Hey there! I am Heather. A Richmond local and Sugar Shack Donut enthusiast. This is my little home where I write about long lasting love, foodie locations you HAVE to visit, renovations, and DIY projects. 

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We are engaged!

Ben and I are engaged! Oh my lord, how I have wished for this for what seems forever. I remember writing about Ben to you guys for the first time. I had butterflies describing him and sharing this news with you is giving me that same feeling. We haven’t been hiding this…I am just horrible at […]

April 22, 2022

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Eve & Chip Wedding

This quaint, rustic, farmhouse wedding took place in Bracey, Virginia on the most beautiful Saturday! It has rained during the week but it magically disappeared the day before the wedding. Eve and I jokingly call her wedding a “Covid” wedding just because of the timing of everything. Literally, her wedding was the DAY BEFORE they […]

December 1, 2020

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5 things I wish they told me while I was pregnant.

So…you’re pregnant OR thinking about starting to try. You scroll through blogs, read books, and ask family friends about their experiences with pregnancy to hear the generic “you’ll gain weight or get a little sick”. I’m here to tell you that I wish someone had told me all of the gross things to expect. What […]

September 15, 2020

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Amanda & Kaleb | Carpenter Theater | Richmond, Virginia

Summer weddings are always a blast! From cool wedding venues and being able to shoot pictures until the late evening, they never disappoint. This wedding was no exception. Amanda and Kaleb were married at Ramsey Church and then their reception was held at the Carpenter Theater in Richmond, Virginia. To say it was stunning was […]

September 6, 2019

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Megan & Ethan Wedding | Glen Allen, Virginia| Heather Michelle Photography

Megan & Ethan got married at Saint Vernon Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia. It was the perfect bright and sunny summer day for the lovebirds to get married.

August 15, 2019

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Libby Hill Park | Brooke & Wilson | Engagement Session

Libby Hill Park in Richmond, Virginia is honestly starting to become one of my favorite places. It’s full of rich history and has one of the most beautiful views of Richmond. It gives a small glimpse of the residential area of Richmond while providing a breathtaking landscape of the James River and Church Hill. I […]

June 7, 2019

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Jessica & Kevin | Amber Grove Wedding | Richmond, Virginia

Oh goodness, where to start! This wedding was so bittersweet to me because I genuinely connected with this couple. I absolutely adored hearing their love story and the more I met with Jessica, I realized that we were so similar! Jessica is sweet, kind, and regal but she has this wicked sense of humor and […]

March 8, 2019

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Whitney & Kevin | Ashton Creek Vineyard Wedding| Chester, Virginia

Are you looking to see a wedding with a blush wedding dress, sparkly shoes, fall trees, and an amazing winery? This is your wedding! Whitney and Kevin got married at Ashton Creek Vineyard and it is a hidden gem! It’s nooked away in Chester, Virginia and was absolutely charming. Whitney and I met years ago […]

December 6, 2018

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Camile & Austin Wedding | Shenandoah Woods | Luray, Virginia

Driving to Shenandoah Woods was so relaxing and calming. I never write about my drive up to a venue but seeing the colorful fall trees in Luray, Virginia is a sight to see. My drive almost set up the day for Camile and Austin’s wedding. I arrived and everyone was hanging out and relaxed. There […]

November 29, 2018

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University of Richmond Wedding | Kassie & Johnny | Heather Michelle Photography

If you’ve ever spent time in Richmond, Virginia then you know there is so much to do and beauty to explore. From downtown Richmond and the canal walk all the way up to Carytown and the amazing food and festivals. Richmond is a place for everyone! One place I not only love to visit but […]

October 25, 2018

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