Cheers to all my newly engaged folks who want to have a short engagement and get married THIS YEAR! It’s totally possible.

FULL TRANSPARENCY- WE HAVE PLENTY OF AVAILABILITY IN 2025. 

That’s why I made this guide. I know I only included 5 venues on here but if you’re familiar with WV, you know that the venue selection in this region is limited. I only did the research on my favorite venues (because duh, I want to work there more lol).

In the 8 years I’ve been in this industry, this is the first year where we’re not fully booked, and apparently for several other wedding industry folks too. Election years tend to be weird, but honestly I’m discovering that more and more couples are having shorter engagements and shorter planning time.

So cheers to all you who push through and plan your wedding for this year. It’s possible and I know plenty of local vendors who have availability in 2025.

Please note, this blog was written with the boldest of intentions. It’s direct and it’s meant to inspire you. It’s meant to be that final push you may need after you’ve dug down deep and truly realize that a traditional wedding is not for you.

Ready for a comprehensive guide to some of the most unique West Virginia wedding venues? We’ve compiled a list of venues in different areas of West Virginia with options between indoor and outdoor spaces. Don’t worry, no barns were harmed in the making of this blog.

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Once you’ve decided that a big wedding production is not for you, the fun part is deciding where, how, and when to elope. It’s no secret that elopements are becoming more popular but often times we find that couples are struggling to find ways to make their tiny little wedding special and unique to them. There can be wayyy more to an elopement day then just posing for pretty photos and video in an epic landscape like a national park or a mountain with rolling views.

Thinking of ditching the stress and pressure that comes with a traditional wedding and just...running off somewhere beautiful for a week long wedding vacation? I’m totally on board for it and ready to be your number one cheerleader to just do the damn thing.

Elopements can still include your people - your closest friends and family - while avoiding the fluff and stuff (and costs) of a big wedding. And if you’re in West Virginia? Even better. We're a photography and videography team and we LOVE elopements.