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...
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Emily and Antonio at The Commonwealth Club
October 14, 2023 Emily and Antonio first met in 5th grade. Antonio caught Emily's eye on the first...
Jeremy and Tyrell at The Common House
September 14, 2024 Jeremy and Tyrell met in spring of 2014 through Instagram. It was love at first...
Real Weddings
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...
Emily and Antonio at The Commonwealth Club
October 14, 2023 Emily and Antonio first met in 5th grade. Antonio caught Emily's eye on the first day of school, when the 'new kid' sat right behind her. Emily shares, “Antonio and I grew up together - through our pre-teens, teenage years and into young adults. He...
Jeremy and Tyrell at The Common House
September 14, 2024 Jeremy and Tyrell met in spring of 2014 through Instagram. It was love at first DM and they’ve been together ever since! When it comes to proposals, two are better than one! In 2023 the two took a trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. After a day of ski...
Kate and Francis at The Estate at River Run
October 7, 2023 Kate and Francis met at work in NYC in 2016. Although they worked in different divisions of the company, their friend group overlapped. The two hit it off as friends instantly, which quickly turned into a first date! “In 2020 we moved to our beloved...
Meet the Experts
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...
Andrew Moody with The Estate at River Run
Andrew Moody, Director of Finance with The Estate at River Run is on the blog today! Keep reading to see how he got his start in the wedding industry and find out what college football team he's rooting for this season. How many years have you been in the wedding...
Food & Drink
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...
Wedding Catering | Food Service Styles
Choosing A Reception Style that is Best for You Learn Common Service Styles + the Pros and Cons to determine what is best for your wedding By Carter Sutton Aines with A Sharper Palate Catering & Events The food at your wedding is undoubtedly one of the key...
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...