Welcome to the Katherine Blair Journal! We're Katherine and Mark, husband and wife wedding photography team, and we strive to your story in an artful and evocative way. Our blog is here to help you find the perfect wedding venue, help with wedding planning, and get to know us better. Grab a glass of your favorite, sit down, and enjoy!
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The Chrysler Museum of Art is truly an experience. It’s hard for me to put into words. I was able to take a tour of the museum with Jennifer Kohms, the special events manager, and see how it might be used as a wedding venue. I went back a few days later just as a […]
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New Branch Farms is one of Virginia’s newest venues. It is located in Smithfield, VA. The venue itself has a clean, modern, industrial farmhouse feel, and the owners are incredibly welcoming and kind. As a newer Smithfield wedding venue they have worked hard to make their property unique and inclusive. It stands out amongst the […]
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The Norfolk Botanical Gardens is an absolutely stunning location with a variety of backdrops for your wedding. If Mark and I were getting married again, I would definitely be looking into hosting everything there. Can you imagine a sprawling lawn soiree, with gorgeous greenery and flowers? Think Bridgerton, where you might go to take a […]
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As wedding photographers, we often get asked about the best wedding venues in our area. So, we figured we’d curate a list to share with you all and simplify your wedding venue search. This post is all about our favorite Virginia Beach wedding venues, including some in other areas of Hampton Roads. If you are […]
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Located within the Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk, Virginia, The Obici House is a timelessly beautiful wedding venue. Overlooking the Nansemond River, it is surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery and the pristine greens of the golf course. The architecture of the house is clearly Italian-inspired, leaving the clean white façade of the building to […]
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If rolling lawns and ancient trees are part of your vision for your wedding day, look no further than the Kellam Estate Venue. This gorgeous property was home to the Kellam family in Virginia Beach, and is now a site for private events and weddings. The estate’s history dates back to the 1700s, and period […]
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To continue in our series of our favorite Virginia wedding venues, we are focusing on venues in Hampton Roads. We’re local to Virginia Beach, and as much as we love travel and destination weddings, we also like short drives up the road. The historic post office wedding venue So, if you’re looking for a venue […]
