Best of 2012: And the Finalists Are….
February 20th, 2013Well, it’s about that time.. we’ve just been amazed at all of the wonderful brides who have come back to share their Big Day with us with The Best of 2012 Wedding series. Our sincerest thanks to our brides, the photographers and those who have supported them with all of their lovely thoughts and comments.
It was a close race (even a few ties!), but we did narrow the contest down to five weddings, who received the most blog and Facebook comments. Congrats to the following brides.
Lauren and Andrew
Amberly and Erick
Kelly and Anthony
Erin and Brian
Now it’s time to find our winners! Once again, we’ll be counting blog comments and Facebook posts. There are TWO ways to get votes:
- Comment on THIS blog post and tell us who should be declared the winner.
- Encourage your fans to become fans of our Facebook Page. This is for new fans only- have them “like” us over at www.facebook.com/mankinmansion and to count, they’ll need to post on our Facebook wall and let us know!
The contest ends on Sunday February 24 at 11:59am, and then we’ll be back early next week with our winners. Remember- our first place winner will receive a $250 gift certificate to Zeus Gallery while our second place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Zeus Gallery.
Good luck to our brides!
See You Soon,
Paula & Martin Ramirez
Paula and Martin Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion, a wedding resort just minutes from Downtown Richmond. They enjoy new restaurant finds, Virginia wines and discovering fun events and activities throughout the area for their guests.
February 20th, 2013 at 9:45 am
Kelly and Anthony’s wedding was a blast! Wonderful southern wedding!
February 20th, 2013 at 10:53 am
Kelly & Anthony’s wedding should win!! Two of the nicest people in the world!!
February 20th, 2013 at 11:40 am
Call me bias, but I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. Such a wonderful, fantastic staff at HMM and a special thank you to Martin, Paula, and our special Coordinator, Marylee. A beautiful time was had by all. Thanks for sharing the memories with us!
February 20th, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Amberly and erick!!!!!!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Hands down Amberly and Erick! The dance moves captured said it all.
February 20th, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Amberly & Erick should be the winner!
February 20th, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Browsing Amberly and Erick’s Wedding Photos again at Historic Mankin Mansion Blog makes me More Sorry I was not in attendance! The venue looked Divine and the Bridal Party was Splendid – especially my Lindsey the MOH~
February 20th, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Amberly and Erick are such a beautiful couple!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 1:39 pm
Amberly and Erick!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Amberly and Erick!
February 20th, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Hands down, Kelly and Anthony for a fun evening with fabulous food, music, friends and family!
February 20th, 2013 at 2:44 pm
My vote for Amberly and Erick, the weekend was unforgettable!
February 20th, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Amberly and Erick should definitely win!!
February 20th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Lauren and Andrew Puckette should be the winners, it was a fairytail wedding. Beautiful place to have a wedding and great people there.
February 20th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Lauren and Drew!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Lauren and Andrew!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Lauren And Andrew Puckette
February 20th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Lauren & Drew!
February 20th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Lauren and Drew
February 20th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Lauren & Drew!
February 20th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
I vote for Drew &. Lauren, my favorite new couple
February 20th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
As mother of the bride I must say Amberly and Erick’s wedding was wonderful. The movie theme was an awesome idea. Unusual to say the least. The bride was beautiful as well as the bridal party. The brother sister dance was awesome not even planned. I VOTE HANDS DOWN. AMBERLY AND ERICK. MR AND MRS ROBERTS
February 20th, 2013 at 4:32 pm
Lauren and Drew!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Andrew and Lauren Puckette…fairytail wedding and staff at Mansion was awesom
February 20th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Amberly and Eric
February 20th, 2013 at 6:10 pm
A wedding like this can never be forgotten!!! It makes all the difference when you are catered to by professionals. Love the way they did things and love the attention given to the honorees.
February 20th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Lauren and Drew should have this wonderful prize because they were the most beautiful couple there and they were seen to be so “in love” that it was experienced by everyone who attended!
February 20th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Amberly and Erick have my vote!!!!
February 20th, 2013 at 8:15 pm
No question about it. Lauren and Drew!! I would drive the 650 miles overnight again any day. Was the best wedding I’ve ever been to with exception to my own. Such a great crowd, family, and weekend!
February 20th, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Amberly and Erik! Loved the personalized details!
February 21st, 2013 at 4:30 am
Amberly and Erick should definitely win. They had a wonderful ceremony with their family and friends. Beautiful venue!
February 21st, 2013 at 5:39 am
Andrew and Lauren should be the winner, they are so in love and such a beautiful wedding
February 21st, 2013 at 6:05 am
Andrew and Lauren Puckette should be your winner. They are such a lovely couple and they deserve something like this
February 21st, 2013 at 7:33 am
I vote Amberly & Erick to win…. Amberly and Erick make an AwEsOmE couple. The love they have for each other spills over into everything they do. Their wonderful wedding and this beautiful venue was proof of that and they deserve to win!
February 21st, 2013 at 7:41 am
Brian & Erin, without a doubt!!! The most fun and dance filled wedding!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 7:44 am
Brian and Erin Sutton should win!!!!!!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 7:51 am
Erin and Brian should definitely win! Such an amazing couple!
February 21st, 2013 at 8:11 am
Erin and Brian should win!
February 21st, 2013 at 8:13 am
ERIN & BRIAN should win!
February 21st, 2013 at 8:14 am
Erin and Brian!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 9:02 am
BRIAN AND ERIN!
February 21st, 2013 at 10:14 am
Erin and Brian should win this contest. What a beautiful couple, beautiful photo. So happy for both of them. Good people indeed!
February 21st, 2013 at 10:42 am
Brian & Erin should win the dinner gift certificate because their wedding at the mansion was fabulous. Their love was shining through with every moment and in every detail that day!
February 21st, 2013 at 10:49 am
I vote for Erin and Brian!
February 21st, 2013 at 11:05 am
Lauren & Drew, no questions asked! Not to mention they had a mighty good looking bridal party if I do say so myself
February 21st, 2013 at 11:09 am
As mother of the groom, I think Amberly and Erick’s wedding was so beautiful and they should win!! Everything about their wedding was great and everyone had such a wonderful time. I think it was one of the most beautiful weddings I have been to. The venue grounds were so beautiful.
February 21st, 2013 at 11:20 am
…our vote is for Erin and Brian….love the photos….Karen
February 21st, 2013 at 11:26 am
The guests told me Amberly and Erick had the best wedding they had been to. The character of the mansion was great, and really captured the southern element and early 1900′s. It was a really elegant venue with beautiful grounds. People said they hadnt seen anything like it before. We felt like we were at a wedding but also back in time. The wedding put a lasting memory in people’s minds. What more could you ask for really. Martin made us feel so welcome and did a hell of a job.
February 21st, 2013 at 11:32 am
Erin and Brian’s wedding was fantastic!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Erin & Brian!!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:01 pm
brian and erin wedding day was the best!!! they should win !!!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Brian and Erin’s wedding was so beautiful that we have recommended it to friends who are looking for a venue in Richmond. It was so perfect. We cast our vote for them!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:10 pm
erin and brian should win!! we had a great day!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Erin and Brian should win just like the Rams will win the A-10. Boom!
February 21st, 2013 at 12:12 pm
brian and erin should win! everyone had a great time.
February 21st, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Brian and Erin should be the winners.
February 21st, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Brian and Erin!!
February 21st, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Brian and Erin’s wedding was HOT!!!!!! And so are they!!! They should be the winners!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 1:43 pm
I don’t know a more deserving couple. A gorgeous wedding in a fabulous location.
February 21st, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Brian and Erin Sutton’s wedding was beautfiful and so much fun! They should definitely win!!!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Lauren and Drew, no question!!
February 21st, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Lauren and Andrew, fabulous couple, fabulous wedding, fabulous place to be married………they were shinning with love for each other and so touching when Drew saw her start down the pathway..
February 21st, 2013 at 2:32 pm
I would love to see Lauren & Drew win this contest, the photo’s they took on their wedding day at the Mansion are just beautiful.
February 21st, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Erin and Brian should win
February 21st, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Brain and Erin had chosen a wonderful reception location. They should win.
Richard and Myra
February 21st, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Lauren & Drew!
February 21st, 2013 at 4:59 pm
Brian and Erin indeed!
February 21st, 2013 at 5:05 pm
As father of the bride, Brian and Erin’s wedding was absolutely the best. I could not have asked or found a better place to have it. Their photo is one of my favorites. They definitely deserve the dinner.
February 21st, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Kelly and Anthony!!
February 21st, 2013 at 5:24 pm
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
BRIAN & ERIN!!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Brian and Erin! We drove from Michigan for their wedding and they made it every bit worth our while! Such a beautiful wedding and we had so.much.fun!!
February 21st, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Brian and Erin should win. They are wonderful, and a good hearted couple!!! Go Redskins…….. Next season!
February 21st, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Brian and Erin should win
February 21st, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Brian and Erin. Way to go
February 21st, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Lauren and Drew’s wedding at the mansion was beautiful. We went to several weddings last year and it was by far the most elegant and fun!
February 21st, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Amberly and Erick!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 9:44 pm
My sister Amberly and Erick hands down!!
February 21st, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Amberly and Erick should totally win! Their wedding was amazing and they deserve it! I love them!!!!
February 21st, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Amberly & Erick!! One helluva weekend!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:57 am
Brian & Erin had the wedding venue of the century
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:59 am
Brian And Erin should win!
February 22nd, 2013 at 6:52 am
Erin & Brian!
February 22nd, 2013 at 7:56 am
Amberly & Erick’s is my vote.
And not just because I photographed that wedding, but because working for a couple like them, at a venue as amazing as Mankin Mansion, made what I do enjoyable and worth it. Thanks for a great evening!
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:36 am
Brian and Erin are definitely winners!
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:46 am
Brian and Erin!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:05 am
Brian and Erin is my vote!!!! They are perfect for this competition! I enjoyed their location of their wedding at Mankin Mansion very much, and they definetly should win!
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:54 am
brian and erin are winners!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:55 am
brian and erin wedding was great, they should win
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:56 am
erin and brian should win, they are such a great couple
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:57 am
go erin and brian!!! such a good time was had by all
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:20 am
Such a beautiful day for a beautiful couple at a beautiful place! with that said, Brian and Erin should be the winners!
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:32 am
brian and erin get my vote
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:33 am
erin and brian are the best
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:35 am
erin and brian get my vote
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:45 am
Amberly and Erick!
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:48 am
Amberly and Erick
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:03 am
Amberly and Erick are winners!
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:04 am
Amberly and Erick!
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:08 am
Brian & Erin had a beautiful wedding in a magnificent setting! Who knew such beauty was so close to Richmond?
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:43 am
Amberly and Eric!
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:49 am
Erick and Amberly!!! The best wedding, most beautiful bride and the groom wasn’t bad either!
February 22nd, 2013 at 12:21 pm
brian and erin should win
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Amberly and Erick!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Amberly and Erick
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Erin and Brian!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:50 pm
Erin and Brian!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:51 pm
Brian and Erin Sutton’s Wedding should win! Two fabulous people, one wonderful wedding!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Erin and Brian!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Brian & Erin … hands down – so classy!
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:59 pm
ERIN & Brian!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 2:01 pm
Brian and Erin!
February 22nd, 2013 at 2:09 pm
Amberly and Erick should win
February 22nd, 2013 at 4:11 pm
My beautiful daughter Amberly and her sweetie Erick
February 22nd, 2013 at 4:33 pm
Amberly and Erick!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Lauren & Drew!
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Lauren and Drew
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Lauren and Drew!
February 22nd, 2013 at 5:40 pm
Lauren and Drew!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Andrew and Lauren had a great wedding, which highlighted the best of the Mansion.
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:50 pm
erin and brian!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:51 pm
erin and brian
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:52 pm
erin and brian should win
February 22nd, 2013 at 8:59 pm
brian and erin should win, we all had a blast
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:00 pm
erin and brian. for sure!!!
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:01 pm
brian and erin
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:20 pm
Most definitely Brian and Erin! It was a wonderful wedding weekend!! The venue was perfect for their special day.
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:59 pm
BRIAN AND ERIN!!!!!!!
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:55 am
brian and erin
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:56 am
erin and brian should win
February 23rd, 2013 at 7:57 am
erin and brian
February 23rd, 2013 at 9:11 am
Brian and Erin!! Their wedding was beautiful and a ton of fun! Great location, great time.
Bill
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:14 am
Brian& Erin
February 23rd, 2013 at 10:16 am
Brian & Erin
February 23rd, 2013 at 3:52 pm
amberly and erik
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:06 pm
We vote for Brian and Erin to win. May they contine to be blessed with joy and love.
February 23rd, 2013 at 8:09 pm
Erin and brian of course, talk about a hot day , a great weding
February 24th, 2013 at 6:22 am
Erin and Bryan should win
February 24th, 2013 at 7:30 am
BRIAN AND ERIN FOR SURE!!!!
LOVE YOU BOTH ,AUNT PEGGY
February 24th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Erin & Brian’s wedding was really nice ! They should be winner !
Michael
February 24th, 2013 at 7:33 am
Beautiful wedding ! Brian & Erin are the winners !
February 24th, 2013 at 11:14 am
Amberly and Erick!!!!!
February 24th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Brian and Erin should be the winners!
February 24th, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Lauren and Drew!
February 24th, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Lauren & Drew