Tuckahoe Plantation

Escape to an awe-inspiring, historic plantation house at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond.

Tuckahoe Plantation is a National Historic Landmark. It is considered by architectural historians to be among the finest early 18th-century plantation homes in America. With its beauty and history, it provides the perfect backdrop for your engagement session.

Tuckahoe Plantation is famous for a reason – it is rich in history and has gorgeous gardens, lucky for Richmond brides and grooms-to-be. Almost three centuries have passed, and Tuckahoe still fits the description of southern hospitality. This labyrinth of flora and greenery with its architectural beauty is the ultimate secret for beautiful backdrops.

Tuckahoe Plantation, with its American historic building, features the formal Floral Gardens, the colonial Herb Garden, and the Organic Vegetable Garden. Isn’t it the perfect getaway from the city to this wonderland?

The plantation features the Ghost Walk, a Boxwood-lined path, an iconic focal point for your engagement session. When you go towards the North of the Boxwood maze, you'll find the family’s vegetable garden, rows of shrubs, and extensive flower beds. With its lush green plants and colorful flowers, it's one of the most romantic backgrounds for your photos.

If you are planning your session in the spring, the lawn is beautifully dotted with spring flowers and historic plantings of daffodils. Tuckahoe is truly a horticultural treasure with gardens that bloom year-round. You and your fiancé can stroll through the gardens and take some amazing pictures for your session.

There is so much history at this location that the photography possibilities are endless. Your Richmond engagement photographer will enjoy touring the grounds while capturing your special moments!

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