Weddings 2027 Submissions FAQ

We’re looking for beautiful photography paired with a moving, well-told story. We’re drawn to weddings with unique details, an extra punch of drama, and tear-worthy moments behind them. We love celebrating weddings from every region of Virginia, and we’re always especially eager to see more submissions from Southwest Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.

Simply fill out the form like any other submitter. Be sure you have the couple’s blessing and 15–20 strong photos of the wedding. The form asks for both the submitter’s contact information and the couple’s contact information, and you’ll both be notified if the wedding is selected. Mothers, maids of honor, photographers, planners, florists, officiants, and others are all welcome to submit.

Yes. You may submit as many weddings as you’d like, as long as each submission meets the eligibility guidelines.

We’re looking for the wedding’s key highlights and best moments—images that truly represent the day. We love seeing the couple front and center, along with any unique twists, plus details such as the ceremony, florals, tablescapes, venue shots, attire, wedding party moments, reception energy, and the send-off.

Each submission must include a highlight gallery of 15–20 professional, high-resolution images, submitted via gallery link. We prefer curated highlight galleries rather than full galleries. Phone photos are not accepted.

Photos are submitted via a gallery link included in the submission form. This may be a professional online gallery or a Dropbox or Google Drive folder. Password-protected links are acceptable, as long as the password or login information is provided in the form.

Please make sure your gallery link remains active through September. If a link expires or becomes inaccessible before selections are finalized, we may be unable to review the submission.

We download images so they remain accessible during the editorial review process. Please be sure that downloading is enabled and that any required password, PIN, or login information is accurate. If we’re unable to access or download the images using the information provided, we may not be able to consider the wedding for publication.

No. Weddings must have already taken place at the time of submission, since we require images from the day.

Yes. Photographers will be credited, and we request full vendor information as part of the publication process.

Submitters and couples will be notified by the end of September.

If your submission is selected as the giveaway winner, the prize is yours as the submitter. If you’d prefer to transfer the getaway to the couple themselves, just let us know when we reach out.

No. Submission does not guarantee publication in the magazine or selection as the giveaway winner.

Yes. Blackout dates include the following (others may apply based on availability):

• July 2–4, 2027
• December 24–26, 2026
• December 31, 2026–January 2, 2027
• Daffodil Festival dates (TBC, 2027)

Booking details will be coordinated directly with the Inn at Warner Hall, which can provide directions and arrival information as needed. Transportation to and from Gloucester, Virginia, is not included.

The getaway is valid for one year from the date of the drawing. Reservations must be made with at least 14 days’ advance notice and are subject to availability.

The giveaway is open to all eligible submissions. However, only entrants who provide an Instagram handle in the submission form and follow both @VirginiaLiving and @InnAtWarnerHall will be eligible for the giveaway drawing.

Submissions will close in August. We’ll announce the exact deadline closer to that time.

In general, no. If a significant error has been made, please contact Hope Cartwright directly at [email protected].

Please email [email protected] with your idea.