Shannon and Andrew at The Virginia Cliffe Inn
April 11, 2025 How They Met Shannon and Andrew met on hinge in 2019! On their first date, the two hit it off immediately, as Shannon says, “...basically never stopped seeing each other after the first date.” They moved in together (officially) after about a year of...
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Wedding Day Survival Guide: 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Fairy Tale
By Brandon West, The Inn at Blackstone and The Berkeley Hotel You’ve been planning for your...
The Role of a Wedding Officiant: More Than Just ‘I Do’
By Sarah-Pete Petersen with Sincerely Pete As you plan your wedding, you’ve likely thought about...
Real Weddings
Shannon and Andrew at The Virginia Cliffe Inn
April 11, 2025 How They Met Shannon and Andrew met on hinge in 2019! On their first date, the two hit it off immediately, as Shannon says, “...basically never stopped seeing each other after the first date.” They moved in together (officially) after about a year of...
Reese and Dillon at The Mill at Fine Creek
November 10, 2024 How They MetReese and Dillon met in high school show choir. At first, Reese simply saw Dillon as a friend, until her 17th birthday at Goochland Drive In. Reese’ best friend set Dillon up to crash and burn, by telling him that she liked him (she’d...
Ashley and Justin’s Surprise Wedding
November 22, 2024 Ashley and Justin first crossed paths in 2014 at Virginia Commonwealth University when Justin returned as a guest lecturer in Ashley’s capstone Entrepreneurship class. That unexpected meeting kicked off a life full of adventure—from moving up and...
Kelsey and Luke at Magnolia Mansion
June 29, 2024 Kelsey and Luke’s story started in 2018 when they met in college—Kelsey at Longwood University and Luke at Hampden-Sydney College. Their connection grew through mutual friends and countless interactions, and by 2019, they were officially dating. They...
Meet the Experts
Lacey Humphreys at Evermore Bridal Boutique
Evermore Bridal Boutique is one of the newest additions to Richmond Weddings and we cannot wait to show them off! Today we're taking a peek behind the scenes of Lacey Humphrey, General Manager at Evermore Bridal Boutique! Keep reading to see her fur family. Tell us...
Sarah-Pete with Sincerely Pete
We are so excited to welcome Sarah-Pete to the Richmond Weddings family! Today we're learning a little bit more about Sarah-Pete and how she became an officiant. Keep scrolling to read more. Tell us how many years have you been in the wedding industry? I have been in...
Amye at Richmond Weddings
We’ve got a VERY special guest on the blog today... Amye Brunette, Co-Owner / Editor-in-Chief of Richmond Weddings! While Amye is usually working behind the scenes, today we're putting the spotlight on her! "With two decades of experience in the wedding industry and a...
Marina Tompkins with The Estate at River Run
Join us in welcoming Marina Tompkins, Director of Vendor Relations & Office Administration with The Estate at River Run! Marina is giving us the scoop on her favorite wedding trends and answers her most frequently asked question. See a guest feature from Marina's...
Food & Drink
Tips for Memorable Catering
By Alyssa Nichols, Everyday Gourmet When choosing a caterer, you’re probably going to be focused on a couple key factors; menu for the main meal and staffing to set up, serve and clean. However, they can provide so much more! Here are just some of the ways a caterer...
Wedding Catering Tips
Questions to Consider When Curating Your Wedding Weekend Culinary Experience An interview with Bartizan’s Executive Sous Chef, Nick Lawrence What style of dinner service best suits your event? When crafting your culinary experience, first pick your style of...
Honeymoon & Travel
The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa – Virginia’s Luxury Wedding Venue
We recently took a trip to The Omni Homestead. This destination wedding resort venue is nestled in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains in the historic town of Hot Springs, Virginia. Just an easy 2.5-hour drive from Richmond, our two-night, three-day stay was one for...
Honeymoon Tips on a Budget
Champagne Taste, Beer Budget: How to Afford the Tropical Honeymoon of Your Dreams By Christine Hardenberger, Owner of Modern Travel Professionals Alright lovebirds, you've splurged on the perfect dress, the freshest flowers, the fanciest venue, the mouth-watering...
Wedding Planning | Honeymoon Timeline | Journeys Inc
By Kim Goldstein with Journeys Inc. Wedding planning is fun, but it also can be stressful at times. However, the honeymoon is the only part of all the planning that is just for the wedding couple! It’s the beginning of your new life together, and in many cases, this...
Honeymoon Now or Later? Traveling Safe + Smart During Uncertain COVID Times
By Kim Goldstein with Journeys Inc. Sometimes life doesn’t go exactly as planned and that impacts your travel plans. COVID-19 took the United States by surprise and forced a lot of happy couples to reconsider their honeymoons and destination weddings and move them to...
Beauty & Wellness
Skin Journey From a Real Bride
Agnihotri Cosmetic Facial Surgery has recently interviewed a real bride who wanted to take charge of her skin! See what Kaylee has to say about her experience below: Q. What made you want to take control of your skin? A. My acne started in my younger teens which led...
Choosing your Ring Style
By Diamonds Direct You have a diamond shape picked out, and now it’s time to choose the setting. The setting of a ring refers to every part other than the center stone. This includes the band, prongs, halo, and any other stones on the ring. There are various styles of...
Something Blue – Incorporating Sapphires Into Your Day-Of Jewelry
By Nicole Rubino, Diamonds DirectWe all know the old adage by heart: “Something old, something new…something borrowed, somethingblue.” The rhyme stems from 1800s Victorian England and was thought to bring good luck to a longand joyous marriage. Traditionally, a blue...
Nature Inspired Jewelry
By Diamonds Direct As the new spring season is upon us, we are seeing nature-inspired jewelry trending everywhere. Bumble bees, butterflies, florals…you name it! Check out our favorite nature-inspired jewelry, perfect for the upcoming season. Diamond Accented...