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February 10, 2016

Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run | Marriott Ranch

Marriott Ranch | Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run, Virginia Wedding Photographer

As you all saw in my announcement a few weeks ago, I am hosting a Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run for all brides/bridesmaids this April 2nd! I cannot tell you how thankful I am to have this event hosted at a more than perfect venue! If you haven’t checked out Marriott Ranch and you are lover of rustic charm with gorgeous mountain views, you need to visit! It’s a Bed and Breakfast located in the beautiful Hume, Virginia (located in my home county, Fauquier) where you can even make a date with horse back riding through their endless property. Brides and bridesmaids will be able to have a chance to tour through the property as well as a new addition to the venue (!!!) following the fun run! 🙂

Marriott Ranch | Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Marriott Ranch | Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run, Virginia Wedding Photographer

When I say it could not have worked out more perfectly, I mean it! When I sat down to meet with Marriott Ranch last month, they told me a while ago they had marked out a 5k course but never used it! Seriously?! SO awesome! I cannot wait for the girls to be able to run/jog/walk (whatever their preference) the course, surrounded by 360 degree mountain views, while interacting in some sort of fun wedding-related activity every half mile! Oh it’s going to be a FUN time!!! I have to admit that I was SO nervous, anxious and excited to plan this event! The idea came to me over a year ago and I felt the need to make this happen to bring something different to the wedding world! All of these mixed feeling set in when I set up a meeting with Marriott Ranch because I knew this meant that things were going to start coming together! AH! 🙂 It went very well so of course I had to do a little happy dance following the gathering!

Marriott Ranch | Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run, Virginia Wedding PhotographerMarriott Ranch | Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run, Virginia Wedding Photographer

With the quaint Bed and Breakfast surrounded by cattle and nothing but views, you really feel at ease. I want the the event to feel like a casual destination and make a girls day out of the occasion! At the finish line, there will be vendors in the pavilion where brides and their girls will be able to chat with wedding professionals! 🙂 It’s a great set up for the event between the outdoor and indoor space! Could not be more thankful for Marriott Ranch allowing the Runaway Brides 5k Fun Run to happen there!

If you want to learn more about the fun run or you want to register, find out more HERE!

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Cannot wait to party with you on April 2nd at the ever so stunning, Marriott Ranch! xoxo!

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