Natalie and Chris’ summer Virginia House wedding was a heartwarming experience celebrating fellow University of Virginia alums uniting as one. I also went to the same high school as Natalie, and I always find it even more special photographing not only a fellow Hoo but also a fellow Maggie Walker alum!
The couple met in 2015 in Russian at a discussion section, where Natalie took the plunge and asked him to a date function. The two grew closer ever since, and it was no surprise when Chris proposed in 2021 on vacation at a family beach house. The couple now live together in Philadelphia, while Chris attends school at Penn University in pursuit of his PhD. Their summer Virginia House wedding was a great time to take a break, and enjoy being together.
Natalie & Chris started their wedding day getting ready at the Quirk Hotel Richmond. The couple opted for keeping their day traditional, spending the morning apart and not seeing each other until the ceremony. Both were emotional finally seeing each at the aisle, and you can see Chris wiping away tears as Natalie walks up to him. Following the ceremony, everyone was ready to party at the gorgeous Virginia House reception venue!
The couple had an all-star vendor team supporting them. I wanted to give a shoutout especially to their planners, Kalisha & Yasmine of Emerald Events by Nilsa. The team did an incredible job transforming the Virginia House and giving our couple a stress-free wedding experience – just what any couple deserves after months of planning! I highly recommend them more for any couple looking for a talented Richmond wedding planner.
Keep scrolling to see more from Natalie & Chris’s Virginia House Wedding!
Vendor Team
Photography: Xiaoqi Li Photography
Coordinator: Emerald Events by Nilsa
Hotel & Getting Ready Venue: Quirk Hotel Richmond
Ceremony: Christ the King Lutheran Church
Reception Venue: Virginia House
HMUA: The Veil Company
Florals: Sneeds Nursery
DJ: Good Day Sounds
Cake/Pies: WPA Bakery
Caterer: Goodrich Gourmet
Rentals: Rent-E-Quip
Transportation: Taylor’s Classic Travels
Dress: BHDLN
![Outdoor sign at Quirk Hotel at Richmond wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-01-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding details showcasing richmond wedding details](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-02-scaled.jpg)
![jewelry sitting in dusty blue box with perfume bottle](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-03-scaled.jpg)
![engagement ring and wedding rings sitting on invitation for summer quirk wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-04-1024x683.jpg)
![beaded clutch with happily ever after on it at summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-05-1024x683.jpg)
![groom's watch and details before Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-05](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-06-1024x683.jpg)
![groom getting ready with groomsmen before summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-07-1024x683.jpg)
![groom buttoning shirt and cufflinks before wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-08-scaled.jpg)
![groom wearing tuxedo smiling before wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-09-scaled.jpg)
![groom petting dog in tuxedo after getting ready for Quirk Hotel wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-10-683x1024.jpg)
![black and white image of card table](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-11-1024x683.jpg)
![groom and groomsmen playing fooseball before wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-12-1024x683.jpg)
![bride hugging parents while wearing floral pajamas before. summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-13-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding party wearing matching pajamas celebrating bride before summer wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-14-1024x683.jpg)
![bride toasting mimosas with wedding party wearing matching floral pajamas before summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-15-1024x683.jpg)
![bride getting zipped into wedding dress before summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-16-683x1024.jpg)
![black and white portrait of bride's mom zipping her into wedding dress](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-17-683x1024.jpg)
![bride smiling and putting on earrings before summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-18-scaled.jpg)
![bride brushing hair behind ear showing earrings](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-19-scaled.jpg)
![black and white portrait of wedding party laughing and riding trolley to wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-20-1024x683.jpg)
![bride exiting trolley arriving at wedding venue](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Quirk-Hotel-Richmond-Wedding-Getting-Ready-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-21-1024x683.jpg)
![groom standing at alter waiting for bride to walk down aisle](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-01-1024x683.jpg)
![bride being walked down aisle by her parents](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-02-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple holding hands during wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-03-1024x683.jpg)
![black and white portrait of bride and groom holding hands at wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-04-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding guests standing and watching ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-05-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom kiss at the end of wedding ceremony as husband and wife](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-06-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple standing together after ceremony in tuxedo and wedding dress](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Christ-the-King-Lutheran-Church-Richmond-Wedding-Ceremony-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-07-683x1024.jpg)
![newly married couple riding trolley to reception at virginia house](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-01-1024x683.jpg)
![picture of virginia house before wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-02-1024x683.jpg)
![tented outdoor reception with long tables at outdoor summer virginia house wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-03-1024x683.jpg)
![close up of wedding reception tables with white table cloths and blue napkins](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-04-1024x683.jpg)
![pink flowers in vase for centerpiece of table at summer virginia house wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-05-683x1024.jpg)
![white box with bride and groom's name written on it](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-06-1024x683.jpg)
![photo guestbook sign with flowers in vase around it](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-07-1024x683.jpg)
![signature drink sign with pictures detailing ingredients](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-08-scaled.jpg)
![picture of wedding couple's cat with 'humans got married' on it](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-09-scaled.jpg)
![two tiered white wedding cake with pink florals](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-10-683x1024.jpg)
![a white card with 'how sweet it is to be loved by you' typed on it](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-11-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding couple standing with family during portraits](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-12-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple standing with bridal party wearing blue dresses and holding bouquets ets](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-13-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple standing in center with wedding party around them wearing blue dresses](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-14-1024x683.jpg)
![bridal couple walking towards camera with wedding party walking behind them](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-15-1024x683.jpg)
![bride walking with bridesmaids wearing blue dresses](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-16-1024x683.jpg)
![bridesmaids celebrating with bride after wedding ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-17-1024x683.jpg)
![groom standing in front with groomsmen behind him wearing tuxedos](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-18-1024x683.jpg)
![bride standing in grassy area holding bouquet and wearing wedding dress](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-19-scaled.jpg)
![close up of bridal bouquet with blue and pink flowers](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-20-scaled.jpg)
![bride with her back to the camera wearing veil](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-21-683x1024.jpg)
![groom smiling wearing tuxedo in black and white portrait](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-22-1024x683.jpg)
![groom walking through grassy area wearing black tuxedo](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-23-683x1024.jpg)
![groom sitting on bench during outdoor portraits](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-24-1024x683.jpg)
![close up of boutonnière with green and blue flowers](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-25-683x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom embracing smiling at one another during bridal portraits](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-26-1024x683.jpg)
![bride holding groom's arm and laughing after summer virginia house wedding](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-27-scaled.jpg)
![wedding couple walking away after ceremony](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-28-scaled.jpg)
![newly married couple sitting together on steps looking at one another at Virginia House](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-29-683x1024.jpg)
![bride and groom holding hands and dancing outside venue](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-30-1024x683.jpg)
![black and white portrait of bride and groom sitting on steps laughing together](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-31-1024x683.jpg)
![groomsmen giving toast at summer virginia house wedding reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-32-1024x683.jpg)
![groom looking at bride and smiling during toasts](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-33-1024x683.jpg)
![newly married couple sitting at head table during reception festivities](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-34-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom cutting cake together at Virginia House reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-35-683x1024.jpg)
![newly married couple dancing for first time as husband and wife](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-36-1024x683.jpg)
![bride embracing father after father-daughter dance](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-37-1024x683.jpg)
![groom dancing with mother during mother-son dance](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-38-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding guests dancing and having fun at outdoor reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-39-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding guests dancing on dance floor at summer Virginia House reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-40-1024x683.jpg)
![more wedding guests dancing with fans and having a good time together](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-41-1024x683.jpg)
![black and white portrait of wedding guest dancing at reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-42-1024x683.jpg)
![bride dancing and having fun with wedding guests](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-43-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding guests celebrating with guests](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-44-1024x683.jpg)
![groom having fun with wedding guests at summer virginia house reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-45-1024x683.jpg)
![bride dancing with wedding guests at reception](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-46-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom kissing after reception ends](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-47-1024x683.jpg)
![wedding couple exiting reception with streamer exit](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-48-1024x683.jpg)
![bride and groom exiting together as husband and wife](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-49-1024x683.jpg)
Explore more Richmond wedding inspiration, or check out the Best Richmond wedding venues!
Dreaming of an incredible Richmond wedding photography experience? Let’s chat soon!
![black and white portrait of bride and groom sitting on steps laughing together](https://xiaoqili.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7250/2022/09/Summer-Virginia-House-Wedding-Reception-Richmond-Xiaoqi-Li-Photography-31-scaled.jpg)
add a comment