About Us

The Story behind The Loving

“The Lovings”

Discover the inspiration behind our wedding venue's name, 'The Loving.' Named in honor of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose landmark legal battle for interracial marriage rights reshaped history.

The case centered around Richard Loving, a Caucasian man, and his spouse, Mildred Loving, an African American woman. In 1959, the Lovings faced imprisonment for defying Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924, a law that outlawed marriages between individuals labeled as "white" and those labeled as "colored". Following an unsuccessful appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia, they escalated their case to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending that the Racial Integrity Act violated the constitution.

In June 1967, the Supreme Court delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of the Lovings, overturning their convictions and nullifying Virginia's Racial Integrity Act. Their love story, courage, and triumph echo throughout our venue, inviting couples of all backgrounds to celebrate their love without boundaries.

The original Church

“While now serving as an event space, the Kisenyis feel its very important to honor the history of the building and its legacy in Warren County”

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The Family behind the Venue

Introducing Catherine & Alex Kisenyi.

Their journey began in Uganda, where Catherine was teaching and fate brought them together. Their love story culminated in a magical wedding in Iceland, and they returned to the States to build their life together, nestled amongst family in Warren County.

Their union was blessed in a charming black-painted church, a moment that ignited their entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by their own wedding venue, this embarked them on a mission to create something special of their own.

Their shared vision is simple yet profound: to provide an affordable, yet elegant venue for all, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to celebrate life's milestones without financial burden.

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Kind words…

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    AMAZING!

    If you need somewhere to have an event, this is it! The place itself is amazing not to mention the owners, they are heaven sent! I will forever recommend The Loving!!

    -Brittany

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    So Thankful!

    Hosted my daughters first birthday at The Loving! It was perfect, the venue is located right outside of McMinnville nestled in the woods! It was quiet and peaceful, beautiful views, and an even more beautiful space!

    -Kelsey

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    Would Recommend!

    This venue is lovely and was perfect for our families wedding reception dinner. The owner was easy to work with and was helpful at our reception. This place is lovely inside and out.

    -Christy

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    Great Experience!

    This place is very modern and pretty. The owner was extremely helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this for any event!

    -Lacey

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    Photogenic Venue

    Nice venue for weddings and events. I shot a wedding there for the first time this past Saturday and it turned out great!

    -John

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    Great Owners

    We had an amazing time . The owner was amazing, he took care of everything. Very good experience, totally recommend it.

    -Luis