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Couple twirls in front of murals for Intimate Fan District Wedding in Richmond

Intimate Fan District Wedding | Richmond VA

Oct 30, 2024

Eric and Colleen’s Intimate Fan District Wedding

Bride fans herself in front of fan district mural, guests gather for wedding

If these two look familiar, that’s because Eric and Colleen’s engagement portraits at their beautiful historic Richmond home were such a perfect way to capture their love. For their wedding, they made sure to keep things just as personal and had a very intimate Fan District Wedding at one of their favorite restaurants,The Heritage!

Bride and groom walking in front of murals after wedding
groom twirls bride in front of blue Richmond mural
bride and groom smiling in front of blue Richmond mural
Bride smiling with bouquet in the fan district

Colleen and Eric were so thoughtful and intentional every step of the way to make their wedding unique to their love story. They began their wedding day getting ready in their historic home and then met all of their guests at a Fan District staple, the bright and beautiful murals!

Bride and groom first look in the fan district
couple kissing after just getting married in the fan district
Bride and Groom Portrait in the Richmond Fan District

After spending some special time soaking up the murals and each others company, Eric and Colleen joined their guests in such a fun walk to the restaurant. This was such a fun way to incorporate their friends and family in each moment of their intimate wedding.

The Richmond Heritage Restaurant set up for a wedding
Table scape at the Heritage for microwedding
Wedding guests and couple walk to restaurant for Richmond wedding
Bride and Groom walking hand in hand to their wedding ceremony in Richmond

When they arrived to the Heritage restaurant, they were welcomed with champagne and appetizers! Having a cocktail hour to celebrate before the ceremony was so perfect to spend time with each of their guests and feel all the love and support being poured over them.

Bride enjoying her cocktail hour talking to guests
Wedding welcome sign and guests in restaurant
Bride and groom kissing and hugging outside of wedding venue
Bar tender pours drinks for cocktail hour, invitation detail shots
Bride sharing a drink with friends at cocktail hour
Pouring champagne for cocktail hour at the Heritage

Following cocktail hour, they shared a perfect and intimate ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. Colleen and Eric’s ceremony was so romantic and personal to them. There is no sweeter bliss than exchanging vows and committing to one another!

Exchanging rings in wedding ceremony at the heritage restaurant in Richmond
Bride and groom exchanging vows at the Heritage
Couple kissing after getting married at The Heritage
Couple celebrating with family after wedding ceremony

Then, it was time for thoughtful toasts and an incredible dinner provided by the Heritage. The champagne was flowing, and the joy was palpable throughout the room!

Couple kissing after their wedding toast
Family giving a toast after wedding ceremony
Friends and family cheers with champagne after wedding toasts
Bride and groom laugh and celebrate with friends

After dinner, Colleen and Eric shared their first dance as husband and wife surrounded by all of their loved ones. This was such a special moment that will always be cherished.

Cocktails passed around while bride and groom share their first dance
Couple dancing and celebrating after wedding ceremony
Black and white photo of couple sharing their first dance
Couple share a last dance of the night
Groom smiling as he shares a dance with his bride

After their first dance, shoes came off, and it was time to party! Colleen and Eric’s intimate wedding was the best reminder to make your wedding feel like your love story. Spending the day with their closest friends and family in the city they love was absolutely perfect.

Friends and family kick off shoes to dance and celebrate
Dancing in the Heritage restaurant in Richmond for wedding reception
Friends singing at dancing at wedding reception
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on the dance floor

If you love Colleen and Eric’s day, then you’ll love Brittany and Isak’s Richmond Elopement.

Photographer: Danielle

Vendors:
Venue: The Heritage Restuarant
Planner: Illumination Events
Hair: Makeup by HollyB
Makeup: Makeup by HollyB
Florist: Vogue Flowers
Stationary: Minted
Wedding Dress Designer: Vicky Mermaid Bridal
Groom’s Attire: Franco’s
Officiant: Justin Meadows of RVA Celebrant

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