By Alexa Jupe with Marylee Marmer Events The time has finally come! It’s your wedding weekend, and guests from all over are coming to celebrate your big day. With so many people arriving, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and that there’s just no way you can greet every...
Strolling Brunch Weddings
By Paula Clark Ramirez with Historic Mankin Mansion Sometimes couples get into a rut when thinking about when to hold their weddings. The traditional Saturday evening dinner and dancing is the default and it certainly appeals to countless people, but it’s not your...
Main Street Station – This Changes Everything!
By Marissa McCormick “I like to say it looks like the Eiffel Tower on its side.” Jeannie Welliver, Project Development Manager, describes Main Street Station as she logs onto her computer in the government office adjacent to the station. The offices are attached to...
Ceremony Traditions Your Guests Haven’t Seen
By Mehak Potdar with XOXO Weddings & Events, LLC If you’ve been to a wedding in the past few years, you’ve probably seen a myriad of different ceremony rituals: a sand ceremony, tying of a marriage knot, etc. But what if you want to do something a little...
Cue the Live Music: Richmond VA Wedding Bands
By Shalese Kocher Weddings are all about ambiance, and nothing sets the scene quite like live music. A live singer or string ensemble can be the perfect addition to the environment you’re creating for your guests. Strings During the ceremony portion of your wedding...
Wedding Tips: Understanding Hotel Room Blocks
By Jennifer Terkeltaub Making sure hotels in your area have rooms available is a crucial part of having the wedding weekend run smoothly. We want to break down the booking process and help you understand exactly what room blocks are! What is a Room Block? A room...