Photos by Samia’s Photography
Abigail and Suraj got married in their own living room in Clifton, Virginia, in September 2026, exchanging vows and rings in front of the fireplace. Then they stepped outside for photos and headed to Westfields Golf Club for portraits under a stormy sky.
They kept their at-home wedding intimate and close to home, literally. No traditional venue, no elaborate timeline, just the space they share every day turned into the place they got married.
A sari, a sherwani and a living room ceremony
Abigail wore a navy sari bordered in green and gold, with gold jewelry and a white bouquet, and Suraj wore an ivory sherwani. Their officiant was The Love Hubb. Samia’s Photography calls it an intimate multicultural wedding, and the gallery moves between candid moments at home and more editorial portraits.
Why have an at-home wedding?
It’s the most personal venue you’ll ever book, and it’s free. You skip the venue minimums, the vendor restrictions and the drive. You’ll still want to think through the details: where guests stand, what happens to the furniture, where the photographer has room to work.
Storm-cloud portraits at Westfields
A stormy Virginia day brought overcast skies and soft light to the portraits at Westfields, a striking contrast to the warmth of the ceremony at home. A clear umbrella came out when the weather turned. If you’re worried about weather, overcast light is a photographer’s friend.
Get the look
Editor picks inspired by this wedding, not what the couple wore.
- Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella with Clear Acrylic Handle, $34.20 at Totes. A dome umbrella like the clear one that came out for these storm-cloud portraits, so the rain stays off and you both stay in the shot. It’s sized for one person, so get two if you each want your own.
- Lenox Adorn Crystal 2-Piece Toasting Flute Set, $74.95 at Lenox. A pair of crystal flutes with a swirling tendril pattern, for a champagne toast at home like the one in this couple’s photos. They’re hand wash only, so keep them for toasts and anniversaries.
The idea worth stealing
Get married at home, then go somewhere beautiful for portraits. You get the meaning of saying your vows in the place you live and the photos of a bigger venue, without paying for a whole day there.
Wedding vendors
- Ceremony: The couple's home, Clifton, VA
- Portrait location: Westfields Golf Club, Clifton, VA
- Officiant: The Love Hubb
- Photographer: Samia's Photography
