Virginia Weddings Magazine

04/01/2026

Kevan surprised Ellie with a proposal at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort in spring 2024 while they were hitting the slopes! 🥰 Check out their romantic story & gorgeous wedding on the blog | link in bio | 💍🎩
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04/01/2026

Real Virginia Wedding- Eillie & Kevan - https://vaweddingsmagazine.com/real-virginia-wedding-eillie-kevan/

Outlook at Saddle Ridge Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer

This wedding is featured in the spring 2028 issue of Virginia Weddings Magazine.

Bride

Ellie Balakhanlou, 36

Physician

Groom

Kevan Moniri, 41

Executive

Date

October 26, 2024

LOCATION

Outlook at Saddle Ridge

Chesterfield, Virginia

Number of Guests

215

“Aspen Skiing Proposal”Kevan and Ellie met on a dating app. They soon made plans to meet at a local

Outlook at Saddle Ridge Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer This wedding is featured in the spring 2028 issue of Virginia Weddings Magazine. Bride Ellie Balakhanlou,36 Physician Groom Kevan Moniri,41 Executive Date October 26, 2024 LOCATION Outlook at Saddle Ridge Chesterfield, Virginia Number o...

03/30/2026

Diamond event alert! 💍 Join G Marie Luxuriesin Virginia Beach on April 17th & 18th for a luxury experience featuring stunning designs from MICHAEL M and Sethi Couture 🤩

03/30/2026

Let's Get Engaged- Instore Event at G Marie Luxuries - https://vaweddingsmagazine.com/lets-get-engaged-instore-event-at-g-marie-luxuries/

Don't miss this instore event coming up at G Marie Luxuries in Virginia Beach!

April 17–18 | G Marie Luxuries | Virginia Beach

Friday: 11am-6pm » Saturday: 11am-4pm

Let’s Get Engaged is G Marie Luxuries invitation to experience diamonds in every form. They will feature beautifully crafted engagement rings and wedding bands alongside

Don't miss this instore event coming up at G Marie Luxuries in Virginia Beach! April 17–18 | G Marie Luxuries | Virginia Beach Friday: 11am-6pm » Saturday: 11am-4pm Let’s Get Engaged is G Marie Luxuries invitation to experience diamonds in every form. They will feature beautifully crafted engag...

03/29/2026

Calling All the Disney Brides! The Ultimate WDW Bachelorette Trip Itinerary is Here. - https://vaweddingsmagazine.com/calling-all-the-disney-brides-the-ultimate-wdw-bachelorette-trip-itinerary-is-here/

What better place to celebrate your upcoming nuptials than The Most Magical Place on Earth! Whether you're an annual pass holder or just looking for the princess treatment, Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL makes for the perfect bachelorette weekend.

Thursday:

Land at Orlando International Airport on Thursday morning to kick off

What better place to celebrate your upcoming nuptials than The Most Magical Place on Earth! Whether you're an annual pass holder or just looking for the princess treatment, Walt Disney

03/24/2026

It all started at a Friendsgiving gathering hosted by a mutual college friend for Matthew & Ruth. 😍 Fast forward to November 2023 - Matthew proposed in Nashville at The Opryland Ga***rd Hotel. 💍 Read their love story and see their gorgeous destination wedding photos on the blog | click link in bio.
Photography Adam Michaels Photography

03/24/2026

Real Virginia Wedding- Ruth & Matthew - https://vaweddingsmagazine.com/real-virginia-wedding-ruth-matthew/

This wedding is featured in the current spring issue of Virginia Weddings.

BRIDE

Ruth Cosse, 32

Digital Marketing Manager

GROOM

Dr. Matthew Wells, 32

Resident Physician

DATE

April 18, 2025

LOCATION

Carnegie Museum of Art

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

NUMBER OF GUESTS

155

“Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee Proposal”

Matthew and Ruth initially met at a Friendsgiving — a pre-Thanksgiving gathering hosted by a mutual college friend.

PROPOSAL

In November 2023,

This wedding is featured in the current spring issue of Virginia Weddings. BRIDE Ruth Cosse, 32 Digital Marketing Manager GROOM Dr. Matthew Wells, 32 Resident Physician DATE April 18, 2025

03/23/2026

Luxurious weddings | photography 🤩

03/20/2026

Effortless sophistication, timeless tablescapes. 🤩 Designed

03/16/2026

The Perfect Wedding Weekend: A Timeline from Rehearsal Dinner to Farewell Brunch - https://vaweddingsmagazine.com/the-perfect-wedding-weekend-a-timeline-from-rehearsal-dinner-to-farewell-brunch/

For many couples, a wedding is no longer just a few hours of celebration—it’s an entire weekend spent with the people you love most. Turning your wedding into a full weekend experience gives you more time to connect with guests, relax, and truly enjoy the celebration.

If you’re planning multiple events,

For many couples, a wedding is no longer just a few hours of celebration—it’s an entire weekend spent with the people you love most. Turning your wedding into a full weekend experience gives you more time to connect with guests, relax, and truly enjoy the celebration. If you’re planning multip...

03/15/2026

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03/12/2026

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