Xiaoqi Li Photography

02/20/2026

We've been featured! Thank you Perfete for the beautiful writeup about our sweet couple. Link below to read all about their meetcute and see this beautiful Jewish African American fusion wedding at Eastwood Winery:

https://perfete.co/blog/she-photobombed-his-selfie-seven-years-later-they-got-married-at-one-of-virginia-s-most-stunning-wineries

02/19/2026

With their dating anniversary being on Valentine's Day, our couple decided to double down and make it their wedding anniversary as well. Their classic Richmond wedding styled in pinks and reds was perfect for celebrating their love story and holiday weekend. Congratulations again to Brigid & Jack - I mean, Mrs and Mr Brigid Godfrey 😂❤️
Creative Team
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Planning |
Florals |
Beauty |
DJ |
Photo Booth |
Reception Venue + Catering |
Ceremony Venue |
Bridal Boutique |
Content Creator |
Hotels |
Welcome Party | Old City Bar
Winter Richmond Wedding | Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Wedding | Richmond Catholic Wedding | Virginia Valentine's Day Wedding | Jefferson Hotel Wedding

02/18/2026

🧧 新年快乐 / happy (lunar) new year! 🎇
Thinking about incorporating Chinese attire into your wedding? Two popular brands for Chinese wedding attire are and .
For the fashion-forward bride looking something more contemporary, I also recommend . I've collected a couple pieces myself in my side quest for clothing by Asian American designers (my skirt in 1, dress in 2).
The knot buttons on the skirt in the first photo are hidden by my jacket unfortunately, but I like the nod to classic qipaos via the button style found in many pieces by SL. The second one, also by SL, is such a fun modern take on the qipao.
So many of the pieces by SL would be perfect for a welcome party or dance floor look, and they also have bridal qipaos. It's great for brides, family, and guests alike who want a nod to their Chinese heritage without the look of a traditional qipao.
And for lifestyle only, the third photo is a dress by , who's known for her colorful, contemporary designs. Shoutout to for helping me spot this dress while we were traveling for one of her wedding weekends ❤️
First photo taken by and edited by me; second photo by .photo

01/02/2026

What a way to end the year! The vision: a Chinese-American wedding based in timeless black tie style and NYE glam ✨
Led by our bride's creativity, Mallory and Mary Pearl brought the vision to life beautifully. You'll see dual-palettes of black+white alongside red+gold and nods to Chinese culture. We leaned into creating a very non-conventional timeline to work around the early sunset, chilly weather, multiple locations, evening tea ceremony, and midnight countdown. I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with for this incredible celebration. Congratulations again to A&C! ❤️
Creative Team
Design & Planning |
Photography |
Content Creation |
Venues |
Florals
Beauty |
DJ | .double.u with Rockdahouse Entertainment
Draping & Lighting |
Catering |
Rentals |
Wedding Dress |
Transportation |

12/15/2025

Officially done with my fall wedding season!
Looking ahead to 2026 wedding planning? Swipe for some inspo featuring our beautiful Charlottesville mountains in early fall. September is great for later sunsets without the heat (or at least less heat). You can lean into summer or fall color palettes, though you can never go wrong with a classic neutral palette like this one, taken during a beautiful evening working with .
Or if you're still working on your venue search, comment 'venues' and I'll send you a list of my favorite Charlottesville Wedding venues 📩

11/13/2025

For the lovers of adventure as much as relaxation - Costa Rica has it all. The famous Fortuna Waterfall hike took over 500 steps spanning a 1000+ ft descent and then climb back up. But it was worth it to get photos like this for Elyse and Cherokee's anniversary session. Plus it made our outing to the hot springs afterwards even more rewarding.
Fun fact - once hosted an episode of the Bachelor. It continues to be a beautiful location for getaways and weddings.
Swipe to see more of Upala, Fortuna and the Springs Resort. And if you're planning a Costa Rica elopement or wedding, please reach out! I would be happy to help celebrate with you in this beautiful country ❤️

11/10/2025

Love wins again ❤️🏳️‍🌈
I still remember how sentimental Fenit was about his mom's role in the wedding. She stood by him when he came out, despite pressures from community and culture, so we wanted to make sure she was featured throughout the day. Cheers to another step towards making love is love our baseline.
(Credit to for the final photo)

10/21/2025

A Jewish fusion wedding in lilac 💜 A fun fact that came up in multiple toasts is that Joelle's love of purple came from her childhood love of Barney - she even wore a Barney-themed backpack to Kintergarden. Mia and the florals team did such a beautiful job bringing this whimsical color palette to life with a touch of autumn 🍁
Some more of the ways the couple made their day their own with a mix of modern customs like first look and personal vows, the Black wedding tradition of jumping the broom, and Jewish traditions like the chuppah and Hora. Family and culture were definitely at the core of their celebration.
Congratulations again to Joelle and Kahlil! Swipe to see more from their beautiful fall Charlottesville wedding at Eastwood Winery.
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Florals |
Beauty |
Band | @ freshtakeband
Catering |
Dessert |  
Rentals |
Linens |

10/10/2025

10/07/2025

After 13 years together and smiles all day long, Hayley and Brian made it double official with a traditional Vietnamese ceremony followed by a Catholic ceremony. Even the Bui family pug, Lola, was part of their celebrations ❤️
Swipe to see their surprise vending machine guest experience and more of the beautiful designs by . Congratulations again to H&B!
Creative Team
Design & Planning |
Photography |
Venue & Catering |
Beauty | .beautystudio
Florals |
DJ | Richy Smart
Sticker Artwork |
Sticker Vending Machine |
Rentals |
Rings |
Paper Goods | .weddinginvitations

NOVA Vietnamese Tea Ceremony | The Line DC Hotel Wedding Reception | Multicultural Wedding in DC

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

Do we all agree that just one day of celebrating isn't enough? I love seeing the weekend and even week-long festivities couples are planning to enjoy more time with their guests. And here's why more coverage with your photographer is great, too:
-Enjoy portraits with a different vibe than the wedding day
-Get everyone comfortable in front of the camera
-Helpful for us to start recognizing family, wedding party and other VIPs
-For the memories all around, from sentimental toasts and everyone meeting for the first time to the fashion and details of the day
For more Charlottesville rehearsal dinner inspo, head over to the link in my bio. I'm excited to share L&B's welcome dinner and party have been featured on . Thank you Katrina for our beautifully curated feature!
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