Advice & Etiquette
5 Reasons for a First Look

5 Reasons for a First Look

By Monica Mendoza with MJ Mendoza Photography There are so many decisions to be made while wedding planning, and we know the excitement at the moment your partner sees you for the very first time. The feelings, the reactions, and all the excitement and emotions that...

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First Dance…First Chance at Love!

By Leila Fleischman with The Renaissance It’s the first dance. Your first appearance together in front of everyone you love. Picture it; swaying to the rhythm so comfortable in each other’s arms and all the guests watching in adoration. But how does one get to this...

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4 Floral Splurges for your Wedding

4 Floral Splurges for your Wedding

By Kim Moody, Owner/Lead Wedding Planner at Kim Moody Design™ Flower budgets come in all sizes. Couples spend a few hundred, a few thousand, and many in the Richmond market are even spending more! Regardless of what you are comfortable with, we encourage you to invest...

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Wedding Party Gift Ideas

Wedding Party Gift Ideas

By Noelle Parent, Owner of Gifted On your big day, it’s important to thank all the wonderful people that supported you along the way during the planning. Your bridesmaids that planned the perfect bachelorette party, or the best man that helped write the last bit of...

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Next Stop: Your Perfect Venue

Next Stop: Your Perfect Venue

By Marissa McCormick with Richmond Weddings™  When an engaged couple tours Main Street Station, it’s usually the same process. They come in curious to see the venue, then once they see the gorgeous bare bones and unique city feel, their jaws drop and they can...

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Deciding Between a Band and a DJ

By Matthew Davey, Owner/Director of Music + Ceremonies at Bow Tied Weddings Perhaps one of the hardest decisions you’ll make when planning your wedding reception is choosing between a band and DJ. Many aspects go into your decision, atmosphere, cost, and range of...

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Set the Mood with Tabletop Design

By David Darby, Wedding and Event Specialist at Rent-E-Quip Wedding décor is a funny thing. Each choice may seem simple but can become overwhelming trying to figure out a way to combine every Pinterest Pin into a cohesive design. But combining individual choices and...

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Start the Party with Your First Dance

Start the Party with Your First Dance

By Ashley Kipps and Jumarcelon Castro, Owners of Arthur Murray Richmond Dance Center Since the turn of the 21st-century, weddings have evolved from the traditional church setting to getting married in a barn! We’ve traded our camcorders for smartphones, and we’ve...

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Destination Wedding Checklist

Destination Wedding Checklist

By Kim Goldstein with Journeys, Inc. Here’s a sample timeline that can be used after your initial deposit for your destination wedding has been confirmed! 12+ Months Before Determine an estimated budget for your wedding ceremony, reception, any additional activities,...

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8 Reasons to Have a Photo Booth

Andrea Maradiaga Richmond Photo booth reasons photo booth wedding photos and Article by Andrea Maradiaga with Richmond Photobooth Still on the fence about adding a photo booth to your wedding? We're here to help! 1. Entertainment for your guests. While you’re off with...

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