Most wedding day activities require the happy couple to be present, from the ceremonial kiss, to the loving toasts, to the picture-perfect grand exit. Once this union is made official, the newlyweds are rushed off to photograph this momentous occasion, along with their wedding party and immediate family. Most people know this section of the […]
Spring is here, which generally means warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the start of the wedding season! Spring-time weddings are absolutely gorgeous when filled with a pastel color palette and in-season florals, such as, tulips, daffodils, peonies, hyacinths, and garden roses. Read below on 15 ideas to include in your Spring wedding. 1. Ceremony Florals […]
Even some May showers couldn’t rain on Kimberly and Brian’s parade! It was such an on-and-off rainy day that they were still able to take a ton of photos outside during the rain breaks. Kimberly and Brian shared a beautiful first look, which shook off some of the pre-ceremony jitters. Brian adored her dress (how […]
As we all know, the wedding day timeline is packed full of items that the couple, wedding party, family and vendors are doing and when. It feels like it is a busy day, because it will be! On the other hand, for wedding guests, the wedding day is a relaxing evening that involves eating, drinking, […]
The two vendors that you will be spending the most time with on your wedding day are your wedding coordinator and photographer. So, you want to make sure that you form a great relationship and are absolutely positive in your decision before booking them. “How can we be sure?” you ask? Well, let us tell […]
When you and your betrothed are thinking of who you want to be involved in your wedding, family, whether blood or chosen, is naturally the first to come to mind. If you have any children, they will most likely be in your wedding as a flower/ring bearer or possibly an usher, bridesmaid, or groomsman if […]
Historic Mankin Mansion, a Georgian Revival property, dates back to the early 1900’s, when it was built by the entrepreneurial brick maker and founder Edward Thurston Mankin. He not only designed the entire Italianate estate, but was a pioneer for his contribution to architecture in some of Virginia’s finest homes and beyond. Co-owners and wedding […]
Wedding Cakes are the ultimate dessert for good luck, pictures, design and of course taste! As good as they are, we have seen some awesomely creative, unique and different wedding desserts these past few years. We have also heard rumors of other desserts that we want to see! So if you are looking for some […]
The wedding day checklist is extensive and while there are many weekly tasks that should be completed, there are some that have to wait until the week of or a few weeks prior. These tasks include hair and makeup appointments, outings with friends and family, food and drinks, packing up décor and alcohol and so […]
With 2021 coming and going in the blink of an eye, we reminisced on all of the magical weddings we were blessed to host and all of the amazing trends that came along with them. From champagne showers to beautiful, intimate ceremonies, 2021 was definitely one for the books! Scroll below to see for yourself! […]