispers, and began their forever in a place built for romance.
Their portraits are not just photographs — they’re a continuation of The Jefferson’s story, a blend of past and present, captured in light, film, and memory
After the vows were exchanged at The Jefferson, the story continued at The Tobacco Company Restaurant. Once a 19th-century tobacco warehouse, now a restored landmark, its brick walls and chandeliers carry both history and elegance.
The couple’s celebration unfolded in this timeless space — laughter filling the atrium, music echoing through wood and glass, and love adding another layer to the restaurant’s story.
From the timeless halls of The Jefferson Hotel to the warm, historic charm of The Tobacco Company Restaurant, this day was a journey through Richmond’s most iconic spaces. Every corner told a story — from vows spoken beneath chandeliers to laughter rising in the atrium.
Here is the full gallery, a visual story of love, history, and celebration.
