| Nowhere but in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia | | | | on catering weddings that are literally out of this |
| will you find more diversity in people, environment, | | | | world. What could be better for bride and groom |
| and beauty. The Virginia Beach area is active and | | | | space enthusiasts to have their wedding photo taken |
| alive with an athletic population, Norfolk provides the | | | | on the surface of the moon...or a reasonable |
| region with artistic and cultural centers, Hampton is | | | | fascimile?Williamsburg - Williamsburg Inn: Situated in |
| steeped in urban history, and Williamsburg lends a | | | | the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, this elegant inn |
| touch of patriotic pride in its preservation of Virginia | | | | hearkens back to days of colonial beauty and |
| history. Stepping from town to town, the differences | | | | majesty. Its beautifully appointed courtyards and |
| are simple to spot, yet for all the differences in each | | | | rooms are ideal for a wedding and sit-down dinner |
| township it is clear they share one thing common: | | | | reception.Williamsburg - The Wren Chapel at The |
| each Tidewater town offers a beautiful backdrop for | | | | College of William and Mary: One can only imagine |
| a wedding. Here now are five such locales any | | | | how many important historical figures graced this |
| Hampton Roads couple should consider when planning | | | | stately on-campus landmark. Used for weddings and |
| their special day.Norfolk - The Chrysler Museum: | | | | various ceremonies in the past, the Wren Chapel is |
| Patrons enjoy the permanent collection of paintings | | | | still available for services upon request. Couples with a |
| and ancient sculpture and the fascinating exhibits by | | | | significant tie to one of the nation's oldest colleges or |
| popular modern and contemporary artists, but did | | | | colonial history may want to consider an intimate |
| you know you could rent the entire musuem for | | | | ceremony here.The natural beauty of the beach, the |
| special occasions? The gracious Florentine style of | | | | noble aura of our founding fathers and mothers, the |
| the inner courtyard and the elegant gardens | | | | mystery of worlds unknown...diverse wedding locales |
| bordering the outside of the building offer ample | | | | in the diverse community of Hampton Roads make |
| photo opportunities for the wedding party and | | | | this part of Virginia an exceptional place to enjoy a |
| guests.Virginia Beach - Cavalier on the Hill: Before the | | | | wedding. - Kathryn LivelyKathryn Lively is the author |
| sprawl of chain hotels along the Oceanfront, the | | | | of Pithed: An Andy Farmer Mystery from Mundania |
| Cavalier was the place to stay at the beach. Today, | | | | Press and the Ash Lake Mysteries, Saints Preserve |
| one can still experience the glory of this late 20s | | | | Us and Pray For Us Sinners from Wings Press. She is |
| resort hotel with a dazzling wedding reception in the | | | | also marketing manager for Ciniva Systems. Her |
| grand ballroom.Hampton - Virginia Air and Space | | | | articles and fiction have appeared in many online and |
| Center: A wedding at a science museum? Believe it | | | | print magazines and newsletters. |
| or not, this popular Hampton attraction prides itself | | | | |