Ben and Michala’s October Wedding Photography Woodlands at Algonkian in Sterling, Virginia
Ben and Michala’s October wedding at Woodlands at Algonkian Fall Wedding was everything couples hope for when dreaming up a relaxed fall day with people they love. The vibe? Super chill, personal, and full of intentional choices that felt completely like them.
They kept the structure of a traditional reception with an indoor seated dinner, but added their own twist. Later in the night, a pizza truck rolled up during the dancing, and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect.
Vendors:
Venue and Catering: Woodlands at Algonkian
Makeup: Skin Starts Here
Hair: Natalie Hair and Makeup LLC
Planner and DJ: Love and Light Entertainment
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Invitations: Zola
Rentals: Party Rental LTD
Rings: DeVries Jewelers
Late Night Pizza Truck: DC Slices
Why We Love the Woodlands at Algonkian
The Woodlands at Algonkian Fall Wedding experience has this perfect balance of being surrounded by nature without feeling isolated. You get all the outdoor beauty—trees, trails, river views—but with actual comfort and space for your guests to enjoy themselves.
More importantly, the indoor space at the Woodlands gives you options. There’s room to spread out, dance, and eat without everything feeling too formal. We especially love how the venue flows from indoors to outdoors—it works well for couples who want that mix of comfort and natural scenery.
Fall Wedding at the Woodlands? It’s Hard to Beat
The colors in October are unreal. Bright leaves, golden light, cooler temps—Woodlands at Algonkian Fall Wedding days just hit different. The trees that line the property turn shades of orange, red, and yellow, and you barely need to decorate to make it feel special.
Plus, the layout of the property means you’re never far from a great photo backdrop. The open lawns, the water in the background, the soft forest light filtering in—it all works together effortlessly. As Virginia wedding photographers, this place has quickly become one of our favorites for fall weddings.
A Chill Wedding Day With All the Personality
Now back to Ben and Michala. Their day wasn’t about tradition. It was about good food, good people, and staying fully present. That’s something we really value as a Richmond wedding photo & video team. The moments that stand out usually aren’t the ones that are planned down to the minute—they’re the ones that feel natural and unforced.
Honestly, we think more couples should take notes from these two. From the pizza truck dinner to the handmade details and focus on connection, this Woodlands at Algonkian Fall Wedding reminded us why we do what we do.
Our Take as a Virginia Wedding Photo & Video Team
We’ve photographed a lot of weddings around Virginia, and the Woodlands is always a standout venue—especially in fall. It gives space for your people to relax, which makes documenting the real moments even easier. As a Richmond wedding photographer and videographer team, that’s what we care about most.
Also, if you’re looking for a Virginia wedding videographer or photographer who values connection and keeps things low-stress, we’d love to chat.
- To catch another glimpse of this venue, check out another wedding we’ve shot here!
- Take a peek at another of our most recent weddings!
- Check out the Wooldlands at Algonkian website for lots of info!
If you like what you see and are looking for your own Virginia wedding photographer, reach out via our contact form and we’ll get chatting!
